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John Evan

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British musician and composer; best know as the keyboard player for the rock band Jethro Tull from April 1970 to June 1980

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Born
1909
Died
1996
Works
33

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John Evan (born John Spencer Evans, 28 March 1948, Blackpool, Lancashire) played keyboards for Jethro Tull from April 1970, to June 1980. He was educated at King's College London. He changed his name when his first band, The Blades, changed their name to The John Evan Band. Jeffrey Hammond apparently thought 'The John Evan Band' sounded better than 'The John Evans Band'. Whilst a member of Jethro Tull, Evan had a penchant for wearing his trademark white suit, along with a yellow shirt undernea

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
John
Family name
Evans
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Blackpool
Occupation
musician
Languages spoken
English language
Instrument
organ
Record label
Chrysalis Records
Image
Jethro-Tull-9-73(2).jpg
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date of birth
1948-03-28
member of
Jethro Tull
start of work period
1960-00-00
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