The Ultimate Collection

ALMIGHTY BLUES: In 2003, the remaining members of the long-running British prog-rock band Wishbone Ash assembled an exciting lineup to tour in support of their album, BONA FIDE. This concert album captures a stop on that tour, with live performances of new material and older classics presented in a DVD-Audio format. PHOENIX RISING: British progressive rockers Wishbone Ash developed a sound that was an amalgam of space rock, heavy metal, and folk music, characterized by their use of two lead guitars, complex arrangements, and a predilection for historical themes. During the 1970s they were one of the most popular hard rock groups in England, but their popularity has remained strong throughout the years due to their amazing live performances and continued musical innovation. PHOENIX RISING presents rare concert footage from the entire span of the band's career, beginning with their earliest recorded performance in 1971, up until the legendary 2003 concert that took place in London. Also included is the ever-popular OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST Set from the BBC and rare live footage from ABC Australia. Including all of the band's most revered cuts, many from their quintessential album, ARGUS, this documentary demonstrates why Wishbone Ash are living legends of the progressive rock movement. INSIDE WISHBONE ASH: Excavated from the BBC's archives, this extremely rare footage of Wishbone Ash's original lineup was believed to be lost for many years. The second, expanded edition of INSIDE WISHBONE ASH compiles this early footage with later, equally obscure material of the band performing throughout their long-running career. Originally formed in 1966 by Steve Upton, the band saw many different lineups and changes between the years of 1970 and 2004. This documentary tracks Wishbone Ash's journey from relative obscurity to fame, exploring how the group became one of Britain's most successful progressive rock acts.|