Ian Anderson

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Credits: Far Out / Jethro Tull
Full Name
Ian Scott Anderson
Born
August 10th, 1947
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Net Worth
Estimated $30 million
Partner
Shona Learoyd
Family
Ian Anderson was born to James Anderson and Flora Anderson in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, before his family relocated to Blackpool, England, during his childhood. He married Shona Learoyd in 1976, and the couple have two children, James Duncan Anderson and Gael Anderson. Gael Anderson is married to actor Andrew Lincoln, making Anderson the father-in-law of the 'The Walking Dead' star.
Years Active
1963–present
Bands
The Blades, John Evan Band, Jethro Tull
Top Tracks
'Aqualung', 'Locomotive Breath', 'Cross-Eyed Mary', 'Living in the Past', 'Bourée'
Top Albums
'Aqualung', 'Thick as a Brick', 'Songs from the Wood', 'Heavy Horses', 'Benefit'
Records Sold
More than 60 million
Number Ones
'Thick as a Brick', 'War Child', 'A'
Fun Facts
Ian Anderson initially took up the flute because he believed he was unlikely to become a successful guitarist while competing with players such as Eric Clapton. ### His trademark one-legged flute-playing pose became one of the most recognisable images in rock music, although Anderson has said it began simply as a way of balancing while performing. ### In addition to music, Anderson has owned salmon farms and has long been an advocate for environmental conservation.
Related Artists
Martin Barre, Rick Wakeman, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Ian Gillan

Ian Anderson is a Scottish-born British musician, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known as the founder, lead vocalist and flautist of Jethro Tull.

Instantly recognisable for his energetic one-legged stage performances and distinctive flute playing, Anderson transformed the instrument into an unlikely rock lead voice, helping define the band’s unique blend of progressive rock, folk rock, hard rock and British folk music. Since forming Jethro Tull in 1967, he has written many of the group’s most celebrated songs and albums, including ‘Aqualung’, ‘Thick as a Brick’ and ‘Songs from the Wood’.

Outside the band, Anderson has enjoyed a successful solo career and remains one of rock’s most innovative and influential musicians.

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Ian Anderson is a Scottish-born British musician, singer, songwriter and flautist best known as the founder and frontman of Jethro Tull.
Ian Anderson's famous one-legged stance developed naturally during performances and became his trademark stage pose rather than a planned theatrical gimmick.
Ian Anderson is best known for writing and performing songs including 'Aqualung', 'Locomotive Breath', 'Cross-Eyed Mary', 'Living in the Past' and 'Bourée' with Jethro Tull.
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