John Wetton
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 | Acting |
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| Most Rating | 0.0718 |
| Birthday | 1949-06-12 |
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| Also Known As | Asia, |
2007
Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo
5.9/5
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...
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Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo
2001
Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
8/1
In 1996, Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis) assembled a progressive rock supergroup, including players from Genesis, King Crimson, Asia, Weather Repo...
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Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
2011
Steve Hackett - Live Fire And Ice
0/0
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Steve Hackett - Live Fire And Ice
2023
The Rhythm of Life
0/0
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.
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The Rhythm of Life
2014
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
7.2/8
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...
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Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977
0/0
This is the definitive collection of Uriah Heep performing live for the Americas from film and television archives. Uriah Heep captured at the very pi...
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Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977
2014
Asia - Gravitas
0/0
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 Extrao...
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Asia - Gravitas
2015
Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII
7.1/5
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 o...
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Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII
2010
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 fa...
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Asia: Spirit Of The Night - The Phoenix Tour Live In Cambridge 2009
Alan Simon – Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)
9/1
DVD - Making of EXCALIBUR II - The Celtic Ring
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Alan Simon – Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)
2017
Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013
9/2
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...
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Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013
2001
Roger Dean: Views
0/0
A documentary about the album cover artist, Roger Dean.
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Roger Dean: Views
2003
Asia: Live Legends
0/0
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, wh...
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Asia: Live Legends
2015
UK - Curtain Call
8/1
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...
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UK - Curtain Call
2023
King Crimson: Larks' Tongues in Aspic
0/0
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...
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