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Forums that rock  Wishbone
Ash
Facts November 1963
Martin and his guitar playing brother Glenn Turner, together with drummer Phil Hesketh, form their first band, The Torinoes, who soon build up a respectable following in the West Country area, playing the music of the Shadows, Johnny Kidd, Chuck Berry, the Everley Bros, Little Richard, Ray Charles and Wayne Fontana. Martin holds down a day job at Webber and Stedham builders merchants in Torquay in addition to gigging regularly in the evenings.  Facts May 5th 2002 A celebration of the 30th anniversary of Argus is held at Worcester Park Tavern in Surrey. Wishbone Ash fans in attendance witness a performance of the entire Argus album by tribute band Ashbone-u-Wish, as well as a set from the Blue Bishops, featuring Martin Turner. The highlight for many is the arrival of Martin onstage with Ashbone-u-Wish to perform three Wishbone Ash songs. Martin also holds a Q&A session, hosted by event organiser Mark Chatterton.  Wishbone Ash Facts May 18th 1970 Wishbone Ash support Deep Purple at Dunstable Civic Hall. Following the gig, Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore recommends the band to Purple producer Derek Lawrence. It is this connection which leads to Wishbone securing a recording contract.  Wishbone Ash Facts September 5, 1971, while they were on stage at an open air concert in Austin, Texas, a hot dog seller on the edge of the crowd was shot dead by an irate punter. This inspired the song "Rock N Roll Widow" which appeared on their fourth album. |
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 debut album
The band's debut album, Wishbone Ash, was released in 1970. One year later, the group released Pilgrimage. The band struck gold in 1972 with Argus, their commercial peak.[citation needed] The album was voted by  the
readers of Sounds magazine as the "best rock album of the year", also
"Top British Album" (Melody Maker magazine). "Argus" is now regarded as
one of the all-time classic rock albums. The band were getting
international acclaim for their live performances as they gained
popularity around the world.
Relocated
The band had now begun to play major arenas as headliners. Wishbone Four (1973) was the band's first record without producer Derek Lawrence, as the band decided to produce the album themselves. In 1973, the band released a double live album entitled Live Dates. Not long after, guitarist Ted Turner left the band and continued to write, and play music. After replacing Turner with guitarist Laurie Wisefield, the band relocated to America and recorded the There's the Rub (1974) album. Locked In (1976), produced by Tom Dowd, saw the band moving towards US soft-rock territory and the group even began touring with a keyboard player. 1976's New England returned to the traditional Wishbone Ash style. Front Page News (1977) was the band's final US-recorded album of this period and contained a mix of rock numbers with more mellow tracks as well. In 1978, after years of experimental albums, the band decided to return to its roots with No Smoke Without Fire, the first to be produced by Derek Lawrence since Argus in 1972. The album contained mainly songs written by Laurie Wisefield and Martin Turner. The band spent six months making the next album, Just Testing. Released in February 1980, the album contained mostly Martin Turner material. Pressured by MCA to make more commercial music, the band considered bringing in a lead singer and restricting Martin Turner's duties to bass guitar only.[citation needed] After 11 years, the band's front man and co-founder found himself in what he regarded as an untenable position and reluctantly parted company with Wishbone Ash. Lineup
instability (1981-1986)
Turner was replaced by John Wetton, formerly of King Crimson and several other classic groups. Number the Brave was released in 1981 and featured Wetton's lead vocals on just one song, although during album sessions he had offered songs such as "Here Comes the Feeling" that would eventually sell millions when released on Asia's 1982 debut album. Wetton did not continue with Wishbone Ash beyond the album sessions and continued with Asia. Wishbone Ash was dropped by MCA the same year. Wetton was replaced on the Number the Brave tour by former Uriah Heep bassist Trevor Bolder. Also joining the band was female backing vocalist, Claire Hamill, who had sung on both the Just Testing and Number the Brave albums. The new Wishbone got mixed reviews.[citation needed] In 1982 , after Hamill's departure, the band experimented with heavy metal on the Twin Barrels Burning album. Surprisingly, the album became the highest charting Wishbone Ash album in years. Trevor Bolder left the group to rejoin Uriah Heep in 1983, to be replaced by bassist/vocalist Mervyn Spence (ex-Trapeze). The group continued with a heavy metal side on 1985's Raw to the Bone, which became the first Wishbone Ash album not to make the charts. Not long after, Laurie Wisefield quit after being in the band for eleven years for a varied career that would include work with Tina Turner, Joe Cocker, Roger Chapman, Jeff Wayne and the Queen musical We Will Rock You. He was replaced by Jamie Crompton, who in turn was succeeded briefly by top sessioner Phil Palmer. Early in 1986, Mervyn Spence quit as well, to be replaced by ex-Kinks bassist Andy Pyle. Reunions and
