Jethro Tull is primarily known as frontman Ian Anderson’s domain, but Martin Barre can certainly lay claim to a share of the group’s legacy.
As Tull’s guitarist from 1969-2012, Barre’s work on both electric and acoustic (ironically he started out playing flute, like Anderson) have been part of the band’s sonic signature -- including his epic solo on the title track to “Aqualung.” Younger players such as Eric Johnson, Joe Bonamassa, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani have all cited him as an influence, and he’s also made guest appearances on albums by Ten Years After’s Chick Churchill, John Wetton, his Tull predecessor Mick Abrahams and Dee Palmer (who was David Palmer during her time with Tull).
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