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Mick Abrahams, Jethro Tull’s Original Guitarist, Dies at 82

Jethro Tull confirmed his death following a prolonged period of ill health.

Overview

  • Ian Anderson announced the news on Dec. 21 via the band’s website, noting Abrahams’ decline over 15 years.
  • Several outlets report he died on Dec. 19, while no official cause of death has been released.
  • Abrahams co-founded the group in 1967, played on the 1968 debut This Was, then left that December over creative differences.
  • He formed Blodwyn Pig, whose two albums reached the UK Top 10, and later issued solo recordings, most recently in 2015.
  • He is survived by his wife, Kate, and their two sons, as peers including Martin Barre posted tributes.