I've been seeking 70's rock for the past year with a fire of passion.
Wishbone Ash is widely considered the first band to use dual guitar harmonies in a classic metal stance. Though they're somewhat lobbed into the early British prog vibe-there is a certain attitude and attack to their playing which makes them more hard hitting, fueled by sweet overdrive and thick bass tone. Makes sense that Steve Harris claims this was the band Iron Maiden wanted to be.
Highly recommend picking up a copy of "Argus" if you find one.
great bass break in the first video. i would wager a bet that deep purple was doing that dual guitar harmony stuff (albeit usually between guitar and organ) with a little bit more attitude than these guys and probably before as well. same thing with Yes. i feel like both band must have predated these dudes and were a little more fire-y.
great find though. this band is great
post by inject-nown-nli at Dec 24,2009 8:53am
my dad got me into this band when i was a kid. he saw them in the 70's. "argus" is a classic record. i saw a remaster at newbury comics the other day for $8.
post by mdb at Dec 24,2009 9:24am
if you haven't checked out thier album pilgrimage....thats the same sound almost, i think its from a year before...love this band
Argus was actually re-recorded a few years ago because the members began to quarrel over rights to the name and such. so Wishbone Ash is currently touring under the name Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash.
