Podcast appearances and mentions of John Wetton

En janvier 2024, le groupe de jazz fusion hongrois DJABE se produit avec l'anglais STEVE HACKETT (ex-GENESIS) dans un festival norvégien. Tout ce petit monde en profite pour se réchauffer en studio et produire ce bel ouvrage qu'est "Frya Artic Jam" qui vient tout juste de sortir et qui ouvre avec bonheur notre émission !  Autre belle et fraîche sortie, à peine un an après "Favorite Places", BRENDAN PERKINS (qui maîtrise tous les instruments de son album !) nous propose "Stories From The Old Church Lane", on adore les belles histoires !  Toujours en terres britanniques, KING CRIMSON, l'occasion de rendre hommage au regretté John Wetton sur un album paru en l'an de grâce 1974. Vive la délation ! On retourne en Norvège (territoire décidément prolifique du genre) pour donner l'antenne à un tout nouveau groupe qui s'est étrangement choisi pour nom SYKOFANT. Pourquoi ce nom dont l'origine grecque sycophante signifie "délateur professionnel" ? Cela reste dans les mystères afférents au monde du rock progressif...Mais écouter ce nouveau projet fort réussi !  Retour dans les 70's avec une nouvelle formation autour de Sonja Kristina qui conserve toutefois le nom de son groupe CURVED AIR mais pour une orientation plus "rock" avec la sortie de l'excellent "Air Cut". Dans la belle région de Bretagne se cache un groupe fantastique qui mériterait quand même plus d'exposition : SAQQARAH. Extrait ici du dernier album en date des vannetais et l'occasion de préciser qu'ils se montreront sur scènes cet été, d'abord à domicile le 8 août aux RENC'ARTS de Guidel puis le 15 du même mois au désormais célèbre festival MOTOCULTOR de Carhaix. Vous faites quoi cet été ? En revanche on n'est pas prêt de revoir MIKE OLDFIELD qui semble avoir pris sa retraite loin là-bas dans les Caraïbes...Mais il nous reste une belle et grande discographie, comme par exemple la surprenante 3ème mouture de son célèbre Tubular Bells sortie à la fin des 90's ! Plongée dans les balbutiements du rock progressif italien avec les napolitains OSANNA, qu'on retrouve avec leur tout 1er album en 1971 avant leur grandiose "Palepoli"... On ne peut certes pas inclure THE BEATLES dans l'univers du rock progressif mais mais mais...leur période psychédélique de 1967 nous laisse quand même des titres qui ont toute leur place dans ce programme et puis de toute façon...je fais ce que je veux !! Pour refermer le rideau sur ce numéro, le groupe EDENYA qui annonce un nouveau single pour les prochains jours, histoire de patienter jusqu'au nouvel album que j'attends avec impatience et que j'espère découvrir (et partager) avant la fin de la saison. Côté live, on pourra certainement écouter leur nouvel opus au festival CRESCENDO le 17 août à Saint Palais sur Mer  ! Vous faites quoi cet été ?  Page Facebook de l'émission : AMAROK44

Onnur einstaklingaútgávan hjá Agnethu á enskum hevur løg um 'One Way Love' og 'I Won't Let You Go', ið javnan hava verið spæld í føroyskum útvarpi. Ljóðið er eyðkent fýrsáraljóð við nógvum synthi, men vanlig ljóðføri sum gittar, bassur og trummur verða eisini nýtt. Abba-bassgittaristurin, Rutger Gunnarsson, lat el-bassspæl til hesa plátuna, umframt at synthbassur varð nýttur aftrat. Framleiðarin, Eric Stewart, skrivaði fleiri løg til útgávuna og 'I Won't Let You Go' saman við Agnethu sjálvari. Haraftrat vóru har fleiri aðrir kendir tónlekarar, ið lótu løg til útgávuna; fyrst og fremst eingilsmenn. Elvis Costella sigst vera ein Abba-fjeppari, ið fegin vildi, at Agnetha nýtti sín sang, 'Shatter Proof', men eftir øllum at døma hevði Fältskog ikki hug at hava hann við á Eyes of a woman. Hvat Costello segði til tað, vita vit ikki. Men annar kendur komponistur á útgávuni er Justin Hayward frá Moody Blues. Hansara íkast var tað sorgblíða 'The Angels Cry'. Endalagið, 'We Move As One, skrivaðu Asia-tónleikararnir, John Wetton og Geoff Downes. Og 'One Way Love' var ein bílegging frá Jeff Lynne í E.L.O. Plátubarrin 22. mars 2025  

Cada semana, esta sección, Pablo Mascheroni nos lleva de viaje por el mundo del rock progresivo y sus personajes.

