Ted Turner

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.

Early life David Alan Turner was born in Sheldon a small area in east Birmingham. His family located to Lydney, Gloucestershire but returned to Birmingham when Turner was eight. Turner lived in South Yardley until he was 19 years old, when he moved to London to work as a professional musician.

From 1983 to 1985, Turner was involved in various recording projects. In 1985 he moved to Chicago, recorded with various artistes including Sugar Blue.

In 1987, he rejoined Wishbone Ash and with them recorded Nouveau Calls for Miles Copeland III's No Speak label.

Personal life In 1994, his eleven year-old son Kipp was killed by a drunk driver in Scottsdale, Arizona. and named by Traffic magazine as "one of the most important guitarists in rock history".

Discography Wishbone Ash Wishbone Ash (1970) Pilgrimage (1971) Argus (1972) Wishbone Four (1973) Nouveau Calls (1987) Here to Hear (1989) Strange Affair (1991)

Solo Eclektic Value (2010)

With Majella Turner Better Together (2017) Divine Timing (2020)