MARTIN BARRE: Renowned Jethro Tull guitarist in conversation

Schedule

Sun Nov 16 2025 at 02:15 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester | Manchester, EN

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Join us to celebrate the long-awaited autobiography of Martin Barre – JETHRO TULL’S lead guitarist - with this very special in conversation
About this Event

Martin Barre is a renowned English guitarist best known for his long-standing role (43 years) as lead guitarist in the iconic rock band Jethro Tull. Barre’s extraordinary guitar skills and innovative techniques have made him a legendary figure in rock music.

Martin started his music journey playing the flute and saxophone before he switched to the guitar. He spent his early career performing in different bands, which helped him refine his skills and create his own distinctive style. A major turning point came in 1968 when Barre joined Jethro Tull, launching an illustrious career. His iconic riff in ‘Aqualung’ is widely recognized as one of the best guitar riffs in rock history and was also voted as one of the top rock guitar solos of all time by Guitar Player magazine readers.

He was a key member of Jethro Tull from their second album in 1969 until their last in 2014. His guitar work defined much of the band’s sound, contributing to their success and enduring popularity. Martin played on all of Jethro Tull's studio albums from their 1969 album to their 2003 album .

Beyond his time with Jethro Tull, Martin Barre has pursued a successful solo career, releasing albums that showcase his versatility across rock, blues, and acoustic music genres.

Martin Barre’s contributions to music have been recognised with numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance in 1989. His innovative guitar playing has inspired countless musicians across various genres, cementing his influence in the music industry. This is his story.


We have two ticket options available: * Event Only and *Event with Discounted Book Combo deal - books will be available for collection at the Festival.

Our event will be followed by a dedicated signing event with Martin. RRP books will also be available for purchase on the day.


About the Author

Martin Barre developed a passion for playing saxophone, flute, and sometimes lead guitar. He toured extensively with various bands throughout the UK and Europe, refining his musical skills along the way. After responding to an advertisement in Melody Maker, he was invited to audition as the lead guitarist for a band. That band was Jethro Tull, and he remained a key member for over four decades, always found stage left during their performances. Currently, he leads his own band and continues to maintain a demanding touring schedule across the Americas and Europe


About the Host:

Janey Lee Grace is probably best known for her work as co-host on Steve Wright in the afternoon on BBC Radio 2 for 24 years – She is the author of five books on holistic living including two number one amazon best sellers and her memoir From Wham! to Woo – A Life on the mic shares some fun stories from the 80’s and 90’s when she was a backing singer with Wham!, Kim Wilde, Boy George and many more artists, and had her own Top Ten hit with 7 Ways to Love. (Cola Boy)

Janey gave a TEDx talk ‘Sobriety Rocks – Who Knew!’, hosts a podcast Alcohol Free Life which is rated in the Top 5 of all podcasts globally and is a life coach trained in NLP, EFT, Matrix and Family Constellations therapy, plus sobriety and health coaching. She presents shows for UK Health Radio, and local BBC Radio and runs Platinum Awards annually to recognise the best in wellbeing products and services.

www.janeyleegrace.com


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