Wishbone Ash, the band from Torquay formed in 1969 with two lead guitarists, who released Argus in 1972 and remain active with Andy Powell as the only founding member.
Profile
- Origin
- Torquay, United Kingdom
- Formed
- 1969
- Founding members
- Martin Turner, Steve Upton, Andy Powell, Ted Turner
- Current status
- Active since 1969
- Official website
- www.wishboneashofficial.com
Current lineup
- Andy Powell — guitar, vocals (1969–present)
- Mark Abrahams — guitar (2017–present)
- Bob Skeat — bass (1997–present)
Former members
- Martin Turner — bass, vocals (1969–1980 and 1987–1991)
- Ted Turner — guitar, vocals (1969–1974 and 1987–1994)
- Steve Upton — drums (1969–1990)
- Laurie Wisefield — guitar, vocals (1974–1985)
- John Wetton — bass, vocals (1980–1981; died in 2017)
- Trevor Bolder — bass (1981–1983; died in 2013)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Wishbone Ash |
| 1971 | Pilgrimage |
| 1972 | Argus |
| 1973 | Wishbone Four |
| 1973 | Live DatesLive |
| 1974 | There’s the Rub |
| 1976 | Locked In |
| 1976 | New England |
| 1977 | Front Page News |
| 1978 | No Smoke Without Fire |
| 1980 | Just Testing |
| 1981 | Number the Brave |
| 1982 | Twin Barrels Burning |
| 1985 | Raw to the Bone |
| 1987 | Nouveau Calls |
| 1989 | Here to Hear |
| 1991 | Strange Affair |
| 1996 | Illuminations |
| 1999 | Bare Bones |
| 2002 | Bona Fide |
| 2006 | Clan Destiny |
| 2007 | The Power of Eternity |
| 2011 | Elegant Stealth |
| 2014 | Blue Horizon |
| 2020 | Coat of Arms |
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