Andy Powell

Andy Powell
Powell performing in May 2015
Powell performing in May 2015
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Powell
Born (1950-02-19) 19 February 1950 (age 76)
London, England
GenresRock, hard rock, progressive rock, art rock
Occupation(s)Singer–songwriter, musician
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1963–present
LabelsMCA, AVM, Neat, IRS, Permanent, Talking Elephant

Andrew Powell (born 19 February 1950) is an English musician. He has been one of the lead guitarists for the band Wishbone Ash since 1969. Some have called him one of the most influential guitarists in history, along with other Wishbone Ash guitarists Ted Turner and Laurie Wisefield.

References

  1. ↑ "Andy Powell (biography)". Wishbone Ash. 2008. Archived from the original on 8 April 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2008.
  2. ↑ Pete Prown; Harvey P. Newquist (1997). Legends of Rock Guitar: The Essential Reference of Rock's Greatest Guitarists. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-7935-4042-6.
  3. ↑ Paul Fowles; Graham Wade (23 February 2012). Concise History of Rock Music. Mel Bay Publications. p. 144. ISBN 978-1-61911-016-8.