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John Wetton
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John Wetton
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1949-06-12,
Gender
Male
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).

Filmography

Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

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Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo
2007-09-24

Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

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Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
2001-10-16

Steve Hackett - Live Fire And Ice

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Steve Hackett - Live Fire And Ice
2011-01-01

The Rhythm of Life

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The Rhythm of Life
2023-11-03

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

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Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2014-06-30

Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977

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Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977

Asia - Gravitas

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Asia - Gravitas
2014-03-25

Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

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Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII
2015-06-22

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

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Asia: Spirit Of The Night - The Phoenix Tour Live In Cambridge 2009
2010-10-26

Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

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Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013

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Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013
2017-02-24

Roger Dean: Views

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Roger Dean: Views
2001-09-15

Asia: Live Legends

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Asia: Live Legends
2003-07-01

UK - Curtain Call

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UK - Curtain Call
2015-05-02

King Crimson: Larks' Tongues in Aspic

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King Crimson: Larks' Tongues in Aspic
2023-10-20

The Ultimate Collection: Classic Rock Productions

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The Ultimate Collection: Classic Rock Productions
2005-03-01