Ian Anderson
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Summary
Ian Anderson was born on August 10, 1947[1], in Dunfermline[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], singer[4], guitarist[5], flautist[6], and songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,918 views/month, #5,491 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: singer-songwriter[11], saxophonist[12], musician[13]
- Educated at: Blackpool Grammar School[14], George Watson's College[15]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[16], honorary doctor of Heriot-Watt University[17]
- Member of: Jethro Tull[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: rock music[20]
- Record label: Chrysalis Records[21], Island Records[22]
- Discography: Ian Anderson discography[23]
- Commons category: Ian Anderson[24]
- Voice type: baritone[25]
- Family name: Anderson[26]
- Given name: Ian[27], Scott[28]
- Official website: https://jethrotull.com/[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ian Anderson[30]
- Medical condition: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease[31]
- Instrument: guitar[32], transverse flute[33], recorder[34], voice[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Topic has template: Šablona:Ian Anderson[37]
- Birth name: Ian Scott Anderson[38]
- Name in native language: Ian Anderson[39]
- Start of work period: 1962[40]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[41]
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Country: GB[42]
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Began / founded: 1947-08-10[43]
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Genre(s): acoustic rock, folk, folk rock, pop rock, progressive pop, progressive rock, singer-songwriter, symphonic rock[44]
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Community tags: acoustic rock, folk, folk rock, pop rock, progressive pop, progressive rock, progressive/folk-rock, singer-songwriter, symphonic rock[45]
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MusicBrainz ID: 12fffb1f-39af-4efe-9426-92e05bb651d1[46]
Why It Matters
Ian Anderson has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Ritchie[49], a singer-songwriter[50], b. 1952[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Troféu Imprensa[53], specialised in music[54].
FAQs
Where was Ian Anderson born?
Ian Anderson was born in Dunfermline[2].
What did Ian Anderson do for work?
Ian Anderson worked as a composer[3], singer[4], guitarist[5], flautist[6], and songwriter[7].
Where did Ian Anderson go to school?
Ian Anderson was educated at Blackpool Grammar School[14] and George Watson's College[15].
What awards did Ian Anderson receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[16] and honorary doctor of Heriot-Watt University[17].
Who did Ian Anderson influence?
Ian Anderson has been cited as an influence by Ritchie[49].