Revealing tribute to a prog rock icon.
This is not a conventional biography but rather a broadly chronological sequence of memories from over 70 people with first-hand knowledge of Wetton’s career. Although lacking in context-setting framing, the interactions with loved ones, friends and colleagues recounted here cover all the big names he’s associated with such as Family, King Crimson, UK and Asia, as well as lesser-known bands like Ginger Man and Tetrad.
Often deeply personal and moving, all, are of course, appreciative and generous in their assessments of John’s qualities and talents. Though some are diplomatic when covering Wetton’s problems, others, such as his manager, Martin Darvill, unflinchingly detail his dark days and long battle with John’s alcoholism and the winding path to his eventual recovery. Through the many narratives,…
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Prog (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 141