Wild Horses represents a significant 'supergroup' footnote in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and classic rock transition. Formed in 1978 by Jimmy Bain (ex-Rainbow) and Brian Robertson (ex-Thin Lizzy), the band served as a bridge between the melodic hard rock of the mid-70s and the more aggressive heavy metal sounds of the early 80s.
Their sound identity is rooted in Robertson's signature wah-heavy, melodic lead guitar work and Bain's prominent, melodic basslines. Despite a revolving door of high-profile members from bands like Wings and Small Faces, their core output remains a touchstone for the 'twin-guitar' sound. Critically, they are viewed as a band that possessed immense technical talent but suffered from internal instability. Their influence is most visible in the subsequent careers of its members, particularly Bain's foundational role in Dio and Robertson's contribution to Motorhead's most melodic era. They occupy a cultural space beloved by crate-diggers of the NWOBHM era and fans of the 'Thin Lizzy' school of melodic hard rock.
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