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John Wetton

John Wetton

Acting

Biography

John Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was an English singer, bassist, and songwriter. He was born in Willington, Derbyshire, and grew up in Bournemouth, Dorset. He rose to fame with bands Mogul Thrash, Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music and Uriah Heep. Following his period in Uriah Heep, Wetton formed U.K., and later — after a brief stint in Wishbone Ash — he was the frontman and principal songwriter of the supergroup Asia, which proved to be his biggest commercial success. Their eponymous debut album sold eight million copies worldwide, and was Billboard magazine's No. 1 album of 1982. He later formed the duo Icon with Geoff Downes (also from Asia, ex-Yes, ex-The Buggles), and from the 1990s had a successful solo career, releasing several studio and live albums. Wetton had a long career as an in-demand session bass player, collaborating with many members of progressive rock bands such as Yes (Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, Alan White, Billy Sherwood, Peter Banks), Roxy Music (Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera) and Genesis (Steve Hackett).

Known For

Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII
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Recorded on November 7th 2012 at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, this new ASIA live CD / DVD and Blu Ray captures once again the band, in the original line-up, in front of an ecstatic audience during one of the shows that ASIA performed in support of the "XXX" album and which was broadcasted by AXS TV in the USA. With HD recording this new live album is truly a rewarding experience for all ASIA fans. After the recent DVD releases, this is Asia performing one of the very last shows featuring the original line up with: Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer and John Wetton live on the road, in-your face and for your viewing pleasure. The reunion came to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band, but morphed itself into an ongoing endeavour.

Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

2015
King Crimson: Larks' Tongues in Aspic
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Deluxe three CD + all-region Blu-ray pressing. 50th anniversary edition of King Crimson's classic 1973 album. Blu-ray I features all-new 2023 mixes in Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1 Surround Sound and Hi-Res Stereo by Steven Wilson. Blu-ray I also features the new Elemental Mixes by David Singleton. Blu-ray II contains the complete recordings of every session recorded for the album. All of this material has been newly mixed from the original performances and is presented on disc for the first time in Hi-Res 24/96 stereo.

King Crimson: Larks' Tongues in Aspic

2023
The Rhythm of Life
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An examination into life and work of celebrated drummer Carl Palmer, a founding member of influential bands such as Asia and Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

The Rhythm of Life

2023
Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo
5.9

This album is the Asia fan's dream come true. An outstanding music BDDisc (filmed in Tokyo) which features the 4 original members (John Wetton, Steve Howe, Geoffrey Downes, and Carl Palmer), accompanied by excellent sound quality and camera work. The camera focusses on the band members playing and does not dart back and forth from the audience to the band members. What a relief! This album marks the 25th anniversary of the 1st Asia album, which came out in 1982.

Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

2007
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A documentary about the album cover artist, Roger Dean.

Roger Dean: Views

2001
Asia: Live Legends
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The magical songwriters and front-liners of Asia, the legendary British rock band, show off what they do best in this rousing concert. John Wetton, who co-wrote many of the group's hits, claims the mike; Geoff Downes takes command of the keyboard; and genius drummer Carl Palmer lays down the bass line. Take a front seat as Wetton, Downes, Palmer and the rest of the band prove why their music has endured through the ages.

Asia: Live Legends

2003
Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013
9.0

Concert by d'Asia recorded in Bulgaria in 2013. The band offers us fourteen tracks, including many must-have hits such as 'Heat Of The moment', 'Only Time Will Tell', "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes', 'An Extraordinary Life' and 'Sole Survivor'.

Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013

2017
UK - Curtain Call
8.0

Recorded at CLUB CITTA Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan - November 8, 2013. This was the ONLY time that every single composition ever recorded by UK on their two studio albums - including ones never before performed live - and the new tunes on the Night After Night live album for which there are no studio versions, were played in their entirety at one show!

UK - Curtain Call

2015
Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)
9.0

DVD - Making of EXCALIBUR II - The Celtic Ring

Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
8.0

In 1996, Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis) assembled a progressive rock supergroup, including players from Genesis, King Crimson, Asia, Weather Report, and Frank Zappa's band, for two nights of concerts in Japan.

Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

2001
Steve Hackett - Live Fire And Ice
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Steve Hackett - Live Fire And Ice

2011
Asia - Gravitas
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Deluxe Edition features two bonus tracks and a bonus DVD. DVD-1 Valkyrie [Music Video] DVD-2 The Making Of Gravitas [Featurette] DVD-3 An Extraordinary Life [Live In Plovdiv] DVD-4 Only Time Will Tell [Live In Plovdiv] DVD-5 Heat Of The Moment [Live In Plovdiv]

Asia - Gravitas

2014
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
7.2

Show recorded at the famous Royal Albert Hall on October 24th, 2013 in London spanning all the old Genesis classics. Special guests include Ray Wilson (ex Stiltskin, ex Genesis), John Wetton (formerly of King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ask, Asia) and Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings, Transatlantic, The Tangent). 18 songs and nearly 2 ½ hours of music across, plus a full bonus disc of backstage and “album by album” footage.

Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

2014
Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977
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This is the definitive collection of Uriah Heep performing live for the Americas from film and television archives. Uriah Heep captured at the very pinnacle of the band's career. Recorded 1974 and 1975.

Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977

Asia: Spirit Of The Night - The Phoenix Tour Live In Cambridge 2009
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Active again since 2006, The Original Asia of Geoff Downes, John Wetton, Steve Howe and Carl Palmer have been keeping as busy as possible for their fans by releasing both live and studio material along with full concert DVD's that pay proper attention to the tour they come from.

Asia: Spirit Of The Night - The Phoenix Tour Live In Cambridge 2009

2010
The Ultimate Collection: Classic Rock Productions
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This is the ultimate classic rock collection of all time, featuring legendary performances of these definitive rock tracks, including the world-wide hits "Hits of the moment" by Asia and a mighty performance of "Alright now" by the original Free line-up.

The Ultimate Collection: Classic Rock Productions

2005