Jethro Tull - Ian Anderson Interview about the Moody Blues 2006
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Published 2018-02-19
All Comments (21)
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Nice nod to the Moody Blues, but Ian is a brilliant, insanely hard working songwriter and performer - legend
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The renaissance sound of Jethro Tull is what always kind of appealed to me.
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For a man of Ian's talents he is very modest.......he always give a credit where credit is due.....his acoustic guitar skills are way underrated......he is a great musician an incredible songwriter and performer etc. Etc.......
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His respectful attitude is refreshing
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Both Ian Anderson and Ray Thomas were the two biggest influences when I learned to play the flute in grade school! I learned all their songs in highschool and could play them all by ear. Their methods of playing and flute artistry are what drew me in; I was hooked! Where would rock and roll be without some of these flute tooting magicians? JT and the Moodies are my favorite bands. ❤
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And yet, his fantastic guitar playing and his beautiful melody's influence me to play guitar in my 60's.
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Master writer. His lyrics are so deep and meaningful. The music and rythems touch the soul . #1 in my book.
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I enjoy listening to a person of genius. His speech illustrates that.
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Anderson is the most complete musician ever. My hats off to you Ian
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Great interview.. I've always been very much into both bands. When I saw the Moody Blues many years ago, many young people in the audience were saying: "They did that?"
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I would listen to “Songs From the Wood” over anything Clapton has ever done-he could never write songs as rich and with the melodic eloquence as Ian.
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What a humble classy interview. My most memorable concert was Jethro Tull in 1980 at the St. Paul Civic Center (Minnesota). During Bungle in the Jungle my best friend and I ran to the very front of the stage. Ian playing 3-6 feet away. That was awesome.
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When you are that great, you can give the proper nods. His talent speaks for itself.
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Ian is always a great listen! Honest, and sincere without falsely being humble. There is always thought behind his answers in interviews. A most intelligent and interesting legend! Thanks for the post!
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Marshal Tucker Band is another great band that uses the flute in their music.
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Jethro tull and gentle giant..1972...the greatest show on earth.. Seeing over 200 bands throughout the years..still a concert stamped in my memory..awesome
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This is the man WHO wanted to be in moody blues
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Great interview. Always love hearing him speak.
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y'know a lot of people go on and on about ian's flute work, but as much as i love that, i've always been more impressed his way of playing acoustic guitar. he has a very good instinct towards strum patterns.
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Bungle in the Jungle is one of the best song I have ever heard. And Thick as a Brick is in my top 5 albums of all time.
