đ¶ It was the heat of the moment… Joining our mainstage line-up at W-Festival 2024: ASIA feat. John Payne and eXTC!
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John Payne became the frontman of the supergroup ASIA in 1992 at the invitation of keyboardist Geoff Downes, replacing vocalist/bassist John Wetton (+). Progressive rock band ASIA extensively toured the world for the next 14 years performing new classics and old favorites. With John Payne fronting the band, ASIA released 8 stunning studio albums and several live recordings.
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For almost four decades, XTC fans could only dream of witnessing the sensational XTC classic songbook played live. That dream has now become a reality. XTCâs legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band