Sage-Tips

Is Ian Anderson classically trained?

Ian Anderson is known to rock fans worldwide as the demonstrative flutist and singer of Jethro Tull. Goldmine spoke with Anderson from his home in Scotland about playing with a classically trained ensemble and the challenges and rewards that come from it.

What kind of guitar does Ian Anderson play?

Gibson SG Standard Electric Guitar Anderson states on his official site that he’s owned a Gibson SG.

Who influenced Ian Anderson?

Anderson’s family moved to Edinburgh when he was three. He was influenced by his father’s big band and jazz records and the emergence of rock music, but was disenchanted with the “showbiz” style of early American rock and roll stars like Elvis Presley.

What happened to Ian Anderson?

Anderson lives on a farm in the southwest of England where he has a recording studio and office. He has been married for 42 years to Shona who is also an active director of their music and other companies. They have two children – James and Gael – and two grandchildren.

Is Ian Anderson self-taught?

Ian Anderson’s style mixes folk, Celtic, jazz, rock, blues and pop, and his lyrics are complex, acerbic and critical of society and religion. As a flute-player, Anderson is self-taught, his style inspired by another accomplished flautist, Rahsaan Roland Kirk.

What brand flute does Ian Anderson play?

So from the late 80s through to today, I have played Sankyo flutes on and off, switching to and from Powell Flutes and Nagahara.

What microphone does Ian Anderson use?

I currently use a new model of microphone from Shure – the WL51 – which is a cardioid pattern lavalier-type mic designed for sound re-inforcement of actors’ voices in live stage work.

Which group arranged and recorded a version of the classical suite Pictures at an Exhibition?

Pictures at an Exhibition (Emerson, Lake & Palmer album)

Pictures at an Exhibition
Released	November 1971
Recorded	26 March 1971
Venue	Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle
Genre	Progressive rock classical crossover

How much does Ian Anderson make?

Ian Anderson earns an annual base salary of $563,500.

Does Ian Anderson smoke a pipe?

My curiosity was getting the best of me as a new smoker that was noticing, and was actually surprised to see, a member of a band I’ve grew up on using a pipe.

Does Ian Anderson have a deformed pinky finger?

In Ian’s case with flute playing, his deformed right pinky finger definitely impacts his flute playing. It’s been said that the finger impedes his ability to reach higher notes on the flute, but to my knowledge this has never been confirmed.