Wishbone Ash
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Wishbone Ash

Wishbone Ash formed in Devon, England in the late 1960s. Their self-titled debut album arrived in 1970, introducing the twin-lead guitar approach that became...

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Wishbone Ash and their twin-lead guitar sound

A British rock band whose harmonized guitar work became a blueprint for later players.

If you want to hear their classic sound, start with 'Argus.' For something later, try 'Living Proof' to hear that funk shift.

Their 1972 album 'Argus' remains a touchstone for fans of that early-70s melodic rock sound. Songs like 'Blind Eye' and 'Leaf And Stream' show how they balanced intricate twin-guitar lines with solid songwriting. They never had a huge American hit, but their approach left a clear mark on the rock guitarists who came after.

They formed in Devon in the late 1960s and released their self-titled debut in 1970. By the mid-1970s, lineup changes were frequent, and by 1979's 'Just Testing,' they were incorporating funk and soul touches into tracks like 'Living Proof.' They've continued with various members over the decades, still playing songs like 'Sometime World' for audiences.

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Wishbone Ash formed in Devon, England in the late 1960s. Their self-titled debut album arrived in 1970, introducing the twin-lead guitar approach that became their calling card. Songs like 'Leaf And Stream' and 'Errors Of My Way' showed their balance of melody and intricate playing.

They followed with 'Argus' in 1972, which many fans still consider their peak. The band kept recording through the mid-1970s with albums like 'There's the Rub' and 'Locked In,' though lineup changes became frequent. By 1979's 'Just Testing,' they were incorporating funk and soul touches, with the track 'Living Proof' reflecting that shift.

Wishbone Ash never broke big in the United States, and their album art sometimes drew attention for its pagan symbols. But their guitar work, particularly the harmonized leads, left a clear mark on rock players that followed. They've continued with various members over the decades, playing songs like 'Sometime World' and 'Changing Tracks' for audiences who still value that early-70s sound.

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