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Jethro tull
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Jethro Tull are a British rock band formed in Blackpool, England, in 1967 by singer, songwriter and flautist Ian Anderson.
Renowned for their distinctive fusion of progressive rock, folk rock, hard rock, blues rock and British folk music, the band transformed the flute into a lead rock instrument and became one of the most original acts of the progressive rock era. Albums including ‘Aqualung’, ‘Thick as a Brick’, ‘Songs from the Wood’ and ‘Heavy Horses’ established Jethro Tull as one of the most successful and influential bands of the 1970s.
Despite numerous line-up changes, Ian Anderson has remained the group’s creative driving force, with Jethro Tull continuing to record and perform while maintaining a devoted international following.
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Jethro Tull are a British progressive rock band formed in 1967, best known for blending rock and folk music with Ian Anderson's distinctive flute playing.
'Aqualung' is widely regarded as Jethro Tull's signature song, although 'Locomotive Breath', 'Living in the Past', 'Cross-Eyed Mary' and 'Bourée' are also among their best-known recordings.
Jethro Tull are renowned for pioneering a unique fusion of progressive rock and folk music, as well as for Ian Anderson's innovative use of the flute as a lead rock instrument.