Industry Jul 11, 2026
Ian Anderson on Flute and Influences
“I found the flute gave me something very interesting melodically”
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson shared that he chose the flute because it offered him unique melodic possibilities. He compared the impact of hearing Eric Clapton on guitar to Roger Federer's influence on tennis players, suggesting a similar effect in discouraging others from pursuing the instrument. Originally reported by MusicRadar.