US MUSIC legend Martin Barre has been booked to headline at Keighley Blues Live.

Martin can be seen at the Octagon in Bradford Road, Sandbeds, on April 7.

Las Vegas-based manager John Lappen hails Martin as “one of the top rock guitarists ever to grace our planet”.

He said: “Martin’s dynamic, expressive, explosive guitar playing was paramount to Jethro Tull’s live and recorded sound, starting with his debut on the band’s classic second album, Stand Up, right up to the band’s eventual demise in 2011.

“He’s on a short list of amazing, one-of-a-kind, original, influential, rock ‘n’ roll guitarists that have fortunately graced our presence over the years.”

The performance at the Octagon is likely to include early Jethro Tull classics along with Martin’s own original heavy blues-rock.

Martin is touring the US this year with his own band to support his latest album Back to Steel, with music, harking back to the earthy blues-rock of Tull’s earliest days.

Visit theoctagonlive.com or call 01274 562252 to book tickets.