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1) Asia is a progressive rock supergroup formed in the spring of 1981 by bassist and vocalist John Wetton (from King Crimson and UK), guitarist Steve Howe (from Yes), drummer Carl Palmer (from Emerson, Lake & Palmer) and keyboardist Geoffrey Downes (from Buggles and Yes).
The band sold over nine million albums worldwide with their first self-titled Asia, that include the singles
Heat of the Moment and Only Time Will Tell.
In 1990, Asia released its 4th album called Then & Now and only Geoffrey Downes continues with Asia along with bassist, vocalist and producer John Payne until 2004 when they published their 11th album Silent Nation, along with guitarist Guthrie Govan and drummer Chris Slade (from AC/DC).
The band emerged from its ashes commemorating the 25 anniversary of the original formation that brought it success in 1982 with a tour of North America, a DVD and a promotional CD.
Asia returned in 2008 with its first original album from the original line-up with “Phoenix” April 15, 2008, which was followed by a well received tour.
2) Asia was an excellent progressive hard rock band with epic and pomp rock hints. The band is from South Dakota (US) and should not be confused with the famous UK one. They released 2 albums: Asia (1979) and Armed to the Teeth (1980)
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Asia
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Then & Now
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berniche196
J'ai une grande admiration pour GEOFF DOWNES pour ses compositions au synthes,son style melodiques pour avoir tenu le groupe depuis tant d'annèès je lui en suis tres reconnaissant.En esperant peut etre un jour le rencontrer.
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rok2slayr
you cannot listen to this band loud enough.
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MetalRock1989
Great new album 4/5.
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Nachiro
NEW ALBUM ON THE WAY>>> http://www.last.fm/group/Asia/forum/85709/_/2199142
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JDarling69
I love the album covers! The art is amazing! [3]
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igorgeneration
I love the album covers! The art is amazing! [2]
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keanequeen
Only Time Will Tell <3
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farofadebacon
i got the full discography.
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Rock_N_Roller11
I love the album covers! The art is amazing! Also, does it matter if you like the newer albums or the older albums better? Just enjoy the music
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charlieLaRossa
What a potential, and yet what a waste of potential.
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JDarling69
Asia featuring John Payne isn't Asia.
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Galley99
Asia featuring John Payne will be releasing a new album, called "Americana". There are some snippets on SoundCloud.com. It's gonna be great!
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Cynical_Man
I miss Asia with Payne,,, Wetton sounds so the same sometimes.
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JDarling69
I do.
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Akayz7
I like the new album. I'd say it's miles better than anything they've done recently. @TheSuiciderr, I get what you mean, however I hated Omega.
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ulyssestone
Roger Dean's Album Covers: Chronological Collection. 67 tracks selected from 67 albums in one Spotify playlist: http://www.spotifyclassical.com/2012/07/roger-deans-album-covers-spotify.html
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Zoitz
people usually says don't use a song you like for an alarm ringtone . I'm using an Asia song for more then 2 years now , and i still love the song . they are just so good :)
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TheSuiciderr
I like the new album but it's weaker than Omega. I find this one to be a little boring. There's something missing and i don't know what it is.. I hope XXX will grow on me after i've heard it enough... Right now i'm disappointed.
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silverlage
tHEY WERE GREAT FOR A BAND. sHOULDV'E BEEN BETTER THOUGH AND YOU KNOW IT.
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