RIP John Wetton

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Very sad but unfortunately not surprising considering his recent illness. R.I.P. John.

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Nightfly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 01 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3659	Topic: RIP John Wetton Posted: February 03 2017 at 13:30
	Very sad but unfortunately not surprising considering his recent illness. R.I.P. John.

Tapfret Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 12 2007 Location: Bryant, Wa Status: Offline Points: 8571	Posted: February 02 2017 at 17:49
	Never bought an album specifically because John Wetton played on it. But I listened to some albums last night specifically because he played on them. I have to say I have taking his presence and talent for granted. What an amazing entertainer.
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PAISTEJAM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: October 07 2009 Status: Offline Points: 29	Posted: February 02 2017 at 17:37
	So sorry. What a voice. They are all getting up there in age.
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Norbert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 20 2005 Location: Hungary Status: Offline Points: 2506	Posted: February 01 2017 at 11:55
	Very sad news, I have had feared this day since I first hear about his illness. This sor of cancer is absolutey horrible. Rest in Peace John Wetton.

FrankMonGa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: June 06 2015 Location: Málaga Status: Offline Points: 7	Posted: February 01 2017 at 08:47
	Very very sad news. Rest in peace, John Wetton.

brainstormer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 20 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Status: Offline Points: 887	Posted: February 01 2017 at 08:24
	R.I.P. He had a wonderful life embracing quality to the things he took a major part in creating. One of my favorites.
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Replayer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 04 2013 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 356	Posted: January 31 2017 at 23:29
	A very touching gesture from Fripp. I'm glad they were able to meet up for one last time. RIP, Mr. Wetton. I'll listen to Larks' Tongues in your memory tomorrow.

Catcher10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: December 23 2009 Location: Emerald City Status: Offline Points: 17499	Posted: January 31 2017 at 21:03
	From Fripp`s Facebook diary


kenethlevine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Prog-Folk Team Joined: December 06 2006 Location: New England Status: Offline Points: 8854	Posted: January 31 2017 at 20:16
	RIP, great singer and bassist, and an influence on many prog acts in both realms. Probably my favourite piece sung by him is "The Night Watch", with "Exiles" and "Starless" not far behind. I read about this on the Renaissance facebook page. He sang duet with Annie Haslam on "Blood Silver Like Moonlight" from the last Renaissance album Edited by kenethlevine - January 31 2017 at 20:17

Progosopher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 12 2009 Location: Coolwood Status: Offline Points: 6393	Posted: January 31 2017 at 19:02
	Read the news online from a New York Times article. I am gratified, however, that they included a clip of Red rather than Heat of the Moment. A musician of great versatility and talent, running the gamut between King Crimson and Asia, I have listened to him many times and in many different moods. We proggers were worried about this last year, and it has sadly come to pass. The man is gone, but may his music never die out.
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siLLy puPPy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator PSIKE, JRF/Canterbury, P Metal, Eclectic Joined: October 05 2013 Location: SFcaUsA Status: Offline Points: 14721	Posted: January 31 2017 at 18:05
	RIP :( John Wetton, Singer/Bassist for King Crimson and Asia, Dies at 67 \| Billboard
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Libor10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 19 2005 Location: Czech republic Status: Offline Points: 692	Posted: January 31 2017 at 17:47
	This is so sad I almost couldn't speak. RIP John, you were such great musician. Another year of loss is starting? Oh, well... :-((


Atavachron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 64367	Posted: January 31 2017 at 17:38
	Amazing career, a musician's musician, and went from being a Jack Bruce substitute to one of the most prolific and important figures in modern rock. Bye, John.
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Icarium Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: March 21 2008 Location: Tigerstaden Status: Offline Points: 34050	Posted: January 31 2017 at 17:28
	rip Fallen Angel,


AEProgman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 11 2012 Location: Toadstool Status: Offline Points: 1787	Posted: January 31 2017 at 17:04
	Good grief, RIP John and thanks for the music! Damned cancer.... Just mind boggling that these losses keep coming in such a small time span. Been away from listening to music over the past couple of weeks, so it looks like I will be having a marathon mix of King Crimson/Asia for John, Can for Jaki, Allman Brothers for Butch Trucks, and Mott the Hoople for Overend Watts.


SteveG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 11 2014 Location: Kyiv In Spirit Status: Offline Points: 20503	Posted: January 31 2017 at 15:37
	As one of the older crowd, I'm well aware that we "all gotta go sometime". But what really disturbs me is seeing how many music artists that I have revered succumbing to the horrible and emaciating disease of cancer. Bert Jansch, Chris Squire, David Bowie, and now John Wetton. A poor reward for people who gave so much pleasure to others. RIP John. I'll brake my 30 year oath and play "Heat of the Moment" in tribute to you. Edited by SteveG - January 31 2017 at 15:38

Cosmiclawnmower Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 09 2010 Location: West Country,UK Status: Offline Points: 3053	Posted: January 31 2017 at 15:23
	I remember hearing a live version of 'Part of the Load' by 'Family' when John was with them; that deep rumbling, rolling bass riff just propelled the whole thing in a way i hadnt heard before- that sound was developed when he joined Crimson.. plus that voice!.. Another legend takes his bow and takes his leave. RIP and thanks for the legacy you leave behind.


Scorpius Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 22 2016 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 281	Posted: January 31 2017 at 14:24
	RIP John Wetton. Your music, your talent, and your spirit will live on through your music and our appriciation of it. Though your death has brought tears to my eyes, I can't help but be happy that your suffering has ended. Keep rocking out up there in the great gig in the sky. You will be remembered fondly.
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Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166178	Posted: January 31 2017 at 13:54
	Oof! I know last year was bad, but his death combined with Jaki's make this year hit harder. Can't say it's a shock though...that cancer is awful. RIP to one of the best (and my favorite of the classic guys). Those live recordings from the 70s really show his power and grandeur. Time for another trip through the Starless box. Thanks for everything
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ALotOfBottle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 17 2016 Location: Lublin, Poland Status: Offline Points: 1990	Posted: January 31 2017 at 13:17
	Fantastic musician, there never was and never will be quite another one like John Wetton. Rest in peace.
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