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Introduction:


A series of essays wherein I explore the numerous musical identities of my favorite musician: from child prodigy to teen idol to guitar hero to singer/songwriter to award-winning in-demand film composer.
Featuring news/updates and commentary/analysis of Trevor's career and associated projects.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

John Wetton (1949-2017)

Another leading light of the progressive rock pantheon has passed on...
http://consequenceofsound.net/2017/01/r-i-p-john-wetton-former-singer-of-asia-and-king-crimson-has-died/

Wetton's masterful playing, immediately recognizable tenor and tuneful songwriting defined his tenure both in various ensembles as well as an enduring solo career.  As long-time fans know, one of Trevor's early forays in the evolution of his 80s-era career was a two-week stint (give or take) with a certain burgeoning supergroup - and there's a recording on YouTube featuring his lead vocal on what later became one of Asia's biggest hits, "Only Time Will Tell."

My condolences to family and friends, colleagues and fellow fans.

ETA: a fan on Twitter shared this nice memory once again of Trevor, Keith Emerson and Billy Sherwood backstage at an Asia performance with John and Carl Palmer.