Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jethro Tull | 2002 | Raymond Benson | Buy |
Raymond Benson’s Jethro Tull (2002) is a pocket-sized guide to the British progressive rock band led by Ian Anderson. Published as part of the Pocket Essentials series, the book covers the band’s history from their blues-rock beginnings in the late 1960s through their evolution into progressive and folk-influenced rock. Benson traces the lineup changes, key albums, and Anderson’s role as the group’s driving creative force.
Benson has been a musician throughout his life, playing in bands and composing music alongside his writing career. His personal connection to rock music shows up across his work, from the Spike Berenger mystery series to his choice of non-fiction subjects. The Jethro Tull book is a fan’s informed appreciation of a band that has often been overlooked in mainstream rock histories.