We've developed our On First Listen series to give us a chance to explore albums that we didn't know but had heard about for years. Maybe a friend recommended it, perhaps it was popular at a time in our lives when it slipped past us or maybe we'd seen in on all-time lists. King Crimson's debut fit into the third category as many progressive rock fans hold In The Court Of The Crimson King in very high regard. And with many talented line-ups over the years including Greg Lake on bass & vocals, Ian McDonald on keys and many other things, and Robert Fripp on guitar on this album (with future versions featuring John Wetton, Boz Burrell, Bill Bruford, Tony Levin, Adrian Belew, Mel Collins and many, many more) we figured we'd give it a go. However, while the musicianship is off the charts and they experiment with many keys, times and toys (the new mellotron was driving much of their experimental sound), sometimes it's not terribly listenable. 21st Century Schitzoid Man is abrupt and in your face as a protest to the Vietnam War but isn't a toe tapper. The wistful I Listen To The Wind is 180 degree turn as a lovely ballad but is more than 6 minutes long. And Epitaph, Moonchild (nothing like the Iron Maiden song) and The Court Of The Crimson King though they have moments of beauty and style fail to land in the fun zone. While many will appreciate the music for it's complexity and degree of difficulty, it's not an album you put on in the background of a party. Perhaps our blues based rock brains aren't mature enough to understand but we find 70s era Yes and Genesis far easier to digest and enjoy. Note: We recorded this a year before releasing it as we planned for it to be our first On First Listen but scheduling necessities caused us to leave it on the shelf. We mention that it's 54th anniversary is coming up but as we release this it's the 55th anniversary of original release. And it was before we interviewed director Toby Amies about his fabulous documentary King Crimson: In The Court Of The Crimson King for episode 158. Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've developed our On First Listen series to give us a chance to explore albums that we didn't know but had heard about for years. Maybe a friend recommended it, perhaps it was popular at a time in our lives when it slipped past us or maybe we'd seen in on all-time lists. King Crimson's debut fit into the third category as many progressive rock fans hold In The Court Of The Crimson King in very high regard. And with many talented line-ups over the years including Greg Lake on bass & vocals, Ian McDonald on keys and many other things, and Robert Fripp on guitar on this album (with future versions featuring John Wetton, Boz Burrell, Bill Bruford, Tony Levin, Adrian Belew, Mel Collins and many, many more) we figured we'd give it a go. However, while the musicianship is off the charts and they experiment with many keys, times and toys (the new mellotron was driving much of their experimental sound), sometimes it's not terribly listenable. 21st Century Schitzoid Man is abrupt and in your face as a protest to the Vietnam War but isn't a toe tapper. The wistful I Listen To The Wind is 180 degree turn as a lovely ballad but is more than 6 minutes long. And Epitaph, Moonchild (nothing like the Iron Maiden song) and The Court Of The Crimson King though they have moments of beauty and style fail to land in the fun zone. While many will appreciate the music for it's complexity and degree of difficulty, it's not an album you put on in the background of a party. Perhaps our blues based rock brains aren't mature enough to understand but we find 70s era Yes and Genesis far easier to digest and enjoy. Note: We recorded this a year before releasing it as we planned for it to be our first On First Listen but scheduling necessities caused us to leave it on the shelf. We mention that it's 54th anniversary is coming up but as we release this it's the 55th anniversary of original release. And it was before we interviewed director Toby Amies about his fabulous documentary King Crimson: In The Court Of The Crimson King for episode 158. Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Au sommaire de cette émission, retour sur l'album "Signify" de Porcupine Tree, alors que Steven Wilson partage ici l'écriture avec ses acolytes, avant d'opérer un virage artistique mais toujours du grand art ! Puis le premier album-projet de Anne-Claire Rallo, lancé suite au décès tragique de son conjoint Eric Bouillette, ce projet à pour nom FRANT1C et le titre de ce 1er album : "A Brand New World", on y retrouve l'esprit musical de Nine Skies dont faisait partie le couple, un album tout chaud et chaudement recommandé par votre serviteur ! Autre nouveauté qui m'a tapé dans l'oreille : "Coming Up To Consciousness" par Pure Reason Revolution  , justement influencé par Porcupine Tree mais aussi par Led Zep en passant par Nirvana ou des sonorités électroniques, bref du rock prog aux influences multiples tant artistiquement que temporellement : à découvrir !  Et puis là où il y a des la Gênes il n'y a pas de plaisir

"Michael Cartellone is more than just a musician. When he is not on tour, he trades his drumsticks for paintbrushes, producing mesmerizing works of art." - Kim I Plyler  Michael Cartellone, born June 7, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, has had a balanced dual passion for music and art since childhood. He began painting at the age of four and drumming at the age of nine, leading to a professional music career that took off when he played his first bar gig at the age of 11. After many years on the club circuit, Michael moved to New York City at 22, where he performed with notable musicians like Eddie Jobson and Tommy Shaw before joining the multi- platinum band Damn Yankees. Over the years, Michael has recorded and toured with icons such as John Fogerty, Peter Frampton, John Wetton, Freddie Mercury, Cher, Adrian Belew, Accept, and, of course, Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Our long-time listeners know that The Wolf & Action Jackson have a special place in their hearts for the music of 80s pop/rock supergroup Asia. Asia's eponymous debut album was the top selling album in the US in 1982 and spent 9 weeks at the top of the chart thanks to hits like Sole Survivor, Only Time Will Tell and the #1 smash Heat Of The Moment. With John Wetton on bass & vocals, Steve Howe on guitar, Geoff Downes on keyboards and Carl Palmer on drums, Asia achieved great success and would go onto have many incarnations over the years. And though the original band did reunite for their 25th anniversary and release more albums, the death of John Wetton in 2017 left Asia in an uncertain place for the band and its fans. However, thanks to YouTube, Geoff Downes came across the talent of Harry Whitley - a Welsh multi-instrumentalist who put up some Asia performances from his home which really captured the spirit of John Wetton. From there, Geoff invited Harry to perform at the tribute to John Wetton at Trading Boundaries in the summer of 2023. The songs went down so well that Geoff eventually invited Harry to join Asia on a tour of the US in 2024. We tracked down Harry in New Jersey between gigs and talked to him about all of these amazing steps that led to him becoming the new lead singer of Asia, what it means to sing John's songs and how he's enjoying his first real trip to the US. We think you'll find Harry to be an open and down-to-earth young man who was candid in his answers. And as a bonus, guitarist John Mitchell also participated on the call as he was waiting for his room to be readied and he provided some fun comic relief. We cover as much as we could, including having Harry answer the question of a 10 year old Asia fan and if you stick around long enough, you might hear a bit of bonus material that had everyone laughing. The bottomline is if you have the chance to see this incarnation of Asia, don't miss it as we know any Asia fan will love it! Check out Asia's 2024 Tour Dates: www.originalasia.com Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch and use code 10OFF2023 to save 10%! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our long-time listeners know that The Wolf & Action Jackson have a special place in their hearts for the music of 80s pop/rock supergroup Asia. Asia's eponymous debut album was the top selling album in the US in 1982 and spent 9 weeks at the top of the chart thanks to hits like Sole Survivor, Only Time Will Tell and the #1 smash Heat Of The Moment. With John Wetton on bass & vocals, Steve Howe on guitar, Geoff Downes on keyboards and Carl Palmer on drums, Asia achieved great success and would go onto have many incarnations over the years. And though the original band did reunite for their 25th anniversary and release more albums, the death of John Wetton in 2017 left Asia in an uncertain place for the band and its fans. However, thanks to YouTube, Geoff Downes came across the talent of Harry Whitley - a Welsh multi-instrumentalist who put up some Asia performances from his home which really captured the spirit of John Wetton. From there, Geoff invited Harry to perform at the tribute to John Wetton at Trading Boundaries in the summer of 2023. The songs went down so well that Geoff eventually invited Harry to join Asia on a tour of the US in 2024. We tracked down Harry in New Jersey between gigs and talked to him about all of these amazing steps that led to him becoming the new lead singer of Asia, what it means to sing John's songs and how he's enjoying his first real trip to the US. We think you'll find Harry to be an open and down-to-earth young man who was candid in his answers. And as a bonus, guitarist John Mitchell also participated on the call as he was waiting for his room to be readied and he provided some fun comic relief. We cover as much as we could, including having Harry answer the question of a 10 year old Asia fan and if you stick around long enough, you might hear a bit of bonus material that had everyone laughing. The bottomline is if you have the chance to see this incarnation of Asia, don't miss it as we know any Asia fan will love it! Check out Asia's 2024 Tour Dates: www.originalasia.com Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch and use code 10OFF2023 to save 10%! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Mitchell and Harry Whitley of the new Asia lineup join us to talk about the Heat of the Moment Tour, which commences July 3rd in North America! They go into connections with and thoughts on John Wetton and Geoff Downes, and how the new lineup of Downes, Mitchell, Whitley, and Virgil Donati came together! Check out the North America tour dates at https://originalasia.com/tour-dates --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

