The band was formed in London in 1969, during the bubbling birth of the progressive rock scene. Capitalising on the fertile musical environment, WISHBONE ASH produced a distinctive brand of melodic rock and became one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock. Equally inspired by traditional British folk, American jazz and R&B, the band gained public acclaim and critical acclaim. Energy and melody have made "The ASH" a hard act to beat, currently being discovered by a new generation of loyal rock fans. Over the years, the band has experimented with various musical genres, from folk, blues and jazz to pedal-to-the-metal rock and electronica. Whatever the style, WISHBONE ASH's unmistakable unique selling point is their interplay between two lead guitars, which has influenced bands such as Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Iron Maiden and Opeth. They made music history with their album "Argus".