Jethro Tull Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Blues rock Folk rock Art rock Progressive rock Symphonic rock Psychedelic rock Experimental rock Jazz fusion Electronic rock Metal Hard rock Instrumental rock Traditional heavy metal Classic rock Progressive folk Christmas music Folk album rock flute rock

Members

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Martin Barre

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Guitarist

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Fat Mattress

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Ian Anderson

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Singer Guitarist

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The John Evan Band Man Doki Soulmates Artists United for Nature

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Don Airey

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Keyboardist

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Judas Priest Black Sabbath Deep Purple Ozzy Osbourne Whitesnake Wishbone Ash Saxon Rainbow Divlje Jagode Electric Light Orchestra Phenomena Gary Moore Band Empire Cozy Powell's Hammer Don Airey & Friends Hollywood Monsters The Don Airey Band The Company of Snakes Living Loud Sinner Colosseum II

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Eddie Jobson

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Keyboardist Composer

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Roxy Music Yes Curved Air U.K. UKZ

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Mick Abrahams

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Guitarist

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Blodwyn Pig The John Evan Band Neil Christian and The Crusaders The Toggery Wommett Mick Abrahams Band

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John Evan

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Singer Keyboardist

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The John Evan Band

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Glenn Cornick

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Bassist

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The John Evan Band Wild Turkey Paris

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Jonathan Noyce

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Bassist

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Fat Mattress

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Dee Palmer

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Keyboardist Music Producer

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John Glascock

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Bassist

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The Gods Toe Fat

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Dave Pegg

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Bassist

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Fairport Convention The GP's The Dylan Project The Ugly's

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Jeffrey Hammond

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Bassist

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The John Evan Band

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Anna Phoebe

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Violinist

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Autonomy Oi Va Voi AVAWAVES

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Barriemore Barlow

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Drummer

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Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force The John Evan Band

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Dave Mattacks

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Drummer

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The Albion Band The GP's

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Doane Perry

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Singer Drummer

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Maartin Allcock

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Bassist Music Producer

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Peter-John Vettese

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Keyboardist Music Producer

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John O'Hara

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Keyboardist

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David Goodier

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Bassist

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Andrew Giddings

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Keyboardist

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Sniff 'n' the Tears

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Clive Bunker

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Drummer

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Blodwyn Pig The John Evan Band Wild Connections Electric Sun

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John Noyce

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Bassist

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Archive

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Paul Burgess

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Drummer

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10cc Sad Café

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Gerry Conway

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Drummer

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Fairport Convention Pentangle Fotheringay The Dylan Project

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Mark Craney

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Drummer

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PhD

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About

Jethro Tull is an iconic British rock band renowned for their eclectic fusion of rock genres, including progressive rock, folk rock, and blues rock, often accented by intricate flute melodies. Formed in Blackpool, England in 1967, the band was founded by Ian Anderson (vocals, flute, acoustic guitar), whose charismatic stage presence and flute prowess became synonymous with their sound. Over the years, the lineup has seen various changes, but Martin Barre (guitar) remained a constant member alongside Anderson for much of the band's history. Jethro Tull's genre-defying music combines elements of symphonic rock, jazz fusion, and even electronic rock, contributing to their enduring legacy and influence on the classic rock scene.

How to Sound Like Jethro Tull

Jethro Tull's sound is a dynamic tapestry of melodic and rhythmic complexity, marked by the interplay of acoustic and electric textures. Their music often features rich, flute-driven melodies against a backdrop of robust guitar riffs and intricate arrangements. The distinct sound of Anderson's flute, such as his Selmer London Goldseal Flute, adds a unique layer to their compositions, creating a blend of earthy folk tones and progressive rock elements. Guitarist Martin Barre contributed to their signature sound with his use of Gibson Les Paul Custom, which provided a strong, bluesy foundation, complemented by the John Hornby Skewes Treble Booster for added edge and sustain. This blend of instruments and effects crafts an intricate soundscape that captures both the pastoral and the theatrical, making Jethro Tull's music both timeless and innovative.

Discography

This Was (50th Anniversary Edition)

1968

Stand Up

1969

Benefit

1970

Aqualung

1971

Thick as a Brick

1972

A Passion Play (2003 Remaster)

1973

War Child (2002 Remaster)

1974

Minstrel in the Gallery (2002 Remaster)

1975

Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die! (2002 Remaster)

1976

Songs from the Wood

1977

Heavy Horses (2003 Remaster)

1978

Bursting Out (2004 Remaster)

1978

Bursting Out (Live, Steven Wilson Remix)

1978

Stormwatch

1979

A (2004 Remaster)

1980

Broadsword and the Beast (2005 Remaster)

1982

The Broadsword and The Beast (Steven Wilson Remix, 40th Anniversary Edition)

1982

Under Wraps (2005 Remaster)

1984

Crest of a Knave (2005 Remaster)

1987

Tales of Wonder: The Interviews

1988

Rock Island (2006 Remaster)

1989

Catfish Rising (2006 Remaster)

1991

Roots to Branches (2006 Remaster)

1995

J-Tull Dot Com

1999

Living with the Past

2002

The Jethro Tull Christmas Album

2003

Nothing Is Easy: Live At The Isle Of Wight 1970

2004

Aqualung Live

2005

Live at Madison Square Garden 1978

2009

Aqualung (Steven Wilson Mix)

2011

Benefit (Steven Wilson Mix)

2013

A Passion Play / The Chateau D'Herouville Sessions

2014

The Chateau D’Herouville Sessions 1972

2014

Thick as a Brick (Live in Iceland)

2014

WarChild II (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)

2014

1984

2016

Stand Up (Steven Wilson Remix)

2016

Jethro Tull - The String Quartets

2017

Heavy Horses (Steven Wilson Remix)

2018

50 for 50

2018

50th Anniversary Collection

2018

A (2021 Steven Wilson Remix)

2021

The Zealot Gene

2022

RökFlöte

2023

RökFlöte (Alternative Mixes)

2023

Live in Switzerland (Remastered 2023)

2023

The Jethro Tull Christmas Album - Fresh Snow At Christmas (2024 Remix)

2024

Curious Ruminant

2025

Live from Baloise Session Basel 15/11/2008

2025

Still Living In The Past

2025

Live In Berlin 1985 (Remastered 2025, Live)

2025

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