Sep 07, 2012 interview with ian anderson, london 2010. Jethro tull founder ian anderson gives an exclusive interview and reveals the incredible influence eric clapton had on him, plus exciting album news and tour details. A singer and composer, anderson is also a multi instrumentalist, including acoustic and electric guitars, saxophone, percussion, keyboards, bagpipe. Ian anderson is not living in the past september, 2017 to ian andersons mind, at this stage in a career that will span fifty years come 2018, jethro tull is less a fixed institution than an idea that has encompassed the talents of thirtythree different people who have passed through the ranks of the band.
Ian scott anderson mbe is a scottishborn british musician, singer and songwriter best known for his work as the lead vocalist, flautist and acoustic guitari. Interview with ian anderson, jethro tull your online. Sep 01, 2017 jethro tull founder ian anderson gives an exclusive interview and reveals the incredible influence eric clapton had on him, plus exciting album news and tour details. Singersongwriter ian anderson, 66, is best known as jethro tulls founder, lead vocalist, flutist and acoustic guitarist.
I have worked recently with polyphony to raise funds through my recent concerts to support this valuable and very worthy cause. Nov 04, 2014 ian anderson s florian opahle interview with mark kadzielawa 2017 duration. Their next tour date is at blackheath halls in london, after that theyll be at palace theatre in southend. Interview with ian anderson jethro tull from humble beginnings in the northeastern town of luton, england to its rightful place in the anthology of rock music, jethro tulls name has come to bare a legacy synonymous with the bands uncompromising nature. But if it just said jethro tull on the tickets, people are going to come expecting to see the 20. Ian anderson, born in fife, scotland, is one of the most famous flautists of the last 40 years. In 40 years on the road, jethro tulls ian anderson has seen the world and learned some valuable lessons worth sharing ian anderson fri 4 apr 2014 07. I saw tull at high voltage in 2011 and was alarmed and i am surprised he hasnt retired the voice.
The official website of jethro tullian anderson, featuring latest news, tour dates, an indepth discography, archive content and much more. You arent going to go out and buy a new iphone with 32 gb of memory and fill it up in a very short. Oct 09, 2016 ian anderson, known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary jethro tull, celebrates his 44th year as an international recording and performing musician in 2012. For over 40 years, the wildeyed flautist has led jethro tull through a string of classic albums, including aqualung, songs from the wood, and thick as a brick. Ian anderson of jethro tull interviewed on gtk youtube. He spent the first part of his childhood in edinburgh, scotland. Dec 23, 20 jethro tull ian anderson interview about the moody blues 2006 duration. Jethro tull appeared in the pioneering zdf live concert show, rockpop in concert on the 10th july 1982 as part of their tour for the album the broadsword and the beast. Jethro tull ian anderson interview about the moody blues 2006 duration. Youtube jethro tull live at tampa stadium 1976 duration. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. After a lengthy career, ian anderson and jethro tull have released 30 studio and live albums, selling more than 60 million copies since the band. Jethro tulls ian anderson on his english manor wsj.
Anderson neither believes nor disbelieves in the idea of past lives, a theme on his new album. Anderson was born on 10th august 1947, the youngest of three children. Anderson is a multiinstrumentalist who plays keyboards, bass guitar, bouzouki, balalaika, saxophone, harmonica, and a variety of whistles. Jethro tull excerpts from the ian anderson interview. If somebody sets to create a covers album by ian anderson all that he could download would only be fleetwood macs man of the world and the thin ice. The latter are quick to download and easy to store on computers or cell phones. In an exclusive clip from neil mccormicks needle time, ian anderson reveals why he took. And please, dont be offended, but i have to move on to my next interview because weve done our allotted time. After attending primary school in edinburgh, his family relocated to blackpool in the north of england in 1959. But along with that airplay and concerts back in the day, those shows courtesy of promoter don law, the group had fantastic wordofmouth as did led zeppelin in the high schools of the time. Frontman and guiding spirit for jethro tull whose fluteplaying on one leg is literally an emblem for the band.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. A revealing conversation with the singing sensation. Ian anderson biography ian scott anderson born august 10, 1947 dunfermline, scotland leaderfounder of jethro tull and veteran of the 60s bluesrock scene, this eccentric and highly charismatic minstrel who used to get the most incredible sounds from his golden flute is now in his late 50s, yet shows no signs of slowing down. Well, thank you so much, ian, and best of luck with your new album and hopefully i will talk with you next time.
