World-famous classic rock ‘twin guitar’ legends play at Reepham

A legendary British rock band made a guest appearance at a private birthday event in Reepham in September.
 

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Wishbone Ash flew in from their base in the USA a day early, ahead of their 80-plus venue UK, American and European tour, especially to perform to around 100 guests at local resident Steve Jenkins’ 70th birthday celebrations.
 
Inspired by British folk traditions, American jazz and R&B, the group, formed in Torquay, Devon, in 1969, have played to public and critical acclaim, achieving initial success in the early to mid-1970s.
 
Having pioneered the use of twin lead guitars, Wishbone Ash have gained worldwide recognition, inspiring the likes of Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden and The Eagles.
 
The “crowd-wowing” private event was held in the 500-year-old barn at Salle Moor Hall Farm run by The All Day Brewing Company.
 
Mr Jenkins, a graphic design consultant at SJD, founded the Reepham Festival in 2007, stepping down from the annual music event’s organising committee in 2021.
 
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