Asia

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There is more than one band named Asia.

1) Asia is a progressive rock supergroup that was 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 release, 'Asia', which included the international rock hits "Heat of the Moment" and "Only Time Will Tell".

Genres

Progressive Rock Rock Hard Rock

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Asia members

Current members: Geoff Downes (background vocals, keyboard, original), Carl Palmer (drums (drum set), original, percussion), John Mitchell (electric guitar, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, drums (drum set), lead vocals, background vocals), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar, lead vocals), Marc Bonilla (lead vocals, guitar), Harry Whitley (lead vocals, bass guitar), John Young

Former members: John Wetton (bass guitar, guitar, lead vocals, original), John Payne (bass guitar, guitar, lead vocals), Steve Howe (background vocals, guitar, mandolin, original), Mike Sturgis (drums (drum set), percussion), Chris Slade (drums (drum set), percussion), Sam Coulson (guitar), Guthrie Govan (background vocals, guitar), Al Pitrelli (electric guitar), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (guitar, lead vocals), Mandy Meyer (background vocals, guitar), Greg Lake (guitar, lead vocals), Jay Schellen (drums (drum set), percussion), Alan Darby (guitar)