Asia frontman, ex-King Crimson bassist John Wetton dies

He found found by playing and singing with the likes of Family, Mogul Thrash, Uriah Heep, Roxy Music, Wishbone Ash and King Crimson, before he formed prog supergroup UK, and then later the acclaimed and successful Asia with Geoff Downes, Steve Howe and Carl Palmer. As well as enjoying a successful solo career, he also played with the likes of Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera, David Cross, Ayreon and District 97. Palmer has led the tributes to his friend and bandmate, writing on Facebook : “With the passing of my good friend and musical collaborator, John Wetton, the world loses yet another musical giant.

Asia frontman, ex-King Crimson bassist John Wetton dies

He found found by playing and singing with the likes of Family, Mogul Thrash, Uriah Heep, Roxy Music, Wishbone Ash and King Crimson, before he formed prog supergroup UK, and then later the acclaimed and successful Asia with Geoff Downes, Steve Howe and Carl Palmer. As well as enjoying a successful solo career, he also played with the likes of Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera, David Cross, Ayreon and District 97. Palmer has led the tributes to his friend and bandmate, writing on Facebook : “With the passing of my good friend and musical collaborator, John Wetton, the world loses yet another musical giant.