Ian Anderson’s Big Regret Over Frank ZappaIan Anderson’s Big Regret Over Frank ZappaJethro Tull leader was too embarrassed to speak to dying artist: "Each time I hung up in panic."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Ian Anderson Is Perfectly Fine With Being a ‘Party Pooper’Why Ian Anderson Is Perfectly Fine With Being a ‘Party Pooper’A question about a former Jethro Tull bandmate leads to a lengthy conversation that also touched on "lightweight porn." Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Metallica Were ‘Gentlemanly’ About 1989 Grammy Loss Says Jethro Tull’s Ian AndersonMetallica Were ‘Gentlemanly’ About 1989 Grammy Loss Says Jethro Tull’s Ian AndersonYup, this again!Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Ian Anderson Knows Why Gentle Giant Never Broke Out: Exclusive InterviewIan Anderson Knows Why Gentle Giant Never Broke Out: Exclusive InterviewThey're nevertheless "remembered very fondly for their spirited performances onstage and some of their records."Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Ian Anderson Explains Why Punk Didn’t Kill ProgIan Anderson Explains Why Punk Didn’t Kill ProgJethro Tull frontman says he's glad he didn't make "generic music like the Stones or even the Who." Allison RappAllison Rapp
Ian Anderson Wrestles With New Jethro Tull LP’s Biblical Themes: Exclusive InterviewIan Anderson Wrestles With New Jethro Tull LP’s Biblical Themes: Exclusive InterviewHe's a singer-songwriter, a progressive-rock icon – and a man of many words.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Calls Artists Who Use Roadies to Tune Their Guitars ‘Wimps’Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Calls Artists Who Use Roadies to Tune Their Guitars ‘Wimps’He compared it to someone loading a police officer's gun.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Ian Anderson Wanted to Bring Jethro Tull Back Sooner: Exclusive InterviewIan Anderson Wanted to Bring Jethro Tull Back Sooner: Exclusive InterviewHe retired the moniker in 2014 and seemed content with the decision for a long time. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Why Ian Anderson Reactivated Jethro Tull Name for New AlbumWhy Ian Anderson Reactivated Jethro Tull Name for New AlbumLeader says ‘The Zealot Gene’ isn’t a solo LP because it employs “band performance ethic.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ian Anderson Would Have Changed Jethro Tull for Tony IommiIan Anderson Would Have Changed Jethro Tull for Tony IommiFuture Black Sabbath guitarist had a short stint in 1968 with the fledgling prog giants.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ian Anderson Felt Blamed for Metallica Grammys UpsetIan Anderson Felt Blamed for Metallica Grammys UpsetJethro Tull leader recalls award presenter Alice Cooper’s reaction when they met.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why ‘Shy’ Ian Anderson Avoids Cowriting SongsWhy ‘Shy’ Ian Anderson Avoids Cowriting SongsJethro Tull leader reflects on two occasions where he worked with others, with varying results.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty