Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull interviewed on GTK - 1974

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Jethro Tull's founder and leader Ian Anderson discusses the band's beginning, creativity, and grueling touring schedule with interviewer Gary Hyde of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
The GTK (Get to Know) music program was produced by ABC Television, which is a service of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. This interview was conducted on August 12, 1974.

This upload is strictly for historical and educational purposes regarding rock 'n' roll music. I understand that this material is in the public domain.

All Comments (21)

@gmar7836 3 years ago

Ian looks like he just popped out of a 17th century painting as a noble British lord. 😊
@1988WHISKY 6 years ago

Amazing songwriter, amazing singer, amazing artist. Clever man, eccentric, a real genius
@wheelinthesky300 8 years ago

Ian is one of the most literate rockers. I could see him in another life as a University Professor of Literature. No doubt every coed would have a crush on him.
@xpmark1 4 years ago

What a good looking man, with a resonant voice too! Talent beyond belief singer,showman, charisma.instrument musician.
@wirefreez 2 years ago

I remember seeing Jethro Tull for the first time in 1972 and they opened with the full version of thick as a brick. I was blown away of course. They were so much better than any other act I had ever seen. I didn't know a band could be that good live.
@nono9920 7 years ago

i adore how he talks
@lordfizzz 1 year ago

Absolute legend in every facet
@handebarlas6248 3 years ago

Simply superb!!! Everytime I watch this, I feel proud that Tull's my fave band and Ian's my favourite musician.
@Canerican. 6 years ago

I have no idea what he’s talking about but I’m riveted!! He was so sharp!
@jophielnicholls276 7 years ago

wow he's a charismatic and inspiring Icon, very sharp cookie, Mr Anderson..
@jacquelineanderson4958 8 years ago

My God, he was so handsome.
@PaulHartXYZ 10 years ago

Thank you for posting this. Very little of Ian and Tull exists on film from 1974.
@Thundergod- 7 years ago

This cat is only 26 or 27 here. He seems to be wise beyond his years....
@hinkules1 4 years ago

Ian Anderson never listened to any other music while he was recording or making music, he just focused on his music, WoW!. I have 2 Jethro TuLL tattoos and a cat named Jethro. seen them 5-times great band great leader!
@amrahShsakaA 3 years ago

Love his voice
@shimwooley 4 years ago

A very well read person.
@laurettabratti5402 3 years ago

Very down to earth, he's not full of himself like most rock stars are.
@zatsgan7340 4 years ago

Ian is the type of guy I wanna have a dinner with!
@WinkyWillyWee 9 years ago

Ian at his sexiest.
@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826 4 years ago

Such an intriguing bloke I think.Very clever man and a great musician too I think.