Wishbone Ash

The Profile

Wishbone Ash are an English rock band formed in 1969, widely associated with twin-lead guitar harmonies and melodic hard rock with blues, folk, and progressive elements. They broke through internationally with the 1972 album "Argus" and have continued to record and tour for decades, with guitarist Andy Powell as the long-standing central member.

Formed in Devon, England in 1969; known for dual lead guitars (notably Andy Powell and Ted Turner in the early era) and for the 1972 breakthrough album "Argus". Publicly documented as active across multiple decades with extensive touring and a large discography.

Across these reviews, Wishbone Ash are praised as masters of the twin-lead guitar approach—melodic, harmonized, and often folk/prog-tinged. “Argus” is repeatedly framed as the big breakthrough, while several mid/late-70s and later albums are seen as strong rebounds. Vocals are a consistent weak point in multiple reviews, but the guitar arrangements, solos, and live power are the recurring selling points. The discography includes sharp left turns (notably 80s trend-chasing and even techno experiments), yet the band’s late-era output still earns high marks. Andy Powell is presented as the long-running anchor keeping the project alive.