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Extended Analysis

The Vintage Years 1970 - 1991

Read "The Vintage Years 1970 - 1991" reviewed by John Kelman


There are bands that manage to carve out a place for themselves in the music world that lasts for decades; there are others who, while having created a name for themselves during their peak years and, while they continue to tour and, even, make the occasional studio album, are invariably best remembered for their seminal early years. Wishbone Ash first emerged on the cusp of the 1970s, a time when it seemed anything and everything was possible. While ...

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Multiple Reviews

Wishbone Ash: Live Dates II / Elegant Stealth

Read "Wishbone Ash: Live Dates II / Elegant Stealth" reviewed by Doug Collette


One of the most underrated bands to emerge from Britain in the late 1960s to early 1970s, Wishbone Ash achieved a fine balance between progressive and blues-rock. Its original material made prominent use of tandem lead guitars, mirrored by equally uplifting group harmony singing. These virtues distinguish the sound of the band to this day, as evidenced by comparison between a studio album, Elegant Stealth, and a live recording, Live Dates II, previously available in a variety of formats, but ...

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Album Review

Wishbone Ash: Clan Destiny

Read "Clan Destiny" reviewed by Doug Collette


Wishbone Ash was mistakenly lumped in with the boogie bands of the late '60s and early '70s when it first started out, but the group soon developed its own voice--a majestic sound of intertwining guitars and regal vocals, matched by a certain propensity to improvise upon lyrical imagery of knights and warriors that made the group sound like refugees from King Arthur's court with guitars instead of swords.

Not surprisingly, the band's been through more than its share of personnel ...

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Classic Rock Legends Wishbone Ash Set 2013 North America Spring Tour

Classic Rock Legends Wishbone Ash Set 2013 North America Spring Tour

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Danbury, CT - Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock, kicks off the North American leg of their 2013 tour on February 28. The group returns to these shores following a successful spring tour last year to celebrate the release of their highly acclaimed studio album, 'Elegant Stealth', and on the heels of the 'RoadWorks 3' release, a collection of live performances. During the Elegant Stealth Tour of 2012, Wishbone Ash played to ...

Performance / Tour

Wishbone Ash To Tour The UK

Wishbone Ash To Tour The UK

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Danbury, CT - Classic rock legends Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock, kicks off the UK leg of their tour on October 4, 2012. The tour, which began in Europe early this year, celebrates the release of Elegant Stealth, the group’s latest studio album. Elegant Stealth represents a benchmark in the evolution of Wishbone Ash. Signature twin-lead melodies and a powerhouse rhythm section frame 11 new tracks that reflect a diverse realm ...

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Wishbone Ash Set Us Spring Tour, Celebrate The Release Of ‘elegant Stealth’

Wishbone Ash Set Us Spring Tour, Celebrate The Release Of ‘elegant Stealth’

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

DANBURY, CT - Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock, kicks off the American leg of their tour on April 24, 2012. The tour, which began in Europe early this year, celebrates the release of Elegant Stealth, the group’s latest studio album. Elegant Stealth represents a benchmark in the evolution of Wishbone Ash. Signature twin-lead melodies and a powerhouse rhythm section frame 11 new tracks that reflect a diverse realm of styles and ...

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Education

Wishbone Ash Drummer Joe Crabtree Develops Innovative New Drum and Music Software

Wishbone Ash Drummer Joe Crabtree Develops Innovative New Drum and Music Software

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK—Best known for his drumming with UK classic rock legend Wishbone Ash, Joe Crabtree has developed new and exciting software for the drummer and musician. Crabtree, who has been creating music software for a number of years, is excited to introduce the RhythMachine, OctopuSequencer, Pyramid and PolyNome. RhythMachine is a tool for generating rhythms and melodies and orchestrating them on the drum kit or pitched instruments. It can be used for ear training, creating vamps to solo over or ...

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Recording

Wishbone Ash Celebrate the Release of "Elegant Stealth"

Wishbone Ash Celebrate the Release of "Elegant Stealth"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Danbury, CT—Elegant Stealth represents a benchmark in the evolution of Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock. Signature twin-lead melodies and a powerhouse rhythm section frame 11 new tracks that reflect a diverse realm of styles and moods. Elegant Stealth will be released on ZXY Music on November 25th. Formed in 1969, Wishbone Ash has more than 20 original studio recordings and several live albums to their credit. On Elegant Stealth, the group ...

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Classic UK Blues Rock Legends Wishbone Ash to Tour Us in Support of New DVD Release

Classic UK Blues Rock Legends Wishbone Ash to Tour Us in Support of New DVD Release

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Danbury, CT—Wishbone Ash, the classic British rock band renowned for its signature twin-lead guitar prowess, embarks April 25 on a US tour to promote a new DVD and studio project. The group returns to several familiar venues along with select new stops on the three-week tour (tour dates listed below). The DVD, 'This is Wishbone Ash,' is a rockumentary offering a fly on the wall glimpse of the creative process, as the band records tracks for the upcoming CD release ...

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Recording

Wishbone Ash Releases First New Single in over 20 Years

Wishbone Ash Releases First New Single in over 20 Years

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK - After 20 plus years, UK classic rock legends Wishbone Ash have released a new single, “Reason To Believe", which is creating a huge buzz amongst the music press and fans of the band worldwide. The single is part of an EP that also features an album edit from the forthcoming CD and two superb remixes which stand out on their own. It is now available for download on iTunes. “Reason to Believe sums up what we are ...

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UK Blues Rock Legends Wishbone Ash to Play Select US Dates

UK Blues Rock Legends Wishbone Ash to Play Select US Dates

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Classic rock legends Wishbone Ash will be performing a select number of US dates on their current major world tour that began this past October. Wishbone Ash embarked on an intensive 6-month tour plan, a 'final fling' taking the band 'round to next July in celebration of the 40th anniversary of its long career. The October tour of the UK began on the 2nd and ended the first week of November. Then in January 2010 the band hit the road ...

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Wishbone Ash Plays a Winning Hand with the Real Deal Tour

Wishbone Ash Plays a Winning Hand with the Real Deal Tour

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Nearly 40 years after UK classic rock legends Wishbone Ash played their first gig, the band still logs thousands of miles playing 150 to 200 shows a year across two continents. Road-tested rockers Andy Powell and Muddy Manninen on guitars, Bob Skeat on bass and Joe Crabtree on drums deliver the goods consistently, straight up: the “real deal" in every way. The Real Deal Tour takes Wishbone Ash on an eight-month musical journey through the UK and the USA, Austria, ...

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Event

Spend Your Vacation with Rock Legends Wishbone Ash

Spend Your Vacation with Rock Legends Wishbone Ash

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

It's fun for all and all for fun at Wishbone Ash fan convention at Florida resort Wishbone Ash, the ground-breaking British band that pioneered the melodic twin-lead guitar style which influenced the likes of Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden, presents an opportunity for fans to enjoy four days of sun and fun with them at AshFest Florida 2008. Join Andy Powell, Bob Skeat, Muddy Manninen and Joe Crabtree from Sept. 4 through 7 at the Sandpiper Club Med in St. ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

The Vintage Years...

Madfish Music
2018

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Clan Destiny

Eagle Records
2006

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