I am a big fan of the early Ash. Ted Turner was the perfect compliment to Andy. However...Ben Granfelt is a helluva guitarist!!! I think that if he'd have been doing his thing in the 70's, with his talent, he'd have been one of the greats. Tasty guitar licks just don't have the mass appeal they once did...'tis a shame. Andy Powell is not Martin Turner on vocals but, for his age, he ain't bad! I'd much rather be hearing this with Andy singing than not at all!
Does anyone think that Wishbone is lacking a little bit since Ben left and Muddy took over? I love this version but when Muddy plays it something is missing. Maybe its just me.
Yeah i totally agree- ben injected a new lease of life into the band..You can definitely see that powell and granfelt must of been great friends with no egos or competion between them.
Muddy is certainly not lacking in guitar skill but the spark just isn't there like it was with these two.
I disagree, I've seen Muddy play with Wishbone Ash quite a few times and he has always had energy, played fantastically and (in my opinion) is at least as good as Ben.
If you were at Ashcon 2006, you would have had a treat; Muddy, Ben and Andy were playing together for a couple of songs (King Will Come was one of them I think).
Ben is a great guitarist, but Muddy is just as good.
I think that part of my problem is that after 30 some years or so that i re-discovered Wishbone Ash is i bought some of there dvd's and just got used to Ben's style. I saw the ASH here in Minnesota bout a year and a half ago and was sitting to the side of the stage about 6 feet from Muddy and it was ok. I know Andy said Muddy was trying to quit smoking so maybe he was off just a bit. My friends and wife loved the show. Andy wasn't too impressed with us Minnesotans but that's another story.
Well, it's not a problem, it's personal preference, I was probably a bit too sharp with my comment (I am a huge fan of Muddy).
The first time I saw WA was with Muddy, so when I got a DVD with Ben playing, I wasn't too keen on him to start off with, but now I love the way he plays (actually, now he is one of my big guitar influences).
I can't wait to go to their 40th anniversary gig at the Shepards Bush Empire in London, they are going to be joined by some ex-members...including Ben.
1982 i was in a concret is sarajevo and they sounded like the same as today i think after the superguitarists and songs. Speical impression of the drummer he worked so excellent on the songs sounded like hes running on rolex
this is just fantastic!...Andy Powell is just great. Sounds as good as ever. Love the Flying V tone he gets and some awesome bluesy licks. THX for sharing!
Personally, I think this is great, it's just fantastic that in this day of inane rubbish we can still see Andy Powell play.
mark22160 6 months ago
I am a big fan of the early Ash. Ted Turner was the perfect compliment to Andy. However...Ben Granfelt is a helluva guitarist!!! I think that if he'd have been doing his thing in the 70's, with his talent, he'd have been one of the greats. Tasty guitar licks just don't have the mass appeal they once did...'tis a shame. Andy Powell is not Martin Turner on vocals but, for his age, he ain't bad! I'd much rather be hearing this with Andy singing than not at all!
musicaldun1 9 months ago
What terrible weak voice Andy Powell has ... without Martin Turner it's just not Wisbone Ash.
paglialite 2 years ago
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MugenJinFuuu 2 years ago
Does anyone think that Wishbone is lacking a little bit since Ben left and Muddy took over? I love this version but when Muddy plays it something is missing. Maybe its just me.
smokeymc22 2 years ago
Yeah i totally agree- ben injected a new lease of life into the band..You can definitely see that powell and granfelt must of been great friends with no egos or competion between them.
Muddy is certainly not lacking in guitar skill but the spark just isn't there like it was with these two.
hughwott 2 years ago
I disagree, I've seen Muddy play with Wishbone Ash quite a few times and he has always had energy, played fantastically and (in my opinion) is at least as good as Ben.
If you were at Ashcon 2006, you would have had a treat; Muddy, Ben and Andy were playing together for a couple of songs (King Will Come was one of them I think).
Ben is a great guitarist, but Muddy is just as good.
TKDGSA 2 years ago
I think that part of my problem is that after 30 some years or so that i re-discovered Wishbone Ash is i bought some of there dvd's and just got used to Ben's style. I saw the ASH here in Minnesota bout a year and a half ago and was sitting to the side of the stage about 6 feet from Muddy and it was ok. I know Andy said Muddy was trying to quit smoking so maybe he was off just a bit. My friends and wife loved the show. Andy wasn't too impressed with us Minnesotans but that's another story.
smokeymc22 2 years ago
Well, it's not a problem, it's personal preference, I was probably a bit too sharp with my comment (I am a huge fan of Muddy).
The first time I saw WA was with Muddy, so when I got a DVD with Ben playing, I wasn't too keen on him to start off with, but now I love the way he plays (actually, now he is one of my big guitar influences).
I can't wait to go to their 40th anniversary gig at the Shepards Bush Empire in London, they are going to be joined by some ex-members...including Ben.
TKDGSA 2 years ago
Fair enough..thats what music is all about anyhow...personal preference.
smokeymc22 2 years ago
Absolutely stunning performance.
I'll stick to my opinion - their first two albums are THE GREATEST, nothing comes close from their discography
bushibayushi 2 years ago
can't get enough of this line-up. that song rocks.
smokeymc22 2 years ago
Who is the girl this song is about?
EddieNeverSleeps 3 years ago
Ben Granfelt rules. Check my Granfelt covers
aalataur 3 years ago
Man What a Band!! Just getting better all the time as far as I can see. Andy Powell is the best!
AFTattoo 4 years ago
I was searhcing Ben Granfelt on Tube and found my old favorite Wishbone. Nice! Thanks for posting! I wanna hear more!
LukasFin 4 years ago
1982 i was in a concret is sarajevo and they sounded like the same as today i think after the superguitarists and songs. Speical impression of the drummer he worked so excellent on the songs sounded like hes running on rolex
subsandwhich101 4 years ago
Ben Granfelt was amazing with Wishbone - what a guitarist.
bitofshit 4 years ago
Ben Granfelt is just amazing! doesn't matter wat it is hes doing!! lolz!
i4danny 4 years ago
If you like Wishbone (which you obviously do) you should check out Wishblowin Ash - great tribute band.
bitofshit 4 years ago
Thanks for the comments bitofshit, im in a tribute band called phoenix rising..i will be uploading some of our videos soon
hughwott 4 years ago
I've heard of Phoenix Rising (Glasgow based?). I really want to see you play, maybe someday I will.
bitofshit 4 years ago
Amazing.
PutOutTheLights 4 years ago
Takes me back loved this version. Andy Powell still rocks!!!
madmitch58 4 years ago
this is just fantastic!...Andy Powell is just great. Sounds as good as ever. Love the Flying V tone he gets and some awesome bluesy licks. THX for sharing!
shakey64 5 years ago
AWESOME!
01jocooper 5 years ago
Twin lead at it's best !
JennyTools 5 years ago
Thanks for uploading this vid. Much appreciated and great to see this band still doing what they do best.
tomyg2 5 years ago