Michael Timothy Abrahams (7 April 1943 – 19 December 2025) was an English musician, best known for being the original guitarist for Jethro Tull from 1967 to 1968 and the leader of Blodwyn Pig.
Michael Timothy Abrahams was born on 7 April 1943 in Luton, Bedfordshire. He played on the album This Was recorded by Jethro Tull in 1968, but conflicts between Abrahams and Ian Anderson over the musical direction of the band led Abrahams to leave shortly after the album was finished, but not before contributing guitar to one further non-LP single. Abrahams wanted to pursue a more blues/rock direction, while Anderson wanted to incorporate more overt folk and jazz influences.
Abrahams went on to found Blodwyn Pig, and the group recorded two albums, Ahead Rings Out (1969) and Getting to This (1970), before breaking up in 1970. Abrahams soldiered on with the short-lived Wommett, then the Mick Abrahams Band, and he continued to release albums by himself and with reunited versions of Blodwyn Pig. He worked as a driver, lifeguard, and financial consultant, occasionally playing gigs, especially to support causes in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
Abrahams suffered a heart attack in November 2009 and took time to recuperate before resuming work. In April 2010, his website revealed that he had Ménière's disease, which would hold him back from performing at least for another year. In December 2013, he posted an update referring to his continuing health problems and mentioning that he hoped to release an album in 2014.
In 2015, Abrahams announced a new studio album called Revived!, with several guests–among them Martin Barre, his replacement in Jethro Tull.
Abrahams died on 19 December 2025 at the age of 82.
1997 Live at Lafayette (Bootleg)
1999 Live at the Fillmore West: 3 August 1970 (Bootleg)
1999 On Air: Rare Singles & Radio Sessions 1969–1989 (Bootleg)
2002 Live at the Marquee Club London 1974 (Official Bootleg)
2003 Rough Gems (Official Bootleg No.2)
2012 Radio Sessions '69 to '71
1971 Mick Abrahams (recorded with the Mick Abrahams Band, but credited to Mick Abrahams. Early copies include "Band" on the label. It is referred to as "A Musical Evening with the Mick Abrahams Band" on a poster on the left side of the cover picture.) (Chrysalis Records)]
1972 At Last (Chrysalis Records)
1971 Mick Abrahams (see above — recorded with the Mick Abrahams Band, but credited just to Mick Abrahams) (Chrysalis Records)
1975 Have Fun Learning The Guitar with Mick Abrahams
2000 The Very Best of ABY (Compilation)
2001 Music to the Play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'