Ian Anderson

Ian Anderson

Scottish musician, leader of Jethro Tull
Frontman and guiding spirit for Jethro Tull whose flute-playing on one leg is literally an emblem for the band.
BornAugust 10, 1947
HometownDunfermline, Scotland
Net worth$100 million
Height5'9" (1.75m)
SpouseShona Learoyd (m 1976 - present) , Jennie Anderson (m 1970 - 1974)
ChildrenGael Anderson
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Albums

Walk into Light
Walk into Light
1983
Stereo Death Breakdown
Stereo Death Breakdown
1969
Book of Changes
Book of Changes
2021
Jethro Tull - The String Quartets
Jethro Tull - The String Quartets
2017
Thick as a Brick: Live in Iceland
Thick as a Brick: Live in Iceland
2014
Homo Erraticus
Homo Erraticus
2014
Thick as a Brick 2
Thick as a Brick 2
2012
London Symphony Orchestra Plays Jethro Tull
London Symphony Orchestra Plays Jethro Tull
2006
Ian Anderson Collection
Ian Anderson Collection
2006
Ian Anderson Plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull [DVD]
Ian Anderson Plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull [DVD]
2005
Ian Anderson Plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull
Ian Anderson Plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull
2005
In Every Room
In Every Room
2004
Rupi's Dance
Rupi's Dance
2003
Secret Language of Birds
Secret Language of Birds
2000
Divinities: Twelve Dances with God
Divinities: Twelve Dances with God
1995

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