John Wetton Official Bootleg Vol 1 is Released

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John Wetton is best known as lead singer and bassist of such classic rock acts as Asia, UK, Uriah Heep and the Red-era of King Crimson, and his extensive solo catalog. He’s just released Official Bootleg Archive Vol 1, a 6-CD set at an incredibly low price, which collects three of his previously released Official Bootlegs – which have been out of print for nearly 10 years.

The new collection has been remastered and includes new artwork, via Cherry Red Records.

As a singer, bassist and songwriter, Wetton initially rose to fame in King Crimson. He then co-founded UK and later was the frontman and co-principal songwriter of the supergroup Asia, his biggest commercial success.

Asia was formed by musicians who were already established stars in their own right. Each member came with a proven pedigree: singer/bassist Wetton, drummer Carl Palmer (Emerson Lake and Palmer), guitarist Steve Howe (Yes) and keyboardist Geoff Downes (Yes, Buggles).

The band’s self-titled debut album was 1982’s biggest selling album in the U.S. and featured the huge radio hits “Heat of the Moment” and “Soul Survivor.”