Original Jethro Tull: The Glory Years, 1968-1980

Jethro Tull was one of the truly innovative rock bands to emerge from the late 1960s. At their peak the idiosyncratic group, fronted by multi-instrumentalist Ian Anderson, resembled a troupe of roving English minstrels. Crafting a signature progressive rock sound that resisted easy categorization, they were often derided by critics as too British, too eccentric, too theatrical. Over the span of a decade, Tull released a string of sublime albums featuring intricate compositions in a wide range of musical styles, with little regard for the showbiz maxim "give the public what it wants." Focusing on the years 1968-1980, this history includes insider accounts based on exclusive interviews with key members and rare photographs from Ian Anderson's personal collection.

Author: Gary Parker
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 09/12/2018
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.80w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781476674346
ISBN10: 1476674345
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Genres & Styles | Rock
- Music | History & Criticism | General

About the Author
Gary Parker is the author of numerous works well reviewed in such publications as the Los Angeles Times and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He resides in Palm Springs, California (website www.garyparkerwriter.com).