Keyboard virtuoso Oliver Wakeman visited us on UAWIL #156 to talk about the John Wetton (Asia, King Crimson, UK) box set as it was being released. We had a wonderful time chatting with Oliver as we are big fans of John Wetton and John had been a mentor and friend to Oliver as they toured together in the early 2000s. We had so much fun that we asked him to come back to promote one of his own projects once he was ready. As Oliver has just released Anam Cara, a solo album 20 years in the making, he was gracious enough to join us again to discuss this beautiful new album. But before you dismiss this as an over the top keyboard showcase, understand that's not this album at all. Oliver talks about how he writes songs in different styles or buckets - Celtic songs, acoustic songs, keyboard prog songs, love songs - and comes up with a theme for each of his solo albums. This album is a Celtic album and though you'll hear some amazing work on the keys from Oliver, you'll also hear a great deal of acoustic melody from guitarist Oliver Day (Fragile). Singer Hayley Griffiths (Riverdance) lends her lovely and powerful voice to give these songs the heart and soul they deserve. With Tory Donockley (Nightwish) and Scott Higham (Pendragon) rounding out the talent that helped bring Oliver's music to light, you have an album rich in texture of which you will discover many layers upon repeated listens. We talk about what Oliver loves about music, how songs can change peoples lives in unexpected ways and when you might be able to see him play live in the future. Buy Anam Cara & stay on top of Oliver Wakeman's live shows: https://www.oliverwakeman.co.uk/ Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch and use code 10OFF2023 to save 10%! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ASIA'S Geoff Downes calls the show from a galaxy far, far away to promote his upcoming concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Geoff reflects on his relationship with late ASIA singer John Wetton, talks about his musical upbringing and shares what he hopes to be remembered for.

ASIA'S Geoff Downes calls the show from a galaxy far, far away to promote his upcoming concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Geoff reflects on his relationship with late ASIA singer John Wetton, talks about his musical upbringing and shares what he hopes to be remembered for.

Maybe you don’t know the name, but you know the music. A guy who’s been with bands like King Crimson, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, and the terrific Asia, John would have turned 75 this week. Covers of and by John on this week’s show! (56 minutes)

Maybe you don’t know the name, but you know the music. A guy who’s been with bands like King Crimson, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, and the terrific Asia, John would have turned 75 this week. Covers of and by John on this week’s show! (56 minutes)

Keyboard virtuoso Oliver Wakeman visited us on UAWIL #156 to talk about the John Wetton (Asia, King Crimson, UK) box set as it was being released. We had a wonderful time chatting with Oliver as we are big fans of John Wetton and John had been a mentor and friend to Oliver as they toured together in the early 2000s. We had so much fun that we asked him to come back to promote one of his own projects once he was ready. As Oliver has just released Anam Cara, a solo album 20 years in the making, he was gracious enough to join us again to discuss this beautiful new album. But before you dismiss this as an over the top keyboard showcase, understand that's not this album at all. Oliver talks about how he writes songs in different styles or buckets - Celtic songs, acoustic songs, keyboard prog songs, love songs - and comes up with a theme for each of his solo albums. This album is a Celtic album and though you'll hear some amazing work on the keys from Oliver, you'll also hear a great deal of acoustic melody from guitarist Oliver Day (Fragile). Singer Hayley Griffiths (Riverdance) lends her lovely and powerful voice to give these songs the heart and soul they deserve. With Tory Donockley (Nightwish) and Scott Higham (Pendragon) rounding out the talent that helped bring Oliver's music to light, you have an album rich in texture of which you will discover many layers upon repeated listens. We talk about what Oliver loves about music, how songs can change peoples lives in unexpected ways and when you might be able to see him play live in the future. Buy Anam Cara & stay on top of Oliver Wakeman's live shows: https://www.oliverwakeman.co.uk/ Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch and use code 10OFF2023 to save 10%! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Peanut Butter cookie day.  Entertainment from 1970.  National Loving day in homor or Richard & Mildred Loving, Nelson Mandela sentenced to life in prison, Largest silver discovery in US found in Nevada.  Todays birthdays - George HW Bush, Vic Damone, Anne Frank, Jim Nabors, Reg Presley, John Wetton, Brad Delp, Timothy Busfield, Meredith Brooks, Chris Young.  Gregory Peck died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard   http://defleppard.com/Peanut butter cookie - Parry GrippEverything is beautiful - Ray StevensHello Darlin' - Conway TwittyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Your breaking my heart - Vic DamoneBack home in Indiana - Jim NaborsWild thing - The TroggsHeat of the moment - AsiaFeelin satisfied - BostonBitch - Meredith Brooks I'm coming over - Chris YoungExit - Its not love - Dokken    http://dokken.net/Follow Jeff Stampka on Facebook or cooolmedia.com

