Mark Ashton (musician)

Mark Ashton is a British musician, best known as the drummer of the band Rare Bird, known for their single "Sympathy".

Musical career

Ashton started his musical career playing drums for progressive rock band Rare Bird.^[1] The band was formed in 1969 by organist Graham Field, their first single Sympathy, written by Field, reached #27 in the UK and sold three million copies around the world,^[2] Ashton left Rare Bird in 1974 forming Headstone, after that new band failed to achieve success, Ashton started a solo career releasing three albums.^[3]

Discography

Solo albums

1978 Mark Ashton (20th Century)
1979 Solo (Arista)
1988 Modern Pilgrims (RCA)

References

^ Buckley, P. (2003). The Rough Guide to Rock. Music reference series. Rough Guides. p. 2-PA1944. ISBN 978-1-85828-457-6. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
^ "Obituary: composer Graham Stansfield formed prog rock band Rare Bird and wrote Agony theme song". Bournemouth Echo. 2018-04-27. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
^ Larkin, C. (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. MUZE. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4. Retrieved 2023-04-20.

[Buckley_2003_p._2-PA1944-1] Buckley, P. (2003). The Rough Guide to Rock. Music reference series. Rough Guides. p. 2-PA1944. ISBN 978-1-85828-457-6. Retrieved 2023-04-20.

[Bournemouth_Echo_2018-2] "Obituary: composer Graham Stansfield formed prog rock band Rare Bird and wrote Agony theme song". Bournemouth Echo. 2018-04-27. Retrieved 2023-04-20.

[Larkin_2006_p.-3] Larkin, C. (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. MUZE. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4. Retrieved 2023-04-20.

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