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John Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was an English musician, singer and songwriter. Known for his dexterous bass playing and booming baritone voice, Wetton first began to gain fame in 1971 when he joined Family for a short time before joining King Crimson in 1972.
Bassist and singer John Wetton, who served in King Crimson and co-founded the Eighties prog rock supergroup Asia, died Tuesday after a battle with colon cancer. He was 67. According to...
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Mar 12, 2015 · When Fripp broke-up Crimson in 1975, Wetton joined Roxy Music, contributing to the band’s 1976 album Viva! Surprisingly, Wetton appeared on more of his Roxy bandmate’s albums than he did for the band itself, lending his skills to solo works by Brian Eno, Bryan Ferry (four albums), and Phil Manzanera (also four albums).
Feb 28, 2017 · John Wetton with King Crimson (Image credit: Barrie Wentzell) After that Wetton toured as the bassist with Roxy Music, contributing to the live album Viva! . His career effectively on hold, he had no idea that another pivotal figure was about to enter his life.
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Jun 12, 2019 · 12 songs from John Wetton's career, showcasing the enormous talent the King Crimson, Roxy Music and Asia man had to offer the rock world (Image credit: Michael Putland / Getty Images) John Wetton was born in 1949 and played with a variety of bands including Family , Mogul Thrash, Uriah Heep , Roxy Music , Wishbone Ash and King Crimson .
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.