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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1141 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:05:30 -0400 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:01:56 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1141 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian-anderson-defends-jethro-tulls-polarizing-under-wraps-a-great-album-i-always-liked https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian-anderson-defends-jethro-tulls-polarizing-under-wraps-a-great-album-i-always-liked Music News: "I would rate the album as being from a guitar performance, both Martin Barre's lead guitar and Dave Pegg's bass guitar, I mean, it was amongst their very best work ever and it was demanding to play."]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:05:30 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dont-turn-into-yngwie-malmsteen-ian-anderson-reveals-guitar-advice-he-gave-to-jethro-tulls-jack-clark https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dont-turn-into-yngwie-malmsteen-ian-anderson-reveals-guitar-advice-he-gave-to-jethro-tulls-jack-clark Music News: "Jack's not afraid to hang on a note, either."]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:53:19 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/it-was-quite-painful-for-me-to-listen-to-ian-ex-jethro-tull-bassist-reveals-why-he-left-the-band-opens-up-on-what-ian-anderson-was-like-as-boss https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/it-was-quite-painful-for-me-to-listen-to-ian-ex-jethro-tull-bassist-reveals-why-he-left-the-band-opens-up-on-what-ian-anderson-was-like-as-boss Music News: "Ian kind of changed the lineup of the band altogether. He kept me and Martin Barre on, and I stayed for another 13 years."]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2025 08:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/they-had-50000-shirts-saying-grammy-award-winners-all-they-could-do-was-use-them-to-clean-their-cars-ex-jethro-tull-bassist-speaks-on-controversial-grammy-win-over-metallica https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/they-had-50000-shirts-saying-grammy-award-winners-all-they-could-do-was-use-them-to-clean-their-cars-ex-jethro-tull-bassist-speaks-on-controversial-grammy-win-over-metallica Music News: "It still makes me laugh!"]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:02:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro-tulls-ian-anderson-explains-what-people-dont-get-about-mick-jaggers-singing-didnt-set-the-bar-very-high https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro-tulls-ian-anderson-explains-what-people-dont-get-about-mick-jaggers-singing-didnt-set-the-bar-very-high Music News: "He's a shouter, and he doesn't have to really hit the notes or necessarily be terribly great on intonation or phrasing or anything."]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/martin-barre-opens-up-on-jethro-tulls-controversial-grammy-win-over-metallica-we-just-sat-at-home https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/martin-barre-opens-up-on-jethro-tulls-controversial-grammy-win-over-metallica-we-just-sat-at-home Music News: "There was no thought that we would get it."]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/10-songs-that-prove-jethro-tull-were-indeed-heavy-but-perhaps-not-quite-metal-177662 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/10-songs-that-prove-jethro-tull-were-indeed-heavy-but-perhaps-not-quite-metal-177662 Features: "And the award for 'Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance' goes to…"]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:44:08 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ian-anderson-explains-why-tony-iommi-would-struggle-to-play-jethro-tull-music-recalls-first-reaction-to-his-playing https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ian-anderson-explains-why-tony-iommi-would-struggle-to-play-jethro-tull-music-recalls-first-reaction-to-his-playing Interviews: UG Exclusive: "He played in a very clear, direct way, and it was very rhythmic, very powerful, riff-oriented music."]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ian-anderson-explains-why-tony-iommi-would-struggle-to-play-jethro-tull-music-recalls-first-reaction-to-his-playing https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ian-anderson-explains-why-tony-iommi-would-struggle-to-play-jethro-tull-music-recalls-first-reaction-to-his-playing Interviews: UG Exclusive: "He played in a very clear, direct way, and it was very rhythmic, very powerful, riff-oriented music."]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:11:28 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/theyre-not-writing-the-songs-ian-anderson-opens-up-on-how-he-treats-jethro-tull-guitarists-reveals-whether-he-controls-their-work https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/theyre-not-writing-the-songs-ian-anderson-opens-up-on-how-he-treats-jethro-tull-guitarists-reveals-whether-he-controls-their-work Music News: "It's usually the right thing for the record and the way that I think it should be."]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:21:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-dont-want-to-sit-going-through-all-the-outtakes-ian-anderson-slams-modern-recording-habits https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-dont-want-to-sit-going-through-all-the-outtakes-ian-anderson-slams-modern-recording-habits Music News: "I tend to employ what is called 'destructive recording.'"]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:38:38 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ian-anderson-reacts-to-influencing-metal-bands-explains-what-maybe-appeals-to-them-in-his-music https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ian-anderson-reacts-to-influencing-metal-bands-explains-what-maybe-appeals-to-them-in-his-music Interviews: UG Exclusive: "I can see that those songs might appeal to some of the musicians who are generally termed 'heavy metal.'"]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:25:20 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian-anderson-speaks-up-on-tony-iommis-brief-stint-as-jethro-tulls-guitarist-he-had-his-hat-pulled-down-over-his-eyes https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian-anderson-speaks-up-on-tony-iommis-brief-stint-as-jethro-tulls-guitarist-he-had-his-hat-pulled-down-over-his-eyes Music News: "We're good friends today. But Tony's natural place, given his very distinct musical style, was certainly embedded in the prototype Black Sabbath."]