'Asia' an old British rock band

blix9 · Sep 18, 2002, 08:17 AM

Recently, I somehow got my hands on some of their tracks I used to listen back in 1983 ~1984. I remember I talked about the group members with my friends... you know, how great they are, that sort of things. I loved the 'Asia' at that time, especially 'Heat of the moment', actually, entire 1st album.
Listening to these tracks, I feel kind of funny and it does not particularly feel bad. I was in a middle-school. One of my close friends was huge fan. I became one too. Somehow, I stopped listening to them after a while. I don't know or remember why. Probably got bored.
Well, I just want to mention the band in here and babble some.... hehe. It just reminds me of few things from the past. Sometimes, memory is a strange thing I think.
Anyone remember 'Asia'?

kinetic · Sep 18, 2002, 05:22 PM

I've a feeling this is a set up but yes, I remember Asia well. They were classed as a 'supergroup' with members from different successful bands at the time. I can't remember all the line up but Steve Howe (Yes), Carl Palmer and John Wetton do ring a bell. I bought the first two of their albums mainly because I liked Yes, but I can't remember what happened after that. Looks like I'll be dusting off another couple of old albums now!

fornicatarachnid · Sep 18, 2002, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by kinetic
Looks like I'll be dusting off another couple of old albums now!

Thats if you can find them, there will be a few years worth of accumulated dust by now

merry · Sep 19, 2002, 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by kinetic
I've a feeling this is a set up but yes, I remember Asia well. They were classed as a 'supergroup' with members from different successful bands at the time. I can't remember all the line up but Steve Howe (Yes), Carl Palmer and John Wetton do ring a bell. I bought the first two of their albums mainly because I liked Yes, but I can't remember what happened after that. Looks like I'll be dusting off another couple of old albums now!

Carl Palmer, from Emerson, Lake and Palmer

John Wetton, formerly in King Crimson, together with ex-Yes Bill Brufford. Greg Lake also started with King Crimson, which in the early 80's did some of their best work imo, still featuring BB.

Funny for a band that'd started in 68, had huge success in the mid seventies - and still tours.

blix9 · Sep 20, 2002, 05:50 AM

still tours?

merry · Sep 20, 2002, 11:20 AM

Is still touring. Yes, as far as I know. The last 'live' record is from 2001 tours. The last studio record is 2000 or 2001. King Crimson, that is.

Frodo301 · Sep 20, 2002, 02:04 PM

I actually picked up Asia's greatest hits a few years back at a yard sale in almost new condition for $2.00. There were several "supergroup" offshoots. I have a tape (can't find a cd) of a group that Steve Howie formed in the late '80s called GTR. They only scored one real hit, When the Heart Rules the Mind. Yes started up a band using the last names of most of the original members minus one or two in the early '90s. IMHO though, one of the best albums to come early in that era was one done by Jon & Vangelis called The Friends of Mr. Cairo. Jon Anderson and Vangelis teamed up to bring a fantastic album rock about old gangster movies which has to be heard to appreaciate. If you are a fan of Yes or Anderson I recommend it. Note to self, pull out Yes, Asia, Jon & Vangelis and GTR give another listen to.

Sep 18, 2002, 08:17 AM	#1
blix9 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 315 Rep Power: 0	'Asia' an old British rock band Recently, I somehow got my hands on some of their tracks I used to listen back in 1983 ~1984. I remember I talked about the group members with my friends... you know, how great they are, that sort of things. I loved the 'Asia' at that time, especially 'Heat of the moment', actually, entire 1st album. Listening to these tracks, I feel kind of funny and it does not particularly feel bad. I was in a middle-school. One of my close friends was huge fan. I became one too. Somehow, I stopped listening to them after a while. I don't know or remember why. Probably got bored. Well, I just want to mention the band in here and babble some.... hehe. It just reminds me of few things from the past. Sometimes, memory is a strange thing I think. Anyone remember 'Asia'?

Sep 20, 2002, 11:20 AM	#6
merry gargouille Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 962 Rep Power: 0	Is still touring. Yes, as far as I know. The last 'live' record is from 2001 tours. The last studio record is 2000 or 2001. King Crimson, that is. __________________ There is a war between the ones who say there is a war and the ones who say there isn't. ~~Leonard Cohen

Sep 20, 2002, 02:04 PM	#7
Frodo301 Outraged Join Date: May 2002 Location: The mountains Posts: 584 Rep Power: 0	I actually picked up Asia's greatest hits a few years back at a yard sale in almost new condition for $2.00. There were several "supergroup" offshoots. I have a tape (can't find a cd) of a group that Steve Howie formed in the late '80s called GTR. They only scored one real hit, When the Heart Rules the Mind. Yes started up a band using the last names of most of the original members minus one or two in the early '90s. IMHO though, one of the best albums to come early in that era was one done by Jon & Vangelis called The Friends of Mr. Cairo. Jon Anderson and Vangelis teamed up to bring a fantastic album rock about old gangster movies which has to be heard to appreaciate. If you are a fan of Yes or Anderson I recommend it. Note to self, pull out Yes, Asia, Jon & Vangelis and GTR give another listen to. __________________ The greatest thing you'll every learn is to love, and be loved in return.

Sep 18, 2002, 05:22 PM	#2
kinetic DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester England Posts: 2,559 Rep Power: 0	I've a feeling this is a set up but yes, I remember Asia well. They were classed as a 'supergroup' with members from different successful bands at the time. I can't remember all the line up but Steve Howe (Yes), Carl Palmer and John Wetton do ring a bell. I bought the first two of their albums mainly because I liked Yes, but I can't remember what happened after that. Looks like I'll be dusting off another couple of old albums now!

Sep 20, 2002, 05:50 AM	Thread Starter #5
blix9 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 315 Rep Power: 0	still tours?