What Is A Wommett: The Autobiography of Mick Abrahams Out now with Apex Publishing Ltd.
The swinging sixties kicked up a musical dust that has never settled, and guitarist Mick Abrahams, one of the founder members of Jethro Tull, was caught up in the maelstrom of the time, and has continued to make music in various guises from jazz to blues to rock through the decades.
The guitarist has written his autobiography of those heady days of rock ‘n’ roll right from his school days through to his rise to fame with Jethro Tull and such bands as Blodwyn Pig and beyond.
His style is simple, straightforward English with no fancy swirls. He recounts an anecdote with humour and panache. He conjures up colourful pictures of a time when Britain led the world in popular music. The stories will bring back memories for those who were around in the 1960s and intrigue those born later. There have been many rumours and counter rumours over the years about why the guitarist left Jethro Tull and his relationship with the lead singer Ian Anderson. In his book Mick sets the record straight and pulls no punches about his feelings on every event through his life.
The book has a foreword by radio presenter Bob Harris and is an easy read. - Flicky Harrison
Mick has sadly collapsed with a heart attack so his gig at the 12 Bar, Westcott Place in Swindon on Thursday November 12 has been cancelled. All tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase. Mick's wife has reported that he is stable. We all wish him well.
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