37 years … and still taking it to the streets

It’s a milestone year for Wishbone Ash as they tear up the highway and cut loose in the studio.

In 2005, British twin-lead guitar band Wishbone Ash celebrates 37 years of rock ’n’ roll in true Ash fashion: touring, touring and more touring – in Turkey, Germany, Holland the United States, the United Kingdom and France. Plans are also under way to record a new studio album and to release a live CD. more...

Checkout what the band are using these days. Whether guitars are you passion, or amps and effects pedals, Wishbone spell out all the details that help create the sound you love. Click here to find out more... While never failing in their twin guitar sound, Wishbone Ash has had its share of lineup changes throughout the ages. Click here to see how the band has changed from MkI and MkII all the way up to the current lineup. Long before there was the internet and wishboneash.com, a few of the faithful, including Andy's wife Pauline, were keeping you up to date on all the latest Wishbone news by publishing the Wishbone Ash Club Newsletters. Well, we've got all 49 of those here for you on the site. Starting in 1972 and going all the way up through 1985! Select from the list below to delve into the band's past. Select... #1 - July, 1972 #2 - Sept., 1972 #3 - Nov, 1972 #4 - Dec, 1972 #5 - March, 13 #6 - May, 1973 #7 - July, 1973 #8 - Sept, 1973 #9 - Dec, 1973 #10 - Feb, 1974 #11 - April, 1974 #12 - June, 1974 #13 - Sept, 1974 #14 - Nov, 1974 #15 - Feb, 1975 #16 - June, 1975 #17 - Sept, 1975 #18 - Dec, 1975 #19 - April, 1976 #20 - July, 1976 #21 - Sept, 1976 #22 - Dec, 1976 #23 - March, 1977 #24 - June, 1977 #25 - Sept, 1977 #26 - Dec, 1977 #27 - March, 1978 #28 - July, 1978 #29 - Sept, 1978 #30 - Dec, 1978 #31 - March, 1979 #32 - July, 1979 #33 - Oct, 1979 #34 - Dec, 1979 #35 - Not Dated #36 - Not Dated #37 - Not Dated #38 - Dec, 1980 #39 - March, 1981 #40 - July, 1981 #41 - Sept, 1981 #42 - Not Dated #43 - Summer, 1982 #44 - Dec, 1982 #45 - Spring, 1983 #46 - Summer, 1983 #47 - Summer, 1984 #48 - Dec, 1984 #49 - Dec, 1985

Andy Powell Andrew Powell was born on Feb. 19, 1950 in Stepney, in the heart of London's East End. Being born within the sound of the bells of Bow Church qualifies him as a true Cockney, but in truth he grew up i more... Bob Skeat Bob Skeat was born in London into a musical environment. His father, Bill Skeat, played woodwind instruments, and from the ’60s to the ’80s was one of the top session musicians in the UK. Bob studied more... Muddy Manninen Guitarist Jyrki “Muddy” Manninen is the newest member of Wishbone Ash, having replaced fellow Finn Ben Granfelt in November 2004. He brings a blues-y style to the band. With Muddy, Wishbone Ash regain more... Joe Crabtree Joe Crabtree is Wishbone Ash’s new drummer, having replaced Ray Weston in March 2007. Performing in an impressive range of contexts over the past 15 years, Joe is a powerhouse player who excels in mos more... Past Members...

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