music.wikisort.org - MusicianAndrew Powell (born 19 February 1950[1]) is an English guitarist and songwriter. He is a founding member of the British band Wishbone Ash, whose use of twin lead guitars was influential.[2][3]
For other people of the same name, see Andrew Powell (disambiguation).
Andy Powell |
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 Powell performing in May 2015 |
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Birth name | Andrew Powell |
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Born | (1950-02-19) 19 February 1950 (age 72) London, England |
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Genres | Rock, hard rock, progressive rock, art rock |
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Occupation(s) | Singer–songwriter, musician |
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Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
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Years active | 1963–present |
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Labels | MCA, AVM, Neat, IRS, Permanent, Talking Elephant |
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Associated acts | Wishbone Ash |
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Musical artist
Early life and career
Powell was born in the East End of London and grew up in the new town of Hemel Hempstead, some 25 miles (40 km) north-west of London. He first played guitar at the age of 11, inspired by rock and beat bands such as The Shadows.[1] Powell, unable to muster funds to buy a brand-new guitar, made a Les Paul-style guitar himself, and began to play in London-based bands such as The Dekois and The Sugar Band.
Wishbone Ash
In 1969, Powell answered a Melody Maker classified in which Martin Turner and Steve Upton advertised for a guitar player. Being unable to choose between Powell and another applicant (Ted Turner), Wishbone Ash was formed with two lead guitarists.
Other appearances
Powell has recorded numerous sessions for other artists, including George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Kashif, Cilla Black, Stewart Copeland and Renaissance.
In 1988, Powell contributed to Miles Copeland III's Night of the Guitar project alongside Ted Turner, touring extensively with artists such as Randy California, Jan Akkerman, Steve Howe, Steve Hunter, Robby Krieger, Leslie West and Alvin Lee.
Personal life
Powell left England around 1980 as a "tax exile", and since then has mainly lived in Redding, Connecticut with his wife Pauline. They have 3 grown children. [4][5]
In 2016 he released his autobiography, entitled Eyes Wide Open: True Tales of a Wishbone Ash Warrior.[6]
References
- "Andy Powell (biography)". Wishbone Ash. 2008. Archived from the original on 8 April 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2008.
- Pete Prown; Harvey P. Newquist (1997). Legends of Rock Guitar: The Essential Reference of Rock's Greatest Guitarists. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-7935-4042-6.
- Paul Fowles; Graham Wade (23 February 2012). Concise History of Rock Music. Mel Bay Publications. p. 144. ISBN 978-1-61911-016-8.
- "Powell Still Rocking Strong", The Mercury (South Africa), July 3, 2015 – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) .
- Eric Danton, "A Band Older Than Its Biggest Fans", Hartford Courant, April 20, 2006 – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) .
- Dave Thompson, "Eyes Wide Open: True Tales of a Wishbone Ash Warrior" (review), Goldmine, February 1, 2016 – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) .
External links
Wishbone Ash |
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Studio albums | |
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Live albums |
- Live from Memphis
- Live Dates
- Live in Tokyo
- Live Dates 2
- The Ash Live in Chicago
- Live in Geneva
- Live Timeline
- The King Will Come
- Live Dates 3
- Almighty Blues: London and Beyond
- Live on XM Satellite Radio
- Live in Hamburg
- Argus "Then Again" Live
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Compilations |
- Classic Ash
- The Best of Wishbone Ash
- Time Was: The Wishbone Ash Collection
- The Very Best of Wishbone Ash: Blowin' Free
- Distillation
- Blowin' Free: An Introduction to Wishbone Ash
- The Collection
- Backbones
- Lost Pearls
- Tough
- Tender
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General | |
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National libraries | |
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Other |
- MusicBrainz artist
- RERO (Switzerland)
- SUDOC (France)
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