
John Wetton
Known for Acting · 16 credits
- Born
- 1949-06-12
- Died
- 2017-01-31
- Also known as
- Asia · John Kenneth Wetton
Biography
John Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was an English singer, bassist, and songwriter. He was born in Willington, Derbyshire, and grew up in Bournemouth, Dorset. He rose to fame with bands Mogul Thrash, Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music and Uriah Heep.
Following his period in Uriah Heep, Wetton formed U.K., and later — after a brief stint in Wishbone Ash — he was the frontman and principal songwriter of the supergroup Asia, which proved to be his biggest commercial success. Their eponymous debut album sold eight million copies worldwide, and was Billboard magazine's No. 1 album of 1982. He later formed the duo Icon with Geoff Downes (also from Asia, ex-Yes, ex-The Buggles), and from the 1990s had a successful solo career, releasing several studio and live albums.
Wetton had a long career as an in-demand session bass player, collaborating with many members of progressive rock bands such as Yes (Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, Alan White, Billy Sherwood, Peter Banks), Roxy Music (Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera) and Genesis (Steve Hackett).
Known For
Movies (16)

Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII
2015
as bass, vocals

The Rhythm of Life
2023

King Crimson: Larks' Tongues in Aspic
2023
as Self - Bass, Vocals
Roger Dean: Views
2001

Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo
2007
as Vocals & Bass

UK - Curtain Call
2015

Steve Hackett - Live Fire And Ice
2011
as Special guest

Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2014
as Himself

Asia: Symfonia - Live In Bulgaria 2013
2017

Asia: Live Legends
2003
as Bass/Vocals

Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977
as Self - Bass, Vocals

The Ultimate Collection: Classic Rock Productions
2005
as John Wetton

Alan Simon – Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

Asia - Gravitas
2014

Steve Hackett: The Tokyo Tapes - Live In Japan 1996
2001
as Himself - Bass, Guitar, Vocals

Asia: Spirit Of The Night - The Phoenix Tour Live In Cambridge 2009
2010
as bass, vocals
About John Wetton
John Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was an English singer, bassist, and songwriter. He was born in Willington, Derbyshire, and grew up in Bournemouth, Dorset. He rose to fame with bands Mogul Thrash, Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music and Uriah Heep. Following his period in Uriah Heep, Wetton formed U.K., and later — after a brief stint in Wishbone Ash — he was the frontman and principal songwriter of the supergroup Asia, which proved to be his biggest commercial success. Their eponymous debut album sold eight million copies wor… With 16 credits spanning from 2001 to 2023, John Wetton has appeared in 16 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Wetton Movies
- Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII (2015) — as bass, vocals
- The Rhythm of Life (2023)
- King Crimson: Larks' Tongues in Aspic (2023) — as Self - Bass, Vocals
- Roger Dean: Views (2001)
- Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo (2007) — as Vocals & Bass
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