Mark Birch (musician)

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Mark Birch
Born Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England
GenresRock, hard rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Electric guitar, vocals
Years active1990s–present

Mark Birch is an English guitarist, best known for his work with rock band Wishbone Ash. [1]

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Musical career

Birch spent much of his musical career gigging in the West Midlands, including playing in bands with Neville MacDonald of Skin. In the late 1990s, bandmate Bob Skeat recommended Birch to Andy Powell when a guitarist vacancy appeared. Birch joined Wishbone Ash in 1997, performing on the Trance Visionary , Psychic Terrorism , and Bare Bones [2] albums. He toured extensively with the band, performing lead vocals on songs such as "Persephone" and "Phoenix", before leaving in 2001. [1]

Post-Wishbone Ash

In 2001, Birch left Wishbone Ash to follow a career in web design.

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References

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