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{{about||the actor|Martin Turner (actor)|the molecular biologist|Martin Turner (scientist)}}
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| name = Martin Turner
| name = Martin Turner
|birth_name = Martin Robert Turner
| birth_name = Martin Robert Turner
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
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| image = Martin Turner at Cheltenham Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 4357700.jpg
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| caption = Turner performing in 2015
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1947|10|1|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1947|10|1|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Torquay]], Devon, England
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| birth_place = [[Torquay]], England
| instrument = Bass guitar, vocals
| instrument = {{hlist|Bass guitar|vocals}}
| genre = Rock, [[hard rock]], [[progressive rock]], [[art rock]]
| genre = {{hlist|Rock|[[hard rock]]|[[progressive rock]]|[[art rock]]}}
| occupation = Singer–songwriter, musician
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer–songwriter|musician}}
| years_active = 1963–present
| years_active = 1963–present
| label = Dirty Dog Discs, Mystic
| label = Dirty Dog Discs, Mystic
| associated_acts = [[Wishbone Ash]]<br>[[Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash]]
| associated_acts = [[Wishbone Ash]]<br>[[Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash]]
| website = [https://www.martinturnermusic.com/ www.martinturnermusic.com]
| website = [https://www.martinturnermusic.com/ www.martinturnermusic.com]
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'''Martin Robert Turner''' (born 1 October 1947) is an English musician best known for his time as the bass guitarist, lead vocalist and a founding member of the rock band, [[Wishbone Ash]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jul/25/heavy-bass-varga-popoff/ |title=Is it real or is it |publisher=Signonsandiego.com |date= |accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref>
'''Martin Robert Turner''' (born 1 October 1947) is an English musician best known for his time as the bass guitarist, lead vocalist and a founding member of the rock band, [[Wishbone Ash]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jul/25/heavy-bass-varga-popoff/ |title=Is it real or is it |website=Signonsandiego.com |date= |access-date=19 August 2011}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Turner was with Wishbone Ash from their inception in 1969 until 1980, during which time he was a songwriter and creative force within the band. He played on their album ''[[Argus (album)|Argus]]'' to which he also contributed vocals as well as the bulk of the album's [[lyrics]].


In 1980, a decision by the rest of Wishbone Ash to introduce a [[frontman]] led to Turner parting company with Wishbone Ash. The frontman never appeared and Turner was replaced by [[John Wetton]], who was formerly with [[King Crimson]], [[Uriah Heep (band)|Uriah Heep]], [[Family (band)|Family]] and [[Roxy Music]]. Turner went on to a career in studio management and [[record producer|record production]] and also formed his own band The Wolfgang (also known as Bamboo and Martin Turner's Stolen Face). The Wolfgang recorded new material, although this was not released until 1996, when it appeared on Turner's solo album, ''Walking The Reeperbahn''.
Turner was with Wishbone Ash, known for their twin lead guitars, melodic songwriting and complex [[instrumental]] style, from its inception in 1969 until 1980, during which time he was a key songwriter and creative force within the band. He played on their classic album ''[[Argus (album)|Argus]]'' to which he also contributed vocals as well the bulk of the album's [[lyrics]]. Turner's melodic basslines, where the instrument was often used as a third lead guitar, were an important part of the Wishbone Ash sound during the 1970s.

In 1980, a decision by the rest of Wishbone Ash to introduce a [[frontman]] led to Turner parting company with Wishbone Ash. The frontman never appeared and Turner was replaced by [[John Wetton]], who was formerly with [[King Crimson]], [[Uriah Heep (band)|Uriah Heep]], [[Family (band)|Family]] and [[Roxy Music]]. Turner went on to a career in studio management and [[record producer|record production]] and also formed his own band ''The Wolfgang'' (also known as ''Bamboo'' and ''Martin Turner's Stolen Face''). The Wolfgang recorded new material, although this was not released until 1996, when it appeared on Turner's solo album, ''Walking The Reeperbahn''.


In 1987 the original [[quartet]] reformed, and Turner produced and performed on the albums ''[[Nouveau Calls]]'', ''[[Here to Hear]]'' and ''[[Strange Affair (album)|Strange Affair]]'' as well as undertaking worldwide touring with the band between 1988–1991. In late 1991 Wishbone Ash decided to continue without Turner. He has, however, appeared with Wishbone Ash on several occasions since, most notably the band's 25th anniversary celebrations in 1995/96, as well as being involved in the mixing and remastering of several back catalogue, [[compilation album|compilation]] and archival Wishbone Ash CD titles.
In 1987 the original [[quartet]] reformed, and Turner produced and performed on the albums ''[[Nouveau Calls]]'', ''[[Here to Hear]]'' and ''[[Strange Affair (album)|Strange Affair]]'' as well as undertaking worldwide touring with the band between 1988–1991. In late 1991 Wishbone Ash decided to continue without Turner. He has, however, appeared with Wishbone Ash on several occasions since, most notably the band's 25th anniversary celebrations in 1995/96, as well as being involved in the mixing and remastering of several back catalogue, [[compilation album|compilation]] and archival Wishbone Ash CD titles.
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In 1996, Turner released ''Walking the Reeperbahn'', featuring material spanning the years 1981–1996.
In 1996, Turner released ''Walking the Reeperbahn'', featuring material spanning the years 1981–1996.


