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History :: Formed in 1969, Wishbone Ash has more than 20 original studio recordings and several live albums to their credit. The group has appeared at all the major music festivals and enjoys a history with some of the world’s classic music labels, Universal and Atlantic Records. Back in the day, Wishbone Ash cut their teeth on the US stadium circuit first opening for The Who. Once they began headlining in the States, Wishbone’s opening acts included Springsteen, Kiss and Aerosmith. Citing Wishbone Ash as an influence on their style, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Southern Rock outfits like Lynyrd Skynyrd and, more recently, heavyweights like Opeth and some of the guitar-based Indie/ Alternative bands, have all taken a little something from the legendary twin-guitar approach of Wishbone Ash. Truly, there is no other rock band on the planet that has done more with the twin guitar concept than the Ash.

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John Wetton to Release 'An Extraordinary Life' 8CD Box Set in November Photo John Wetton to Release 'An Extraordinary Life' 8CD Box Set in November
by Michael Major - July 31, 2023

The “An Extraordinary Life” box set contains 8 remastered CDs, featuring the six solo albums Wetton released between 1980 and 2011. Each album now includes special bonus tracks. Additionally, two further discs are included which feature a gold mine of rare, live and unreleased material from the vaul...

Wishbone Ash Announce 'Living Proof' (Live Recordings 1976-1980) 10-LP Box Set Photo Wishbone Ash Announce 'Living Proof' (Live Recordings 1976-1980) 10-LP Box Set
by Michael Major - April 28, 2022

Wishbone Ash achieved considerable success in the 1970s, during which they were among England's most popular hard rock acts, achieving an incredible eight top 40 albums. Often regarded as one of the premiere UK live acts of the ’70s, they toured considerably throughout this period and into the follo...

Wishbone Ash Celebrates 50th Anniversary With US Spring Tour 2020 Photo Wishbone Ash Celebrates 50th Anniversary With US Spring Tour 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2020

Wishbone Ash celebrates a half-century of live twin-lead guitar power in 2020. Fans can look forward to enjoying repertoire from the band's vast catalog of exactly 100 unique releases - 27 studio albums, 24 live albums, 43 compilations and box sets and five live DVDs, along with a DVD rockumentary (...

Madfish Present Ultimate Box Set 'Unburied Treasure' Photo Madfish Present Ultimate Box Set 'Unburied Treasure'
by Abigail Charpentier - November 04, 2019

Madfish proudly present the ultimate box set of Gentle Giant music - Unburied Treasure. Highly regarded in the prog-rock world for the 12 albums they released between 1970 and 1980, this comprehensive set sees the band's catalogue augmented by 15 new concert albums: seven never previously released, ...

On The Blue Cruise 2020 Hosted By Justin Hayward Announced Photo On The Blue Cruise 2020 Hosted By Justin Hayward Announced
by Tori Hartshorn - May 07, 2019

On The Blue, one of the leading music cruise experience producers over the past 20 years, has announced the details for the second sailing of the On The Blue Cruise in 2020. The 2019 inaugural voyage was a huge hit with fans, resulting in a complete sell-out....

Wishbone Ash to Kick Off 2019 US Spring Tour Photo Wishbone Ash to Kick Off 2019 US Spring Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019

In the ramp-up to Wishbone Ash's 50th anniversary, the band is celebrating its 49th year in characteristic fashion: with an extended tour. Dubbed XLIX (49 in Roman numerals), the tour began in October 2018 in the UK, followed by early-2019 dates in Europe and Japan. This spring, XLIX arrives on thes...

Martin Turner and His Band Announce The Vintage Years Autumn Tour 2018 Photo Martin Turner and His Band Announce The Vintage Years Autumn Tour 2018
by Macon Prickett - July 11, 2018

Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages in Autumn 2018 to perform another classic album from the vintage years of Wishbone Ash ? 1970's iconic Wishbone Ash debut album in its entirety. This follows on from sold-out tours in 2017 and the spring this year during which they performed th...

Legendary Rock Guitar Virtuoso Kee Marcello Announces October 2018 UK Tour Photo Legendary Rock Guitar Virtuoso Kee Marcello Announces October 2018 UK Tour
by Macon Prickett - June 27, 2018

Swedish guitarist & vocalist Kee Marcello has announced a 6-date UK tour in October 2018. Marcello is best known for his years with multi-platinum selling bandEUROPE, whose mega-hit The Final Countdown went to number 1 in 25 countries....

Final Line-up Announced for On The Blue Cruise, Inaugural Classic Rock Cruise Hosted Photo Final Line-up Announced for On The Blue Cruise, Inaugural Classic Rock Cruise Hosted by Justin Hayward
by Macon Prickett - June 07, 2018

On The Blue, one of the leading music cruise experience producers over the past 20 years, has announced the final artist line-up for the inaugural ON THE BLUE CRUISE....

