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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 [2] Wetton joined the band Family in 1971 for a short time before joining King Crimson in 1972. [3]
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 · An extraordinary life: John Wetton, 1949-2017. By Sid Smith. ( Prog ) published 20 March 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.
Jan 31, 2017 · PA. 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...
Jan 31, 2017 · Al Pereira/Getty. 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.
- Family – Sat’d’y Barfly. An early example of Wetton in action, from Family’s Fearless album in 1971. His role here wasn’t especially prevalent, but he does make his presence felt with deft touches on bass and other instruments.
- King Crimson – Larks’ Tongues In Aspic Part One. An instrumental from the Larks Tongue In Aspic album that allowed Wetton to showcase both his flexibility and dexterity.
- Brian Eno – The Paw Paw Negro Blowtorch. On this track from Eno’s 1974 album Here Come The Warm Jets, Wetton displayed a relaxed capacity for getting slightly funky.
- King Crimson – Starless. A chance for Wetton to prove that his vocal nuances were an able part of the Crimson canon on the Red album. His lyrics were evocative, fitting confidently into the flowing musical passages.
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Oct 4, 2022 · DOCU. 588 subscribers. Subscribed. 2.9K. 137K views 3 years ago. John Wetton was a skilled progressive rock bassist and an amazing singer with a unique voice. His career includes King Crimson,...
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