John Wetton

John Wetton
1949 - 2017
John Wetton  British Musician
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British Musician John Wetton was born John Kenneth Wetton on 12th June, 1949 in Willington, Derby, England, UK and passed away on 31st Jan 2017 Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital in Christchurch, Dorset, England, UK aged 67. He is most remembered for the frontman and principal songwriter of the supergroup 'Asia'. His zodiac sign is Gemini.

John Wetton is a member of the following lists: English male singers, English rock singers and 1949 births.

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First Name John
Middle Name Kenneth
Last Name Wetton
Full Name at Birth John Kenneth Wetton
Alternative Name Asteroid 72802 Wetton
Birthday 12th June, 1949
Birthplace Willington, Derby, England, UK
Died 31st January, 2017
Place of Death Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital in Christchurch, Dorset, England, UK
Cause of Death Complications Of Colorectal Cancer (died In Sleep)
Build Athletic
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color Blonde
Distinctive Feature Wetton also had a long career as an in-demand session bass player..., Asteroid 72802 Wetton, discovered by Marc Buie at Kitt Peak National Observatory in 2001, was named in his memory..., Following Wetton's death, Eric Clapton published a short instrumental tribute titled, "For John "..., Wetton died in his sleep at the Macmillan Unit (hospice) at Christchurch Hospital in Christchurch, Dorset, England...
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity White
Nationality British
Occupation Text Singer-songwriter, musician, producer
Occupation Musician
Claim to Fame the frontman and principal songwriter of the supergroup 'Asia'
Music Genre (Text) Progressive rock, Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Jazz Fusion, Church Music, classic rock, AOR
Year(s) Active 1965-2017
(his death), 1965–2017
(his death), 1965–2017
Instrument (text) Vocals, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Keyboards, Composer
Record Label E.G., Atlantic Records, Geffen, Universal Records, Island, Eagle, Avalon, EMI, King Records, Frontiers
Associated Acts Mogul Thrash, Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, UK, Jack-Knife, Wishbone Ash, Asia, Phenomena, Renaissance, Qango, Brian Eno, Ayreon, U.K., SAS (Spike Edney's All Stars) Band, Richard Palmer-James, Geoffrey Downes, The Les Paul Trio, Bryan Ferry, Icon, Steve Hackett, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer, Phil Manzanera
Official Websites http://www.johnwetton.co.uk/, www.sysoon.com/deceased/john-wetton
Pets Lisa Nojaim (m.29 Nov 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 - his death), Dylan Wetton (son), Richard Palmer-James (long-term collaborator)
Favorite Bands The Beatles

John Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was an English singer, bassist, guitarist, and songwriter. He was born in Willington, Derbyshire, and grew up in Bournemouth, Dorset. Between 1972- 1982, he rose to fame fronting the bands King Crimson, U.K. and Asia. Notable work as a bass guitarist and backing vocalist included brief stints with Family, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash.

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FilmYearCharacterType
Asia: Valkyrie2014John WettonMusic Video
Asia: Face on the Bridge2012John WettonMusic Video
Asia: Faithful2012John WettonMusic Video
The Ultimate Collection2004Movie
International Classic Rock Festival2003Movie
Asia: Kari Anne1991John WettonMusic Video
Asia: Days Like These1990John WettonMusic Video
Asia: Prayin' 4 a Miracle1990John WettonMusic Video
Asia: Go1985John WettonMusic Video
Asia: Don't Cry1983John WettonMusic Video
Asia: The Smile Has Left Your Eyes1983John WettonMusic Video
Asia: The Heat Goes On1983John WettonMusic Video
Asia: Heat of the Moment1982John WettonMusic Video
Asia: Only Time Will Tell1982John WettonMusic Video
Asia: Wildest Dreams1982John Wetton (voice)Music Video
Uriah Heep: Prima Donna1975John WettonMovie
Uriah Heep: Return to Fantasy1975John WettonMovie
Uriah Heep: Shady Lady1975John WettonMovie
Uriah Heep: Suicidal Man1974John WettonMovie
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ViraglioViraglioMar 18, 2020

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wetton

ViraglioViraglioMar 18, 2020

https://www.sysoon.com/deceased/john-wetton


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