Wishbone Ash are a British rock band who achieved particular success in the early and mid-1970s with their most critically acclaimed records including Wishbone Ash (1970), Argus (1972), There's the Rub (1974) and New England (1976). Although the band lacked a definitive vocalist like Roger Daltrey (The Who), Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) or Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), they were famous for popularising the twin lead guitar.
Formed in Devon in 1969 out of the ashes of the group The Empty Vessels.
Origin
Devon, England
Formed
1966
Members
John Wetton, Martin Birch, Trevor Bolder, Andy Powell, Andy Pyle, Michael Sturgis, Martin Turner, Ted Turner, Steve Upton, Laurie Wisefield, Robbie France, Bob Skeat, Mervyn Spence, Ray Weston, Tony Kishman, Roger Filgate
