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Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82

Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82

Summary

Mick Abrahams, a founding member of the rock band Jethro Tull, passed away at the age of 82. Abrahams contributed to the band's early success, playing on their debut album before moving on to create another band and pursue a solo career.

Key Facts

  • Mick Abrahams was a founding member of the rock band Jethro Tull.
  • He died at the age of 82.
  • Abrahams played on Jethro Tull's debut album, released in 1968.
  • He left the band soon after the first album was completed.
  • Abrahams founded another band called Blodwyn Pig.
  • He pursued a solo career from 1971 to 2017.
  • Abrahams struggled with poor health for the last 15 years of his life.
  • Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull's lead singer, acknowledged Abrahams' impact on the band’s success.
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