John Wetton

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John Wetton

Acting June 12, 1949

Willington, Derbyshire, England, UK

John Kenneth Wetton was an English singer, bassist, and songwriter. He rose to fame with bands Mogul Thrash, Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music and Uriah Heep. Following his period…

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Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

7.1 2015 Movie
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

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

7.2 2014 Movie
Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

5.9 2007 Movie
UK - Curtain Call

UK - Curtain Call

8.0 2015 Movie
Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013

Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013

9.0 2017 Movie
Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

8.0 2001 Movie
Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

9.0 Movie
King Crimson: Larks' Tongues in Aspic

King Crimson: Larks' Tongues in Aspic

2023 Movie
Asia - Gravitas

Asia - Gravitas

2014 Movie
Asia: Live Legends

Asia: Live Legends

2003 Movie
The Rhythm of Life

The Rhythm of Life

2023 Movie
The Ultimate Collection: Classic Rock Productions

The Ultimate Collection: Classic Rock Productions

2005 Movie

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John Kenneth Wetton was an English singer, bassist, and songwriter. 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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  1. 2023
    The Rhythm of Life

    Movie

  2. 2023
    King Crimson: Larks' Tongues in Aspic

    Movie Self - Bass, Vocals

  3. 2017
    Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013

    Movie

  4. 2015
    Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

    Movie bass, vocals

  5. 2015
    UK - Curtain Call

    Movie

  6. 2014
    Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

    Movie Himself

  7. 2014
    Asia - Gravitas

    Movie

  8. 2011
    Steve Hackett - Live Fire And Ice

    Movie Special guest

  9. 2010
    Asia: Spirit Of The Night - The Phoenix Tour Live In Cambridge 2009

    Movie bass, vocals

  10. 2007
    Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

    Movie Vocals & Bass

  11. 2005
    The Ultimate Collection: Classic Rock Productions

    Movie John Wetton

  12. 2003
    Asia: Live Legends

    Movie Bass/Vocals

  13. 2001
    Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996

    Movie Himself - Bass, Guitar, Vocals

  14. 2001
    Roger Dean: Views

    Movie

  15. —
    Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

    Movie

  16. —
    Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977

    Movie Self - Bass, Vocals