Jethro Tull were a British
rock group, formed in
Luton, Bedfordshire, in December 1967. Initially playing
blues rock, the band soon developed its sound to incorporate elements of British
folk music and
hard rock to forge a
progressive rock signature. The band was led by vocalist/flautist/guitarist
Ian Anderson, and have included other significant members such as guitarist
Martin Barre, keyboardist
John Evan, drummers
Clive Bunker,
Doane Perry, and
Barriemore Barlow, and bassists
Glenn Cornick,
Jeffrey Hammond, and
Dave Pegg.