Asia is a British rock band that was formed in 1981. The original lineup consisted of four members: John Wetton on bass and vocals, Steve Howe on guitar, Geoff Downes on keyboards, and Carl Palmer on drums. The band was considered a "supergroup" because its members had previously played in successful bands such as Yes, King Crimson, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

Asia's self-titled debut album, released in 1982, was a massive commercial success, selling over 10 million copies worldwide. The album featured the hit singles "Heat of the Moment" and "Only Time Will Tell," which helped to cement the band's popularity.

Asia's music is often described as a blend of progressive rock, pop, and AOR (Album-Oriented Rock), with a heavy emphasis on melodic hooks and catchy choruses. The band's sound was also characterized by Downes' use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments.

Despite numerous lineup changes over the years, Asia continued to release albums and tour throughout the 1980s and 1990s. However, the band's popularity declined in the 2000s, and they are now considered a "legacy" act.

Some of Asia's other notable songs include "Don't Cry," "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes," and "Sole Survivor." The band has also been praised for its musicianship and songwriting, with critics noting their ability to create memorable melodies and catchy hooks.

From Los Angeles, California, USA.  Thanks to Guillermo F. Vazquez Malagamba for keeping me straight on the lineup. -GSH

• Steve Howe - guitar - b. April 8, 1947 - formerly with The Syndicats, The In Crowd, Tomorrow, Bodast, and Yes.
• Geoffrey Downes - keyboards - formerly with The Buggles and Yes.
• John Wetton - bass/vocals - b. July 12, 1949, Derby, England - formerly with The Palmer-James Group, Tetrad/Ginger Man, Splinter, Mogul Thrash, Family, King Crimson, Roxy Music (guest musician), Uriah Heep, UK, and Wishbone Ash.
• Carl Palmer - drums - b. March 20, 1947, Birmingham, England - formerly with Atomic Rooster and Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

1. "Asia" (1982) - Singles: "Heat of the Moment", "Only Time Will Tell", "Sole Survivor"
2. "Alpha" (1983)
3. "Live in Osaka" (1997)

• Steve Howe - guitar
• Geoffrey Downes - keyboards
• Carl Palmer - drums
• Greg Lake - bass/vocals - b. November 10, 1948, Bournemouth, England - formerly with Unit Four, The Timechecks, The Gods, King Crimson, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, and The Greg Lake Band.

• Geoffrey Downes - keyboards
• John Wetton - bass/vocals
• Carl Palmer - drums
• Mandy Meyer - guitar

1. "Astra"

• Geoffrey Downes - keyboards
• John Wetton - bass/vocals
• Carl Palmer - drums
• Pat Thrall - guitar - b. San Francisco, California, USA.

1. "Live in Moscow" (1992) - recorded in September 1990.
2. "Now: Nottingham Live" (1997)

• Steve Howe - guitar
• Geoffrey Downes - keyboards
• Carl Palmer - drums
• Al Pitrelli - guitar
• John Payne - bass/vocals

1. "Aqua" (1992)
2. "Live in Philadelphia" (1997) - recorded in 1992.

• Geoffrey Downes - keyboards
• John Payne - bass/vocals
• Al Pitrelli - guitar
• Michael Sturgis - drums

1. "Aria" (1994)
2. "Live in Koln" (1997) - recorded in 1994.

• Geoffrey Downes - keyboards
• John Payne - bass/guitar/vocals
• Michael Sturgis - drums
• Elliot Randall - guitar
• Aziz Ibrahim - guitar
• Tomoyasu Hotei - guitar
• Luis Jardim - percussion

1. "Arena" (1998)
2. "Axioms" (1999)
3. "Aura" (2001)
   

• Geoffrey Downes - keyboards
• John Payne - bass/guitar/vocals
• Guthrie Govan - guitar
• Chris Slade - drums - formerly with Tom Jones, Toomorrow (with Olivia Newton-John), Manfred Mann's Earth Band, The Firm, and AC/DC.

1. "Silent Nation" (2004)
   

1. "Then & Now" (1990)
2. "Archiva, Vol. 1" (1996)
3. "Archiva, Vol. 2" (1996)
4. "Anthology" (1999)
5. "Rare" (2000)
6. "The Very Best of Asia: Heat of the Moment (1982-1990)" (2000)
7. "Anthologia: 20th Anniversary Geffen Years 1982-90" (2-CDs) (2002)
8. "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Asia" (2003)
   

• The Official Asia Website
• Asia - Then & Now
• Chasing the Dragon - The Official John Wetton Web Site