Biography
Wishbone Ash are a British rock band who achieved success in the early and mid-1970s. Formed in Torquay, Devon, in 1969, out of the ashes of trio The Empty Vessels (originally known as The Torinoes, later briefly being renamed Tanglewood in 1969), which had been formed by Wishbone Ash’s founding member Martin Turner (bass & vocals) in 1963 and complemented by Steve Upton (drums and percussion) in 1966. The original Wishbone Ash line-up was completed by guitarists/vocalists Andy Powell and Ted Turner. In 1974, Ted Turner left the band, and was replaced by Laurie Wisefield. The band continued on with strong critical and commercial success until 1980. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wishbone_Ash
Album & Cover:
Just Testing is the tenth studio album by the British rock band Wishbone Ash. Recorded primarily at Surrey Sound Studios in England, it was the last to feature the original lead vocalist and bass guitarist Martin Turner until the release of Nouveau Calls (1987). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Testing
This cover is a pun on the two lead guitars that were in the band.
Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London, UK.
Who Did What: Photography: A. Powell/C. Christopherson. Graphics: C. Elgie.
Label: MCA MCA-3221(US), MCA MCF3052(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell
Tracklist
| Side One Living Proof Haunting Me Insomnia Helpless |
Side Two Pay The Price New Rising Star Master Of Disguise Lifeline |
Credits
Acoustic Guitar – Andy Powell, Laurie Wisefield
Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar, Producer – Martin Turner
Backing Vocals – Andy Powell
Drums – Steve Upton
Electric Guitar – Andy Powell, Laurie Wisefield
Organ – Ian Kew (tracks: B3)
Percussion – Steve Upton
Producer – John Sherry, Wishbone Ash
Vocals – Claire Hamill (tracks: A1,B1,B3), Martin Turner
