Ian Anderson

Ian Anderson made the flute a central voice in British progressive rock. The Scottish-born singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist led Jethro Tull, joining hard rock, folk color, theatrical gesture, and long-form composition. Albums such as Aqualung, Thick as a Brick, and Minstrel in the Gallery made his sound one of the most recognizable in 1970s rock.

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