Formed in Blackpool, England, in 1967, Jethro Tull was one of the most
influential bands of the progressive rock era, thanks to multi-international
hits like "Living in the Past" and "Bungle in the Jungle." The band took its
name from the 18th century inventor of the seed drill, an eccentric choice that
seemed to mirror the unique stage persona of Jethro Tull's frontman and flute
player, Ian Anderson. Although the band's 1968 debut, This Was, failed to
generate an audience, Anderson's quirky, jazz-influenced style and complex
songwriting helped steer 1969's Stand Up to Number 1 o...