Gary james interview with ian anderson of jethro tull. This album, along with aqualung and thick as a brick, constitutes ian anderson s thrust for serious music credibilityunlike the two tull albums, however, this one started out with a serious intent and seems to be roughly anderson s equivalent to paul mccartneys liverpool oratorio, except that theres nothing remotely as embarrassing here as there was in that piece of overblown north england. I wondered if performing thick as a brick 2 as a solo act is only further blurring those lines. Ian anderson is unlucky as it has affected his noticeably, which is a shame. Bruce springsteens desert island discs dec 2016 radio interview talks about his life and music duration. After numerous requests i have finnaly put together the complete mark goodman ian anderson interview from music television 1982. Ian anderson releases new solo album, talks end of jethro. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Listen to ian anderson soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 4 tracks.
But just as an outline im a musician, broadcaster, writer, designer and have been a magazine editor, photographer, event producer, tour organiser, album producer and compiler, and general jackofalltrades in the fields of folk, roots and world music. Provided to youtube by parlophone uk ian anderson interview jethro tull aqualung. Interview with ian anderson jethro tull two guys metal. Jethro tulls longest song is thick as a brick ian anderson talks about their shortest thick as a brick is this monumental single piece that was split in two for the vinyl era. I once heard my favorite singer ian anderson say this about himself in an interview sometime around when jtull. Interview with ian anderson at lynn auditorium saturday october 27, 2014 by blake maddux. Jethro tull the official website of the legendary classic rock band. Ian anderson interview with fluterscooter of the flute view. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. A rock opera and ghosty tells the sad tale of how he became a tull fan. Ian anderson of jethro tull interviewed on bbc breakfast tv.
Apr 14, 2014 a second consecutive ian anderson solo album homo erraticus, due out april 15 is affirming to jethro tull fans what they mostly already suspected, that the longlived group is effectively. Ian anderson 1982 unaired complete interview cable music tv usa jethro tull. But as much recognizable as he is, ians never the same, hes always pulling some aural rabbit out of his flute, and his latest endeavor is playing with a symphony orchestra, not his usual band. Polyphony brings together young students of classical music from within the very different cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds of israeli jews and arabs. The video, released in 1981, was directed by david mallet, who has directed numerous. In the late 70s, jethro tull was one of the most successful concert draws in the world, rivaling led zeppelin, elton john, and the rolling stones. Ian anderson explains his decision to start the flute and describes the moment he first heard eric clapton. As front man for jethro tull, ian anderson has performed in more than 54 countries, recorded over 30 lps and sold more than 60 million albums. Order from itunes and download this track instantly. Youve always had a problem, much like the members of pink floyd, with people thinking you are a person actually named jethro tull.
This will be ian anderson performing the music of jethro tullwith a bit of a twist long standing tull fans will not want to miss this and if you have yet to sample the delights of jethro tull you really are missing out. Ian anderson tour dates 2020 2021 ian anderson is currently touring across 2 countries and has 4 upcoming concerts. I was almost giddy with excitement at my impending interview with ian anderson, scheduled during a break between legs of his current american tour. Ian anderson of jethro tull was a guest on the 1182015 edition of 89. Interview with ian anderson the string quartets youtube. Apr 20, 20 ian anderson is unlucky as it has affected his noticeably, which is a shame. Jethro tull are a british rock band formed in blackpool, lancashire, in 1967. Forty years ago, ian anderson and jethro tull released thick as a brick, the mother of all concept albums. Ian anderson talks about theater, the internet and jethro. Fronting seminal prog outfit jethro tull and as a solo artist, ian. It came on the heels of 1971s aqualung, which not only gave the band financial and. Ian anderson, known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary jethro tull, celebrates his 51st year as a recording and performing musician in 2019. Mar 20, 2017 interview with ian anderson jethro tull from humble beginnings in the northeastern town of luton, england to its rightful place in the anthology of rock music, jethro tulls name has come to bare a legacy synonymous with the bands uncompromising nature. Jethro tull excerpts from the ian anderson interview youtube.
Ian was born in 1947 in dunfermline, fife, scotland. He is touring in support of his 2014 release, homo erraticus a wonderful album i suggest buying it. Ian anderson, known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary jethro tull, celebrates his 44th year as an international recording and performing musician in 2012. A song for jeffrey live from bbc radio 1s john peel top gear sessions. Interview with ian anderson jethro tull august 2006. A second consecutive ian anderson solo album homo erraticus, due out april 15 is affirming to jethro tull fans what they mostly already suspected, that the longlived group is. Ian anderson releases new solo album, talks end of. Ian scott anderson mbe born 10 august 1947 is a scottishborn british musician, singer and songwriter best known for his work as the lead vocalist, flautist and acoustic guitarist of british rock band jethro tull. Stream tracks and playlists from ian anderson on your desktop or mobile device. This album, along with aqualung and thick as a brick, constitutes ian andersons thrust for serious music credibilityunlike the two tull albums, however, this one started out with a serious intent and seems to be roughly andersons equivalent to paul mccartneys liverpool oratorio, except that theres nothing remotely as embarrassing here as there was in that piece of. Ian anderson explains the appeal of reusing the character of gerald bostock from thick as a brick.
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