A few days after the fact, Martin Barre is not yet aware that Jack White name-checked Jethro Tull as an influence during his acceptance speech for the White Stripes’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...

In the Canon of Classic Rock Warhorse Songs, there are those with instantly recognizable guitar intros (think “Smoke on the Water” or “Iron Man”) or solos (think “Freebird” or “Comfortably Numb”). But ...

Though he’s rightfully earned his place on electric guitar’s version of Mount Rushmore, Martin Barre has never been remotely interested in hero worship – especially when it comes to guitar heroes. “I ...

Concerts scheduled for the Pittsburgh area: January 2023 Jan. 5: Judy Collins at Byham Theater Jan. 5: Billy Price Band, Bill Toms and Hard Rain... Martin Barre, the longtime guitarist for progressive ...

Martin Barre was the guitarist for Jethro Tull for 43 years. He joined the band following their debut album "This Was" after founding member (guitarist) Mick Abrahams, who favored more blues-oriented ...

The unmistakable guitar intro on Jethro Tull’s “Aqualung” is among the most beloved and recognized in the annals of rock music, and the man behind the strings is also responsible for the driving ...

Faithful readers of this column know that I’m always looking to let everyone know whenever an important figure in rock history comes to town. This time it’s an English musician named Martin Barre, ...

Feb. 12, 2000: The Wilkes-Barre-based band Strangers with Candy earned the title of MTV’s Ultimate Cover band with its rendition of Limp Bizkit’s hit song, “Nookie.” The contest aired nationally in ...

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