Martin Barre

Martin Barre
Born: Nov 17, 1946 in Lancashire, England
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Styles: Prog-Rock/Art Rock, Instrumental Rock
Biography: As the lead guitarist for Jethro Tull, Martin Barre has been joined at the hip to Ian Anderson since 1969, when he replaced Mick Abrahams in the group's lineup. His playing has provided much of the energy that allows the band to soar on record and in concert amid the beauty of Anderson's melodies and ...Read full biography
Stage Left
Released: 2003
Label: Random
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"The first solo album from Jethro Tull's legendary guitarist," reads a back cover note, but that isn't true. Stage Left is actually Martin Barre's third album made up primarily of guitar-driven rock instrumentals, ...Read full review
Trick of Memory
Released: 1994
Label: Zyx
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A decent debut album, featuring a lively mix of hard rock and R&B with progressive rock, folk, and blues sources. King Crimson alumnus Mel Collins blows the sax, and Fairport Convention's Martin Allcock ...Read full review
More Martin Barre albums: Main Albums (3)
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