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| '''Martin Turner''' (born ] ], ], ]) was the ]ist, lead vocalist and a founder member of the the ], ], which was famed for its twin ]s, melodic song-writing and complex ] style. Turner was with ] from its inception in 1969 until 1980, during which time he was a key songwriter and a key creative force within the band. He played on their classic ] '']'' to which he also contributed ] as well the bulk of the |
'''Martin Turner''' (born ] ], ], ]) was the ]ist, lead vocalist and a founder member of the the ], ], which was famed for its twin ]s, melodic song-writing and complex ] style. Turner was with ] from its inception in 1969 until 1980, during which time he was a key songwriter and a key creative force within the band. He played on their classic ] '']'' to which he also contributed ] as well the bulk of the album's lyrics. | ||
| In 1980, a decision by the rest of Wishbone Ash to introduce a front-person led to Turner reluctantly parting company with Wishbone Ash. |
In 1980, a decision by the rest of ] to introduce a front-person led to Turner reluctantly parting company with Wishbone Ash. The front-person never appeared and Turner was replaced by ], who was formerly with ], ] and ]. Turner went on to a career in studio management and record production and also formed his own band The Wolfgang (also known as Bamboo and Martin Turner's Stolen Face). The Wolfgang recorded new material, although this was not released until 1996, when it appeared on Turner's solo album 'Walking The Reeperbahn'. | ||
| In 1987 the original ] reformed, and Turner produced and performed on the albums '']'', '']'' and '']'' as well as undertaking worldwide touring with the band between 1988-1991. In late 1991 ] decided to continue without Turner. He has, however, appeared with ] on several occasions since, most notably the band's 25th anniversary celebrations in 1995/96, as well as being heavily involved in the mixing and remastering of several back catalogue, compilation and archival ] CD titles. | |||
| In 1996, Martin released his debut solo album 'Walking The Reeperbahn', featuring material spanning the years 1981-1996. | In 1996, Martin released his debut solo album 'Walking The Reeperbahn', featuring material spanning the years 1981-1996. | ||
| In 2005, |
In 2005, he formed a new band, ] to perform music from the definitive era of ]. The band's lineup includes guitarists Ray Hatfield and Keith Buck plus drummer Rob Hewins. Their debut release, titled 'New Live Dates Vol.1' was released in 2006 and featured a guest appearance by original ] member ]. | ||
| ==External link== | ==External link== | ||
Revision as of 13:25, 11 July 2007
Martin Turner (born 1 October 1947, Torquay, Devon) was the bass guitarist, lead vocalist and a founder member of the the rock band, Wishbone Ash, which was famed for its twin lead guitars, melodic song-writing and complex instrumental style. Turner was with Wishbone Ash from its inception in 1969 until 1980, during which time he was a key songwriter and a key creative force within the band. He played on their classic album Argus to which he also contributed vocals as well the bulk of the album's lyrics.
In 1980, a decision by the rest of Wishbone Ash to introduce a front-person led to Turner reluctantly parting company with Wishbone Ash. The front-person never appeared and Turner was replaced by John Wetton, who was formerly with King Crimson, Uriah Heep and Roxy Music. Turner went on to a career in studio management and record production and also formed his own band The Wolfgang (also known as Bamboo and Martin Turner's Stolen Face). The Wolfgang recorded new material, although this was not released until 1996, when it appeared on Turner's solo album 'Walking The Reeperbahn'.
In 1987 the original quartet reformed, and Turner produced and performed on the albums Nouveau Calls, Here to Hear and Strange Affair as well as undertaking worldwide touring with the band between 1988-1991. In late 1991 Wishbone Ash decided to continue without Turner. He has, however, appeared with Wishbone Ash on several occasions since, most notably the band's 25th anniversary celebrations in 1995/96, as well as being heavily involved in the mixing and remastering of several back catalogue, compilation and archival Wishbone Ash CD titles.
In 1996, Martin released his debut solo album 'Walking The Reeperbahn', featuring material spanning the years 1981-1996.
In 2005, he formed a new band, Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash to perform music from the definitive era of Wishbone Ash. The band's lineup includes guitarists Ray Hatfield and Keith Buck plus drummer Rob Hewins. Their debut release, titled 'New Live Dates Vol.1' was released in 2006 and featured a guest appearance by original Wishbone Ash member Ted Turner.
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