| First Name |
John
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| Middle Name |
Kenneth
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| Last Name |
Wetton
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| Full Name at Birth |
John Kenneth Wetton
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| Alternative Name |
Asteroid 72802 Wetton
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| Birthday |
12th June, 1949
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| Birthplace |
Willington, Derby, England, UK
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| Died |
31st January, 2017
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| Place of Death |
Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital in Christchurch, Dorset, England, UK
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| Cause of Death |
Complications Of Colorectal Cancer (died In Sleep)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Blonde
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| 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...
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter, musician, producer
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
the frontman and principal songwriter of the supergroup 'Asia'
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Progressive rock, Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Jazz Fusion, Church Music, classic rock, AOR
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| Year(s) Active |
1965-2017
(his death), 1965–2017
(his death), 1965–2017
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Keyboards, Composer
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| Record Label |
E.G., Atlantic Records, Geffen, Universal Records, Island, Eagle, Avalon, EMI, King Records, Frontiers
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| 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
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| Official Websites |
http://www.johnwetton.co.uk/, www.sysoon.com/deceased/john-wetton
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| Pets |
Lisa Nojaim (m.29 Nov 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 - his death), Dylan Wetton (son), Richard Palmer-James (long-term collaborator)
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| Favorite Bands |
The Beatles
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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.