In 2005, he formed a new band, [[Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash]] to perform music from the definitive era of Wishbone Ash. The band's first line-up included guitarists Ray Hatfield and Keith Buck plus drummer Rob Hewins. Their current line-up now includes guitarists Misha Nikolic, Danny Willson (former member of [[Showaddywaddy]]) and drummer Tim Brown. Their debut release, entitled ''New Live Dates Vol.1'' was released in 2006, followed by ''New Live Dates Vol. 2'' in 2007. Both featured a guest appearance by original Wishbone Ash member [[Ted Turner (guitarist)|Ted Turner]].
In 2005, he formed a new band, Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash to perform music from the definitive era of Wishbone Ash. Their debut release, entitled ''New Live Dates Vol.1'' was released in 2006, followed by ''New Live Dates Vol. 2'' in 2007. Both featured a guest appearance by original Wishbone Ash member [[Ted Turner (guitarist)|Ted Turner]].


Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash have since released ''Argus: Through The Looking Glass'', a 2008 re-recording of Wishbone Ash's seminal album, and ''Life Begins Tour'' a 2CD/DVD recording of a performance at Leicester Y Theatre in March 2010.
Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash have since released ''Argus: Through The Looking Glass'', a 2008 re-recording of Wishbone Ash's album, and ''Life Begins Tour'' a 2CD/DVD recording of a performance at Leicester Y Theatre in March 2010.


In July 2012 Martin Turner published his autobiography ''No Easy Road – My Life and Times With Wishbone Ash and Beyond'' through his website. The book chronicles the classic Wishbone Ash years, as well as Turner's personal journey, and contained contributions from former Wishbone Ash members Ted Turner (who also wrote the foreword to the book), Laurie Wisefield and Ray Weston, as well as other key figures in the story.
In July 2012 Martin Turner published his autobiography ''No Easy Road – My Life and Times With Wishbone Ash and Beyond'', through his website.


Following court action pursued by Andy Powell to prevent Martin Turner using the name "Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash", in 2014 Martin Turner's touring activities were re-branded as "Martin Turner plays the music of Wishbone Ash". This was later changed to "Martin Turner Ex Wishbone Ash".
Following court action pursued by Andy Powell to prevent Martin Turner using the name "Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash", in 2014 Martin Turner's touring activities were re-branded as "Martin Turner plays the music of Wishbone Ash". This was later changed to "Martin Turner Ex Wishbone Ash".


In 2015, Martin Turner produced a new album, ''Written In The Stars''. The sound is reminiscent of the classic Wishbone Ash sound from the 1970s, and has received mostly favourable reviews. The album won the "Album of the Year 2015" award in the What's On magazine 2015 awards.
In 2015 Turner produced a new album, ''Written in the Stars''. The sound is reminiscent of the classic Wishbone Ash sound from the 1970s.

In 2022 he is still touring and performing classic Wishbone Ash songs from the back catalogue under the name "Martin Turner Ex Wishbone Ash". The current personnel consists of Danny Willson on guitar (former member of [[Showaddywaddy]]) Misha Nikolic on guitar and drummer Sonny Flint who joined in June 2022.


==Instruments==
==Instruments==
Turner was known for playing a Jetglo [[Rickenbacker 4001]] bass guitar during Wishbone Ash's most successful spell in the 1970's. The tone obtained from his set-up was an integral part of the band's early sound. Martin now regularly performs playing a white [[Gibson Thunderbird]] bass guitar, which he bought from [[Peter Watts (musician)|Peter Overend Watts]] of [[Mott the Hoople]].
Turner was known for playing a Jetglo [[Rickenbacker 4001]] bass guitar during Wishbone Ash's most successful spell in the 1970s. Martin now regularly performs playing a white [[Gibson Thunderbird]] bass guitar, which he bought from [[Peter Watts (musician)|Peter Overend Watts]] of [[Mott the Hoople]].


