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Aug 21, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 21 1989 – Rock Island by Jethro Tull Released.

On this day August 21 1989, Rock Island by Jethro Tull was released, marking the band’s seventeenth studio album and demonstrating their enduring creativity into the closing of the 80s. The album showcased a blend of folk rock and progressive styles, anchored by Ian Anderson’s distinctive flute and storytelling lyrics.

Rock Island brought a mature yet still adventurous sound from a band adept at...

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