BIOGRAPHY
Jethro Tull is a British progressive rock band formed in 1967 in London, England. It consists of Ian Anderson, John Evan, Martin Barre, Jeffrey Hammond, and Clive Bunker. Their music is characterized by complex arrangements, frequent tempo changes, and unusual instrumentation, particularly Ian Anderson's flute.
Their first album, "This Was", was released in 1968, followed by successful releases such as "Stand Up" (1969), "Benefit" (1970), "Aqualung" (1971), "Thick as a Brick" (1972) and "A Passion Play" (1973). In the 1980s, the band experienced a resurgence in popularity with the albums "The Broadsword and the Beast" (1982) and "Crest of a Knave" (1987), both of which reached number one on the UK charts. Jethro Tull has sold over 60 million albums worldwide and was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.