Mark Ashton (musician)

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

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Musical career

Ashton started his musical career playing drums for progressive rock band Rare Bird, [1] 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 along with Graham Field in 1971, and later formed the band Headstone. After his new band failed to achieve success, Ashton started a solo career releasing three albums. [3]

Discography

Solo albums

References

  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.
  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.
  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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