To the editors:
Ignorance, ineptitude, and some downright nastiness are evident in Peter Margasak’s October 29th one-sentence commentary on Wishbone Ash’s November 3rd pre-tour date at Beaumont [Spot Check]. As a classically trained musician and longtime connoisseur of both music and musical venues, I was appalled at Margasak’s pompous dismissal of Wishbone Ash’s pre-tour date as “less a chance to cash in than an attempt to pay an overdue phone bill.” It was obvious that Margasak hadn’t done his homework. Wishbone Ash, along with Blue Oyster Cult, Uriah Heep, and Nazareth, kick off their two month “Total Recall” tour of North America and Europe on November 5th. The four-band show will perform at 2,000-9,500 seat venues, and many shows have sold out, precipitating the addition of more concerts. When Wishbone Ash returns to Chicago on December 3rd with the “Total Recall” tour, they will perform at the Rosemont Horizon. The November 3rd date at Beaumont was an opportunity for Ash fans to preview the band’s new material which will appear on their upcoming album due to be released in early 1994. Wishbone Ash is alive and well, and they are continuing to create innovative, solid rock ‘n’ roll.
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Peter Margasak replies:
Although Wishbone Ash formed in 1969, as Rowley points out, their first album was released in 1970. I stand corrected.