==Solo discography==
==Solo discography==
{{see also|Wishbone Ash discography}}
{{see also|Wishbone Ash discography}}
Studio albums:
Studio albums:
*'''Walking the Reeperbahn''' (1996)
*''Walking the Reeperbahn'' (1996)
*''Argus Through the Looking Glass'' (2008)
Track Listing (''all songs by Martin Turner except as shown'') -
*''Written in the Stars'' (2015) as 'Martin Turner, founding original member of Wishbone Ash'
# Fire Sign
# Walking the Reeperbahn
# Hot Surrender
# My Brother
# Strangers (Turner/Price-Davies)
# Psychic Flash to Ginza
# You
# Passion
# Lean On Me (Bill Withers)
# Kelly's Away With The Fairies
# Where Will I Go ?
# The Naked Truth
# Heaven Is
# Broken Down House

* '''Argus Through the Looking Glass''' (2008)
Track Listing:
(all compositions written by Martin Turner/Steve Upton/Ted Turner/Andy Powell)

# Time Was
# Sometime World
# The King Will Come
# Leaf and Stream
# Warrior
# Throw Down the Sword
# Blowin' Free

Personnel

Martin Turner – bass guitar and lead vocals
Ray Hatfield – acoustic and lead guitars and vocals
Danny Willson – lead guitar and vocals
Keith Buck – lead guitar and vocals
Rob Hewins – drums and percussion and vocals
with special guests

John Wetton – harmony vocals
Geoff Downes – Hammond organ

* '''Written in the Stars''' (2015) as 'Martin Turner, founding original member of Wishbone Ash'

Track Listing:

# The Big Bang (Overture) (M Turner/R Hatfield) – 1.20
# The Beauty of Chaos (M Turner) – 3.40
# Written in the Stars (M Turner) – 4.25
# Lovers (M Turner/N Greenway) – 4.30
# Vapour Trail (D Willson/M Turner/T Brown/R Hatfield/E Burns) – 5.50
# The Lonely Star (D Willson/M Turner) – 4.05
# For My Lady (M Turner/R Lynton) – 4.15
# Pretty Little Girls (M Turner) – 4.55
# Falling Sands (R Hatfield/M Turner/T Brown/D Willson) – 6.00
# Mystify Me (R Hatfield) – 5.20
# Interstellar Rockstar (M Emery/I Jewel/M Turner) – 7.00

Personnel:

Martin Turner – bass guitar and lead vocals
Danny Willson – guitars and harmony vocals
Misha Nikolic – guitars and classical guitar
Tim Brown – drums and harmony vocals
with sincere thanks to Ray Hatfield for guitars and harmony vocals throughout this album

Additional musicians on track 11:

Ivan Jewel – orchestral and choir arrangement
Jennifer Rhys-Williams/Ivan Jewel – choir vocals
Harriet James – recorders
Ree De Lacey – ad-lib female vocals
Spoken words on track 6 by Austin Willson


Live-recordings:
Live-recordings:
*''[[New Live Dates Volume 1]]'' (2006)
*''New Live Dates Volume 1'' (2006)
*''[[New Live Dates Volume 2]]'' (2007)
*''New Live Dates Volume 2'' (2007)
*''[[Life begins]]'' 2CD (2011)
*''Life begins'' 2CD (2011)
*'''The Garden Party - A Celebration Of Wishbone Ash Music''' 2CD (2014)
*''The Garden Party - A Celebration of Wishbone Ash Music'' 2CD (2014)
Recorded live at Liscombe Park Buckinghamshire, 31 August 2012
Recorded live at Liscombe Park Buckinghamshire, 31 August 2012
*''The Beauty of Chaos'' (2018)
* Martin Turner - bass and lead vocals
* Danny Wilson - guitars and vocals
* Ray Hatfield - guitars and vocals
* Dave Wagstaffe - drums
with
* [[Ted Turner (guitarist)|Ted Turner]] - guitars and vocals on tracks 11 to 17
* [[Laurie Wisefield]] - guitars on tracks 16 to 17

Track Listing
# Standing In The Rain
# Rest In Peace
# Haunting Me
# Lady Jay
# Fire Sign
# The Pilgrim
# Way Of The World
# No Easy Road
# Doctor
# Broken Down House
# Valediction
# The King Will Come
# Prelude
# In The Skin
# Why Don't We
# Living Proof
# Jailbait

*''[[The Beauty of Chaos]]'' (2018)
Track listing
Intro:
The big bang (overture)
The Beauty of chaos
Written in the stars
Lovers
Vapour trail
The lonely star
For my lady
Falling sands
Pretty little girls
Mystify me
Interstellar rockstar
The pilgrim
Lady Jay
Blind eye
The king wiull come
Warrior
Throw down the sword
Sometime world
FUBB
You see red
Living proof
Blowing free
Doctor
Jailbait


DVDs
DVDs
* '''The Life Begins Tour''' (Live in Leicester 2010) (2011)
*''The Life Begins Tour'' (Live in Leicester 2010) (2011)


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Musicians from Torquay]]
[[Category:English rock bass guitarists]]
[[Category:English rock bass guitarists]]
[[Category:Male bass guitarists]]
[[Category:Male bass guitarists]]
[[Category:English male singers]]
[[Category:English male singers]]
[[Category:English rock singers]]
[[Category:English rock singers]]
[[Category:English songwriters]]
[[Category:English male songwriters]]
[[Category:Wishbone Ash members]]
[[Category:Wishbone Ash members]]
[[Category:British male songwriters]]

Revision as of 13:48, 1 April 2024

For the actor, see Martin Turner (actor). For the molecular biologist, see Martin Turner (scientist).

