Wishbone Ash formed in 1969, with current leader and guitarist Andy Powell being one
of the original members. For many people they were the pioneers of the twin leader
guitar sound. They released four hugely successful albums with their first line-up
that comprised Powell, Ted Turner (second guitar), Steve Upton (drums) and Martin
Turner (bass and lead vocals), including the award winning 'Argus'.
In subsequent years various line-up changes occurred and in particular Martin Turner
left, returned and left again, but other members included Laurie Wisefield (ex Home),
John Wetton (Uriah Heep & King Crimson) and Trevor Bolder. Eventually the current
line-up came into being with Bob Skeat on bass since 1997, Muddy Manninen (guitar
from 2004 to 2017), Joe Crabtree (drums) and latest recruit Mark Abrahams on second
guitar. The band has released over 30 studio and live albums.
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