Elegant
Stealth represents a benchmark in the evolution of Wishbone Ash,
one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock.
Signature twin-lead melodies and a powerhouse rhythm section frame 11
new tracks that reflect a diverse realm of styles and moods. Elegant Stealth will be released on ZXY Music on November 25th.
Formed
in 1969, Wishbone Ash has more than 20 original studio recordings and
several live albums to their credit. On Elegant
Stealth,
the group coalesces around strong songwriting and serious chops.
Founding member Andy Powell handles lead vocals and trades licks with
Finland’s guitar wizard Muddy Manninen. Bassist Bob Skeat, a
14-year veteran of the band and in-demand studio musician, sets the
pace with Joe Crabtree, one of the best of Britain’s new breed of
drummers, having played with Pendragon and David Cross of King
Crimson.
The
band demonstrates its versatility on Elegant
Stealth,
from the pop/rocker “Reason to Believe” to the gentler vibe of
“Give it Up” to tunes like “Warm Tears” and “Big Issues,”
where the band gets to stretch out and flex its musical muscles.
Guest
artists appearing on the new CD include Deep
Purple’s Don Airey, who
played Hammond B3 organ on the instrumental “Mud-slick,” and
Ireland’s Pat
McManus played
fiddle on “Can’t Go It Alone,” which he penned specially for
Wishbone Ash.
Citing
Wishbone Ash as an influence on their style, Thin
Lizzy,
Iron
Maiden,
Southern Rock outfits like Lynyrd
Skynyrd
and, more recently, heavyweights like Opeth
and
some of the guitar-based Indie/Alternative bands, have all taken a
little something from the legendary twin-guitar approach of Wishbone
Ash. Truly, there is no other rock band on the planet that has done
more with the twin guitar concept than the Ash.
The
band’s recent dates in Japan and arena shows in South Africa were a
prelude to a 6-week European tour to support Elegant
Stealth
starting in early January. The States will be visited in April with
summer festival work there and in Europe in 2012.
Tour
dates and more information can be found at www.wishboneash.com
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