Ted Turner & Wife, Majella, To Release First Collaborative Album BETTER TOGETHER Photo Ted Turner & Wife, Majella, To Release First Collaborative Album BETTER TOGETHER
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018

 From Wishbone Ash to John Lennon's iconic 'Imagine' Album to the creation of a brand new musical genre, Rolling Stones' Top 20 Guitarist, Ted Turner, and his wife and musical partner, Majella, launch their first artistic collaboration, the 'Better Together' album, prompting their international fan ...

Wishbone Ash THE VINTAGE YEARS Deluxe 30-CD Box Set Out Now Photo Wishbone Ash THE VINTAGE YEARS Deluxe 30-CD Box Set Out Now
by Macon Prickett - April 20, 2018

OUT NOW - Madfish celebrate Wishbone Ash, one of Britain's most enduring and best-loved rock acts, by releasing a comprehensive deluxe 30 CD box set, The Vintage Years. Loaded with rarities, memorabilia, a new interview and a lavish 156-page hardback book, a third of this new collection features pre...

Martin Turner to Embark on The Vintage Years Tour Photo Martin Turner to Embark on The Vintage Years Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2018

Fresh from sold-out 2017 shows during which they performed Wishbone Ash's seminal 1972 album Argus in its entirety, Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages in Spring 2018 to perform another classic album from the vintage years of Wishbone Ash – 1974's iconic There's the Rub....

Martin Turner Kicks Off The Vintage Years Tour, March-April 2018 Photo Martin Turner Kicks Off The Vintage Years Tour, March-April 2018
by Robert Diamond - March 10, 2018

Fresh from sold-out 2017 shows during which they performed Wishbone Ash's seminal 1972 album Argus in its entirety, Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages in Spring 2018 to perform another classic album from the vintage years of Wishbone Ash ? 1974's iconic There's the Rub....

On The Blue Cruise Announced, Inaugural Classic Rock Cruise Hosted by Justin Hayward Photo On The Blue Cruise Announced, Inaugural Classic Rock Cruise Hosted by Justin Hayward
by Macon Prickett - March 08, 2018

On The Blue, one of the leading music cruise experience producers over the past 20 years, has just announced their inaugural ON THE BLUE CRUISE....

Wishbone Ash's TWIN BARRELS BURNING and RAW TO THE BONE Released as Remastered Defini Photo Wishbone Ash's TWIN BARRELS BURNING and RAW TO THE BONE Released as Remastered Definitive Editions
by Macon Prickett - February 12, 2018

These are the FIRST OFFICIAL re-releases of Twin Barrels Burning from 1982 and Raw to the Bone from 1985 in decades and DEFINITIVE EDITIONS with all new 2017 REMASTERS. Both albums feature new liner notes by rock journalist Dave Ling, including new interviews with all the surviving members and archi...

Wishbone Ash Reveal Details of 30 CD BoxSet The Vintage Years Photo Wishbone Ash Reveal Details of 30 CD BoxSet The Vintage Years
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2017

In April 2018, Madfish celebrate Wishbone Ash, one of Britain's most enduring and best-loved rock acts, by releasing a comprehensive deluxe 30 CD box set, The Vintage Years. Loaded with rarities, memorabilia, a new interview and a lavish 156-page hardback book, a third of this new collection feature...

Wishbone Ash's 'Twin Barrels Burning' & More to Receive Remastered Definitive Edition Photo Wishbone Ash's 'Twin Barrels Burning' & More to Receive Remastered Definitive Edition Re-release
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2017

These are the FIRST OFFICIAL re-releases of Twin Barrels Burning from 1982 and Raw to the Bone from 1985 in decades and DEFINITIVE EDITIONS with all new 2017 REMASTERS. Both albums feature new liner notes by rock journalist Dave Ling, including new interviews with all the surviving members and arch...

Steve Hill Announces Album 'Solo Recordings: Volume 3' ft. New Single 'Dangerous'
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2017

Steve Hill, the one-man band blues rock machine, will release his album 'Solo Recordings: Volume 3' on No Label Records in the UK on Friday 6th October 2017....

Classic Rock Legends Wishbone Ash Get 'Tough & Tender' on North American Fall Tour
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2017

Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock, will offer their North American fans a dynamic concert experience on the 2017 “Tough & Tender” Tour....

Classic Rock Legends Wishbone Ash Welcome New Guitarist
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017

Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock, recently announced a line-up change. After more than a decade of making albums and touring the world with the band, guitarist Muddy Manninen has left to pursue his own musical interests....












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