Kudos to Eric for not interrupting Martin and letting him go on with his answers.Martin was a stutterer;probably the reason he became a guitarist was to speak with his axe.Barre is the unsung hero of Jethro Tull.

Eric Blair great interview let Martin talk and didn't interrupt

Martin Barre is an amazing musician and lyricist...and most importantly, a humble human being. In both old and more recent interviews with Ian Anderson, Ian, like Martin, speaks about taking the road opposite to the mainstream, rejecting the hippie culture when he was back in the late 60's and early 70's, not using drugs, etc. I believe that a big part of the success of Jethro Tull, was (is) the group's desire to throw away the "template" that rock bands were generally using and they took the music in the directions where their spirit led them. As a result, their music from the beginning to contemporary times, still remains as fresh and exciting as the day those albums were released. I have been a Tull fan since I was 16 in 1972. Thankfully these great interviews are publicly available!

Sir Martin Barre has long been overlooked and underappreciated as one of the premier guitarists out there. Was very cool to see that he seems to have a personality that matches his work; top notch. Great interview.

Martin seems to be a cool guy with straightforward and genial observations. Refreshingly honest too!

I always mention Martin when people rave about the “ Great Guitarist” and when they look at me and say, “ who ?” I put on , Look into the Sun, Back to the Family and Mountain Men and they are enlightened by perfect guitar solos for classic Tull songs they may have never heard. A wonderful interview and quite a fine , insightful gentleman. Thank you for many, many years of enjoyment.

What a nice humble man Martin is. As well as a great guitarist who is highly underrated. I saw him play in NY two years ago. Great show!!

When he mentions knowing everyone in the business becoz u run into them from time to time.....Martin Barre hits the nail on the head......IF you get into the business you will just meet people, almost cant avoid it...Martin Barre, talented Guitarist....played one of the best leads I ever saw....jaw dropping....'78 or '80....NYC......

I just sit back and listen to the honest and heart-felt guitar solo torn from Martin Barre in 'We used to know' off 'Stand up'. That is what made our beloved Martin Barre the 70's guitar rock God we know and love. I don't know why hearing him on that track just makes me want to cry. Of course the album has to be one of the greatest of all time.

He's very humble especially when he talked about Zeppelin and Ian

Fantastic interview! You've got the golden qualities that all great interviewers need - clear, concise questions whilst allowing the interviewee to answer in full, without interuption. Martin's an incredible person - his personality shows in his music.

I disagree with Martin when he says Zeppelin were on another level musically from Tull, I think it was just the opposite. Tull were doing things in the 70s that I don't think Zeppelin were capable of playing. I like Zeppelin but Tull were definitely doing more complex material, especially from around '71 onward.

What an under rated guitarist. My opinion one of the best. I couldn't imagine seeing Tull opening up for Zeppelin. What a mixture of music. I got the privilege to see Tull once in the late 80s.I'll be a Led Head till the day I die. Ian Anderson is a fantastic front man and a wonderful musician/songwriter And a very fanatic Jethro Tull fan. From the first moment I heard them. I do believe it was " Living in the Past" was the first taste of them. The musicianship is 2nd to none.

Great interview. Happy (as Martin probably was) that no question was posed as to the breakup of Tull. Martin is a class act, on stage and off. Love how he's brought back the power of early live Tull with his band. Yes, I miss seeing Tull concerts, but they were getting formulaic with Ian moving in new directions musically. I will continue to see Martin's band as often as possible. Looking forward to the Aqualung Anniversary Tour resuming.

Great interview I love hearing him talk about his journey of music. A true musician that's very humble.

I really appreciate this interview. Martin is amazing, and Ian was amazing, and Clive was one of my favorite drummers ever, and Glenn Cornick answered an email I wrote to him. I saw Tull four times (yes, I know you saw them more), and they are my favorite live band ever.

This was a very enjoyable interview. I like Martin. He's a down to earth guy and a great guitarist. He's a Riff Master and I love the color and shade he adds to the classic Tull albums. Much like Jimmy Page, he understands the importance of songwriting

Newport(wales) 1989.. my first ever gig at 18 yrs old. I was right infront of Martin up against the stage. I tapped him on his foot and requested his plectrum thinking he probably wouldnt oblige.. at the end of the last song he reached down with his pleccy.. a few hands tried to grab it before me! Martin pulled back and made sure i got it with a smile!!! Hope i can thank him in person one day!! Shame my kleptomaniac friend stole it days later!!! Grrrrr... but i still have that priceless memory!!! Amazing guy!!

the coolest thing about Barre is that he has incredible virtuosity and tone- perfect soloing technique but he's not superfamous and egotistical. he has everything!

