Wishbone Ash

[kaltsu]

There was a time to see Wishbone Ash and that was in the early 70's. After that the band was lost and later reincarnations have failed to find the missing spark. Saw a club gig 6-7 years ago and sympathetic though Andy Powell was, couldn't really find a reason for their existence. So whenever it's Ash time, I just dig out my worn copy of Argus and try to understand why "Blowin' Free" is such a favorite.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by kaltsu

There was a time to see Wishbone Ash and that was in the early 70's. After that the band was lost and later reincarnations have failed to find the missing spark. Saw a club gig 6-7 years ago and sympathetic though Andy Powell was, couldn't really find a reason for their existence. So whenever it's Ash time, I just dig out my worn copy of Argus and try to understand why "Blowin' Free" is such a favorite.

I used to feel that way about bands. Not anymore, it depends on the situation. It really is dependent on the band and the show. I was never one to pine for something that once was. You'll never hear me ask for a Genesis reunion. But not because they "had their time", but because it would not work, and the musicians are too disconnected now. Also, I would never seen Queen with Paul Rogers.

Wishbone Ash however, married the old stuff with newer material that pleased everyone. I've been to many many shows and the crowd was as happy as I have ever seen one. I think that speaks volumes.

The only weird thing was Andy Powell singing Mart Turner's lines. But Muddy (guitarist) was too loud in the mix anyway so it wasn't too distinguishable