Jethro Tull
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: December 1967 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1967 - present
Biography
Formed in 1967, Jethro Tull evolved from British blues rock origins to become a defining act in progressive rock. Centered on the compositional direction and singular flute work of Ian Anderson, the group forged a complex sound integrating English folk, hard rock, and classical motifs. Their albums often featured narrative concepts and intricate musicianship, moving from the blues-based debut "This Was" to the folk-rock trilogy of the late 1970s and later explorations into electronic and hard rock. Jethro Tull's primary contribution was the seamless fusion of disparate genres, shaping a distinct and influential space within rock music.
Genres
Jethro Tull Discography
- This Was (1968) - Album - rated 3.42/5
- Stand Up (1969) - Album - rated 4.21/5
- Benefit (1970) - Album - rated 3.8/5
- Aqualung (1971) - Album - rated 4.36/5
- Life Is a Long Song (1971) - EP - rated 3.83/5
- Thick as a Brick (1972) - Album - rated 4.41/5
- Living in the Past (1972) - Compilation - rated 4.12/5
- A Passion Play (1973) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- War Child (1974) - Album - rated 3.33/5
- Minstrel in the Gallery (1975) - Album - rated 4.04/5
- M.U. - The Best of Jethro Tull (1976) - Compilation - rated 4.07/5
- Ring Out, Solstice Bells (1976) - EP - rated 3.69/5
- Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die! (1976) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- Songs From the Wood (1977) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Live: Bursting Out (1978) - Album - rated 4/5
- Heavy Horses (1978) - Album - rated 3.91/5
- Stormwatch (1979) - Album - rated 3.3/5
- A (1980) - Album - rated 3.02/5
- The Broadsword and the Beast (1982) - Album - rated 3.06/5
- Under Wraps (1984) - Album - rated 2.13/5
- Original Masters (1985) - Compilation - rated 4.08/5
- Crest of a Knave (1987) - Album - rated 3.03/5
- Rock Island (1989) - Album - rated 2.69/5
- Catfish Rising (1991) - Album - rated 2.62/5
- A Little Light Music (1992) - Album - rated 3.45/5
- Roots to Branches (1995) - Album - rated 3.24/5
- J-Tull Dot Com (1999) - Album - rated 2.63/5
- Jethro Tull: The Very Best Of (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.68/5
- Living With the Past (2002) - Album - rated 3.49/5
- The Jethro Tull Christmas Album (2003) - Album - rated 3.32/5
- The Zealot Gene (2022) - Album - rated 3.07/5
- RökFlöte (2023) - Album - rated 3.16/5
- Curious Ruminant (2025) - Album - rated 3.1/5
Members
- Ian Anderson - vocals, flute, guitar (1967–2012; 2017–Present)
- David Goodier - bass (2007–2012; 2017–Present)
- John O'Hara - keyboards, accordion, vocals (2007–2012; 2017–Present)
- Scott Hammond - drums (2017–Present)
- Jack Clark - guitar (2024–Present)
- Martin Barre - guitar, mandolin (1968–2012)
- Clive Bunker - drums, percussion (1967–1971)
- Glenn Cornick - bass (1967–1970)
- John Evan - keyboards (1970–1980)
- Jeffrey Hammond - bass, vocals (1971–1975)
- Barriemore Barlow - drums, percussion (1971–1980)
- John Glascock - bass, vocals (1975–1979)
- Dee Palmer - keyboards (1976–1980)
- Dave Pegg - bass, mandolin, vocals (1979–1995)
- Peter-John Vettese - keyboards, vocoder (1982–1986)
- Gerry Conway - drums (1981–1982; 1987–1988)
- Doane Perry - drums, percussion, vocals (1984–2012)
- Maartin Allcock - keyboards, guitar, mandolin (1988–1991)
- Andrew Giddings - keyboards, accordion (1991–2007)
- Jonathan Noyce - bass (1995–2007)
- Joe Parrish - guitar, vocals (2020–2024)