Ash (band)

Ash are a band which were originally formed in Downpatrick (Northern Ireland) in 1992. Before the formation of Ash, Mark and Tim played in a high school band called "Vietnam" with some of their friends. Ash's music, though originally commonly described as Britpop, has also been categorised as indie, rock and punk.

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The original band members were Tim Wheeler (vocals / guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass guitar) and Rick McMurray (drums). The three were later joined by Charlotte Hatherley (guitar/vocals), who is now having a successful solo career.

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Initially inspired by Twisted Sister and Iron Maiden in the early 90s, Tim and Mark formed a heavy metal band called Vietnam with a few schoolfriends. After barely a couple of gigs they were left on their own when the others left. Requiring a drummer they had a few drinks with Rick, who was in the year above them at school and had switched from playing the guitar to drums. They then ambitiously decided to try to develop their own music.

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In 2002 Q magazine named Ash as one of the "50 Bands To See Before You Die".

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Downpatrick: Downpatrick (D?n Ph?draig in Irish, meaning Fort of Patrick) is a town in County Down in Northern Ireland with about 10,113 inhabitants. It is situated about 33km south of Belfast....

Northern Ireland: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like Ulster, (Republic of) Ireland, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology)....

1992: 1992 was a leap year starting on Wednesday....

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