Wishbone Ash

Argus Wishbone Ash Audiophile edition

Wishbone Ash was at the top of rock music in the 1970s, thanks to their inspired musicality, positive vibe and imaginative songs. Their concerts were thrilling and their albums were awesome. “Argus” is still a highlight in the band's impressive repertoire. The 1972 hard rock masterpiece had an enormous influence on subsequent rock bands. The British quartet's characteristic harmony guitars became the benchmark for many. Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Opeth and Lynyrd Skynyrd have all acknowledged the influence of Wishbone Ash, and songs such as “The Boys Are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy, “The Trooper” by Iron Maiden and even “Reeling In The Years” by Steely Dan all have twin guitar moments reminiscent of “Argus”. But Wishbone Ash were never a pure hard rock band: their soaring vocal harmonies and musical grandeur placed them closer to progressive rock.