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Abrahams was born in Luton, Bedfordshire. [1] He played on the album This Was recorded by Jethro Tull in 1968, but conflicts between Abrahams and Ian Anderson over the musical direction of the band led Abrahams to leave shortly after the album was finished, but not before contributing guitar to one further non-LP single.
This Was is the debut studio album by the British rock band Jethro Tull, released in October 1968. Recorded at a cost of £1200, it is the only Jethro Tull album with guitarist Mick Abrahams, who was a major influence for the sound and music style of the band's first
- 13 June - 23 August 1968
- Terry Ellis, Jethro Tull
- 25 October 1968
Jethro Tull. 03:05. The debut album hit #10 in the British charts, partly thanks to great airplay from BBC Radio DJ John Peel. Just before the release in the U.S., guitarist Abrahams left to form “Blodwyn Pig,” primarily due to Anderson’s preference for a less blues-orientated future.
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Mick Abrahams: Gracie Gardner. British guitarist Mick Abrahams is best remembered for his work on Jethro Tull’s first album, This Was, followed by a stint as the founder/leader of Blodwyn Pig. Abrahams has stayed active in the ensuing decades with numerous solo albums and other projects.
Barcode: 8014406423068. Other Versions (4) View All. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2001 CD release of "This Was The First Album Of Jethro Tull" on Discogs.
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He was the original guitarist in Jethro Tull, performing on their album 'This Was', before leaving the band. Went on to found the bands Blodwyn Pig and the Mick Abrahams Band . Show more
