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".
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Geoff Downesbackground vocals, keyboard, original
Carl Palmerdrums (drum set), original, percussion
Billy Sherwoodbass guitar, lead vocalsMarc Bonillaguitar, lead vocals
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John Wettonbass guitar, guitar, lead vocals, originalJohn Paynebass guitar, guitar, lead vocals
Steve Howebackground vocals, guitar, mandolin, originalMike Sturgisdrums (drum set), percussion
Chris Sladedrums (drum set), percussion
Sam Coulsonguitar
Guthrie Govanbackground vocals, guitarAl Pitrellielectric guitar
Ron “Bumblefoot” Thalguitar, lead vocalsMandy Meyerbackground vocals, guitar
Greg Lakeguitar, lead vocalsJay Schellendrums (drum set), percussion
Alan Darbyguitar
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