A brief interview with Martin Turner

[@andrewwhelan3428]

Cannot understand you people who think Andy Powell is Wishbone Ash.This band is defined by Argus written almost exclusively by Martin Turner with some help from Steve Upton. No prizes for where Steve's loyalty is with.

[@danvelgtr]

Agreed totally .

[@Martsapso21]

Everyone is still good friends with Martin, not too sure if the same can be said about Andy.

[@neilangus4401]

It's sad that Martin has an objection to Andy Powell in the latter years I don't know enough about the friction But Argus was the best

[@neilangus4401]

Andy Powell is a brilliant guitarist I saw wishbone Ash at Hammersmith Odeon 1978 Andy Powell and Laurie Wiesfield Made the show So Martin back in your box

[@martinpowell5769]

Neil Angus bollocks - Martin Turners version of Ash is streets ahead of Andy’’s, I’ve Sean both - far better musicians in Martins band

[@guitarmike1125]

Martin's vocals and bass style were as important to the band as the twin lead guitars

[@fredcarter2894]

Mike and yes its back since he quit drinking see the Beauty of Chaos DVD!! Perfect!!!!!!!!!!

[@dvdspank1]

@@fredcarter2894 Thanks for the tip, you're right - Martin sounds like his old self here!

[@davidgerlach4305]

Martin Turner is Wishbone Ash

[@jamesfarrington9030]

Martin Turner was the voice of that band. No MT, no Wishbone Ash.

[@tperelli4271]

I've been listening to Wishbone Ash since 1970. As great and innovative was their dual lead guitar, when I think of wishbone ash, it's more of Martin Turner's vocal, songwriting and storytelling bass lines (like no other) that is the brand. I'd bet anything Martin had the strongest work ethic of anyone in the band. Hears the test for me... when I listen to Martin's band and then Andy's band, Martin's band is the wishbone ash I know and love, Andy's band is missing that unique attention to detail... I don't know how else to explain it.

[@grumpyoldgitt]

And it's Martin's vocals that make the real difference. Andy can't sing.

[@znmrtns]

@@grumpyoldgitt And Martin Bass sound is huge!

[@paulbuxton1326]

Martins bands better 🇬🇧🎼

[@paulbuxton1326]

@@grumpyoldgittDanny

[@tinaandrew6644]

This guy has not done his homework but Martin sums up powell perfectly.

[@martinlouden9005]

I've always thought Andy Powell was a big headed bastard, although I can't deny his guitar credentials and I love wishbone ash up until twin barrels burning! It's great to see you keeping the music alive Martin!

[@philjackson519]

Leaf and stream

[@zackyoder7359]

martin turner is king

[@pauldavies1710]

Before Wisbone Ash Laurie Wisefield was with a band called Home and made two excellent albums, Home and Pause for a hoarse horse. Confirm Martin's view of Andy. Exactly my impression.

[@krisscanlon4051]

Such a fine fellow love his overall attitude

[@BBINGHAM032352]

I'm one of the lucky 2,500 fans who owns the 30 CD box set! It is awesome!

[@fredcarter2894]

You dont make it to heaven until you get the Beauty of Chaos DVD/CD set !!!

[@gunsguitarsandgambling3614]

My personal favorite is “There’s The Hub.”

[@fredcarter2894]

So glad Martin quit drinking its like a rebirth!! A+ Andy's worse nightmare! lol A must see : The Beauty of Chaos DVD. I have all albums and CDs and havent been this excited since the 70s! Perfection with Misha Nikola amazing

[@crinan9]

Simply terrible interview. Martin did well not to get cross with him given his lack of basic skills and knowledge of WA’s music

[@tinaandrew6644]

The Raven was brought to powell like just about every tune he has put out over the years by the players he recruited with contractual demands that they bring so much material and it becomes "wishbone Ash's" In other words when they have had enough of him , he owns the material.

[@bmcgoo6027]

Agreed.

[@grumpyoldgitt]

Is the interviewer say 'Leaf and Steen'? It's 'Leaf and Stream' lol

[@yeojohn]

Leaf and steam!

[@james9789]

Revealing and interesting/fun interview - Martin is wasted as a muso! he should have been a stand-up comedian haha!

[@fredcarter2894]

James, get the Beauty of Chaos DVD and you will EAT more than your words! IT'S A REBIRTH, I KID YOU NONE. With Misha Nikolic**** perfection like never before !!

[@chrisadie1432]

Probably the best interviewer I've ever heard. Should be on Fox News. However, I've never heard leaf and steam.

[@danvelgtr]

Did you ever hear the Argos album ?

[@threeamigos842]

You must be taking the piss 😂

[@gunsguitarsandgambling3614]

Personally, I like “There’s The Cub”

[@paulbuxton1326]

😂🎼

[@cliffmatthews6106]

Guy !

