Long-time Asia bandmate and friend Geoff Downes confirmed Wetton died January 31 after a ‘long and tenacious battle’ with cancer. Wetton died three weeks after he announced he was pulling out of Asia’s forthcoming US tour due to having to undergo a round of chemotherapy.
The singer, well known as the vocalist for Asia’s 1982 hit “Heat of the Moment”, also played in other famous bands, including Roxy Music and Uriah Heep. The 67-year-old most recently worked on solo projects and as a session musician.