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Andy Powell
Powell performing in May 2015
Birth name Andrew Powell Born (1950-02-19 ) 19 February 1950 (age 74 ) Genres Rock, hard rock , progressive rock , art rock Occupation(s ) Singer–songwriter, musician Instrument(s ) Guitar, mandolin, vocals Years active 1963–present Labels MCA , AVM, Neat, IRS , Permanent, Talking Elephant
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Andrew Powell (born 19 February 1950[1] Wishbone Ash , whose use of twin lead guitars was influential.[2] [3]
Early life and career [ edit ]
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] Les Paul -style guitar himself, and began to play in London-based bands such as The Dekois and The Sugar Band.
Wishbone Ash [ edit ]
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 [ edit ]
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 [ edit ]
Powell left England around 1980 as a "tax exile ", and since then has mainly lived in Redding, Connecticut , US with his wife Pauline. They have 3 children.[4] [5]
In 2016 he released his autobiography, entitled Eyes Wide Open: True Tales of a Wishbone Ash Warrior .[6]
References [ edit ]
^ Paul Fowles; Graham Wade (23 February 2012). Concise History of Rock Music ISBN 978-1-61911-016-8
^ "Powell Still Rocking Strong" , The Mercury (South Africa)
^ Eric Danton, "A Band Older Than Its Biggest Fans" , Hartford Courant
^ Dave Thompson, "Eyes Wide Open: True Tales of a Wishbone Ash Warrior" (review) , Goldmine
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