Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson is “very removed from desirous to retire”.
Ian Anderson does not need to retire
The 78-year-old frontman hopes he’ll nonetheless be able to recording and performing for a while as a result of he nonetheless has the vitality and want to maintain going.
He advised Traditional Rock journal: “Who is aware of what the long run holds? I hope to be bodily succesful for just a few extra years and mentally succesful past that,.
“What I can let you know is that, when it comes to vitality and dedication, I’m very removed from desirous to retire.”
Whereas Jethro Tull launched a brand new album, Curious Ruminant – their third document since 2022 – Ian doesn’t but have any additional new music within the pipeline however thinks no matter comes subsequent will likely be “a bit totally different”.
He mentioned: “It might be silly to say I’ve a brand new album deliberate for subsequent 12 months as a result of I haven’t written something but.
“Within the months to return, I could effectively get the itch once more, name our document firm and say, ‘How about one other one?’ however it all relies upon how effectively Curious Ruminant does.
“If we do make one other document, it should essentially should be a bit totally different.
“I can think about a reversal to one thing fairly fundamental – not all the best way again to our blues roots, however possibly one thing extra stripped-down.
“I typically toy with the concept of a four-piece band.”
Ian can also be hoping to see a few of his earlier work “modified for the higher” with plans to reissue a few of his earlier albums.
He mentioned: “There are definitely just a few extra that Warner Music have the rights for and are intent on doing.
“Crest of a Knave is being talked about and will have some adjustments for the higher in the best arms.
“One thing like Beneath Wraps, I’d wish to see improved upon too, as a result of there’s some actually nice taking part in on there, significantly from [guitarist] Martin Barre.”
