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Wishbone Ash
12+ albums
Progressive rockclassic rockhard rockrockblues rock
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Wishbone Ash is a British rock band formed in 1969. The group is known for pioneering the use of twin lead guitars, which became a distinctive element of their sound. They gained significant popularity during the early to mid-1970s with albums such as "Wishbone Ash" (1970), "Argus" (1972), "There's the Rub" (1974), and "New England" (1976). The band originated in Torquay, Devon, England, where bassist Martin Turner and drummer Steve Upton first played together before relocating to London to further their musical careers. While seeking a keyboard player and a lead guitarist through an advertisement, they auditioned both Andy Powell and Ted Turner as guitarists. Unable to choose between the two, they incorporated both, resulting in their signature twin-guitar sound. Wishbone Ash quickly gained attention, aided by music manager Miles Copeland. Their debut album "Wishbone Ash" was released in December 1970, followed by "Pilgrimage" in 1971, which reached number six on the NME charts. Their third album, "Argus", released in 1972, became their most commercially successful release, reaching number two on the UK charts and earning gold certification. The follow-up, "Wishbone Four" (1973), achieved silver certification. After "Wishbone Four", Ted Turner left the band and was replaced by Laurie Wisefield. His addition brought a slightly harder rock edge to the band’s progressive and folk-influenced sound. The lineup of Powell and Wisefield remained stable for 11 years, during which
