Wishbone Ash

Wishbone Ash began in Devon in 1969, formed by former members of The Empty Vessels - Martin Turner and Steve Upton.

1969 Line-up

Martin Turner - Vocals and bass
Andy Powell - Guitar and vocals
Ted Turner - Guitar and vocals
Steve Upton - Drums




Many changes in the band's line-up have taken place since 1969; several members have left the band and rejoined at later dates. However, Andy Powell is currently the only surviving member from the band's early days.



Members of Wishbone Ash

Andy Powell - Guitar & vocals
Martin Turner - Bass & vocals
Ted Turner - Guitar & Vocals
Steve Upton - Drums
Laurie Wisefield - Guitar & vocals
John Wetton - Bass & vocals (later of Asia)
Trevor Bolder - Bass & vocals (later of Uriah Heep)
Mervyn Spence — Bass & vocals
James Crompton — Guitar & vocals
Andy Pyle — Bass (later with Gary Moore)
Robbie France — Drums
Ray Weston — Drums
Mike Sturgis — Drums
Bob Skeat — Bass & vocals
Ben Granfelt — Guitar & vocals
Muddy Manninen — Guitar & vocals

Wishbone Ash
Album Discography

    Wishbone Ash (1970)
    Pilgrimage (1971)
    Argus (1972)
    Live From Memphis (1972)
    Wishbone Four (1973)
    Live Dates (1973)
    There's the Rub (1974)
    Best of (1975 - Germany)
    Locked In (1976)
    New England (1976)
    Front Page News (1977)
    No Smoke Without Fire (1978)
    Live In Tokyo (1979 - Japan)
    Live Dates 2 (1980)
    Just Testing (1980)
    Number the Brave (1981)
    The Best of Wishbone Ash (1982)
    Twin Barrels Burning (1982)
    Raw to the Bone (1985)
    Nouveau Calls (1987)
    Here to Hear (1989)
    Strange Affair (1991)
    The Ash Live in Chicago (1992)
    This Was (1993)
    Blowin' Free (1994)
    In Concert (1994)
    Live at the BBC (1995)
    Live in Geneva (1995)
    Bare Bones (2000)
    Live Dates 3 (2001)
    Bona Fide (2002)
    Almighty Blues: London and Beyond (2003)
    Lost Pearls (2004)
    Live On XM Satellite Radio (2005)
    Clan Destiny (2006)
    Power of Eternity (2007)
    First Light (2007)

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