Ian Anderson on Tour, Flutes and Politics | Music News

Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull’s ever-vibrant frontman at 78, proves age is just a number—touring with a fractured rib and dropping three albums in four years. In a candid chat with fellow musicians, he reveals his acoustic guitar-driven songwriting, admires punk’s musical evolution, and recounts wild fan encounters—from Labour MPs to John Lydon praising Aqualung. He laughs off failed rabbit-costume stage antics, defends the value of long-form music in the streaming era, shares his chili-growing hobby, explains why he doesn’t drive (thanks to his wife), and confirms that yes, the infamous “anal intruder” still pops up onstage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11e6cef9c9ad1a8a