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What happened to Wishbone Ash in 1981?
Turner was replaced by bassist and vocalist John Wetton, formerly of Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep and U.K. Number the Brave was released in April 1981.
Did John Wetton leave Wishbone Ash after that?
Wetton did not continue with Wishbone Ash beyond the album sessions and instead co-founded Asia.
Was there a reason given for why John Wetton left Wishbone Ash?
Wetton wanted a free hand to use his talents, and he felt shut out of the camaraderie of the older members of Wishbone Ash.
What did Wishbone Ash do after John Wetton left the band?
In 1982, after Hamill's departure, Wishbone Ash experimented with heavy metal on the Twin Barrels Burning album. It became the highest charting Wishbone Ash album in years.
Did Wishbone Ash release any albums with the new lineups?
With the new line-up, Wishbone Ash released albums such as Nouveau Calls, Here to Hear, Strange Affair, and many others.

Question: Was this album considered to be a success?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Nouveau Calls considered to be a success?