We've made a few jokes in past episodes about Michael McDonald popping up in unexpected places.  It's an easy joke to make, because McDonald has a distinctive voice and has worked with a lot of artists covering numerous genres.  But the man is talented - both vocally and on the keyboards - and his career has put him at the forefront of rock music for a long time.Sweet Freedom is a compilation album that explores McDonald's work from his first two albums plus a number of collaborations.  The album title is taken from the track he had recently completed for the motion picture soundtrack “Running Scared,” a buddy cop comedy starring Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines.After a troubled youth, McDonald began his music career in earnest as a vocalist and keyboardist for Steely Dan.  After that he was tapped as keyboardist and vocalist for The Doobie Brothers, a position which would eventually lead to his fronting the band and turning it in a more soulful direction.  In 1982 he started a solo career which would combine a soft rock style with his signature “blue eyed soul” sensibilities.Lynch is examining this “greatest hits” album with an eye towards some of the collaborations that have involved Michael McDonald, many of which are signature anthems and ballads of the early 80's soulful catalog that will eventually become known as yacht rock.We hope you enjoy this weeks podcast! Sweet FreedomRod Temperton, known for his work with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, composed this single.  It is a bit of a departure from McDonald's typical style with its upbeat melody and horns.  It went to number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and of course became the title track for this compilation album.Yah Mo B ThereThis song is a collaboration with the late James Ingram which peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Co-written and produced by Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton, the song was originally a more contemporary Christian song with the title "Yahweh Be There."  Ingram suggested the title change, opening up the lyrics to more ambiguity to fit a wider audience.On My OwnA number 1 song from the Billboard charts in the US, this track finds McDonald paired with Patti LaBelle on a breakup duet.  Interestingly, the two recorded their tracks completely separately, and did not actually meet until they performed the song together on The Tonight Show in 1986.I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)This song peaked at number 4, and was McDonald's first success as a solo artist.  It was a cover originally sung by Chuck Jackson in 1962.  McDonald's version features his sister Maureen providing backup vocals, adding familial harmony to the mix. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme to the television game show “Card Sharks”This game show originally ran on NBC from 1978 to 1981, and returned for a second iteration to CBS in 1986. STAFF PICKS:Too Late by AsiaRob leads off the staff picks this week with a track from Asia's third album, “Astra.”  John Wetton returned to the group after a brief separation in late 1983 when he was replaced by Greg Lake for tour dates.  Steve Howe is replaced by Mandy Meyer for this third Asia album.Goodbye by Night RangerBruce brings us the last top 40 hit (to date) by Night Ranger.  Drummer Kelly Keagy takes lead vocals on this Brian Blades-composed power ballad written after losing his brother to a drug overdose.  “It's hard living life on this memory go-round.”Walk Like An Egyptian by The BanglesWayne's staff pick is the best known song by the group.  Songwriter Liam Sternberg took inspiration for this song from a rough trip across the English Channel, when his fellow passengers were walking carefully with their arms outstretched due to the choppy waters.  It would become a number 1 single, and Billboard's number 1 song in 1987.These Dreams by HeartLynch closes out the staff picks with as song that emerged from a collaboration between Bernie Taupin and Martin Page.  Taupin originally envisioned it as a song for Stevie Nicks, but after she turned it down, the song was restructured for Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart.  Nancy Wilson takes lead on this song dedicated to her friend Sharon Hess, who had lost her battle with leukemia. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Shade Gate by HawkwindThis instrumental appears on Hawkwind's fourteeneth studio album, which was inspired by the works of fantasy novelist Michael Moorcock. 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Wrapping up this alphabet run (for real this time guys), Steve and Doug investigate the 90's hair metal band 21 Guns! The fellas also chat about podcast hosting (how exciting!), compilations, soundtrack albums, and music released in the wrong decade.Six Degrees From King Crimson:21 Guns -> Trapeze -> John Wetton -> King CrimsonMusic featured this week:Knee Deep - SaluteBlood Gone Bad - Demo-LitionMister Mofo - Nothing's Real 21_guns.mp3File Size: 158570 kbFile Type: [...]

Oliver Wakeman Talks to Phil Aston - The Now Spinning Magazine Podcast This is the second time I have interviewed Oliver, last time we talked about John Wetton and his time with YES. In this interview we talk about his new Celtic Prog tinged album 'Anam Cara'. We go through each track and it is amazing to hear the stories behind each song and how the album came together. This will certainly be in my top albums of 2024. All the songs and lyrics are composed by Oliver and the band he has pulled together to record this a just stunning. A special mention needs to go to Hayley Griffiths who has such a wonderful voice and here interpretation of Oliver Wakemans lyrics is amazing. The album also features Oliver Day: David Mark Pearce, Troy Donockley, Robert McClung, Mick Allport, Steve Amadeo & Scott Higham. Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

This is a focus on King Crimson. This is one of the essential Progressive Rock bands of all time, and the band have incorporated many music styles from jazz rock, psychedelia and then updated their sound again for the 1980s. This is Robert Fripp's creative genius expressed thru the varying lineups of the band. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org)Get your Vegan Collagen Gummies from Earth & Elle, available thru Amazon at this link.Amazon.com: Earth & Elle Vegan Collagen Gummies - Non-GMO Biotin Gummies, Vitamin A, E, C - Plant Based Collagen Supplements for Healthier Hair, Skin, Nails - 60 Chews of Orange Flavored Gummies, Made in USA : Health & HouseholdKathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff bandHome | Kathy Bushnell | Em & MooListen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Pamela Des Barres Home page for books, autographs, clothing and online writing classes.Pamela Des Barres | The Official Website of the Legendary Groupie and Author (pameladesbarresofficial.com)Listen to more music by Laurie Larson at:Home | Shashké Music and Art (laurielarson.net)View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koger-Dunham (Formally of the 1960's artists collective, "The Fool").Psychedelic, Visionary and Fantasy Art by Marijke Koger (marijkekogerart.com)For unique Candles have a look at Stardust Lady's Etsy shopWhere art and armor become one where gods are by TwistedByStardust (etsy.com)For your astrological chart reading, contact Astrologer Tisch Aitken at:https://www.facebook.com/AstrologerTisch/For booking Children's parties and character parties in the Los Angeles area contact Kalinda Gray at:https://www.facebook.com/wishingwellparties/I'm listed in Feedspot's "Top 10 Psychedelic Podcasts You Must Follow". https://blog.feedspot.com/psychedelic_podcasts/Please feel free to donate or Tip Jar the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com

In this episode of VRP Rocks, drummer Michael Cartellone, known for his work with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Damn Yankees, shares captivating insights into his artistic journey and musical career. We talk about the influence Ron Nevison had on his career, working on a Freddie Mercury track, touring with ZZ Top, being the "unknown" member of a supergroup and reminiscences of his time with John Wetton and Eddie Jobson, this episode promises an engaging blend of art, music history, and timeless classics. We also delve into his artistic career, from his iconic music-themed paintings featuring the original members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Ringo Starr's perspective during the Beatles' last live performance, to his upcoming art exhibition "Bella Italia," filled with rich Sicilian ancestry, Cartellone's stories are both inspiring and profound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of VRP Rocks, drummer Michael Cartellone, known for his work with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Damn Yankees, shares captivating insights into his artistic journey and musical career. We talk about the influence Ron Nevison had on his career, working on a Freddie Mercury track, touring with ZZ Top, being the "unknown" member of a supergroup and reminiscences of his time with John Wetton and Eddie Jobson, this episode promises an engaging blend of art, music history, and timeless classics. We also delve into his artistic career, from his iconic music-themed paintings featuring the original members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Ringo Starr's perspective during the Beatles' last live performance, to his upcoming art exhibition "Bella Italia," filled with rich Sicilian ancestry, Cartellone's stories are both inspiring and profound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Palmer talks about his new box set 'Fanfare For The Common Man' - AUDIO ONLY Plus, The Birmingham Scene, ELP, Atomic Rooster, Asia, John Wetton, Works Vol 1, his Artwork The Carl Palmer Band and his future plans. Please Support Now Spinning Magazine See all my videos before general release, AD FREE and exclusive videos not available elsewhere. Become a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime) or Join the YouTube Channel Or make a donation via Ko-Fi: Thank you everyone for being part of my journey and supporting me. Phil :) Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

Show #732 features a spotlight on John Wetton's 1994 release, Battle Lines.

Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken Fuller After a short break, Mark and I are back to consider what Geoff Downes was doing before being asked to rejoin Yes for the recording of Fly From Here, released in 2011, shortly before the Yes Music Podcast was established. We have been listening to the John Wetton album, Raised in Captivity which includes many prog rock heroes so listen out for our thoughts on that and what, if anything, we learned about why Geoff was re-recruited. Can we tell why Yes wanted Geoff Downes from this record? What do all those guests add? Is it a good record? Let us know if you agree with us! I received an amazing email this week - or was it last week I can't remember - informing me that Yes The Tormato Story has been shortlisted for a Selfie Award. These are handed out for self-published books so I think it has a lot more to do with the work Izzie Lawrence (cover designer), Bob Carling (production management and typesetting) and Simon Barrow (all round legend who kept me on track) had to do with it than me. It's also down to Mark, every Executive Producer, newsletter subscriber, pre-order-er, supporter, YMP listener, producer and patron and everyone else who had any role in its creation - see the full acknowledgements page in the book for more details. Anyway, I have to go to the London Book Fair in a couple of weeks' time to see if the book wins in the general non fiction category so keep your fingers crossed, please. https://youtu.be/8mfLQxwtwy8?si=_6Cm6fHMkoYFz5ir Check out the progress on my other podcast - https://anthem52.com/ Support the Fundraiser! Yes - The Tormato Story Available now! TormatoBook.com YMP Patrons: Producers: Joseph Cottrell Ken Fuller Jeffrey Crecelius Patrons: Jim Morrison Jon Pickles Declan Logue Gary Betts Alan Begg Michael Handerhan Barry Gorsky Steve Perry Doug Curran Martin Kjellberg Todd Dudley Rachel Hadaway Lind  Paul Hailes Craig Estenes Mark James Lang Steve Rode David Bob Martilotta John Holden Stephen LambeDem Fred Barringer Scott Colombo Chris Bandini David Heyden John Thomson Mark Baggs John Cowan John Parry Dave Owen Simon Barrow Steve Scott Terence Sadler Steve Dill Robert Nasir  Fergus Cubbage William Hayes Geoff Bailie Steven Roehr Lobate Scarp Geoffrey Mason David Watkinson Tim Stannard Robert VandiverBrian Sullivan David Pannell Jamie McQuinnMiguel Falcão Paul Tomei Michael O'ConnorBrian HarrisHogne Bø PettersenGuy DeRomeAaron Steelman Become a Patron! Our (not really) new Facebook YMP Discussion Group is open to anyone to join but I'll be adding rules and joining requirements when I have time (one day…). One of the advantages of the new format is that all members of the group have the same ability to post content, so it's a bit more egalitarian, or somesuch. Please do search for the group and join in. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3216603008606331/ Please follow/subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don't risk missing anything: Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from: archive.org

Well the last show of 2023 and it is stuffed full off great music and interviews. So new music coming from Magnum, Steve Hackett ahead of his new album this Feb along with Rik Wakeman who is preparing a mammoth live release from the Palladium shows in 2023, Danny Bowes of Thunder tells us about the new live album and guests include Geoff Downes talking about his great friend John Wetton who has a career spanning 8 cd boxset just released plus he tells us what's in store for Yes in 2024 including a new album on the way and Jim Suhler joins us to talk about the album we thought we would never see or hear "Texas Scratch" which is finally released. Enjoy the show !! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classic-rock-news/message

Here's a short video preview of the upcoming edition of the show with special guest Geoff Downes of "Yes" and "Asia" in this clip he is talking about great friend John Wetton and their first meeting and work on the debut album by "Asia" lots more to come from this as well including look ahead to the plans of "Yes" for 2024 including what we can expect in the setlists for the new shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classic-rock-news/message

Annie Haslam of Renaissance shares her memories of John Wetton and highlights with Renaissance. Annie talks about how The post Annie Haslam – Renaissance appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Now Spinning Magazine Podcast Oliver Wakeman talks about John Wetton, Gordon Giltrap, Playing in YES, his favourite YES album (and Deep Purple) plus news of his forthcoming solo album. Oliver is the oldest son of Rick Wakeman ans also talks about taking over from his dad in the band. Please Support Now Spinning Magazine You will get to see all my videos before general release and exclusive videos not available elsewhere. You can become a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime) or Join the YouTube Channel Or make a donation via Ko-Fi: Visit the Now Spinning Magazine website: Thank you for all your support Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

Join us as we share our thoughts on the newly released box set titled John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life! This set contains six solo albums plus two bonus discs of rarities! Check it out here: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/john-wetton-an-extraordinary-life-8cd-12x12-box-set/And check out Lisa Wetton's blog at www.johnwettonlegacy.co.uk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

