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“I am Jethro Tull's guitar player. I was, I am now, and I always will be”: Martin Barre says he remains the prog legends’ guitarist, despite Ian Anderson’s insistence on touring under the ’Tull name

By Matt Parker published 12 October 23

Barre reckons Anderson’s solo band rebadging as Jethro Tull cannot replace their musical connection

15 of the best songs played with a capo

By Damian Fanelli last updated 9 September 22

Must-hear tracks that make use of this essential guitar accessory

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson says he’s against guitarists who have techs tune their instruments for them

By Matt Owen published 18 January 22

"You should take pride in your instrument and take pride in keeping it clean and keeping it in tune," offered the flutist and acoustic guitar player

Dave Pegg and Testament's Steve Di Giorgio talk Jethro Tull, folk rock, fretless bass and Fairport Convention

By Steve Di Giorgio last updated 6 October 21

Worlds collide when a thrash legend meets his hero...

Billy Sheehan names 5 of his favorite bass albums

By Bass Player Staff published 19 March 20

Sheehan is one of the world’s most accomplished bassists - so we can all learn from the five albums that influenced him

Guitar Techniques of Prog-Rockers Gentle Giant, Yes, Genesis and King Crimson

By Andy Aledort published 11 April 19

Examine the envelope-pushing sounds of some of the essential prog-rock bands of the Sixties/early Seventies era.

Did the Eagles Get the “Hotel California” Chords from Jethro Tull?

By Christopher Scapelliti published 11 January 19

"Maybe it’s just something that they picked up on subconsciously," Ian Anderson once said of the similarities between these two particular tunes.

Jethro Tull Six-String Legend Martin Barre Chats About His New Album, 'Roads Less Travelled'

By Mark McStea published 17 December 18

"I wanted to make an album that reflected everything I like about music and playing the guitar."

How Martin Barre's Exotic Approach Made Joe Satriani 'Stand Up' and Take Notice

By Joe Satriani published 3 December 18

"Being a kid from New York I found his entire approach kind of exotic." Joe Satriani on the influence of Jethro Tull's Martin Barre on his playing.

Expanded 50th Anniversary Edition of Jethro Tull’s ‘This Was,’ Due in November

By Richard Bienstock published 29 August 18

Three-CD/DVD collection includes rare recordings and more.

Jethro Tull Announce Career-Spanning '50 for 50,' '50th Anniversary Hits' Compilations

By Jackson Maxwell published 27 March 18

Ian Anderson Announces Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary North American Tour

By Jackson Maxwell published 14 November 17

Remember When Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Was in Jethro Tull?

By Damian Fanelli published 10 August 17

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Recalls Beating Metallica for ‘Best Metal’ Grammy Award

By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 March 17

It’s been 28 years since Jethro Tull beat out Metallica in one of the greatest upsets in award show history.

Jethro Tull's 10 Greatest Guitar Moments

By Brad Tolinski, Christopher Thumann published 11 October 16

Today, Guitar World checks in with Jethro Tull and pinpoints what we feel are the legendary British band's 10 greatest guitar moments.

Jethro Tull and Joe Bonamassa Play "Locomotive Breath"

By Damian Fanelli published 8 March 16

Here's a blast from the recent-ish past.Watch Joe Bonamassa joinJethro Tull on stage in London for a 2011 performance of "Locomotive Breath."

Jethro Tull Guitarist Martin Barre Talks Guitars, Jimi Hendrix and "Aqualung"

By Joe Lalaina published 17 November 15

He’s a first-rate prog-rock guitarist who plays second fiddle to a flute. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is...

Jethro Tull Announce 'Minstrel in the Gallery' Deluxe Reissues

By Jackson Maxwell published 14 May 15

In celebration of the iconic album's 40th anniversary, Jethro Tull have announced a series of deluxe reissues of Minstrel in the Gallery.

Jethro Tull Premiere Previously Unreleased "Minstrel in the Gallery" (BBC Version) —Exclusive

By Damian Fanelli published 10 April 15

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Shares the Story Behind the Iconic Riff From "Aqualung"

By Acoustic Nation published 21 November 13

Composed on acoustic, "Aqualung" went on to be a heavy classic.