Genre: Rock
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Wishbone Ash achieved success in the early and mid-1970s. Their popular records include Wishbone Ash (1970), Argus (1972), There’s The Rub (1974) and New England (1976). It was one of the first of many bands to come, using twin lead guitar and were one of the major innovators of the harmony twin lead guitar format.

Their contributions helped in Powell and Turner being voted “Two Of The Ten Most Important Guitarists In Rock History” (Traffic magazine 1989), and part of the “Top 20 Guitarists Of All Time” (Rolling Stone magazine). Melody Maker (1972) described Ted Turner and Andy Powell as “the most interesting two guitar team since the days when Jeff Beck and graced Jimmy PageThe Yardbirds“.

Formed in devon, United Kingdom in 1969 out of the ashes of the group The Empty Vessels, which had featured Wishbone Ash’s founding members Martin Turner (bass/vocals) and Steve Upton(drums and percussion), the original line-up was completed by guitarists/vocalists Andy Powell and Ted Turner. In 1974 Ted Turner left the band and was replaced by Laurie Wisefield. The band continued on with strong critical and commercial success until 1980.

After revolving line-ups featuring former members from King Crimson, Trapeze and Uriah Heep, Laurie Wisefield quit in 1985. In 1987 however, the original line-up reunited for a several albums,”Nouveau Calls”, “Here to Hear”, and “Strange Affair” until 1990, when Steve Upton quit the band. After Martin Turner was replaced in 1991, the band recorded “Live In Chicago” then Ted Turner quit in 1993. Since 1995, the band have continued with mixed critical and commercial success, changing members on several albums. In 2004, Martin Turner formed Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash, and tours frequently.

Source: Wikipedia