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Jun 29, 2022 · Howe stepped back from ASIA to concentrate on his work with YES and was absent for 2014's "Gravitas". Following this tour came the news of Wetton's treatment for cancer, a fight he sadly lost...
Jul 15, 2014 · Asia's John Wetton and Sam Coulson Talk New Album, ‘Gravitas’. By James Wood. published 15 July 2014. Following Steve Howe’s departure from Asia in 2012, the band launched a massive search in hopes of finding a suitable replacement for the legendary guitarist. Enter Sam Coulson, a young gun recommended by Paul Gilbert.
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History. Formation. 1981-1985: "Heat of the Moment" and early success. 1985-1991: Astra, breakup and new lineups. 1991-2006: Downes/Payne era. 2006-2013: "Original Asia" reunion. 2013-2017: Howe's retirement, Gravitas and hiatus. 2017-2018: Wetton's death and tour with Journey. 2019-present: Lineup changes, tour with Yes, and 40th Anniversary Tour.
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Mar 19, 2014 · Find out more about how we review. Asia watchers can be forgiven for approaching Gravitas with caution. The band return after the disintegration of a reunion of their original line-up, and introduces Sam Coulson, a largely unknown Englishman, in the place of Steve Howe.
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Steve Howe stepped back from ASIA to concentrate on his work with Yes and was absent for 2014’s Gravitas. Following this tour came the news of John Wetton’s treatment for cancer, a fight he sadly lost in 2017.
2 min read. British supergroup Asia have gone through a revolving roster of personnel since their formation in 1981. After all four original members finally reunited in 2006, changes arose once again in early 2013, as Steve Howe’s third resignation from the band (to concentrate on side project Yes) brought in guitar virtuoso Sam Coulson.