departures (1987-1994)
In 1987, I.R.S. Records founder and original Wishbone manager Miles Copeland began a series of albums entitled "No Speak", which featured all instrumental music. In order to launch the label successfully, Copeland needed a big name band that would bring publicity to the project. Copeland approached the four founding members of Wishbone Ash about having the original line-up record an all-instrumental album. For the first time in 14 years, Andy Powell and Steve Upton joined forces with Martin Turner and Ted Turner to record the album Nouveau Calls, released in 1987. The original line-up's tour of 1988 was a huge success, as the band played large venues for the first time since the late 1970s. In 1989, the band released a full-fledged reunion album with vocals entitled Here to Hear, featuring mainly songs written by Ted Turner, and Martin Turner. In 1990 the band went back into the studio to record the follow up to Here to Hear. The band were shocked when founding member Steve Upton, the band's drummer for their entire career, announced his retirement from the music business. They quickly enlisted session drummer Robbie France to help out on some studio tracks and live shows. The band permanently settled on drummer Ray Weston. Strange Affair was released in 1991. Later in 1991, the band decided to continue without founding member Martin Turner, with the bassist/vocalist being replaced by returnee Andy Pyle, who had been in the band years earlier. The band toured throughout 1992/93, releasing the live album The Ash Live in Chicago. 1994 saw the second and final departure of Ted Turner. Revolving
line-up era again (1995-present)
At this stage Andy Powell, the only surviving original member decided to re-structure Wishbone Ash. In addition to forming a completely new line-up (Ray Weston had begun lining up new projects while Andy Pyle's services were dispensed with), Powell also reviewed the way in which the band's business affairs were managed. Whereas the band had previously existed as a true group democracy and members received income on an equity share basis, the new set-up would see Wishbone Ash operating very much as Andy Powell's personal business venture, with musicians hired on a session basis. Powell enlisted guitarist/songwriter Roger Filgate, bassist/vocalist Tony Kishman joined and drummer Mike Sturgis. The new line-up debuted on a short UK/European tour in the Spring of 1995. By the time of the band's 25th anniversary tour in late 1995, Tony Kishman was finding touring difficult due to other performing engagements in the United States. Founding member Martin Turner returned to hold the bass and vocal position for touring duties, although Tony Kishman would be recalled to record lead vocals for the band's next album. Illuminations was released in 1996 and featured the Powell, Filgate, Kishman, Sturgis line-up. Powell relied on fan donations and outside assistance to help finance the album. Original member Martin Turner, who honoured the bulk of touring commitments to promote the album, was not featured on the album and was not retained for future studio/live projects, though he would remain part of the overall Wishbone Ash set-up through his work in assembling various archival releases, album remasters, etc. By 1998, Kishman, Sturgis and Filgate had departed. Powell initially contacted members of the Mk.2 Wishbone Ash line-up with a view to a reformation in support of the then recently released 'Distillation' CD boxed set. Martin Turner and Laurie Wisefield were interested, but both had reservations about the business structure, in particular the notion of being effectively employed by Powell as hired hands. Powell pursued the idea no further and instead formed another new line-up with bassist Bob Skeat, guitarist/vocalist Mark Birch, and former drummer Ray Weston. During the line-up changes, Andy Powell released two electronic dance albums on UK indie label Invisible Hands Music under the name Wishbone Ash. The albums were ambitious dance projects that contained electronic beats blended with Wishbone Ash guitar riffs. Trance Visionary was the first of the pair, spawning a 12" single of four mixes that was a clubland smash and reached number 38 on the UK dance chart. Original members of the band were particularly offended that the album featured samples from their original recordings which were neither credited in the sleeve notes or in the songwriting credits (Powell and producer Mike Bennett took all songwriting credits). Psychic Terrorism followed. The band then released an acoustic album of classic and new songs entitled Bare Bones before hitting the road in 2000 to celebrate their 30th anniversary. A filmed show was held at Shepherds Bush Empire in London, where the band welcomed special guests Laurie Wisefield and Claire Hamill as well as other friends for a star-studded concert that resulted in Live Dates 3 and a live DVD. In 2001, Mark Birch was replaced by guitarist Ben Granfelt. The band hit the road for their most extensive touring schedule in years. Wishbone Ash returned to the studio in 2002 for the Bona Fide album. 