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Message from the President

For those who have not yet seen my "missives" below is what I wrote on my very first one a while ago.

First thing – I am writing this introduction myself. No PR person, copywriter or the like had a hand in this. Whether that is a good thing or not I am not sure, but here it goes.

As the newly appointed President of Tower.com, Inc. I believe that it is my responsibility to communicate honestly. Folks within the business community tell me that this may not be a good idea. Frankly, I am too passionate about the future of Tower.com, Inc. and getting our customers onboard with ideas of what we all want Tower.com to become. By sending out missives in “President-speak” (whatever that is) is counterintuitive and most likely an insult to your intelligence.

So you may read things that may not be written by professionals but will be honest, transparent and from the heart.

I have recently been asked (Thanks Jaymes) to provide updates on new releases/specials/sales on our Facebook page. Rather than having this assigned and numerous meetings later having something just after Christmas I have created a quick message be provided. I hope it is helpful. However, those that know me understand that I thrive on feedback and critique as I want Tower Records to be what we all want not just me. So, please let me know (rflynn@tower.com) with thoughts, comments, etc.

Also, please note that Tower is not fulfilling products any longer. There is a long story behind this that I'll re-post someday but the bottom line is that we are offering a shopping experience that allows you to compare prices with the ability to choose your store through Tower. We also offer exclusive savings and items.

Frankly, Tower Records is in a transition phase - the 5 W's of how we conduct business may change in the near future - we tend to believe to the better. But, again, I need to hear from you.

I greatly appreciate your support for Tower Records and understand that our current shopping experience will improve but please consider us during your holiday shopping. THANKS!

Richard Flynn, President

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WELCOME TO THE TOWER RECORDS COMMUNITY – Clive Bunker

Clive Bunker was, along with Glen Cornick, Mick Abrahams, and Ian Anderson, a co-founder of Jethro Tull. Their original drummer, he lasted in the lineup up to and including their critical high-water mark, Aqualung. Bunker was born and raised in Luton, Bedfordshire, and came of age during the early-'60s British beat boom. He'd initially aspired to play the guitar but, upon realizing how limited his talent was on that instrument, turned instead to the drums -- his inspirations included not only renowned American jazz figures such as Buddy Rich but also one slightly older British contemporary of his, the Hollies' Bobby Elliott. By the mid-'60s, Bunker had become a serious blues enthusiast -- he and a friend, Mick Abrahams, became members of a blues band called McGregor's Engine in 1967 when they crossed paths with Anderson and Cornick, who were members of another band that was in the process of breaking up. The four decided to join forces in what became known as Jethro Tull, playing a mix of rock, blues, and folk music.

The group began evolving away from those origins almost as soon as the bandmembers started playing regularly. Though their first album, This Was, reflected their original commitment to the blues, and showed the influence of acts such as Cream and other blues-based bands, it was also a fine showcase for the kind of playing that Bunker liked. Alas, by the time it was released, the group was already moving away from jazz and blues and Abrahams -- the most committed to the blues of any of them -- was out of the lineup by the end of 1968. Cornick left next, but Bunker was there for the entire three-album run-up to their commercial and critical triumph with Aqualung, including the group's early tours of the United States. He wasn't comfortable with the more complex progressive rock elements that were starting to manifest themselves in Anderson's writing and the group's sound, however, and had also decided to get married -- his exit from the band followed soon after. He was succeeded by Barriemore Barlow, and over the next few years Bunker concentrated on the closer-to-home endeavors of running a dog kennel and pursuing his original field of engineering.

He wasn't entirely done with music, however, nor was Chrysalis Records -- to which Tull were under contract -- done with him; he ended up joining Procol Harum refugee Robin Trower, Frankie Miller, and Jim Dewar in a band called Jude, who were signed to the label but never released an LP. Somewhat more visible was his tenure with Blodwyn Pig, the blues-based band formed by fellow Tull refugee Mick Abrahams, who, in the decades since, has periodically pursued musical projects to which Bunker has contributed. He also kept his hand in music by working with Gordon Giltrap, Steve Hillage, and Manfred Mann. In more recent years, he has also shifted his blues orientation laterally, over into folk music, as the drummer for the Vikki Clayton Band, backing the folksinger on stage. In 1998 he released the solo album Awakening, which included appearances by Ian Anderson and Tull guitarist Martin Barre. Another independent release, Diving in the Past, was issued in 2005; credited to Bunker and the Italian Tull tribute band Beggar’s Farm, the album also featured a guest appearance by Bernardo Lanzetti, former vocalist of Italian proggers PFM.

Clive's own words (jethrotull.com)

After leaving Tull a few hundred years ago, I played for a while with Robin Trower, Frankie Miller and Jim Dewar in band called "Jude", signed to the Chrysalis label.

· At the same time, I was starting some other activities in areas outside music. I had become a married man, and didn't really expect to stay in music as a full-time job. I moved to a farm outside Luton and started a business in dog boarding kennels and also invested in a engineering firm in the area, together with a few other things, just in case!

· I was still asked to do the odd musical thing and, in no particular order, they included, over the next few years: working with Gordon Giltrap, Steve Hillage, Uli Roth, Manfred Mann and, of course, dealing with the ever-present invitations from Mick Abrahams to become involved with one project or another.

· Since sadly splitting up with my wife, I have been working on a newly released solo album for the "New Day" record label and taking it easy while the offers come pouring in!

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