Guitarist

In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65  million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull.

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Jethro Tull's Martin Barre A Brief History of Tull

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

In 1969, yet another band of four talented English musicians arrived in New York and took the United States by storm. Named after an 18th- century English agricultural engineer who helped improve the seed drill, the band, Jethro Tull, would go on to have more than 65 million in record sales and attract a huge following of loyal fans. At the center of Tull’s unique sound was guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.

Martin Barre Performs the Classic History of Jethro Tull Tour

Lyric Theatre

Martin Barre, Jethro Tull’s guitarist for over 43 years. His sound and playing was a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history. Martin’s guitar playing has earned him a high level of respect and recognition. His solos were voted 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK for his playing on Aqualung. His playing on the album Crest of a Knave earned him a Grammy award in 1989. As well as numerous Jethro Tull albums, Martin has worked with many other artists including Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa and Chris Thompson and has shared the stage with such legends as Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin. 

Jethro Tull's Martin Barre

King Center for the Performing Arts

At the center of Jethro Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos. Martin Barre celebrates the musical journey of Jethro Tull throughout the decades at his new show A Brief History of Tull. The show will feature a special visual presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull musical career. Classic Tull hits played throughout the interactive performance include songs from legendary albums such as thick as a brick, aqualung, stand up, songs from the wood, a passion play, heavy horses and many more…

Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre

Florida Theatre

In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull.
At the center of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.

Martin Barre

Guitarist

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Mar 22, 2024

Jethro Tull's Martin Barre A Brief History of Tull · La Mirada Theatre

Nov 10, 2023

Martin Barre Performs the Classic History of Jethro Tull Tour · The Lyric Theatre

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