Wisbone Ash 1970

During the early- and mid-'70s, Wishbone Ash were among England's most popular hard rock acts. The group's roots dated to the summer of 1966, when drummer Steve Upton formed a band called Empty Vessels with bassist/vocalist Martin Turner and guitarist Glen Turner. Empty Vessels soon changed their name to Tanglewood and moved to London; during a gig at the Country Club in Hampstead, they were seen by would-be rock manager Miles Copeland, who was impressed with the jazz and progressive rock influences within the band and offered to be their manager.

The story of Wishbone Ash is a long and winding one, covering some four and a bit decades. Currently there are two versions of The Ash treading the boards, what with the band's original bassist/singer Martin Turner also going out under the WA banner since 2004. Elegant Stealth however is album number 23 from the version of the band who can rightly trace their history back to 1970, being led by the band's only constant - guitarist and vocalist Andy Powell. Yes, that does make him the only long term member of this band, however guitarist Muddy Maninnen, bassist Bob Skeat and drummer Joseph Crabtree along with Powell have produced in Elegant Stealth, an album not only worthy of the Wishbone Ash heritage, but of their future as well.

Released in 1970 on a tiny Reflection UK label, the only Dogfeet LP included a typical for this period mixture of progressive sounds based on heavy-ish rock, blues and psychedelic folk, sometimes similar to Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac (from 1969 'Then Play On' album), early Wishbone Ash and even Quicksilver. Unfortunately the original master tapes were long lost, so near mint original vinyl (although with some usual pressing imperfections) was used instead. The album was very carefully and accurately remastered and now sounds better than ever - without annoying compression! As a bonus 4 rare demo tracks were also added.

Released in 1970 on a tiny Reflection UK label, the only Dogfeet LP (now worth well over 1200 euro) included a typical for this period mixture of progressive sounds based on heavy-ish rock, blues and psychedelic folk, sometimes similar to Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac (from 1969 'Then Play On' album), early Wishbone Ash and even Quicksilver. Unfortunately the original master tapes were long lost, so near mint original vinyl (although with some usual pressing imperfections) was used instead. The album was very carefully and accurately remastered and now sounds better than ever - without annoying compression! As a bonus 4 rare demo tracks were also added.

Obscure French Psychdelic Rock band, which existed between early- and mid-70's.Cheval Fou reputedly hailed from Paris and were fronted by brothers Jean-Max and Michel Peteau (both guitarists and singers) along with drummer Stephane Rossini…

Warpig's formation came the same as so many other rural Ontario bands of the mid 60's. Guitarist/singer Rick Donmoyer toiled in a number of groups, including The Turbines, The Kingbees (later The Wot) and Mass Destruction.But by late '66 Donmore found himself looking for a new project, and hooked up with fellow Mass Destruction alumni Terry Brett on bass, Dana Snitch (keyboards/guitars) and drummer Terry Hook, all Woodstock, Ont. natives. Endless practices in the Hook basement led to Warpig a few months later. With a mix of influences rivalled by few in the area, the boys soon found themselves as a steady attraction on the Toronto independent scene for the better part of the next two years.