Jethro Tull: A History of the Band, 1968-2001 / Edition 2

by Scott Allen Nollen

Overview

Originally formed by singer-songwriter Ian Anderson in psychedelic 1968, the band Jethro Tull has been recording its own kind of rock and roll and touring the globe for more than three decades.

This is a history of the band through the present, written by an acquaintance of several of its members. The book includes a chronology of all of the band's recordings and information on all accompanying tours, with the author's critiques as well as the band's own reminiscences and opinions of each album. Also included are previously unpublished interviews with founder Ian Anderson, long-time band member David Pegg, other band members Glenn Cornick, Andy Giddings and Doane Perry, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786411016
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	12/05/2001
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.74(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

The late Scott Allen Nollen was educated in film and history at the University of Iowa. He had written and edited more than 40 books on the history of film, literature and music.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Foreword    
Preface    

Un-Easy Music: An Introduction    
Becoming Jethro Tull    
The Albums and Tours (1968–2001)    
Conclusion    

Afterword    
Appendix A: The Members of Jethro Tull    
Appendix B: Greatest Hits / “Best of” Releases    
Appendix C: Song Copyright Information    

Chapter Notes    
Bibliography    
Index    

Editorial Reviews

an engaging biography that benefits from the participation of former and current band members...provides critical analysis of virtually every song...offer[s] great insight into the band...better written and more comprehensive than [the competition]”—Library Journal; “a welcome addition”—Booklist; “unusual...informative...a treasure trove...will delight”—Midwest Book Review; “a detailed account...thorough”—Communication Booknotes Quarterly; “well-balanced...highly recommended”—Cup of Wonder; “comprehensive and entertaining...energetic work...a must”—Green Man Review.

From the Publisher

unusual...informative...a treasure trove...will delight

Midwest Book Review

a welcome addition

Booklist

an engaging biography that benefits from the participation of former and current band members...provides critical analysis of virtually every song...offer[s] great insight into the band...better written and more comprehensive than [the competition]

Library Journal