Asia is a progressive rock supergroup formed in the spring of 1981 by bassist and vocalist John Wetton (from King Crimson and UK), guitarist
Steve Howe (from Yes), drummer Carl Palmer (from Emerson, Lake & Palmer) and keyboardist Geoffrey Downes (from The Buggles and Yes).
The band sold over nine million albums worldwide with their first self-titled album Asia, which included "Heat Of The Moment" and "Only
Time Will Tell" as singles.
Since that time, the band has shuffled different members in and out (with the band briefly dissolved from 1986 through 1989), with Downes
being ...read more
Asia is a progressive rock supergroup formed in the spring of 1981 by bassist and vocalist John Wetton (from King Crimson and UK), guitarist
Steve Howe (from Yes), drummer Carl Palmer (from Emerson, Lake & Palmer) and keyboardist Geoffrey Downes (from The Buggles and Yes).
The band sold over nine million albums worldwide with their first self-titled album Asia, which included "Heat Of The Moment" and "Only
Time Will Tell" as singles.
Since that time, the band has shuffled different members in and out (with the band briefly dissolved from 1986 through 1989), with Downes
being the only member who has remained since the band's founding until the present day.
The current lineup (as of 2017, after the death of John Wetton) consists of Billy Sherwood on lead vocals and bass, Sam Coulson on guitar,
Geoffrey Downes on keyboards and backing vocals and Carl Palmer on drums. « hide
