Hi, I'm Ray and this is the Myspace for Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash, with which I am one half of the lead guitar duo. You can also listen to some samples of my own album 'King of the West' at www.rayhatfield.com. You can also buy this album plus many more WA and MTWA albums at the shop on www.wishboneash.co.uk
This is the official bio of MTWA:
With millions of album sales and concert attendances worldwide, Wishbone Ash’s heritage as one of the most enduring and best loved British rock acts is assured, while the band’s innovative twin-guitar hallmark has influenced numerous successful rock acts over the years. Fronted by the founding member, lead vocalist and key creative force of the original Wishbone Ash, Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash remains faithful to the original Wishbone Ash blueprint and, during its live concerts, performs a wide variety of material from the band’s classic album releases.
In a move which is certain to delight Wishbone Ash aficionados and fans of classic rock music in general, 2008/09 sees Martin Turner revisiting Wishbone Ash’s classic 1972 album Argus. Generally revered as one of the definitive albums of the rock era, Argus won ‘Album of the Year’ awards in celebrated UK music papers Sounds and Melody Maker and was one the best selling UK albums of 1972. As thelead vocalist, bassist and principal song-writing force behind Argus, Martin Turner is delighted to be able to bring his creation to life once more and, in addition to the CD release of a stunning fresh interpretation of Wishbone Ash’s most critically and commercially successful work, Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash will be making worldwide concert appearances throughout 2008, with the centrepiece of the live show being a performance of the complete Argus album - the first time this rock masterpiece has been performed live in its entirety.
The Argus tour follows Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash’s highly successful and acclaimed period of UK and European touring throughout 2006/07 to promote their two-part live album New Live Dates. During the Argus concerts, Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash will perform a two-part set and, prior to the complete performance of Argus, the band will perform a varied selection of material from other classic Wishbone Ash albums.
Martin Turner describes working with his current band line-up of Ray Hatfield (guitar/vocals), Danny Willson (guitar/vocals) and Dave Wagstaffe (drums/vocals) as “an extremely rewarding experience on both a musical and personal level, with a positive vibe not unlike the early days of Wishbone Ash. Collectively we have had a great time revisiting many of the classics from the vintage days of Wishbone Ash, recreating the essence of many songs, some of which have hardly ever been performed live, and reminding us all of the diversity contained in the Wishbone Ash back catalogue. I am confident that we have compiled a show that will please all true Wishbone connoisseurs.”
Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash's Friend Space (Top 8)
5 New Tunes up on our page from our upcoming E.P. Check them out and let us know what you think!!! Also this Wed. 11/18 from 6pm to 7pm request SmokeBox on WTOS (207)621-9867 ask for Mary Jane
We are looking to get some gigs opening for some big bands. Obviously, Ben is a really big fan of you guys (he met you a few times during the classic legends tour) we were wondering if itd be possible to open for you guys some where in the midlands (we would do this for free because we really just want to experience it). We are quite established in our local area but want to break out of that a little bit because we need to spread our wings.
Any way, if you are interested drop us a message or PM wishbenash.
May I presume to bung a plug for HOWDEN RiBFEST II on to your comments please?
Its Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 9th, 10th & 11th with free stuff and paying stuff and drinking stuff and eating stuff and errrmmmm....other stuff.
Find the link to the Howden Live website on me myspace......I thank you.
great gig last saturday at from earth to universe-festival in northeim. A review and a lot of photos you’ll find at the musikzirkus-magazin. They are now online.
Musikzirkus-Magazin – the Internetmagazine about Prog-, Art-, Psychedelic-, Melodic-, Krautrock and Electronic with a lot of Concert-, CD-, DVD-Reviews, Interviews and many Infos. So have a look.
Cheers, Ray! You sound better than ever! Thought you blokes from across the pond would find this amusing, not to mention there are 2 killer solos in it. Check out the link below. Insomnia Blues / Chuck Schaeffer Band
love all of "There's the rub" ,"Front Page News"- 'Day I found your love', "No Smoke.."-'like a child', 'come in from the rain' (our band played it in '79, along with 'lifeline' & 'pay the price'- "New England"- 'you rescue me' what a one of a kind band, although now, with Ted, Martin, & Andy all playing, you're a "three of a kind band" Come to the U.s, especially the "rock hall of fame", Cleveland. Thanks.
Martin Turner is the Ash! I've seen Powell's Ash &, while it was good, he's no Martin. Please come to America so I can finally c u. Love "There's the Rub" & "No Smoke" & "Just Testing". My Band played "Lifeline" and it was unbearably hard to do right. Is Ash reunion out of the question?
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