Description: Aqualung is the fourth studio album by the progressive rock band Jethro Tull, released in 1971. It was their first album with John Evan as a full-time member, their first with new bassist Jeffrey Hammond and last album featuring Clive Bunker on drums.
This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
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Album Description & Collectors information: The matrix/stamper codes of this LP read "Porky Prime Cut" Gatefold (FOC) cover design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages . This album includes the original custom inner sleeve with lyrics of all the songs performed by "Jethro Tull" |
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Music Genre: |
UK Prog Rock |
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Album Production Information: |
The album: "JETHRO TULL - Aqualung Gatefold UK England" was produced by: Ian Anderson and Terry Ellis. Sound/Recording Engineer(s): John Burns. This album was recorded at: Island Studios, London. Album cover design: Album cover photography: |
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Record Label Information: |
Green Chrysalis CHR 1044 / ILPS 9145 |
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Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1971 Made in UK England |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: JETHRO TULL - Aqualung Gatefold UK England |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "JETHRO TULL - Aqualung Gatefold UK England" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "JETHRO TULL - Aqualung Gatefold UK England" is:
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Record Label Details: Green Colour with Orange Letering and Orange Butterfly Logo CHRYSALIS CHR 1044 , ILPS 9145 ℗ 1971 Sound Copyright
Ian Anderson (Full-name: Ian Scott Anderson)
Ian Anderson is a musician , songwriter and leader of the British rock band Jethro Tull. He was born on 10 August 1947, in Dunfermline, Scotland. Anderson began playing the guitar and writing songs while in his teens. In 1967, he formed Jethro Tull, which quickly gained a following for its unique blend of rock, folk, and classical music, and Anderson's distinctive use of the flute in rock music.
Throughout the 1970s, Jethro Tull released a series of highly successful albums, including "Stand Up" (1969), "Aqualung" (1971), "Thick as a Brick" (1972), and "War Child" (1974). In the 1980s and 1990s, the band's popularity waned, but Anderson continued to release music as a solo artist and with Jethro Tull.
In addition to his music career, Anderson is also known for his environmental activism and his support of animal rights. He has also released a number of books and other projects. He continues to tour and perform with Jethro Tull, and is considered one of the most influential and innovative musicians of his generation.
Martin Barre electric guitar, lute Martin Barre is a British musician and guitarist and a member of the rock band Jethro Tull. He was born in Birmingham, England, on November 17, 1946. Barre first joined Jethro Tull in 1969, and appeared on all of the band's studio albums throughout the 1970s, including "Stand Up" (1969), "Aqualung" (1971), "Thick as a Brick" (1972), and "War Child" (1974). He was also a part of the band live performances throughout that period.
Barre is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential guitarists of his generation, known for his unique playing style and his ability to seamlessly blend rock, folk, and classical music. He is known for his work on Jethro Tull's iconic songs such as "Aqualung" and "Locomotive Breath". He has also released a number of solo albums throughout his career and continues to perform and tour as a solo artist and with Jethro Tull. In 2012, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Classic Rock Society, and in 2017 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement by Prog Magazine.
John Evan is a British musician and keyboardist a member of the rock band Jethro Tull. He was born in London, England, on December 4, 1948. Evan joined Jethro Tull in 1970 and played on several of the band's most popular albums, including "Aqualung" (1971), "Thick as a Brick" (1972), "War Child" (1974), and "Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die!" (1976). He also performed with the band on their tours during this period.
Evan is known for his keyboard playing style, which often features the use of classical piano and organ. He is also a notable songwriter, co-writing some of Jethro Tull's most famous songs. He left the band in 1979 but rejoined in 2008, and he is still a part of the band's line-up to this day. Evan has also released solo albums and collaborated with other musicians throughout his career.
Jeffrey Hammond Jeffrey Hammond is a British musician, bassist and a member of the rock band Jethro Tull. He was born in London, England, on February 15, 1946. Hammond joined Jethro Tull in 1970 and played on several of the band's most popular albums, including "Aqualung" (1971), "Thick as a Brick" (1972), "War Child" (1974), and "Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die!" (1976). He was also a part of the band live performances throughout that period.
Hammond's bass playing is known for its melodic and groovy style, and his ability to adapt to different genres and styles. He also played guitar and added his artistic touch to the band's album covers and stage performances. He left the band in 1977, after recording the album "Songs from the Wood" but returned as a guest on stage with the band occasionally. He is now retired from music and focuses on his art career.
Barriemore Barlow Barriemore Barlow musician and drummer of the rock band Jethro Tull. He was born in Birmingham, England, on June 8, 1949. Barlow joined Jethro Tull in 1971 and played on several of the band's albums throughout the 1970s, including "Aqualung" (1971), "Thick as a Brick" (1972), "War Child" (1974), and "Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die!" (1976). He also performed with the band on their tours during this period.
Barlow is known for his powerful and dynamic drumming style, and his ability to adapt to different genres and styles. He is considered one of the most talented and innovative drummers of his generation. He left the band in 1980, after recording the album "A" and pursued a career as a session musician and producer. He has also released a solo album and collaborated with other musicians throughout his career. He continues to perform and tour as a solo artist and occasionally with Jethro Tull.
David Palmer David Palmer is a British musician and arranger, andmember of the rock band Jethro Tull. He joined the band in 1970 as a keyboardist and arranger, and played on several of the band's most popular albums, including "Aqualung" (1971), "Thick as a Brick" (1972), "War Child" (1974) and "Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die!" (1976). He also performed with the band on their tours during this period.
David Palmer is a classically trained musician who added his orchestral and choral arrangements to Jethro Tull's music. He also played various instruments such as piano, organ and mellotron. He left the band in 1977, after recording the album "Songs from the Wood" and pursued a career as a composer, arranger, and producer, working with various artists and bands, as well as composing soundtracks for film and television. He also recorded several solo albums and collaborated with other musicians throughout his career.