ASIA: The Rise and Fall - 1981-87

The prog rock/progressive-pop supergroup Asia achieved unlikely and massive success over the first two years of their existence. While the band still exists today, their initial success faded quickly, due to a wide range of professional and personal issues. Join Bill in this extended-length episode as he does a "deep dive" into the backstory of this era of Asia. If you like what you're seeing on this channel, please consider sending us thanks via YouTube or at https://buymeacoffee.com/progpaganda. Thanks! --- Chapters - 00:00 - Overview and Introduction 06:30 - The Players 09:03 - Pre-Asia 13:18 - First Album and Breakthrough 16:45 - Second Album and Peak Success 19:21 - First Stumbles 23:42 - Exit Wetton, Enter Lake 32:54 - Public Revelations and (Attempted) Resolution 39:57 - Wetton Returns, Howe Departs 43:30 - Wrap-Up and Closing #progpaganda #prog #progrock #progressiverock #asiaband #emersonlakeandpalmer #yesband #johnwetton #kingcrimson #stevehowe #carlpalmer #geoffdownes #greglake