A lot of people talk shit about Jethro Tull but they have obviously not heard their first 5 albums. They're fantastic. Yes, they're a rock band with a flutist. Big deal! Take a look (and listen) to the live video below from 1970. This is a band that not only has amazing musicianship but a band that is also possessed by the music. It's as if Ian Anderson is channeling some drunken beast man when he puts his lips on the flute. I was about to fast forward through the solo he takes midway through the song but I’m glad I didn't. He's a madman and it's great! This is My God by Jethro Tull.
(skip to 1:05 to get past all the talking)
PS - Is that drummer amazing? Yes. Yes he is. His name is Clive Bunker.
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