Wishbone Ash formed in London, UK, in 1969, going on to tour constantly, forging their own approach to songwriting and playing. During that decade, the band created a distinctive, original sound, with twin lead guitars often playing in harmony. They are best known for the music recorded by the band’s original members, known as 'Mark One', from 1970 to 1973, and Argus, released in 1972, is often considered their finest album. ‘Mark two’ of the band, which saw original guitarist Ted Turner replaced by Laurie Wisefield, continued their success from 1973 to 1980. A changing musical landscape in the early 1980s led to further changes in personnel and musical direction with the departure of original bassist and lead vocalist Martin Turner. Combining original interpretation and analysis with historical research, this book explores the twelve studio albums and the main live albums that Wishbone Ash released from 1970 to 1982, along with the bonus material which has since been issued from that era.It references the background, inspiration and milestones which shaped the band's musical journey. Whether you are already a fan or someone who would like to find out more about the band and their rich, expressive and inspiring legacy, this book is for you.
