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| − | '''Jethro Tull''' | + | '''Jethro Tull''' is a British rock band often classified as progressive rock, although they were heavily influenced by blues and folk music. Their lead singer, [[Ian Anderson]], is well-known for playing the [[flute]] and for his quirky stage-presence. Their most famous album is [[Aqualung]] (1971). |
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | Jethro Tull won the first Grammy Award for Heavy Metal performance, causing a great deal of controversy. The band did not show up to collect their award, but released a full-page newspaper advertisement the next day stating that "The flute is a heavy metal instrument." | + | Jethro Tull won the first Grammy Award for Heavy Metal performance, causing a great deal of controversy, as many did not consider them to be a heavy metal band. The band did not show up to collect their award, but released a full-page newspaper advertisement the next day stating that "The flute is a heavy metal instrument." |
[[Category:Bands]] | [[Category:Bands]] | ||
Revision as of 18:39, May 16, 2007
Jethro Tull is a British rock band often classified as progressive rock, although they were heavily influenced by blues and folk music. Their lead singer, Ian Anderson, is well-known for playing the flute and for his quirky stage-presence. Their most famous album is Aqualung (1971).
Trivia
Jethro Tull won the first Grammy Award for Heavy Metal performance, causing a great deal of controversy, as many did not consider them to be a heavy metal band. The band did not show up to collect their award, but released a full-page newspaper advertisement the next day stating that "The flute is a heavy metal instrument."