Man, I loved this interview ... great job bringing out Mr. Barre's personality. He seems like one of the few "stars" I'd really like to meet.

The greatest drum performances were on the biggest most influential albums, in my view. These were the Barriemore Barlow years. He rarely gets the credit and recognition he deserves. Thick as a brick, Passion play, War Child, Minstrel in the gallery and Songs from the woods! Pure drumming genius.

Such a nice guy! Would love to spend an afternoon hanging out and playing guitar with him....

🌄 Another OUTSTANDING interview Eric you show major respect especially for someone as deep as Martin. Believe me after a few minutes it's blatantly obvious folks like Mr Barre have paid their musical dues, I only wish I could've been the bloke at the pub sharing a pint and maybe a round of darts w/him... Always liked Martins style and seeing J.T live was undoubtedly unique (the snorting + growling) during Ian soloing is definitely Galactic to say the least ! Thanx for keeping the SPARKS of artistry burning 🍻⛥✌🎶🎸🌟David🎵🤘😎✨

Pretty excellent questions being asked here. Extremely specific and interesting.

1st "real" concert I ever saw. It was the Aqualung Tour and it was mind-blowing. It will always be among my favorite concerts ever, even before my days (and nights!) of tripping at rock shows. Ian was electrifying. Ah, well, you all know that already. I always wondered why/how Ian really didn't like the Aqualung album. All JT albums from This Was to Living In The Past are my absolute Tull favorites, really.

Martin is the wise Bard and way underrated guitar player

With nothing but admiration, I think of Martin as the Yoda of rock guitar. Plays the lines that nobody else thinks to, he does...

I like and appreciate Martin's guitar playing since 1969 when I listened to him first time (and I saw him live with Jethro Tull in 1972 in Nürnberg Germany). I very much now enjoyed this interview where I learned a lot about his personality and the way he thinks and his personal history. Over the last decates, to me Martin Barre never appeared like a typical "Rock Star" - rather like a musician with extremely high musical skills on the guitar. That's why he was, is and will be a highly respected and appreciated musician to me.

Great interview, insightful questions!

The fact that some of the Zeppelin blokes even waisted any of their valuable time to convey that they didn’t care for Tull always struck me as if they were more than just a little bit intimidated by them. Legacy Tull was, and still is, an unbelievable force who is certainly on par with Zeppelin.

I seen Jethro Tull twice at the Alexandria Roller Rink. Yes just a normal sized roller rink outside Washington DC that held a couple thousand people. The first time was in 1969 in support of the Stand Up album. And the second time was in 1971 three months after the Aqualung release. The stage was your normal high school stage size with no seating. And everybody attending the concert knew everybody else from school or parties.

I meet him yesterday after the show, nice person end great Gentleman!

Martin Barre, like Clive Bunker, ever the gentleman.

The genius is a humble and nice guy

Awesome interview with a severely underrated musician!

Martin is a wonderful person.I really like his honest reasoning and insightful thinking.Thanks for sharing this great interview

The first things he says is why the music from that era is sssssooooooo... GOOD.

Music is a Precious Commodity! And should be Respected!! Martin Barre if your reading this I concur Whole Heartily!! And if you do not know it your Fans never needed any convincing like Grammy's We all loved the the music loved your shows and I still have your music on the computer and in my Albums and CD's. What a grand adventure your life has been Sir! Keep making Great Music love watching you all!

The smartest musician I’ve ever heard interviewed. I now have massive respect and admiration for Martin Barre.

A classy guy, always loved watching u play Martin. Thanx for the years guy

I love this guy...

Great interview, thanks Eric. Martin is a powerfully eloquent gentleman providing substantively clever answers, with a strong and clear baritone voice. It would not surprise me if he could sing.

Man, I'd love a chance to get a few personal lessons from Martin. One of my favorite all time guitarists. He never got enough attention in my view.

I've been subjected to many Martin Barre solos. Me soul is better for it.

Tull,Zep,Who,Floyd,Neil Y...doesn't get any better

I really enjoyed being backstage with them at FILLMORE EAST and Madison Square Garden when I was young 😁😎

Martin Lancelot Barre..so talented so humble🙏

The Tanglewood 1970 concert is on youtube. If you haven't heard it, I suggest you do. Who, Santana, Chicago, Miles Davis and more.

I saw Jethro Tull in concert 1971and 1973 ...each individual a powerhouse. The vegetables certainly were improved by their performance.

Eric asks great questions in part 1, 2 and 3!! Thanks Eric!

