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Martin Turner (Ex Wishbone Ash)

Martin Turner is best known as the founding bassist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the pioneering rock band Wishbone Ash. Beginning his musical journey on guitar at age fourteen before moving to bass, Martin formed his first band, the Torinoes, in 1963 with his brother Glenn. After evolving into the Empty Vessels and relocating to London, the group ultimately transformed into Wishbone Ash in 1969 with the addition of Ted Turner and Andy Powell. Throughout the band’s classic first decade, Martin’s melodic bass style, distinctive vocals, and creative songwriting became central to Wishbone Ash’s sound. After departing the group in 1980, he pursued record production and continued writing and recording, later rejoining the original Wishbone Ash lineup in 1987 for a series of acclaimed albums. Martin released his debut solo album, Walking The Reeperbahn, in 1996 and went on to collaborate with various artists, including The Blue Bishops. In 2005 he returned to the stage with a new band dedicated to celebrating the music of Wishbone Ash, a mission he continues through extensive touring and live releases. His most recent original studio album, Written in the Stars, arrived in 2015. Martin Turner remains a respected figure in British rock, committed to preserving and performing the timeless music that defined Wishbone Ash’s classic era.