Real Name: John Wetton, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes
Date of Birth / Formation: 1981
Age / Status: Active 1981ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂpresent (with breaks)
Asia is a British progressive rock supergroup formed in 1981 by former members of Yes, King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and The Buggles. Their self-titled debut album was a massive success, becoming the best-selling album of 1982 in the United States. Their sound blended progressive rock complexity with pop-rock accessibility, exemplified by the hit single 'Heat of the Moment'. While the lineup has changed over the years, the band's core sound and technical proficiency have remained a draw for fans of classic and progressive rock. Asia's success helped define the arena rock sound of the early 80s.