Aqualung biography

Readers might have thought that after talking about Aqualung for half a century, Ian Anderson would be fed up with yet more questions about the album.

But that’s not so. 

“I’m happy to talk about anything,” he says in a calmly positive manner.

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“Of course, I get asked the same questions over and over again. But it’s no problem, because there are always different ways to answer these. Besides, it’s a compliment that an album recorded so long ago still holds a fascination for many people.

And I am grateful for what Aqualung did for Jethro Tull.” 

Former guitarist Martin Barre is equally enthused. 

“How can I ever get fed up with talking about this album?

Both historically and musically, it was so important for the band. I can listen to it now from start to finish, and there’s not one weak song. I’ll