Martin Turner
Turner performing in 2015
Turner performing in 2015
Background information
Birth nameMartin Robert Turner
Born (1947-10-01) 1 October 1947 (age 77)
Torquay, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer–songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Bass guitar
  • vocals
Years active1963–present
LabelsDirty Dog Discs, Mystic
Websitewww.martinturnermusic.com
Turner's voice
recorded February 2014
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Martin Robert Turner (born 1 October 1947) is an English musician best known for his time as the bass guitarist, lead vocalist and a founding member of the rock band, Wishbone Ash.[1]

Career

Turner was with Wishbone Ash from their inception in 1969 until 1980, during which time he was a songwriter and creative force within the band. He played on their album Argus to which he also contributed vocals as well as the bulk of the album's lyrics.

In 1980, a decision by the rest of Wishbone Ash to introduce a frontman led to Turner parting company with Wishbone Ash. The frontman never appeared and Turner was replaced by John Wetton, who was formerly with King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Family and Roxy Music. Turner went on to a career in studio management and record production and also formed his own band The Wolfgang (also known as Bamboo and Martin Turner's Stolen Face). The Wolfgang recorded new material, although this was not released until 1996, when it appeared on Turner's solo album, Walking The Reeperbahn.

In 1987 the original quartet reformed, and Turner produced and performed on the albums Nouveau Calls, Here to Hear and Strange Affair as well as undertaking worldwide touring with the band between 1988–1991. In late 1991 Wishbone Ash decided to continue without Turner. He has, however, appeared with Wishbone Ash on several occasions since, most notably the band's 25th anniversary celebrations in 1995/96, as well as being involved in the mixing and remastering of several back catalogue, compilation and archival Wishbone Ash CD titles.

In 1996, Turner released Walking the Reeperbahn, featuring material spanning the years 1981–1996.

In 2005, he formed a new band, Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash to perform music from the definitive era of Wishbone Ash. Their debut release, entitled New Live Dates Vol.1 was released in 2006, followed by New Live Dates Vol. 2 in 2007. Both featured a guest appearance by original Wishbone Ash member Ted Turner.

Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash have since released Argus: Through The Looking Glass, a 2008 re-recording of Wishbone Ash's album, and Life Begins Tour a 2CD/DVD recording of a performance at Leicester Y Theatre in March 2010.

In July 2012 Martin Turner published his autobiography No Easy Road – My Life and Times With Wishbone Ash and Beyond, through his website.

Following court action pursued by Andy Powell to prevent Martin Turner using the name "Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash", in 2014 Martin Turner's touring activities were re-branded as "Martin Turner plays the music of Wishbone Ash". This was later changed to "Martin Turner Ex Wishbone Ash".

In 2015 Turner produced a new album, Written in the Stars. The sound is reminiscent of the classic Wishbone Ash sound from the 1970s.

In 2022 he is still touring and performing classic Wishbone Ash songs from the back catalogue under the name "Martin Turner Ex Wishbone Ash". The current personnel consists of Danny Willson on guitar (former member of Showaddywaddy) Misha Nikolic on guitar and drummer Sonny Flint who joined in June 2022.

Instruments

Turner was known for playing a Jetglo Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar during Wishbone Ash's most successful spell in the 1970s. Martin now regularly performs playing a white Gibson Thunderbird bass guitar, which he bought from Peter Overend Watts of Mott the Hoople.

Solo discography

See also: Wishbone Ash discography

Studio albums:

  • Walking the Reeperbahn (1996)
  • Argus Through the Looking Glass (2008)
  • Written in the Stars (2015) as 'Martin Turner, founding original member of Wishbone Ash'

Live-recordings:

  • New Live Dates Volume 1 (2006)
  • New Live Dates Volume 2 (2007)
  • Life begins 2CD (2011)
  • The Garden Party - A Celebration of Wishbone Ash Music 2CD (2014)

Recorded live at Liscombe Park Buckinghamshire, 31 August 2012

  • The Beauty of Chaos (2018)

DVDs

  • The Life Begins Tour (Live in Leicester 2010) (2011)

References

  1. ^ "Is it real or is it". Signonsandiego.com. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
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