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Languages
English
Education
Blackpool Grammar School, George Watson's College
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier B -- 31,375 Wikipedia views/month
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Year context
Born in 1947 -- India gains independence; Cold War begins; Marshall Plan; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Career
Career spanning 33 years (1981-2014)
Zodiac
Year of the Pig, sign of Leo
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Filmography (3)
AWARDS (2)
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Member of the Order of the British Empire
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honorary doctor of Heriot-Watt University
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Biography
Ian Scott Anderson is a British musician best known for being the chief vocalist, flautist, and acoustic guitarist of the British rock band Jethro Tull. He is a multi-instrumentalist who also plays harmonica, keyboard, bass guitar, bouzouki, balalaika, saxophone, and a variety of whistles. His solo work began with Walk into Light in 1983; since then he has released another five albums, including the sequel to the 1972 Jethro Tull album Thick as a Brick, titled TaaB 2: Whatever Happened to Gerald Bostock? (2012).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ian Anderson?
Ian Anderson is 78 years old, born on .
Where was Ian Anderson born?
Ian Anderson was born in Dunfermline.
What movies or shows has Ian Anderson been in?
Ian Anderson has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include Thick as a Brick - Live in Iceland (2014), Nothing Is Easy: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 (2005), A New Day Yesterday (1981).
Where can I find more information about Ian Anderson?
You can find more about Ian Anderson on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