Fans of our show know that The Wolf and Action Jackson have a special place in their hearts for 80s prog/pop rock band Asia. While we've spoken with keyboardist Geoff Downes (UAWIL 79) and drummer Carl Palmer (UAWIL 80), we never had the opportunity to speak with singer/bassist John Wetton as he passed away before we started our show. However, there have been many celebrations of John's life and works in 2023 and to tell us more about the kind of person John Wetton was, we've enlisted the great Oliver Wakeman to offer some stories about the man himself. Oliver toured with Yes during 2009-2011 and during that time, befriended John Wetton as Asia was touring with Yes. Despite Oliver being a generation younger and the fact that John had worked with his father Rick, John took Oliver under his wing and they formed a bond that had a big impact on Oliver (and John too). Oliver relates some stories of his time with John including watching him play every night, how John checked in on him as he slated to transition out of Yes and one time John joined Oliver and his band to play Heat of the Moment. Oliver will also give us some tidbits about music he's working on, including his plan to play songs he wrote with Yes on From A Page live this spring at Winters End Festival. Oliver is helping to promote the new box set John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life which is out November 24 around the world - an 8 disc set of his solo albums with bonus tracks and discs full of rarities, unreleased gems and live cuts (more information below). We had a great time chatting with Oliver and hope you'll enjoy our conversation about John, Yes, prog music and more! Oliver Wakeman Website - https://www.oliverwakeman.co.uk/ Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life - On 24th November the first in a series of box sets commemorating the life and music of one of the UK`s most extraordinary and prolific musicians, John Wetton, will be released.  The An Extraordinary Life box set contains 8 newly remastered CDs, featuring the six solo albums Wetton released between 1980 and 2011. Each album now includes special bonus tracks. Additionally, two further discs are included which feature a gold mine of rare, live and unreleased material from the vaults, compiled by John`s archivist, Rick Nelson.  Check out trailer for the box set here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EE0HFoq2Ck  Housed in a sumptuous 12 by 12 box, this set includes a 64-page book with an introduction by legendary artist, Roger Dean and contains comprehensive sleeve notes by Nick Shilton, author of Wetton's biography, An Extraordinary Life, published earlier this year. The book also features a raft of photographs taken from the Wetton archive and has been designed by John's long-time friend, Michael Inns.  This whole project has been lovingly crafted and compiled with the full blessing of John`s son Dylan and his wife Lisa and is endorsed by the Wetton estate. With a career spanning more than four decades, John Wetton`s rich baritone voice and accomplished bass playing has adorned many recordings. In this ‘An Extraordinary Life where his extensive solo career is captured for posterity all in one sumptuous box set, making this a fitting tribute to one of the UK most loved and respected artists. An Extraordinary Life   DISC 1: Caught in The Crossfire (1980) DISC 2: Battle Lines (1994) DISC 3: Arkangel (1997) DISC 4: Welcome to Heaven (2000) DISC 5: Rock of Faith (2003) DISC 6: Raised in Captivity (2011) DISC 7: New Live and Unreleased Tracks DISC 8: New Live and Unreleased Tracks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asia, John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Mike Stone, and me.

Fans of our show know that The Wolf and Action Jackson have a special place in their hearts for 80s prog/pop rock band Asia. While we've spoken with keyboardist Geoff Downes (UAWIL 79) and drummer Carl Palmer (UAWIL 80), we never had the opportunity to speak with singer/bassist John Wetton as he passed away before we started our show. However, there have been many celebrations of John's life and works in 2023 and to tell us more about the kind of person John Wetton was, we've enlisted the great Oliver Wakeman to offer some stories about the man himself. Oliver toured with Yes during 2009-2011 and during that time, befriended John Wetton as Asia was touring with Yes. Despite Oliver being a generation younger and the fact that John had worked with his father Rick, John took Oliver under his wing and they formed a bond that had a big impact on Oliver (and John too). Oliver relates some stories of his time with John including watching him play every night, how John checked in on him as he slated to transition out of Yes and one time John joined Oliver and his band to play Heat of the Moment. Oliver will also give us some tidbits about music he's working on, including his plan to play songs he wrote with Yes on From A Page live this spring at Winters End Festival. Oliver is helping to promote the new box set John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life which is out November 24 around the world - an 8 disc set of his solo albums with bonus tracks and discs full of rarities, unreleased gems and live cuts (more information below). We had a great time chatting with Oliver and hope you'll enjoy our conversation about John, Yes, prog music and more! Oliver Wakeman Website - https://www.oliverwakeman.co.uk/ Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life - On 24th November the first in a series of box sets commemorating the life and music of one of the UK`s most extraordinary and prolific musicians, John Wetton, will be released.  The An Extraordinary Life box set contains 8 newly remastered CDs, featuring the six solo albums Wetton released between 1980 and 2011. Each album now includes special bonus tracks. Additionally, two further discs are included which feature a gold mine of rare, live and unreleased material from the vaults, compiled by John`s archivist, Rick Nelson.  Check out trailer for the box set here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EE0HFoq2Ck  Housed in a sumptuous 12 by 12 box, this set includes a 64-page book with an introduction by legendary artist, Roger Dean and contains comprehensive sleeve notes by Nick Shilton, author of Wetton's biography, An Extraordinary Life, published earlier this year. The book also features a raft of photographs taken from the Wetton archive and has been designed by John's long-time friend, Michael Inns.  This whole project has been lovingly crafted and compiled with the full blessing of John`s son Dylan and his wife Lisa and is endorsed by the Wetton estate. With a career spanning more than four decades, John Wetton`s rich baritone voice and accomplished bass playing has adorned many recordings. In this ‘An Extraordinary Life where his extensive solo career is captured for posterity all in one sumptuous box set, making this a fitting tribute to one of the UK most loved and respected artists. An Extraordinary Life   DISC 1: Caught in The Crossfire (1980) DISC 2: Battle Lines (1994) DISC 3: Arkangel (1997) DISC 4: Welcome to Heaven (2000) DISC 5: Rock of Faith (2003) DISC 6: Raised in Captivity (2011) DISC 7: New Live and Unreleased Tracks DISC 8: New Live and Unreleased Tracks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Steven reviews his CD+Blu-ray copy of Trevor Rabin's new solo album Rio, which includes three bonus tracks. Then he reads the recent announcement of Steve Howe's upcoming Motif 2. Followed by mentions of different collections featuring John Wetton, Greg Lake, and Keith Emerson. And at the end, he gives a rundown of what the next couple Yesshift broadcasts will be! -Trevor Rabin: Rio - https://trevorrabin.lnk.to/RioID -Steve Howe: Motif 2 announcement: https://www.loudersound.com/news/steve-howe-to-release-second-motif-collection-in-november -John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life 8CD box set - https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/john-wetton-an-extraordinary-life-8cd-12x12-box-set/ -Greg Lake: Magical 7 CD box set - https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/greg-lake-magical-7cd-10x10-box-set/ -Keith Emerson: Variations 20 CD box set - https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/keith-emerson-variations-20cd-box-set/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Jeffrey Crecelius and Ken Fuller This week we welcomed the ever-generous Geoff Downes onto the show. It was great to speak to the current Yes keyboard wizard about the new DBA album, Celestial Songs, as well as the recent John Wetton tribute concert and, of course, Tales from Topographic Oceans. Geoff also hinted at what's being planned for the forthcoming The Classic Tales Of Yes Tour so listen out for that! It's always a treat to talk to Geoff who reiterates the fact that he is and has always been a Yes fan himself. Who is on the new DBA album? What's Geoff's approach to DBA? What's going to be performed on the next Yes tour? Let us know if you agree with us! My previous DBA albums and my copy of Barney Ashton-Bullock's book, 'Bucolicism', poems from which were used on Halcyon Hymns The new DBA V album - Celestial Songs https://downesbraide.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEV_fIvDSpI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvV6p35GOnU Available now! TormatoBook.com YMP Patrons: Producers: Joseph Cottrell Ken Fuller Jeffrey Crecelius Patrons: Jim Morrison Jon Pickles Declan Logue Gary Betts Alan Begg Michael Handerhan Barry Gorsky Steve Perry Doug Curran Martin Kjellberg Todd Dudley Rachel Hadaway Lind  Paul Hailes Craig Estenes Mark James Lang Steve Rode David Bob Martilotta John Holden Stephen LambeDem Fred Barringer Scott Colombo Chris Bandini David Heyden John Thomson Mark Baggs John Cowan John Parry Dave Owen Simon Barrow Steve Scott Terence Sadler Steve Dill Robert Nasir  Fergus Cubbage William Hayes Geoff Bailie Steven Roehr Lobate Scarp Geoffrey Mason David Watkinson Tim Stannard Robert VandiverBrian Sullivan David Pannell Jamie McQuinnMiguel Falcão Paul Tomei Michael O'Connor Our (not really) new Facebook YMP Discussion Group is open to anyone to join but I'll be adding rules and joining requirements when I have time (one day…). One of the advantages of the new format is that all members of the group have the same ability to post content, so it's a bit more egalitarian, or somesuch. Please do search for the group and join in. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3216603008606331/ Become a Patron! Please follow/subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don't risk missing anything: Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from: archive.org

