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John Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was an English musician, singer and songwriter. Although he was left handed he was known as a dexterous right handed bass player and had a booming baritone voice Wetton joined the band Family in 1971 for a short time before joining King Crimson in 1972.
Jan 31, 2017 · John Wetton, a bassist and singer who played in several prog rock bands, passed away after a battle with colon cancer. He was known for his work with King Crimson, Asia, U.K. and other groups, and for his solo albums and reissues.
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Mar 20, 2017 · From backing pop stars as a teenager to his work with King Crimson, Asia and many more, John Wetton was a true gem of the prog world. We go behind-the-scenes on his life and career.
Learn about the life and career of John Wetton, a versatile and influential musician who played with King Crimson, U.K., Asia, and many others. Discover his achievements, challenges, and legacy through his albums, tours, and tributes.
Jan 31, 2017 · John Wetton, singer/bassist and veteran of multiple famed prog-rock outfits, died Tuesday in his sleep, with the cause of death widely reported as colon cancer. He was 67.
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Jan 31, 2017 · Asia star John Wetton has died aged 67 after a battle with colon cancer, his bandmate Carl Palmer has said. According to a brief statement released by the band, Wetton passed away in his sleep...
Jan 31, 2017 · John Wetton, a bass player, vocalist and songwriter who adapted the dense, progressive rock he performed with bands like King Crimson into mainstream hits with the supergroup Asia in the early...