John Wetton

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).

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John Wetton Movies

  • 2007
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    Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

    Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

    5.9 2007 HD

    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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  • 2001
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    Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

    Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

    8 2001 HD

    In 1996, Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis) assembled a progressive rock supergroup, including players from Genesis, King Crimson, Asia, Weather...

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  • 1970
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    Steve Hackett - Live Fire And Ice

    Steve Hackett - Live Fire And Ice

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2012
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    King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic The Complete Recordings

    King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic The Complete Recordings

    1 2012 HD

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  • 2023
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    The Rhythm of Life

    The Rhythm of Life

    1 2023 HD

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

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

    7.1 2014 HD

    Show recorded at the famous Royal Albert Hall on October 24th, 2013 in London spanning all the old Genesis classics. Special guests include Ray...

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  • 1970
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    Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977

    Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977

    1 1970 HD

    This is the definitive collection of Uriah Heep performing live for the Americas from film and television archives. Uriah Heep captured at the very...

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  • 2014
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    Asia - Gravitas

    Asia - Gravitas

    1 2014 HD

    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...

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  • 2015
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    Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

    Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

    7.5 2015 HD

    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...

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  • 2010
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    Asia: Spirit Of The Night - The Phoenix Tour Live In Cambridge 2009

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

    1 2010 HD

    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...

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  • 1970
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    Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

    Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

    9 1970 HD

    DVD - Making of EXCALIBUR II - The Celtic Ring

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  • 2017
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    Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013

    Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013

    9 2017 HD

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  • 2001
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    Roger Dean: Views

    Roger Dean: Views

    1 2001 HD

    A documentary about the album cover artist, Roger Dean.

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  • 2003
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    Asia: Live Legends

    Asia: Live Legends

    1 2003 HD

    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,...

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  • 2015
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    UK (U.K.) - Curtain Call

    UK (U.K.) - Curtain Call

    8 2015 HD

    Recorded at CLUB CITTA Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan - November 8, 2013. This was the ONLY time that every single composition ever recorded by UK on...

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