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian-anderson-speaks-up-on-particularly-irritating-use-of-phones-at-shows-explains-how-he-deals-with-it https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian-anderson-speaks-up-on-particularly-irritating-use-of-phones-at-shows-explains-how-he-deals-with-it Music News: "I once went to a concert and left early, because after the fourth song, I think, I had to leave, 'cause I just couldn't face what I was being confronted with."]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 22:27:41 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-jethro_tull_guitarist_recalls_uk_musicians_playing_us_blues_really_badly_shares_opinion_on_prog_icons_odd_time_signatures.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-jethro_tull_guitarist_recalls_uk_musicians_playing_us_blues_really_badly_shares_opinion_on_prog_icons_odd_time_signatures.html Music News: "I thought, 'I don't want to be one of those.'"]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:21:45 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i_was_a_bit_rude_jethro_tulls_martin_barre_recalls_how_jimmy_page_interrupted_him_while_recording_aqualung_solo.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i_was_a_bit_rude_jethro_tulls_martin_barre_recalls_how_jimmy_page_interrupted_him_while_recording_aqualung_solo.html Music News: "I just turned my back... But that was the solo on 'Aqualung.'"]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:07:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_joe_parrish_exits_jethro_tull_replacement_announced.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_joe_parrish_exits_jethro_tull_replacement_announced.html Music News: The musician joined the legendary prog rock band in 2020.]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:33:50 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/it_seems_that_jethro_tulls_ian_anderson_will_be_on_opeths_next_record.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/it_seems_that_jethro_tulls_ian_anderson_will_be_on_opeths_next_record.html Music News: "Well, from time to time, I play on other people's records, if they're interesting to me."]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:50:39 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/martin_barre_recalls_losing_first_jethro_tull_audition_to_tony_iommi_he_wasnt_comfortable_with_the_music.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/martin_barre_recalls_losing_first_jethro_tull_audition_to_tony_iommi_he_wasnt_comfortable_with_the_music.html Music News: "They went for Tony... Tony didn't particularly meld with the music — didn't suit him. He wasn't comfortable."]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:23:57 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tulls_ian_anderson_opens_up_on_how_long_he_can_continue_touring_and_making_new_music.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tulls_ian_anderson_opens_up_on_how_long_he_can_continue_touring_and_making_new_music.html Music News: "I'm not sure how long it will go on."]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 22:11:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_anderson_on_his_controversial_metal_grammy_jethro_tull_beat_metallica_to_its_not_something_i_want_to_revel_in.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ian_anderson_on_his_controversial_metal_grammy_jethro_tull_beat_metallica_to_its_not_something_i_want_to_revel_in.html Music News: "I'm just not that kind of a guy. I don't do trophies."]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 02:06:20 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/jethro_tull_announce_the_seven_decades_2023_us_tour_in_support_of_the_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/jethro_tull_announce_the_seven_decades_2023_us_tour_in_support_of_the_new_album.html Community Feed: The tour kicks off in August and wraps up in November.]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tull_already_planning_to_release_another_album_in_2024.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tull_already_planning_to_release_another_album_in_2024.html Music News: To all the metal bands — no Grammy Awards for you. ]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 08:26:35 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tull_release_new_single_hammer_on_hammer.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tull_release_new_single_hammer_on_hammer.html Music News: From the band's upcoming album "RökFlöte".]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tull_release_video_for_new_single_the_navigators.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tull_release_video_for_new_single_the_navigators.html Music News: From their upcoming album "RökFlöte." ]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:34:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tulls_ian_anderson_opens_up_on_major_regret_concerning_frank_zappa_i_was_embarrassed.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tulls_ian_anderson_opens_up_on_major_regret_concerning_frank_zappa_i_was_embarrassed.html Music News: "When Frank Zappa was terminally ill, I received a message to say he would like me to call him."]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:51:42 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_hidden_story_behind_jethro_tulls_locomotive_breath_that_you_probably_dont_know.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_hidden_story_behind_jethro_tulls_locomotive_breath_that_you_probably_dont_know.html Music News: The Song's true meaning might surprise you...]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 23:19:26 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tull_finalize_the_work_on_their_23rd_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tull_finalize_the_work_on_their_23rd_album.html Music News: "We are scheduled for a spring 2023 release."]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:55:01 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tull_frontman_remembers_how_metallica_reacted_to_infamous_1989_grammy_loss.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jethro_tull_frontman_remembers_how_metallica_reacted_to_infamous_1989_grammy_loss.html Music News: "But they were the hot new act, and surely they were gonna win it the following year."]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:02:40 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/jethro_tull_reach_the_top_10_album_charts_for_the_first_time_in_50_years.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/jethro_tull_reach_the_top_10_album_charts_for_the_first_time_in_50_years.html New Releases: "The Zealot Gene" cracked the UK chart at the No. 9 spot. ]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:01:56 -0500