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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, the bassist and singer who co-founded the Eighties prog rock supergroup Asia and served in King Crimson, has died of colon cancer. He was 67. The musician, who also played with Roxy Music, Brian Eno and Uriah Heep, was known for his gentle voice and innovative style. He was preparing reissues of his solo catalog and preparing for a tour with Asia.
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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 · 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.
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Learn about the life and career of John Wetton, the iconic bassist of Asia, King Crimson, and other progressive rock bands. From his early musical influences to his personal struggles, his achievements, and his legacy, this web page covers his biography in detail and with photos.
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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...
Jan 31, 2017 · John Wetton, a prog-rock legend and Asia frontman, passed away in 2017 from colon cancer. He also played with Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, U.K. and other bands, and had a solo career.
