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John Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter. [1] Although he was left handed, he was known as a dexterous right handed bass player and had a booming baritone voice. [2] He joined the band Family in 1971 for a short time before joining King Crimson in 1972. [3]
- Wishbone Ash
Turner was replaced by bassist and vocalist John Wetton,...
- Willington, Derbyshire
Willington is a village and civil parish in the South...
- U.K
U.K. were a British progressive rock supergroup originally...
- Wishbone Ash
Born in Derby, raised in Bournemouth, John Wetton first cut his musical teeth on church music at his family’s piano, soon discovering a knack for song writing with an early bandmate, Richard Palmer-James; a relationship that would continue to flourish through five decades.
U.K. were a British progressive rock supergroup originally active from 1977 to 1980. The band was founded by bass guitarist John Wetton and drummer Bill Bruford, formerly the rhythm section of King Crimson. The band was rounded out by violinist/keyboardist Eddie Jobson, and guitarist Allan Holdsworth. Bruford and Holdsworth left in 1978, and ...
John Payne (pictured in 2011) replaced John Wetton as Asia's frontman between 1991 and 2006, and now continues with the spin-off group, Asia featuring John Payne. After Wetton's departure, vocalist/bassist John Payne joined the band and, together with Downes, enlisted new musicians and led Asia through to 2006.
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.
John Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was a British singer-songwriter and bass guitarist. [1] He was born in Willington, Derbyshire. He rose to fame with bands Mogul Thrash, Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music / Bryan Ferry, Uriah Heep, and Wishbone Ash. [2] He was known for playing the bass guitar.
Feb 28, 2017 · John Wetton, the prodigiously gifted tenor vocalist, bass guitarist and songwriter, has lost a lengthy battle with colon cancer at the age of 67.
