Overview
- The band confirmed Abrahams’ death in a website tribute, with Anderson acknowledging the guitarist’s long decline in health.
- Reports differ on the date of death, with some citing December 19 and others December 21, and no cause has been disclosed.
- Anderson said he verified the news with original drummer Clive Bunker after a call from Abrahams’ family.
- Former bandmate Martin Barre remembered Abrahams as a friend and mentor, praising him as a magnificent guitar player.
- Abrahams helped define Jethro Tull’s early blues sound before departing in 1968 over musical direction and later led Blodwyn Pig to two albums.