Industry Jul 10, 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 shared that he gave up the guitar after hearing Eric Clapton, likening the experience to how Roger Federer can discourage tennis players. Anderson found that the flute offered him more interesting melodic possibilities. Originally reported by MusicRadar.