Well, there goes my ability to sleep soundly for the rest of the night...
Just saw on Facebook from a few people in the prog community that John Wetton (former bass player and vocalist for King Crimson, UK, Asia, etc.) died from cancer.
I had a bad feeling about John's cancer when it was announced that he would be unable to play the first selection of tour dates Asia had with Journey in the Spring of this year. It was announced that Billy Sherwood would be filling in for him for those tour dates, just like he did with Chris Squire, and we all know what happened there as well…
The main people reporting it at this time include Mark Powell and Jakko Jakszyk, but I'm sure there will be a lot more tributes to come throughout this day.
On a more personal note, I got to hear him perform with Asia back in 2009, and the next morning I saw him eating breakfast in the hotel I was staying in. I didn't say anything to do him because I did not want to disturb him, but part of me really wishes I had at least told him how much I loved his playing and singing.
Anyway, RIP to a thunderous player.
Jakko:
Just saw on Facebook from a few people in the prog community that John Wetton (former bass player and vocalist for King Crimson, UK, Asia, etc.) died from cancer.
I had a bad feeling about John's cancer when it was announced that he would be unable to play the first selection of tour dates Asia had with Journey in the Spring of this year. It was announced that Billy Sherwood would be filling in for him for those tour dates, just like he did with Chris Squire, and we all know what happened there as well…
The main people reporting it at this time include Mark Powell and Jakko Jakszyk, but I'm sure there will be a lot more tributes to come throughout this day.
On a more personal note, I got to hear him perform with Asia back in 2009, and the next morning I saw him eating breakfast in the hotel I was staying in. I didn't say anything to do him because I did not want to disturb him, but part of me really wishes I had at least told him how much I loved his playing and singing.
Anyway, RIP to a thunderous player.
Jakko:
Truly saddened to hear of the passing of John Wetton.
It goes without saying that he was and is a huge influence but, I'm honoured say, someone I could also call a pal.
He was great company and a gentle soul.
I shall treasure our chats, the amount he made me laugh at the Steve Hackett shows we did together and the afternoon we spent last August, where he insisted on this selfie
RIP John
Love
Jakko