When it comes to getting you caught up, we're bent like that: -RIP to founding member of The Eagles, Randy Meisner and also to '80s TV icon, Paul "Pee Wee" Reubens! -Johnny Rotten warns against the encroachment of A.I. in our lives! -Bad Religion hitting the road this Fall! -Wilco announces their new album, and we share a slice! -Box Set City: -Lynyrd Skynyrd set to release 50th Fyfty anniversary box set! -Grateful Dead's Wake Of The Flood remade for album's 50th anniversary! -John Wetton solo box set announced! An all, new episode, The Day That Dylan Went Electric hits on Monday, wherever you get podcasts, or right here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to getting you caught up, we're bent like that: -RIP to founding member of The Eagles, Randy Meisner and also to '80s TV icon, Paul "Pee Wee" Reubens! -Johnny Rotten warns against the encroachment of A.I. in our lives! -Bad Religion hitting the road this Fall! -Wilco announces their new album, and we share a slice! -Box Set City: -Lynyrd Skynyrd set to release 50th Fyfty anniversary box set! -Grateful Dead's Wake Of The Flood remade for album's 50th anniversary! -John Wetton solo box set announced! An all, new episode, The Day That Dylan Went Electric hits on Monday, wherever you get podcasts, or right here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's Steven with a 100-minute long Yesshift News Desk Edition! Tune in and chime in as we celebrate 55 years of Yes, talk about a magazine that has hit the stands recently, celebrate Dylan Howe's birthday by highlighting a couple albums, give impressions of new singles "Big Mistake" and "Keep on Moving" by Trevor Rabin and DBA respectively, recap the John Wetton tribute concert, and more! 00:00 - Introduction 03:44 - 55 years of Yes 05:55 - Classic Tales of Yes US Tour 08:20 - Billy Sherwood's post 13:28 - Play for Chris 9 14:37 - The Complete Story of Yes 28:40 - Dylan Howe's Birthday: The Grand Scheme of Things & The Way I Hear It 37:25 - Trevor Rabin's new solo album and single 41:45 - New single from DBA 47:30 - Misc. News Items 1:10:10 - Renaissance: The Legacy Tour 2022 CD 1:16:52 - John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life Tribute Concert --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

Getting Bent, one news story at time: -Happy 80th to Mick Jagger!!! -Paul Simon's hearing loss negatively effecting touring. -Slash announces that his next album will be a Blues all-stars affair! -Ozzy Osbourne gets his fans updated on his latest attempts to return to the stage. -Steve Miller set to uncork a Joker Suite box set! -All-Star tribute to John Wetton set for next week in London! -Jason Becker is set to auction off a guitar gifted to him by Eddie Van Halen, to help pay for his ALS care. Find all of our episodes on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting Bent, one news story at time: -Happy 80th to Mick Jagger!!! -Paul Simon's hearing loss negatively effecting touring. -Slash announces that his next album will be a Blues all-stars affair! -Ozzy Osbourne gets his fans updated on his latest attempts to return to the stage. -Steve Miller set to uncork a Joker Suite box set! -All-Star tribute to John Wetton set for next week in London! -Jason Becker is set to auction off a guitar gifted to him by Eddie Van Halen, to help pay for his ALS care. Find all of our episodes on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver Wakeman joins us once again for another Yesshift interview! He has been up to A LOT. He took part in The Other Coronation Concert in May, he's been working on an album titled Anam Cara, and he'll be performing material from Yes' From a Page and more at the Summer's End Festival this autumn. Check out the conversation! NOTE: Dan's mic isn't working for the beginning, but his comments are very spaced apart and you can still hear Steven and Oliver. Dan's first audible comment is about 17 minutes in, and there's also a moment 5 minutes in where Oliver's screen freezes, but just be patient, as the whole interview is worth checking out. 1:10 - The Other Coronation Concert recap 9:45 - Strawbs documentary 12:00 - Yes: The Tormato Story 17:00 - Remembering John Wetton 22:45 - Interacting with Yes members 25:45 - Memories of Alan White and Chris Squire 40:50 - Thoughts on Patrick Moraz and Relayer 43:10 - Fav obscure Yes works + ideas for In the Present and Close to the Edge and Back Tour setlists 47:55 - Summer's End Festival 54:35 - Anam Cara 1:04:20 - Different styles + Yes 3D Talk 1:06:55 - Frasier Talk Relevant Links: -Summer's End: https://www.summersend.co.uk/ -John Wetton memorial concert: https://www.tradingboundaries.com/concert/ -John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life: http://www.johnwettonbook.com -Yes: The Tormato Story: http://www.tormatobook.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

Join us as we share our review of John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life, the new biography about the late singer/bass player from Asia, U.K., King Crimson, and much, much more! This biography contains memories of John from various people in his life, including friends, family, and music collaborators. Nick Shilton conducted all the interviews and provided questions for these many people to answer for this book. It is slated to be released June 19th, and you can pre-order it at http://www.johnwettonbook.com Chime in with your favorites from John Wetton! What a way to open the post-Episode 100 era! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

