Ian Anderson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ian Anderson
Occupation	Flute Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 10, 1947(1947-08-10)
Age	77
Date Of Death	February 2, 2011
Birthplace	Dunfermline
Country	Scotland
Horoscope	Leo

Ian Anderson Biography

Ian Anderson is one of the most popular and richest Flute Player who was born on August 10, 1947 in Dunfermline, Scotland. Flute player, songwriter, and vocalist of the band Jethro Tull who also plays keyboard and harmonica, among other instruments.

He was not a fan of Elvis Presley and supposedly the latter discouraged him from joining the business.

Anderson was born in Hillingdon. Anderson’s involvement in politics began in the mid-1970s when he was close to certain elements on the right of the Conservative Party, particularly the Monday Club.

Anderson maintained contacts in Northern Ireland (which the Flag Group’s Joe Pearce had built up during the 1980s), particularly within the right of the Ulster Unionist Party and in the 1997 General Election he stood as a candidate for the Londonderry East constituency. Securing a mere 0.2% share of the vote in the constituency, Anderson soon abandoned his Northern Ireland strategy.

He got married to Jennie Franks on February 1970; after their divorce in 1974, he married Shona Learoyd in April 1976.

Ian Anderson Net Worth

Ian Anderson is one of the richest Flute Player from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ian Anderson 's net worth $100 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was asked to leave his school after refusing to submit to corporal punishment and who later attended Blackpool College of Art for two years.

He owns several salmon farms in New England.

Anderson joined the National Front in the late 1970s and was initially seen as a supporter of National Organiser Martin Webster. However, when the Political Soldier faction, led by figures such as Nick Griffin and Derek Holland, moved against Webster and his assistant Michael Salt, Anderson sided with the rebels and used his casting vote to ensure that Webster and Salt were expelled for mismanagement.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ian Anderson height 5 feet 9 inches Ian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ian Anderson Dating?

According to our records, Ian Anderson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ian Anderson’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2004, he became a figure in community politics, campaigning for adult learning, local clean-ups, and more shops and fewer restaurants amongst other local campaigns. He was also involved in setting up the People’s Campaign to Keep the Pound, along with Anthony Bennett, a leading member of Robert Kilroy- Silk’s Veritas.

Facts & Trivia

Ian Ranked on the list of most popular Flute Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. Ian Anderson celebrates birthday on August 10 of every year.

He died in Epping in 2011 from a brain tumour. His funeral took place on 15 February 2011.

Where is Ian Anderson today?

Anderson lives on a farm in the southwest of England where he has a recording studio and office. He has been married for 42 years to Shona who is also an active director of their music and other companies. They have two children – James and Gael – and two grandchildren.

Is Ian Anderson a good flute player?

Ian Anderson is most widely known as the man who brought the flute into the world of rock music. He pioneered rock genres of flute playing. Anderson also plays ethnic flutes and instrumental bits along with acoustic sounds.

How much does Ian Anderson of the Atlanta Braves make?

Current Contract Ian Anderson signed a 1 year / $710,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $710,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $710,000.

Does Ian Anderson have a twin brother?

Personal life. Ian Anderson’s identical twin brother, Ben Anderson , also played baseball for Shenendehowa and was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 26th round of the 2016 MLB Draft.

Why do flute players stand on one leg?

Playing a side-blow instrument like that, your body is somewhat contorted and off-balance. If you stand on one leg, it forces you to make sure that your body is correctly postured to hold the instrument and to breathe while you’re doing it.