John Wetton was a very important figure in the progressive rock. His legacy will endure for many years in his songs and from his death will be a great insurance void difficult to fill all the musicians in the world. Wetton died on January 31, 2017 after a hard fought battle against colon cancer. Teammates and friends showed their condolences through social networks, where they posted messages lamenting the sad news.
"With the death of my good friend and musical collaborator, John Wetton, the world loses another musical giant. John was a kind person who created some of the melodies and lyrics of the most enduring in modern popular music. As a musician, he was bold and innovative, with a voice that brought music ASIA to the top of the charts around the world. His ability to triumph over alcohol abuse made him an inspiration to many who have also fought that battle. For those who knew him and worked with him, his courageous fight against cancer was more inspiration. I will miss his talent, his sense of humor and his contagious smile. Good trip, my old friend. "Wrote Carl Palmer, former member of ASIA, in his Facebook account. In his honor some tribute concerts that were already paid will be made.
However, Geoff Downes was the first to report his death. "Dear, I am sorry to be in charge of announcing the sad news that my dear friend, bandmate and co-writer John Wetton died , " he wrote via his official Twitter account.
The Facebook page of the Asia group said he died in his sleep. " We regret to report that the iconic singer John Wetton died this morning in his sleep. Rest in peace, John , " concludes the message.
The singer's agent has reported that the death occurred due to complications from colon cancer that he suffered, and came two months after marriage and plans to start a new tour in March with Asia through North America. On January 11, through its official website he said it would not be part of the "Cruise to the edge", to be held between March and April, having to undergo chemotherapy treatment tour. It also confirmed its place in the upcoming tour of Asia he would be occupied by bassist "friend" Billy Sherwood, current Yes.
This was not the first medical complication that had the artist in 2015 was operated to rob it a 'tumor mass "of about a kilo of his abdomen, after which resumed his musical activity. Also, in 2007, he had emergency surgery to heart, in a procedure in which he almost lost his life.
John Wetton was a singer, bassist and guitarist Briton who led the Asia group. His birth home was Derbyshire, central England located and was 67 years old at the time of his death. He began his musical career in progressive rock bands like Family, Renaissance and Mogul Trash. In 1972 he was invited to join King Crimson as a substitute for Greg Lake. Three years later, following the breakup of the band, Wetton joined Bryan Ferry Roxy Music. From the 80 he joined Steve Howe and Geoff Downes Carl Palmer to form Asia, group that in his debut sold over ten million copies.
