Jethro Tull

“I wrote it on a piece of paper and thought, ‘That’s an album!’” How Ian Anderson creates Jethro Tull lyrics

By Johnny Sharp Published 1 February 26

He recalled the spark that ignited Thick As A Brick when he decided to publish a lyric book – which he admitted nobody needed, and feared would be a cringe experience

Ian Anderson on Jethro Tull, the right kind of guitarist, and forgetting what he's done

By James McNair Published 28 January 26

Ian Anderson talks about Jethro Tull’s latest album Curious Ruminant and ponders the itch to make another

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson was once seconds away from becoming a cop instead of a prog star

By Mark Blake Published 11 January 26

He expected to live at least three other lives. But subculture signposts led him to a career as a band leader who never made enemies – and a brief period as Tony Iommi’s boss

The 20 best prog reissues of 2025

By Prog Magazine Published 1 January 26

Long-awaited cuts from Pink Floyd, Genesis, Rush, Mike Oldfield and many more got the deluxe treatment over the past 12 months. Is your favourite on our list?

Prog's 50 best albums of the year 2025

By Jerry Ewing, Dave Everley, Julian Marszalek, Phil Weller Published 31 December 25

The prog genre has enjoyed an incredible year in 2025. Here are our top 50 albums of the past 12 months – did your favourite make the cut?

“Avant-garde? It would be closer to call us ‘aven’t-a-clue!” Mick Abrahams on Blodwyn Pig

By Malcolm Dome Published 21 December 25

Unable to perform towards the end of his life, the singer and guitarist maintained a philosophical viewpoint, and was proud of making “good, honest music without prejudice”

Jethro Tull’s manager asked Ian Anderson to write a hit. He tried not to, but failed

By Dom Lawson Published 18 December 25

1969’s Living In The Past reached the Top 10 in both the UK and US, and led to an uncomfortable experience on Top Of The Pops

Debate: “They were never the same after…” What’s the most seismic line-up change in prog history?

By Martin Kielty Published 16 December 25

From Yes and Pink Floyd to Dream Theater and Queensryche, most bands have experienced personnel issues over the years. Which change was the best, and which was the worst?