Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson is “very far from wanting to retire”.
The 78-year-old frontman hopes he will still be capable of recording and performing for some time because he still has the energy and desire to keep going.
He told Classic Rock magazine: “Who knows what the future holds? I hope to be physically capable for a few more years and mentally capable beyond that,.
“What I can tell you is that, in terms of energy and commitment, I’m very far from wanting to retire.”
While Jethro Tull released a new album, Curious Ruminant – their third record since 2022 – Ian doesn’t yet have any further new music in the pipeline but thinks whatever comes next will be “a bit different”.
He said: “It would be foolish to say I have a new album planned for next year because I haven’t written anything yet.
“In the months to come, I may well get the itch again, call our record company and say, ‘How about another one?’ but it all depends how well Curious Ruminant does.
“If we do make another record, it will necessarily have to be a bit different.
“I can imagine a reversal to something quite basic – not all the way back to our blues roots, but maybe something more stripped-down.
“I sometimes toy with the idea of a four-piece band.”
Ian is also hoping to see some of his earlier work “changed for the better” with plans to reissue some of his previous albums.
He said: “There are certainly a few more that Warner Music have the rights for and are intent on doing.
“Crest of a Knave is being talked about and could have some changes for the better in the right hands.
“Something like Under Wraps, I’d like to see improved upon too, because there’s some really great playing on there, particularly from [guitarist] Martin Barre.”