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Wishbone Ash are a British rock band who achieved success in the early and mid-1970s. Their popular records included Wishbone Ash (1970), Argus (1972), There's the Rub (1974), and New England (1976). They were one of the first of many bands to come who used twin lead guitars.

Wishbone Ash are considered to be one of the major innovators of the harmony twin lead guitar format. Their contributions helped in Powell and Turner being voted "Two Of The Ten Most Important Guitarists In Rock History" (Traffic magazine 1989), and part of the "Top 20 Guitarists Of All Time" (Rolling Stone). Melody Maker (1972) described Ted Turner and Andy Powell as "the most interesting two guitar team since the days when Beck and Page graced The Yardbirds".

Formed in Torquay, Devon, in 1969, out of the ashes of trio The Empty Vessels (originally known as The Torinoes, later briefly renamed Tanglewood in 1969), which had been formed by Wishbone Ash's founding member Martin Turner (bass/vocals) in 1963 and complemented by Steve Upton (drums and percussion) in 1966. The original Wishbone Ash line-up was completed by guitarists/vocalists Andy Powell and Ted Turner. In 1974, Ted Turner left the band, and was replaced by Laurie Wisefield. The band continued on with strong critical and commercial success until 1980.

After revolving line-ups featuring former members from King Crimson, Trapeze, and Uriah Heep, Wisefield left in 1985. In 1987, however, the original line-up reunited for several albums - Nouveau Calls, Here to Hear, and Strange Affair - until 1990, when Upton quit the band. After Martin Turner was replaced in 1991, the band recorded The Ash Live in Chicago, before Ted Turner left in 1993. Since 1995, the band have continued with mixed critical and commercial success, changing members on several albums. In 2004, Martin Turner formed his own version of Wishbone Ash, and tours frequently.

Here it is at last, the living proof of just how good Wishbone Ash were in concert...and how good they still are today. This superb set includes rare and unseen footage, much of it never released on DVD featuring Wishbone Ash in concert from the earliest recorded appearances by the original line up in 1971, right up to the unreleased material from the legendary London show in 2003. All of the classic cuts are featured including material from Australia, Europe and the UK. Also included is the much-requested Old Grey Whistle Test set from the BBC and rare concert footage of Ash live from ABC Australia. 

Tracklisting:
1. Vas Dis (BBC 1971)
2. The King Will Come (London 2003)
3. Blowin' Free (ABC 1972)
4. Phoenix (London 2003)
5. Warrior (USA 1973)
6. Cosmic Jazz (Bristol 1989)
7. Living Proof (London 2003)
8. Jailbait (BBC 1971)
9. Wings of Desire (London 2003)
10. Why Don't We? (Bristol 1989)
11. Ballad of the Beacon (London 2003)
12. Real Guitars Have Wings (Bristol 1989)
13. Blowin' Free - Reprise (London 2003)
14. Bad Weather Blues (London 2003)
15. Where Were You Tomorrow (USA 1973)

Extra informatie:
Genre: Rock
Formaat: ISO/MDS
Beeldformaat: 1.33:1
Geluidspoor: DD2.0, DD5.1 & DTS5.1
Ondertitels: Geen
DVD Release Datum: 14 september 2004
Speelduur: 87 minuten
Cover: Hoesje zit in de RARs verwerkt.