This week go Down by the Seaside with Prog-Watch! Hear great sea-themed tunes from Led Zeppelin, Camel, Subsignal, Crack the Sky, Anekdoten, Jethro Tull, John Wetton, The Strawbs, Men at Work, Steve Howe, The Who, Mike McGear, Squackett, and George Harrison!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3136310/advertisement

The supergroup U.K. was founded by former King Crimson percussionist Bill Bruford (also a former founder of Yes) and bassist and vocalist John Wetton (also a former member of Uriah Heep, and Roxy Music).  After failing to reform King Crimson, each of the two brought in a musician they thought would work well in the group.  Wetton brought in Eddie Jobson, violinist and keyboardist from Frank Zappa's band.  Bruford brought in Allan Holdsworth on guitars (who had worked on Bruford's prior solo project.  Their self titled debut album was released in May, 1978.  Although a couple of songs were edited for single release, the album U.K. is best known as a prog rock masterpiece, and is cited as inspirational to many musicians who followed in the prog rock genre. After an extensive tour supporting the album, Wetton and Jobson had a falling out with Holdsworth and fired him.  Bill Bruford left at that time and was replaced by Terry Bozzio, another alumnus of Frank Zappa's band and a future founding member of Missing Persons.  John Wetton would go on in the days after U.K. to be the front man for Asia.Rob brings us the prog rock monster-piece.   In the Dead of NightThe track that leads off the album was one of two songs to be edited for release as a single.  On the album it is the first of three songs which form a continuous suite on the first album side.  The 7/4 time and the synthesizer - the Yamaha CS-80 had just been released - are prog rock hallmarks.  The electric violin is an unusual addition.By the Light of DayThis track is the second movement of the "In the Dead of Night" suite.  Rather than have a clear change in tracks, there is a slow transition via a "spacey" interlude into the new song of the suite.  "Black clouds moving gray skies to thunder.  Kinetic sunrise fever and flood.  Fire and water element anger horizon melting to blood."Presto Vivace and RepriseThis is the third movement of the "In the Dead of Night suite.  This is a much faster piece (as the term Vivace would suggest) before transitioning back into a reprise of "In the Dead of Night."Time to KillThe abrupt start to this song is due to the way the tracks drift into each other.  The concept is that of boredom, of being stuck in a place.  "Time to kill, going nowhere, killing time, staying where there's time to kill, going nowhere..." ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:That'll Be the Day by Buddy Holly (from the motion picture "The Buddy Holly Story") Gary Busey was nominated for the Oscar for his portrayal of early rocker Buddy Holly in this film.  Busey would sing and play for the part. STAFF PICKS:Goodbye Girl by David Gates Bruce leads off the staff picks with a soft rock solo from former Bread front man David Gates.  The song is from the Neil Simon movie "The Goodbye Girl," which would lead to Richard Dreyfuss becoming the youngest man to win an Oscar for Best Actor at the time.    Lay Down Sally by Eric Clapton  Brian presents a pop hit from Clapton's album Slowhand.  It went to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.  It was written by Clapton, George Terry (guitar), and Marcy Levy (who sings the female parts on the song).  It was written in the country blues style of J.J. Cale, and hit number 26 on the Hot Country Songs chart, Clapton's best showing on that chart as a crossover.Ain't It Fun by Dead BoysWayne features a song from Cleveland's own Dead Boys.  This song appears on their second studio album, "We Have Come for Your Children."  They were known as one of the rowdiest bands on the punk scene.  It hit number 8 on the Mainstream Rock charts, and is an ode to the punk rock lifestyle.With a Little Luck by WingsRob brings us Paul McCartney with a song recorded largely in the Virgin Islands on a yacht equipped with a 24-track mobile recording studio installed on it.  This single from the album "London Town" hit number 1 on the pop charts.   INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Alaska by U.K. This instrumental lets us do some double dipping with the track that leads off side 2 of the U.K. album.

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 462. In this special Christmas edition we heard music by December People, Blackmore's Night, Rodney Matthews And Oliver Wakeman, That Joe Payne, Alex Lifeson, Neal Morse, California Guitar Trio, Bill Nelson, Quill, Procol Harum, Mew, IQ, Annie Haslam, Can, Annie Lennox, Goats, Jethro Tull, Pallas, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Leslie Hunt & Robin McAuley, Les Penning & Robert Reed, Argent, I Am The Manic Whale, John Wetton, Tinyfish, Kevin Gilbert & Jonatha Brooke, Sonja Kristina, Matt Stevens, Heather Findlay Quartet, Jordan Rudess, Al Di Meola, L.Shankar & Big Big Train.

It's a classic rock two-fer this week! First up is Nazareth bassist Pete Agnew. This band of Scots has been chugging along for over 50 years and Pete is the last original member still at it. Pete and the band managed to release a super strong new album this year, Surviving the Law, that's one of the best they've released in a while. Pete and I discuss the effects of the lockdown on touring, what it's like experiencing periodic success in various parts of the world, and the glory days of Hair of the Dog.  Then we hear from Asia frontman John Payne. John is touring right now to celebrate a couple anniversaries - 40 years since the debut Asia album, and 30 years since he took over as lead singer and bassist for John Wetton. Payne has stories galore about him joining the band, how he continues with the Asia name, and how he keeps it going after all these years.  www.nazarethdirect.co.uk/website www.asiafeaturingjohnpayne.com

Carl Palmer achieved status as a legend with the progressive rock trio Emerson, Lake & Palmer in the 1970s.  But the 1980s were a time of change for rock music thanks to corporate rock radio & MTV in America.   Proggers had to change their signature 15 minute songs to more radio friendly 4 minute tunes while maintaining their extraordinary musicianship.Carl found huge success in 1982 with the debut album Asia which would be the #1 selling album in the US that year.  With slick videos and catchy choruses, Asia rose to popularity quickly.  Mastermind David Geffen quickly got them into the studio for the 1983 followup Alpha & booked a historic live satellite broadcast for MTV in Tokyo - Asia in Asia.  Out June 10 as a deluxe box set, we chatted to Carl about his heady times with Asia in the early 80s, all the work leading up to the show December 6, 1983 at the Budokan, John Wetton's departure & return to the band and many fond memories along the way.  Asia will be touring the US to celebrate their 40th anniversary and we talk about further future plans for the band.@ugly_werewolf@actionjax72https://the-ugly-american-werewolf-in-london-rock-podcast.simplecast.com/