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Ian Anderson: Jethro Tull’s one-legged hammy past and their potential stripped-down future
Latest Jethro Tull album Curious Ruminant has Ian Anderson reflecting on his hammy stage performances of the past, working ...
“Planted a seed”: The artist Ian Anderson called a precursor to rock ‘n’ roll
Ian Anderson is one of the most versatile artists in the world, and this is reflected in his ability to hear rock 'n' roll in genres that sound nothing like it.
Ian Anderson explains how an old Dave Brubeck jazz tune inspired him to write Jethro Tull’s biggest hit
Tull’s leader thought using the 5/4 rhythm from Brubeck’s “Take Five” would be commercial suicide, but listeners proved him ...
Braves roster move proves Ian Anderson trade was lose-lose for Atlanta, Angels
The Atlanta Braves ' decision to finally cut bait with righty Ian Anderson, shipping him to the Los Angeles Angels just a ...
“The flute just looked nice and shiny!”: How Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson became rock’s leading one-legged flautist
Jethro Tull’s frontman Ian Anderson has no doubt what he is most famous for. He describes himself as “the guy who stands in ...