I could listen to this man talk for hours. I just about did.
This is a long conversation that meanders down a pine needle path through the deep green, gnome laden forest of the brilliant mind of Jethro Tull founder, flautist and front man, Ian Anderson.
When I say I love Tull‘s first four albums, I mean I LOVE Tull‘s first four albums; musically, lyrically, emotionally. I savor them. And not only because listening to them brings me back to the innocence and openness of my teenage years but because, to me, they’re absolutely brilliant.
A few years ago, I somehow managed to see Jethro Tull at Red Rocks in Colorado, the ultimate place to see and hear Tull. A wonderful evening, a magnificent show.
It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Ian. And as you’ll hear, he paints a thought with a detailed brush and what comes out of his mouth takes you on an Ian Anderson linguistic adventure.
I didn’t get a chance to ask about his son-in-law, Andrew Lincoln who plays officer “Rick Grimes” on the show Walking Dead. Oh well. Next time. In the meantime, you can read about it HERE.
Listen here:
(Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Tour, Blue Hills Bank Pavilion Sunday, September 9. Buy tickets HERE.)
A couple of my favorites: