Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson (born August 10, 1947 in Dunfermline, Scotland), is a British singer, songwriter, guitarist and flautist, and is best known as the head of the rock band Jethro Tull.
Anderson as a songwriter is noted for his (often cynical) songs about god, Christianity, Christmas and the winter solstice, particularly on the Jethro Tull albums Aqualung and The Jethro Tull Christmas Album.
As a flautist, Anderson is self-taught; he was stylistically influenced by Roland Kirk.
He is also capable on several other instruments, notably having played bass guitar on the Jethro Tull album Stormwatch.
Anderson also owns a salmon farm.
He should not be confused with Ian Anderson who was leader of the British National Front for a time.
Solo Albums
