Martin Barre

About

Guitarist for Jethro Tull since 1969 who has appeared on all of their albums except This Was in 1968.

Before Fame

He studied surveying and architecture in college. His first band was The Moonrakers; he played saxophone for them.

Trivia

He first met Jethro Tull when his current band was backing him up at a gig at the Van Dyck Club in Plymouth, England.

Family Life

He grew up around Kings Heath, in Birmingham, England.

Associated With

He has worked with Phil Collins on several songs, including "Jack in the Green" and "Pussy Willow."