2003 saw the band touring across the world with Savoy Brown, playing their largest number of American dates since the 1980s. Ben Granfelt left the band to continue working on his solo career. Granfelt's mentor, Muddy Manninen, joined the band. In late 2006, the band released a new studio album entitled Clan Destiny. In 2007, longtime drummer Ray Weston left the band, stating that he was tired of constant touring and wanted to concentrate on different things . He was replaced by seasoned session drummer Joseph Crabtree, known for his work with Pendragon and King Crimson violinist David Cross. In late 2007, the band released their latest album Power of Eternity; their first with new member Joseph Crabtree. Controversy
The months leading up to their 40th anniversary proved to be controversial. Andy Powell's 1998 registration of Wishbone Ash as a trademark led to a response from the three founding members, whereby they also asserted their entitlement to the name. According to founder member Martin Turner, Andy Powell had registered the brand name as a trademark in 1998 for his own use. This was done without the required consultation of the other co-owners of the brand (the original band members), who had at no time sold or otherwise forfeited their rights. Turner also stated that Powell had sold rights to many of the original band's co-owned recordings without their consent. Ted Turner
Ted Turner in 2010 started a project with the goal of releasing the solo album Eclektic Value and start touring again. This is done through the website Pledgemusic. Wishbone Ash have developed two group gatherings, AshCon in the UK and AshFest in the United States. These began in 1994 and have developed into gatherings of the 'faithful' and have since become annual fixtures. Our Partner ROCKS !  Wishbone Ash Links Find out more about "Wishbone Ash" here. ♪♫ Offical website ♪♫ Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash ♪♫ ♪♫ Wikipedia/Wishbone Ash ♪♫ Follow Wishbone Ash @ twitter.com ♪♫ USASH Fan Club ♪♫ areuonsomething.com ♪♫ Have a cool Wishbone Ash link, man ? Wanna send it to us ? olhippie@baby-boomer-rock-and-roll.com ,or Contact Form Advertisement Wishbone Ash
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 Watch Wishbone Ash   Features Wishbone Ash / Blowin' Free - 1973. Live on Rock Concert! Listen to Wishbone Ash  NOTE: It's a BUMMER ! There are no Wishbone Ash songs available It's a BUMMER ! We are working on it ! BBR&R Playlists are powered by  See & Hear all our playlists HERE Wishbone Ash Facts The band, which has been ongoing since 1969, is led by Powell, who is the only original member. That said, the current lineup of the group is most impressive. The band members are well versed in all styles of music and are not afraid to show off their chops. Wishbone Ash fans will receive this album with open arms and tout it as one of their best. Andy Powell and Wishbone Ash have delivered big time with their latest release, titled Elegant Stealth. The album is a return for the band to their trademark twin guitar leads and songs that are both musically impressive and lyrically deep. Wishbone Ash have created an album that stands easily amongst the best they have ever made. By Jeb Wright @ Classic Rock Revisited  Wishbone Ash Facts Wishbone Ash hit the road this past spring (2011), for a tour in support of a new DVD and ahead of their forthcoming album. The group returned to several familiar venues along with a few select new stops on the three-week tour. The DVD, 'This is Wishbone Ash,' is a rockumentary offering a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the creative process, as the band records tracks for the upcoming CD release. Wishbone Ash plans a late spring-early summer (2011) US release for the new CD (working title: 'Blowin Free'). The album features brand new tunes from the pen of founding member Andy Powell (guitar, lead vocals) and Muddy Manninen (guitar, backing vocals), with input from bassist Bob Skeat and drummer Joe Crabtree. Wishbone Ash Facts July 29th 1971 Wishbone Ash depart for their second US tour - six weeks of shows including support slots for The Who, Ten Years After and Black Sabbath. While in the States the band receive the news that they have been voted "Best New Band" by UK music publications Sounds and Melody Maker. Wishbone Ash Facts Although Wishbone Ash did not originate the duel lead guitar sound, they were one of the first, and certainly the most influential. It was Wishbone Ash that led Phil Lynott to use 2 lead guitarists with Thin Lizzy. Although they have produced some fine studio albums, Ash are a band that have to be seen live; nowadays some excellent footage can be found on YouTube and similar sites. |
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