A notable guitar band of the 70's was Wishbone Ash, with the double lead axes and vocals of Andy Powell and Ted Turner mesmerizing fans. Pilgrimage (1971) and Argus (1972) were 70s rock classics, mixing melody, blues and a mythological element. Their “Blowin’ Free” was banned from some guitar shops which grew sick of budding strummers playing its intro. Among them was Steve Harris, heartbeat of Iron Maiden, for whom the Ash was a major influence.
Wishbone Ash 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)
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 popularizing the twin lead guitar.
Formed in Devon in 1969 out of the ashes of the group The Empty Vessels.
Original Wishbone Ash.
Andy Powell - lead guitar, vocals
Ted Turner - lead guitar, vocals
Martin Turner - bass, vocals
Steve Upton - drums
Andy Powell is the only remaining original member, but they are still going and sound great.
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The Empty Vessels were a short lived band from the late 1960s known for containing Martin Turner of Wishbone Ash. The Empty Vessels released one single over their existence, “My Son John”/”Low Toby,” on the German Metronome label. The single is very rare and on many collector’s want list. Band members were Glenn Turner (guitar), Martin Turner (bass, vocals) and Steve Upton (drums).