On August 9, 2020, Martin Birch died aged 71. He was a music producer and sound engineer, worked with numerous musicians and bands including Jeff Beck, Peter Green, Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac, The Groundhogs, Canned Heat, John Lee Hooker, Rainbow, Toad, Black Sabbath, Skid Row, Stackridge, Faces, Flash, Blue Öyster Cult, Iron Maiden, Silverhead, Gary Moore, Wayne County & the Electric Chairs, Roger Glover, Cozy Powell, and Michael Schenker Group.
Tag Archives: Wishbone Ash
Wishbone Ash: No Smoke Without Fire
On October 6, 1978, “MCA” label released “No Smoke Without Fire”, the ninth Wishbone Ash studio album. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Derek Lawrence.
Personnel:
- Andy Powell– vocals, guitar
- Laurie Wisefield– vocals, guitar
- Martin Turner– vocals, bass guitar
- Steve Upton– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Laurie Wisefield except where noted.
- You See Red
- Baby the Angels Are Here – Martin Turner
- Ships in the Sky
- Stand and Deliver
- Anger in Harmony – Andy Powell, Laurie Wisefield, Martin Turner
- Like a Child – Martin Turner
- The Way of the World (Part 1)
- The Way of the World (Part 2)
Wishbone Ash: There’s The Rub
In November 1974, “MCA” label released “There’s the Rub”, the fifth Wishbone Ash studio album. It was recorded August – September 1974, at “Criteria Recording Studio C” in Miami Florida, and was produced by Bill Szymczyk.
Personnel:
- Martin Turner– lead vocals, bass
- Andy Powell – acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, backing vocals
- Laurie Wisefield – acoustic, electric and steel guitars, banjo, backing vocals
- Albhy Galuten – organ, synthesizers
- Steve Upton – drums, percussion
- Nelson Flaco Padron – congas
Track listing:
All tracks by Martin Turner, Andy Powell, Laura Wisefield, Alphy Galuten and Steve Upton.
- Silver Shoes
- Don’t Come Back
- Persephone
- Hometown
- Lady Jay
- U.B.B.
Wishbone Ash: New England
In October 1976, “MCA” label released “New England”, the seventh Wishbone Ash studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Laurel Edge” in Connecticut and “Criteria Sound Studios” in Miami, and was produced by Ron Albert and Howard Albert.
Personnel:
- Andy Powell– acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, backing vocals
- Laurie Wisefield– electric and slide guitars, backing vocals
- Martin Turner– lead vocals, bass
- Steve Upton– drums
- Nelson “Flaco” Padron – percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Martin Turner, Andy Powell, Laurie Wisefield and Steve Upton, except where noted.
- (In All of My Dreams) You Rescue Me
- Runaway
- Lorelei
- Outward Bound
- Prelude
- When You Know Love
- Lonely Island
- Candlelight – Martin Turner, Andy Powell, Laurie Wisefield, Steve Upton and Ted Turner
Wishbone Ash: Pilgrimage
In September 1971, “Decca” label released “Pilgrimage”, the second Wishbone Ash studio album. It was recorded in May 1971, at “De Lane Lea Studios” in London, and was produced by Derek Lawrence.
Personnel:
- Andy Powell – vocals, guitar
- Ted Turner– vocals, guitar
- Martin Turner– vocals, bass
- Steve Upton– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Martin Turner, Steve Upton, Ted Turner and Andy Powell, except where noted.
- Vas Dis – Jack McDuff
- The Pilgrim
- Jail Bait
- Alone
- Lullaby
- Valediction
- Where Were You Tomorrow
Trevor Bolder
On May 21, 2013, Trevor Bolder died aged 62. He was musician (bass, trumpet), singer, songwriter and producer, who has recorded and performed with Cybernauts, Dana Gillespie, Ken Hensley, Mick Ronson, Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash, but he was best known for his work with David Bowie, especially as member of the legendary Spiders from Mars band.
