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John Kenneth Wetton (12 June 1949 – 31 January 2017) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter. Although he was left handed, he was known as a dexterous right handed bass player and had a booming baritone voice. He joined the band Family in 1971 for a short time before joining King Crimson in 1972.
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Jun 26, 2023 · John Wetton - An Extraordinary Life - Streaming Tribute Concert - YouTube. Spirit Of Unicorn Music. 705 subscribers. Subscribed. 262. 19K views 11 months ago. THE WETTON FAMILY & QEDG...
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Musician, songwriter, singer and “top bloke” (as Geoff Downes describes him), John Wetton lived a truly extraordinary life. Contributors compelling tributes are equal to those from friends and family.
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Mar 20, 2017 · From backing pop stars as a teenager to his work with King Crimson, Asia and many more, John Wetton was a true gem of the prog world. We go behind-the-scenes on his life and career.
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Jan 31, 2017 · John Wetton, a bassist and singer who played in several prog rock bands, passed away after a battle with colon cancer. He was known for his work with King Crimson, Asia, U.K. and other groups, and for his solo albums and reissues.
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Learn about the life and career of John Wetton, a versatile and influential musician who played with King Crimson, U.K., Asia, and many others. Discover his achievements, challenges, and legacy through his albums, tours, and tributes.
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Who is John Wetton?
Born in Derby, raised in Bournemouth, John Wetton first cut his musical teeth on church music at his family’s piano, soon discovering a knack for song writing with an early bandmate, Richard Palmer-James; a relationship that would continue to flourish through five decades.

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How did John Wetton die?
Asia star John Wetton has died aged 67 after a battle with colon cancer, his bandmate Carl Palmer has said. According to a brief statement released by the band, Wetton passed away in his sleep on Tuesday morning. Wetton played bass and sang in King Crimson, Uriah Heep and Roxy Music before fronting supergroup Asia.

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What makes John Wetton special?
Contributors compelling tributes are equal to those from friends and family. Among the stories of friendship, music and craziness are reflections on what made John Wetton such an unforgettable man. Scattered among the stories are personal and classic photos of John at work & play which add to the celebration of An Extraordinary Life.

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Why was John Wetton so successful?
A room would light up when he entered it. People enjoyed his company, something Wetton innately understood. With a combination of warmth, confidence and an eye for a good schmooze and hustle, there was no way John Wetton wasn’t going to be a success in whatever he turned his talents towards.

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What if Wetton had learned a lesson about music?
If Wetton had learned a lesson about the power of music as a kid playing to crowds in Bucharest, he also understood music as a source of redemption. His recovery from alcoholism was aided by the urge to go back to doing what he used to do so well.

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Did John Wetton sing 'Delilah'?
Then the action cuts to a performance in a concert hall. The brief footage reveals John Wetton, then still a teenager, comping away behind Helen Shapiro’s blue-eyed soul singing and later, adding high-end harmonies to Tony Bolton’s full-throated cabaret-singer rendition of Tom Jones’ Delilah.

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Jan 31, 2017 · Asia star John Wetton has died aged 67 after a battle with colon cancer, his bandmate Carl Palmer has said. According to a brief statement released by the band, Wetton passed away in his sleep...