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| − | ' | + | '''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). They named themselves after a British Agriculturist who invented seed drill. |
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| + | 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."{{fact}} | ||
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Revision as of 22:24, March 19, 2008
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). They named themselves after a British Agriculturist who invented seed drill.
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."[Citation Needed]