Wishbone Ash: Bona Fide
On May 21, 2002, “Talking Elephant Records” label released “Bona Fide”, the 18th Wishbone Ash album. It was recorded in 2002, and was produced by Andy Powell.
Personnel:
- Andy Powell – vocals, guitar
- Ben Granfelt – vocals, guitar
- Bob Skeat- vocals, bass, Hammond organ, piano, flute sample
- Ray Weston- drums
Track listing:
- Almighty Blues – Ben Granfelt
- Enigma – Andy Powell
- Faith, Hope and Love – Ben Granfelt, Andy Powell
- Ancient Remedy – Andy Powell, Schwartz
- Changing Tracks – Ben Granfelt, Harris, Andy Powell
- Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda – Andy Powell
- Bona Fide – Ben Granfelt
- Difference in Time – Ben Granfelt, Andy Powell
- Come Rain, Come Shine – Ben Granfelt, Andy Powell
- Peace – Ben Granfelt
Wishbone Ash: Clan Destiny
On April 24, 2006, “Eagle Records” label released “Clan Destiny”, the nineteenth Wishbone Ash album. It was recorded in 2006, and was produced by Andy Powell.
Personnel:
- Andy Powell – lead vocals, guitar, mandolin
- Muddy Manninen – vocals, guitar
- Bob Skeat– vocals, bass, piano, clavinet
- Ray Weston– drums
Track listing:
- Eyes Wide Open – Andy Powell, Aynsley Powell, Muddy Manninen
- Dreams Outta Dust – Andy Powell
- Healing Ground – Cromwell, Nicholson, Greenberg, Rhodes, Wynans
- Steam Town – Andy Powell, Bob Skeat, Muddy Manninen, Ray Weston
- Loose Change – Andy Powell, Bob Skeat, Muddy Manninen, Ray Weston, Harris
- Surfing a Slow Wave – Kicklighter
- Slime Time – AndyPowell, Muddy Manninen
- Capture The Moment – Andy Powell, Bob Skeat, Muddy Manninen, Ray Weston
- Your Dog – Andy Powell
- The Raven – Muddy Manninen
- Motherless Child – traditional
Wishbone Ash: Locked In
In March 1976, “MCA” label released “Locked In” the sixth Wishbone Ash studio album. It was recorded 1975-1976, at “Atlantic Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Tom Dowd.
Personnel:
- Andy Powell – vocals, guitars
- Laurie Wisefield – vocals, guitars
- Martin Turner– vocals, bass
- Steve Upton– drums
- Pete Wood – keyboards
- Cissy Houston, Sylvia Shemwell, Eunice Peterson – backing vocals
- Geogg Daking, Jay Borden – recording, mixing
- Bobby Warner – mixing
- Alan Sussman, Bob Defrin – art direction
- Chris Corey – cover illustration
- David Gahr – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Martin Turner, Andy Powell, Laurie Wisefield and Steve Upton, except where noted
- Rest in Peace
- No Water in the Well – Laurie Wisefield
- Moonshine
- She Was My Best Friend – Martin Turner
- It Started in Heaven – Laurie Wisefield, Steve Upton
- Half Past Lovin’
- Trust in You
- Say Goodbye – Martin Turner, Laurie Wisefield
John Wetton
On January 31, 2017, John Kenneth Wetton died aged 67. He was singer, musician (bass) and songwriter, best known as founding member and bass player of King Crimson and Asia. He has recorded and performed with Mogul Thrash, Family, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, U.K., Jack-Knife, Wishbone Ash, Phenomena, Gordon Haskell, Renaissance, Qango, Brian Eno, Ayreon,Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, Geoff Downes, Larry Norman, Alan White, Billy Sherwood, Peter Banks, Bryan Ferry, Pete Sinfield, Roger Chapman, Duncan Mackay, Atoll, District 97, Ayreon, Eddie Jobson, David Cross and Steve Hackett. As leader, Wetton released six albums.
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