Industry Jul 11, 2026
Ian Anderson Explains Flute Preference Over Guitar
“I found the flute gave me something very interesting melodically”
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MusicRadar
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson has shared his reasons for choosing the flute, drawing a parallel to how tennis players might feel watching Roger Federer. He finds the flute offers significant melodic possibilities. Anderson also commented on Ritchie Blackmore, stating he is not