Glenn Cornick obit

GLENN CORNICK, who played bass in Jethro Tull from the band’s formation in 1967 until 1970, died of congestive heart failure at his home in Hilo, Hawaii, on Thursday. He was 67. Cornick performed with Jethro Tull from its inception in late 1967 until 1970. Frontman Ian Anderson wrote on the band's website, “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. His background in the beat groups of the North of England and his broad knowledge of music were always helpful in establishing the arrangements of the early Tull. During the many years since then, Glenn continued to play in various bands and was a frequent guest at Tull fan conventions, where he would join in with gusto to rekindle the musical moments of the early repertoire.” Cornick is survived by his wife, Brigitte Martinez-Cornick of Hilo; daughter Molly; and sons Drew and Alex. (9/2a)