John Wetton

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John Wetton

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John Wetton (born: 12th June 1949, in Derby, Derbyshire, England / died: 31st January 2017, in Bournemouth, Dorset, England [colon cancer, aged 67]) was an English bass player, singer and songwriter (he also played guitar and keyboards). He started his musical career in Mogul Thrash in 1970. Later he moved on to Family (1970-72) and King Crimson (1972-74). He then played in Uriah Heep from 1975 to 1976. He joined up with Bill Bruford again to create UK (1978-79) and after recording Number The Brave album with Wishbone Ash in 1981, he founded Asia in 1982.

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  • Nothing Is Easy

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  • Lugh

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  • Bohemian Rhapsody

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  • Battle Lines

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  • Mother

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  • April 2, 2015

    Rock Meets Classic Tour 2015

    Gerry Weber Stadion

    Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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  • March 29, 2015

    Rock Meets Classic Tour 2015

    Jahrhunderthalle

    Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

    • 1. Don't Cry(Asia cover)

    • 2. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes(Asia cover)

    • 3. Only Time Will Tell(Asia cover)

    • 4. Heat of the Moment(Asia cover)

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  • March 28, 2015

    Rock Meets Classic Tour 2015

    Arena Nürnberger Versicherung

    Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
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