Glenn Cornick, bass player with pioneering progressive rock band Jethro Tull from the band’s creation in 1968 until 1970, passed away at his home in Hilo, Hawaii, on Thursday, August 28, 2014.
Glenn Douglas Barnard Cornick was born on April 23rd, 1947 in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. He played with the John Evan Band during 1967.
“Glenn was a man of great bonhomie and ready to befriend anyone – especially fellow musicians. Always cheerful, he brought to the early stage performances of Tull a lively bravado both as a personality and a musician,” said the press release on the official Jethro Tull website.
Glenn Cornick recorded three studio albums with Jethro Tull: This Was (1968), Stand Up (1969) and Benefit (1970). He also appeared on the compilation Living in the Past (1972) and the live album Nothing is Easy – Live at the Isle of Wight recorded in 1970 but released in 2004.
After he left Jethro Tull, he created his own band called Wild Turkey. The group’s discography includes Battle Hymn (1971), Turkey (1972), Stealer of Years (1996), Final Performance (2000), Live In Edinburgh (2001) and You & Me in the Jungle (2006).
Glenn Cornick also played with German rock band Karthago on their album Rock ‘N’ Roll Testament (1975) and the band Paris, appearing on the albums Paris (1976) and Big Towne, 2061 (1976).
Glenn Cornick is survived by his wife, Brigitte Martinez-Cornick, and his three children, Drew Cornick, Molly Cornick and Alex Cornick.