Anderson, center, has always drawn on a variety of sources ranging from British comedy to classical music.
From his codpiece rock ‘n’ roll minstrel persona of the ’60s, to the ’70s street tramp of Aqualung, to the 21st-century UK gentleman he is today, Ian Anderson has steered Jethro Tull through four decades as one of pop music’s most enduring stage acts. Given all the costume changes and theatrics over the course of the band’s career, their music hall roots seem clear.
But, as vocalist...
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