Wishbone Ash

Wishbone Ash is a legendary British progressive rock, hard rock, and folk-rock band formed in Torquay, Devon, England, in 1969 by bassist/vocalist Martin Turner, guitarist Andy Powell, guitarist Ted Turner, and drummer Steve Upton. Universally celebrated in rock history, Wishbone Ash pioneered the harmonized twin-lead guitar sound that directly inspired legendary bands including Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, and Metallica. Their seminal 1972 masterpiece album 'Argus' was named Album of the Year by Melody Maker and Sounds, spawning immortal progressive rock epics such as 'The King Will Come', 'Blowin' Free', 'Warrior', and 'Throw Down the Sword'. The band's sonic trademark marries Powell and Turner's soaring melodic duel guitar harmonies with Turner's melodic basslines and British folk-ballad sensibilities. With over fifty years of continuous international touring and more than 25 acclaimed studio albums, Wishbone Ash remains a revered institution in classic progressive rock. For guitarists worldwide, Wishbone Ash's catalog is a holy grail of harmonized twin-lead guitar tablature, modal minor rock progressions, and acoustic-electric dynamics that are essential study for any serious rock guitarist.