[@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013]

LEAF AND STEEN!!!! lmfao...... smh. *facepalm*.

[@zackyoder7359]

interviewer is clueless as far as music is concerned

[@nickcooper1000]

What an appalling interview by someone who is clueless! While Andy Powell & MT were twice in the same Band why would one keep asking questions referencing AP when one has clearly been told of the antipathy between them? But the unforgivable sin is asking why one can't find the album that MTs replacement played on! Why, in God's name would MT know, or care anything about it after an unpleasant split? Perhaps you wanted to interview Andy Powell instead?

[@flaneur5560]

More advance research, Mr Augustus! Still - was good you got something, thanks :)

[@MrCatalysis101]

Quite possibly the most ill-prepared, amateurish interview I've ever witnessed.

[@derekcook7667]

The original Wishbone Ash line up, M Turner, T Turner, Upton and Powell was the best by far and Argus without doubt their greatest work. The falling out with Powell is very sad. Members came and went for various reasons leaving Powell as the sole remaining original member. As I recall M Turner then started associating Wishbone Ash with his new band which was very confusing for fans. You can`t have 2 Wishbone Ash bands. Powell claimed the rights to the name through the Court , rightly so in my opinion. Wishbone Ash (Powell) still going strong and about to embark on a UK tour

[@danvelgtr]

First up , there is NO BEST in music , saying one line up is the best is a garbage statement . '' In my opinion ''' Laurie Wisefield was the best guitarist in the band . Powell's band is NOT Wishbone Ash . Its Wishbone Powell . Martin Turner's band is not Wishbone Ash either but its closer. The singer and principle songwriter are always the most important in any band . Powell CANNOT sing but it still has not struck home lol.

[@JT_1]

@@danvelgtr you must be fucking deaf then

[@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013]

@@danvelgtr I generally agree, but you see... the official continuation of Wishbone Ash is Andy Powell's. It is just that simple. Yes he is the sole member remaining, but he always continued the line up whether people like it or not. Martin deffo needs to accept the result of the court case.

[@cliffmatthews6106]

Martin turner, nice gay !

[@fredcarter2894]

see the new Beauty in Chaos DVD with Misha Nikolic, you will be heavily enlightened !

[@threeamigos842]

How do you know he is gay 🧐

[@simonbetts1363]

What a terrible interview; the guy asking the questions doesn't seem to know his stuff and hasn't done his research. As for MT, well.......that whole 'I hate Andy Powell' routine is really getting old and tired now. Martin mate, you lost in court [ big time ] because you didn't have a case, simple as that. If you want to say that you stood on some sort of point of principle then I respect that but you have to accept the outcome, you didn't have to be there, you could have used the band name that you are using now and everyone would have been happy and you wouldn't have gone bankrupt plus you and AP could have been planning something decent for the 50th anniversary. To me the pair of you share the blame and you need to sort out your differences before it is too late. Even your comments about Ted and his wife seem a bit unkind and he's supposed to be your mate. Come on, you're surely better than this.

[@danvelgtr]

'' Mate '' ........Martin's reference to Ted is very lighearted . Lighten up .

[@1990-t1j]

@@danvelgtr Agreed. Very lighthearted, rather ironic, comments about Ted.

[@fredcarter2894]

I suggest a rewrite after seeing the new Beauty in Chaos DVD you will die!!! Misha Nikolic and Martin quit drinking, his performance is now better than EVER before

[@neilangus4401]

Simon I think you hit the nail on the head Everyone is saying Martin ra ra ra If only he and Andy could resolve Their differences and just get on Producing more good stuff Like when I saw them circa1978 I think most of the comments made Lately are from the nappy brigade

[@derekcook7667]

The Wishbone Ash unique sound was build on the twin guitar harmonies of Ted Turner and Andy Powell. Martin Turner left / was sacked whatever and Powell has remained the constant throughout. Powell is Wishbone Ash and won a Court case to prove it. Martin Turner performs as Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash (see his website) enough said.

[@fredcarter2894]

see the new Beauty in Chaos DVD with Misha Nikolic, you will be heavily enlightened !

[@JT_1]

@@fredcarter2894 you're a dick

[@neilangus4401]

I don't know what happened I sent a reply to Martin Turner He's quite arrogant in his comments Considering that Andy Powell and Laurie Wiesfield really stood out Hammersmith Odeon 1978 Martin is full of himself

[@fredcarter2894]

see the new Beauty in Chaos DVD with Misha Nikolic, you will be heavily enlightened !

[@tinaandrew6644]

He has a right to be arrogant. He was treated diabolically when the band left him. Martin is the soul of Wishbone Ash. powell is a thief.

[@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013]

@@tinaandrew6644 To be fair...he left the band. lol.