Wishbone Ash was formed in 1966 under the name Empty Vessels.  It became Wishbone Ash in 1970 with Steve Upton (drums), Martin Turner (bass and vocals), Ted Turner (guitar) and Andy Powell (guitar). This line up lasted until 1973, following the release of Wishbone Four, when Ted Turner left the band and was replaced by Laurie Wisefield.

Wishbone Ash has continued to perform, with various personnel changes, over the years. The band is still performing but, IMHO, its best albums were released in the 1970’s, particularly between 1970-1974.

Here are some websites with more information about Wshbone Ash:

Here are my recommendations for Wishbone Ash albums, in chronological order of release:

Album cover, Wishbone Ash by Wishbone Ash. Released in 1970.
Album cover, Wishbone Ash by Wishbone Ash. Released in 1970.
Album cover, Pilgrimage by Wishbone Ash. Released in 1971.
Album cover, Pilgrimage by Wishbone Ash. Released in 1971.
Album cover, Argus by Wishbone Ash. Released in 1972.
Album cover, Argus by Wishbone Ash. Released in 1972.
Album cover, Wishbone Four by Wishbone Ash. Released in 1973.
Album cover, Wishbone Four by Wishbone Ash. Released in 1973.
Album cover, Live Dates by Wishbone Ash. Released in 1973.
Album cover, Live Dates by Wishbone Ash. Released in 1973.
Album cover, Wishbone Ash, compilation of There's The Rub (released in 1974) and Locked In (released in 1976).
Album cover, Wishbone Ash, compilation of There’s The Rub (released in 1974) and Locked In (released in 1976).

Here are some concert videos of Wishbone Ash over several decades:

Performing Blowing Free on Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert, 1973

Performing Warrior on Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert, 1973

Rockpalast, Germany, 1976

https://youtu.be/iHJQqrtRjXg

Marquee Club, London, 1983

https://youtu.be/dRr2uX-KXLM

Wishbone Ash, 20th Anniversary Concert, 1989

https://youtu.be/fJZOiIpccjE

London, 2003

https://youtu.be/18CCqaM8ebI

Concert at Shepherd’s Bush, London, 2009

https://youtu.be/tuNhP6p8iyg

Phoenix, performed in Dallas, Texas, 2014

Belgium, January 2018

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