Mark Ashton (musician)
Mark Ashton is a British musician, best known as the drummer of the band Rare Bird, known for their single "Sympathy".
Musical career[edit]
Ashton started his musical career playing drums for progressive rock band Rare Bird.[1] The band was 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 in 1974 forming Headstone, after that new band failed to achieve success, Ashton started a solo career releasing three albums.[3]
Discography[edit]
Solo albums[edit]
- 1978 Mark Ashton (20th Century)
- 1979 Solo (Arista)
- 1988 Modern Pilgrims (RCA)
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Obituary: composer Graham Stansfield formed prog rock band Rare Bird and wrote Agony theme song". Bournemouth Echo. 2018-04-27. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ Larkin, C. (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. MUZE. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4. Retrieved 2023-04-20.