Jethro Tull: A History of the Band, 1968-2001

by Scott Allen Nollen

Originally formed by singer-songwriter Ian Anderson in psychedelic 1968, the band Jethro Tull has been recording its own kind of rock and roll and touring the globe for more than three decades. This is a history of the band through the present, written by an acquaintance of several of its members. The book includes a chronology of all of the band's recordings and information on all accompanying tours, with the author's critiques as well as the band's own reminiscences and opinions of each album. Also included are previously unpublished interviews with founder Ian Anderson, long-time band member David Pegg, other band members Glenn Cornick, Andy Giddings and Doane Perry, and more.

Genres: Music

368 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 2001

Reviews

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it was great as a reference book, but as big a Tull fan as I am it was a bit over the top AND lacking in detail on the elements it covered. Or simply put: more than I could ever want to know about the music itself, and not nearly enough about the people who created and played it. Ian Anderson got most of the attention, which seems fitting, but I was looking for more of an in-depth biography than this offered. Still very well-written and researched, and it has me feeling I'll be rediscovering this incredible music for a long time to come.

[Sean Smyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This will continue to be a great reference as closely as it documents all the bands releases up to 2001, but actually is a fun read at the same time.