When Andy Powell was 14, he joined a little local band that somehow or other opened for The Who - who were likely around 18 at the time so not much older in the grand scheme of things! I guess there is no going on to any other alternative possible career after that!
He was born on this day in 1950, in London, England and he is known as one of legendary twin guitars of Wishbone Ash (along with Ted Turner), as well as being the only remaining original member of that illustrious outfit. He had responded to an ad which is how he got the job in the first place. He sings, as well, and I listened to their most recent release some time ago (posted on the board), which is not at all the same as the early offerings, but the point is that he's still going, a long way further down the line, and acquitting himself not too shabbily.
As a fledgling band, Wishbone Ash also opened for Deep Purple, which was fortuitous, as it tuned out! Whilst one Mr Blackmore was warming up on stage, young and cheeky Andy Powell stood in the wings with his gear and proceed to mimic Ritchie’s licks. This turned into an impromptu jam and resulted in Ritchie Blackmore helping to secure them their first record deal. Kinda weird as he’s not known as the most forthcoming individual on the planet!
I think I need to listen to some of their albums again. This will always be a fav …
He was born on this day in 1950, in London, England and he is known as one of legendary twin guitars of Wishbone Ash (along with Ted Turner), as well as being the only remaining original member of that illustrious outfit. He had responded to an ad which is how he got the job in the first place. He sings, as well, and I listened to their most recent release some time ago (posted on the board), which is not at all the same as the early offerings, but the point is that he's still going, a long way further down the line, and acquitting himself not too shabbily.
As a fledgling band, Wishbone Ash also opened for Deep Purple, which was fortuitous, as it tuned out! Whilst one Mr Blackmore was warming up on stage, young and cheeky Andy Powell stood in the wings with his gear and proceed to mimic Ritchie’s licks. This turned into an impromptu jam and resulted in Ritchie Blackmore helping to secure them their first record deal. Kinda weird as he’s not known as the most forthcoming individual on the planet!
I think I need to listen to some of their albums again. This will always be a fav …
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