Reading festival 1972

British guitarist (b. 1950)

For other people named Ted Turner, see Ted Turner (disambiguation).

Musical artist

David Alan "Ted" Turner (born 2 August 1950) is an English guitarist and vocalist, best known for his work with the rock band Wishbone Ash, in which he was famed for his twin lead guitar instrumental arrangements with Andy Powell.

Turner also contributed lap steel guitar to a variety of Wishbone Ash recordings.^[1]

Career

Pre-Wishbone Ash

Prior to Wishbone Ash, Turner played with the Birmingham band, King Biscuit.

Wishbone Ash

Turner joined Wishbone Ash in 1969. Extensive touring followed, whilst also recording the albums Wishbone Ash, Pilgrimage, and Argus.

TED TURNER discography and reviews

He left the band after their fourth album, Wishbone Four, in 1974.

His main guitar during this period was a Gibson Les Paul. He also used a Fender Stratocaster and vintage lap steel guitars. Wishbone Ash also used the early Orange/Matamp amplifiers during