Music is a precious commodity...

Always my very favourite guitarist - and a very nice, unaffected person too.

Amazing man,amazing life great job Martin!

I saw them two nights ago…July 21 2012..Fabulous…Martin shows the way to how to be in his mid 70’s.

Such a lovely lovely nerd. I adore Martin.

Musicians were for a while stars. Now singer/dancers are stars, and music videos the grandchildren of Hollywood musicals, where the musicians are essentially invisible.

How genuine can you get! Great interview!

Great interview by one of the best all time rock guitar players

Everyone is right about Eric really knowing how to interview someone. Ask the question and then let the person speak. Great job. I always enjoyed Martin's playing on the Tull albums and the 43 years of tours. The one time that I met him he wasn't very pleasant at all, despite my being quite respectful and low key. But maybe he was having a bad night, so it's okay.

Martin is a genius fucking player. Absolutely outstanding, viciously disgustingly underrated he is. Fantastic lad

a Brummie like me, so he's got to be good . nice man love Tull my nickname at school was Tully great interview cheers guys respect from Suffolk, England .

Martin is taking the high road talking about Ian's song's and credits of his input of songwriting for Tull.Without Martin Glenn and Clive and even John Evan were magical

I am so pleased to have met Martin Barre and to know that he has a house in the same village as my parents.

Saw Martin at a cool club in Sacramento, CA before covid slapped us all in the face. I’m so glad I went. It was a wonderful show!

Love his songwriting, but Ian Anderson sure doesn't seem to treat his old childhood friends very well. Excellent interview. I'm glad Martin was so happy with the Grammy!

Great interview! 👍

My man, never gone mainstream.

They SHOULD give Martin a Grammy!

Great interview sir

I love Martin's philosophy.

a really nice bloke.really down to earth

Aqualung is a great album. The range of music on it is amazing.

I just saw Martin live on the 50th anniversary of Aqualung tour. It was great!!!!

I'm pleased to say that I met Martin when I was at Sedgemore Services a few years ago in the UK

What a delightful man.

Smart man. Pretty good on the guitar too.

Would of loved to see Martin in a band with Bill Ward

It's always very interesting to hear the point of view from guys like Martin, or Barrie Barlow, they kind of throw cold water on the notion that Ian wrote everything and the other guys were just Ian's backup band. A lot of people have that idea of Jethro Tull, and Ian himself hasn't really done anything to dispel that notion.

I would love to know how Ian Anderson treated his band mates, specifically Martin in the old days (70s).

one of best interviews ever, by interviewer! You asked excellent questions (applies to all 3, i caught em in reverse order), and listened, and martin really rewarded your questions, and receptive listening. Not a metal dude (well i was at 14) but i subscribed to all to reward great beahviour. have you done KIng crimson folks? Fred Frith? Yes too. loved to see any of that and will be looking.

Great fckn questions! Fantastic. Subbed

Oh Martin !! Our Plymouthian friend your smokers description was in admirable but a honest description I suppose.💥

Met him after the Under wraps tour at newcastle great guy

Compliments on the tan.

George Orwell is looking peachy!

one of the best electric guitar player.

Eric Blair is so damn good looking. Damn nice haircut.

interviewer and interviewee both perfect

Why doesn’t some guitar manufacturer come out with a signature guitar called a BarreGuitar? If there is one, I’ve never seen it reviewed.

Real gentleman

I wish Ian were as classy as Martin. Barre is so humble, and so underrated as a guitar player. It's true he is not Jimmy Page, but who is?

I love Ian Anderson but his splitting with Martin was a major blunder...one of the greatest guitarists ever!

Can't help it but I always wish me also could say tha I'm friend to all of those mucisian people ---

7:11 - WOW, very direct and interesting question ... how did the musical hierarchy in Jethro Tull change throughout the years?

Energitic youth still today of Barre.

He sounds like Bill Ward

SIR Martin

Sir Martin Lancelot Barre GGG! Gracious Grammie Geezer No Barre No Tull Bloody disgrace Ian should have called TAAB2 "Stand In" bought it never played it. God Bless thanks for the memories. Say hello to Barlow, Evan and Palmer for me.

Well Martin’s contention that the early guitar players would and could never aspire to be a good as the US blues men was wrong . Ok hindsight is good but even in the mid 60’s players like Page, Green , Webb, Beck, Clapton , Blackmore, Alvin Lee, Gallagher, et al had all proved they could play the blues very well indeed

Not a knock on Clapton, Page and et al Brit blues men wave but Martin hit it on head with remarks about “you’ll never be BB King”...