Jethro Tull - Ian Anderson Interview about the Moody Blues 2006

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.......

Nice nod to the Moody Blues, but Ian is a brilliant, insanely hard working songwriter and performer - legend

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. ❤

I enjoy listening to a person of genius. His speech illustrates that.

The renaissance sound of Jethro Tull is what always kind of appealed to me.

And yet, his fantastic guitar playing and his beautiful melody's influence me to play guitar in my 60's.

His respectful attitude is refreshing

Anderson is the most complete musician ever. My hats off to you Ian

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.

Ian has come into his own. I've always been a huge fan even from his earliest days, but back then he was just this gangly kid with that crazed insane look in his eyes, but now age has mellowed him and he's like the old godfather of folk rock. Like a fine wine, he just keeps getting better and better.

Great interview. Always love hearing him speak.

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!

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.

He looks really good! I love Anderson!😍 My Fav JT tune? "Living In the Past"... Great interview and very endearing words for Ray & Moody's!

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.

Marshal Tucker Band is another great band that uses the flute in their music.

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

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.

I was at the Fillmore West SF, in 69 Jethro Tull Concert and watching Ian Anderson playing the flute standing and dancing around on one leg, a good Trip it was.

My brother listened to JT in the 70's when were in middle school. That was me first introduction to them. I loved many bands and solo artists. Ian didn't need to worry about not having guitar be the lead instrument in a band and I'm glad he chucked the idea of getting rid of it; had he chosen guitar to be like everyone else we couldn't have all those great songs playing his flute. He was meant to play the flute. Look at all the songs he did that we wouldn't have if he hadn't picked up that magical musical wand creating alot of masterpieces that no one else could do. I love the Moody Blues too for a little over 45 years. Both groups incredibly gifted bands that created some of the best music of my era. Aren't you glad they chose to be musicians and not lawyers or car salesmen? I am!!!