Updated 13 October 2023
Band Name: Jethro Tull
Years active: 1967–2011 and 2017–present
Genre: Progressive, rock, folk rock, hard rock, blues rock
Origin: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Band Members: Ian Anderson, David Goodier, John O'Hara, Scott Hammond and Joe Parrish
Biography & Career
Jethro Tull, a renowned British rock band hailing from Luton, Bedfordshire, emerged in 1967. While their early days involved blues rock and jazz fusion, they soon wove English folk, hard rock, and classical influences into their music, crafting a distinct progressive rock sound. The group's linchpin is Ian Anderson, who serves as the lead vocalist, principal composer, and the sole constant member, distinguished for his flute and acoustic guitar performances. Over the years, Jethro Tull saw numerous musicians come and go, with Martin Barre notably serving as their longest-standing member besides Anderson. Their journey began with moderate recognition in the London club scene and led to their debut album, "This Was," in 1968. Subsequently, they struck commercial gold with "Stand Up" in 1969, eventually venturing into progressive rock with iconic albums like "Aqualung" and "Thick as a Brick." Amidst style shifts, they clinched a Grammy for "Crest of a Knave" in 1987, offering a hard rock comeback. Boasting 60 million albums sold worldwide and a Grammy under their belt, Jethro Tull remains an eccentric and commercially triumphant progressive rock band. Despite a hiatus, Ian Anderson continued to record under his name, with occasional Jethro Tull reunions and fresh studio albums in the 2020s. The band's legacy persists through the timeless allure of their music and Anderson's continued artistic endeavors.
Jethro Tull Songs:- "Aqualung"
- "Thick as a Brick"
- "Locomotive Breath"
- "Bouree"
- "Living in the Past"
- "Cross-Eyed Mary"
- "Teacher"
- "Songs from the Wood"
- "Farm on the Freeway"
- "Skating Away (On the Thin Ice of the New Day)"
- "Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die"
- "My God"
- "Minstrel in the Gallery"
- "A New Day Yesterday"
- "Wind-Up"
- "Mother Goose"
- "A Song for Jeffrey"
- "Nothing Is Easy"
- "Velvet Green"
