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| Andy Powell | |
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 Powell on stage with Wishbone Ash in November 2003
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| Birth name | Andrew Powell |
| Born | 19 February 1950 Stepney, London, England |
| Genre(s) | Rock, hard rock, progressive rock, art rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Electric guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1960s—present |
| Label(s) | MCA, AVM, Neat, IRS, Permanent, Talking Elephant |
| Associated acts | Wishbone Ash |
| Website | Wishbone Ash website |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Gibson Flying V | |
Andrew Powell (born 19 February 1950 in Stepney, London)1 is an English guitarist and songwriter, and best known as a founding member of Wishbone Ash.
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Early life and career
Despite being born in the East End of London, Powell grew up in Hemel Hempstead (some 25 miles (40 km) north-east of London). He first played guitar at the age of 11, inspired by rock and beat bands such as The Shadows.1 Powell — unable to muster funds for a brand-new guitar — made a Les Paul-style guitar himself, and began to play in London-based bands such as The Dekois and The Sugar Band.
Wishbone Ash
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
Powell has recorded numerous sessions for other artists, including George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Kashif, Stewart Copeland and Renaissance. In 1988, Powell contributed to Miles Copeland's Night of the Guitar project, touring extensively with artists such as Randy California, Jan Akkerman, Steve Howe, Steve Hunter, Robbie Krieger, Leslie West and Alvin Lee.
References
- ^ a b "Andy Powell (biography)". Wishbone Ash (2008). Retrieved on 2008-11-08.
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