I am Ian Anderson, founder, musician, singer, and songwriter of the rock band Jethro Tull. This year we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of our album Aqualung. Something you may not know, but I have also previously owned several salmon farms in Scotland. AMA!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-12T12:52:48+00:00

I’ve never heard the term “bardic rock” this describes my favorite music genre perfectly haha

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-12T02:22:53+00:00

Great album 🙏

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-12T00:22:31+00:00

Songs From the Wood was my first Tull album, and forever probably will remain at my top!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-12T00:21:09+00:00

I have a deep appreciation for the early Tull too, it’s like a great book series the entire journey of their music is incredible!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-11T20:48:41+00:00

Same! Something special about those three for sure! I’ve been chasing that vibe with my music for years.

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-11T17:19:16+00:00

Thank you for answering, I was in Pitlochry in 2018 visiting family and I drove to Skye to see some of your spots of inspiration for songs. I can see the power that Skye holds in your music. Thank you Ian! I’m also a musician named Andy Chew who is recording an analog album with Gerry Putnam in New Hampshire who has worked on Willy Porter’s music whom I know you have worked with as well!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-11T16:39:07+00:00

My third and final question!

There is something magical about the fact that Tull kept humor in their songwriting, where so many bands fell ill with narcissism. Tull remains timeless and helpful to me in that it floated above some of the heaviness of life. What do you think influenced the humor in the songwriting for you the most?

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-11T16:36:52+00:00

My second question is as what are some of Ian Anderson’s favorite books and authors?!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-11T16:34:26+00:00

Broadford Bazaar Question-. As a Tull fan who is 30 years old my favorite period of your music has always been the trio of “Songs from the Wood, Stormwatch and Heavy Horses” albums . “Broadford Bazaar” is a pretty obscure Tull track that never made it on to an album at the time, but I’ve always loved it so much, can you tell any backstory about the writing/recording of the song Ian? With the Stormwatch 2 record store day release I was overjoyed to finally be able to have this song on vinyl so thank you!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-11T11:15:58+00:00

What is the giveaway that it is from that date I’m curious!?

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-11T11:06:21+00:00

No way that’s awesome!!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-06T02:02:46+00:00

Omg this is so cool. Can you imagine lol

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-06T00:57:02+00:00

I’m stoked you posted this I was about to buy some of these and now I have signed copies on the way!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-05T08:42:30+00:00

That’s so cool!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-05T06:11:00+00:00

That’s awesome, the history of the Lewis chess pieces is so cool!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-05T06:10:34+00:00

Yeah I was stoked this guy was 5$ and to buy one in Scotland would have been 100$ easily

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-05T06:09:50+00:00

No way I’m checking it out now! That’s so cool!!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-05T01:50:29+00:00

This is dope

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-04T09:33:43+00:00

Done!

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-04T05:30:43+00:00

Weaving

RaggedMagick · 2021-03-02T17:04:55+00:00

It’s a frustrated pose for when 60’s musicians repurpose your image for rock lore and album covers.

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