John Glascock

John Glascock (2 May 1951 – 17 November 1979) was the bass guitarist, backing vocalist, and occasional lead vocalist for the progressive rock band Carmen. He was also the bass guitarist and backing vocalist for the progressive rock band Jethro Tull from December 1975 until August 1979. He died in 1979, at the age of 28, as a result of a congenital heart valve defect, which was worsened by an infection caused by an abscessed tooth.

In a September 1978 'Guitar Player' interview, Ritchie Blackmore had said "...John Glascock is a brilliant bass player, the best in the business in rock."

Early career

The first band John Glascock played with was The Juniors (1962–1964). He then played with The Gods (early 1965 - June 1967, September 1967 - February 1969), where, together with future Uriah Heep member Ken Hensley, recorded the album Genesis. After briefly playing with Head Machine (1970), he joined Toe Fat (June 1969 - December 1970), again with Hensley and another future Uriah Heep member, Lee Kerslake. With Chicken Shack (January 1971 - March 1972) Glascock recorded only the album Imagination Lady. His brother Brian Glascock also played drums in Toe Fat.