Industry Jul 10, 2026
Ian Anderson on Flute vs. Guitar and Ritchie Blackmore
“I found the flute gave me something very interesting melodically”
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MusicRadar
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson has explained his decision to focus on the flute over the guitar, drawing a parallel to tennis and Roger Federer. Anderson found that the flute offered him unique melodic possibilities. He also commented on Ritchie Blackmore, stating that Blackmore is not mad.
Originally reported by MusicRadar.