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John Wetton 8 CD Box Set An Extraordinary Life out on 24th November


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On 24th November the first in a series of box sets commemorating the life and music of one of the UK`s most extraordinary and prolific musicians, John Wetton, will be released.

The An Extraordinary Life box set contains 8 newly remastered CDs, featuring the six solo albums Wetton released between 1980 and 2011. Each album now includes special bonus tracks. Additionally, two further discs are included which feature a gold mine of rare, live and unreleased material from the vaults, compiled by John`s archivist, Rick Nelson.

Housed in a sumptuous 12” by 12” box, this set includes a 64-page book with an introduction by legendary artist, Roger Dean and contains comprehensive sleeve notes by Nick Shilton, author of Wetton’s biography, ‘An Extraordinary Life’, published earlier this year. The book also features a raft of photographs taken from the Wetton archive and has been designed by John’s long-time friend, Michael Inns.

This whole project has been lovingly crafted and compiled with the full blessing of John`s son Dylan and his wife Lisa and is endorsed by the Wetton estate.

With a career spanning more than four decades, John Wetton`s rich baritone voice and accomplished bass playing has adorned many recordings. In this ‘An Extraordinary Life’ his extensive solo career is captured for posterity all in one sumptuous box set, making this a fitting tribute to one of the UK most loved and respected artists.

 
John Wetton Album

Disc 1: Caught In The Crossfire (with Bonus Tracks)

  1. Turn On The Radio

  2. Baby Come Back

  3. When Will You Realise

  4. Cold Is The Night

  5. Paper Talk

  6. Get Away

  7. Caught In The Crossfire

  8. Get What You Want

  9. I’ll Be There

  10. Woman

  11. Every Inch Of The Way

  12. Out Of The Blue

Disc 2: Battle Lines (with Bonus Tracks)

  1. Right Where I Wanted To Be

  2. Battle Lines

  3. Jane

  4. Crime Of Passion

  5. Sand In My Hand

  6. Sea Of Mercy

  7. Hold Me Now

  8. Space And Time

  9. Walking On Air

  10. You’re Not The Only One

  11. Battle Lines (Acoustic version)

Disc 3: Arkangel (with Bonus Tracks)

  1. The Circle of St Giles

  2. The Last Thing On My Mind

  3. Desperate Times

  4. I Can’t Lie Anymore

  5. Archangel

  6. You Against The World

  7. Be Careful What You Wish For

  8. Emma

  9. Nothing Happens For Nothing

  10. All Grown Up

  11. After All

  12. The Celtic Cross

  13. Take These Tears

  14. Magazines

  15. Woman

Disc 4: Welcome To Heaven (with Bonus Tracks)

  1. Heart Of Darkness

  2. Say It Ain’t So

  3. No Ordinary Miracle

  4. Where Do We Go From Here

  5. E SCAPE

  6. Another Twist Of The Knife

  7. Silently

  8. Before Your Eyes

  9. Second Best

  10. Real World

  11. Love Is

  12. Space and Time

Disc 5: Rock Of Faith (with Bonus Tracks)

  1. Mondrago

  2. Rock Of Faith

  3. A New Day

  4. I’ve Come To Take You Home

  5. Who Will Light A Candle

  6. Nothing’s Gonna Stand In Our Way

  7. Altro Mongo

  8. I Believe In You

  9. Take Me To The Waterline

  10. I Lay Down

  11. When You Were Young

  12. Cold Comfort

  13. God Only Knows

  14. Rock Of Faith

Disc 6: Raised In Captivity (with Bonus Tracks)


1.Lost For Words

2. Raised In Captivity

3. Goodbye Elsinore

4. The Last Night Of My Life

5. We Stay Together

6. The Human Condition

7. Steffis Ring

8. The Devil And The Opera House

9. New Star Rising

10. Don’t Misunderstand Me

11. Mighty Rivers 12. Face To Face Disc 7 : Bonus Tracks 1

  1. AD 2023

  2. Raven

  3. Walking On Air

  4. Straight From The Heart

  5. If I Was A Country

  6. All Along The Watchtower

  7. Deya 1986

  8. Tears Of Rage

  9. Maryanne

  10. Healer Of Shattered

  11. I’d Give It All For You

  12. Ultimate Emotion Unfinished Idea

  13. Wings Of Angels Intro

  14. Wings Of An Angel

  15. All For One

  16. From A Distant Heart

  17. Real World - John and Ringo

  18. The Greatest Show On Earth -JW Edit

  19. Adagietto

  20. The Water Is Wide


Disc 8: Bonus Tracks 2

  1. Raised In Captivity

  2. The Other Guy (Second Best)

  3. I Will

  4. Bad Thing

  5. Boys Of The Diamond City

  6. Flesh And Blood

  7. Burn Your Name In My Heart

  8. Sex/Power/ And Money

  9. Back In Your Lovin’ Arms

  10. Every Inch Of The Way

  11. I Can’t Tell You Why

  12. Winner Takes It All (demo)

  13. Mind Over Matter (demo)

  14. Gypsy Soul (demo)

  15. Wasted Time

  16. You Still Got Me

  17. Halfway To Heaven

  18. I’ll Never Stop Loving You

  19. Forever

 

ABOUT JOHN WETTON

John Wetton has a unique place in British music history. In a glittering career spanning more than 40 years, Wetton was a member of several influential and much-loved bands including, Family, King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash, Roxy Music, UK, Asia and Icon. He also appeared on a host of albums as a guest artist or session player, including for Bryan Ferry, Steve Hackett, Brian Eno, Renaissance and Galahad. In addition, Wetton had an extensive and accomplished solo career.

 
John Wetton Poster

On Thursday 3rd August there will be An Extraordinary Life Tribute Concert to celebrate the life of John Wetton featuring over 20 musicians including Geoff Downes, Rick Wakeman, Steve Hackett, Phil Manzanera, Dave Kilminster, Roger Chapman and Annie Haslam.


THE WETTON FAMILY & QEDG MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCE

LINE-UP OF LEGENDS TO PLAY EXCLUSIVE JOHN WETTON MEMORIAL CONCERT

On AUGUST 3RD, 2023

IN AID OF CHARITY WHO CARED FOR JOHN

STREAMING TICKETS ON SALE NOW!


Lisa Wetton, (wife) Dylan Wetton, (son) and QEDG Management are delighted to announce that a memorial concert will be held in memory of JOHN WETTON (King Crimson, Family, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ask, UK, Asia) on 3rd August 2023 at Trading Boundaries in East Sussex. The event will see friends and family of the late lead singer and guitarist gather together to celebrate the life of this extraordinary musician. An all-star line-up of

legends, who were friends and collaborators of Wetton’s, will perform songs from throughout his incredible career.

The memorial event will be hosted by Prog Magazine’s editor, Jerry Ewing, alongside Geoff Downes (The Buggles, Asia, YES), Steve Hackett (Genesis, GTR) and artist Roger Dean. The list of performers and special guests who wish to pay tribute to the legendary Wetton is growing by the day, but so far boasts (in alphabetical order):

Chris Braide (Downes Braide Association), Roger Chapman (Family), Mel Collins (King Crimson, Alan Parsons Project, Chris Squire, Roger Waters), Jim Cregan (Family, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Rod Stewart, Katie Melua), David Cross (King Crimson), Chris Difford (Squeeze), Geoff Downes, Steve Hackett, Annie Haslam (Renaissance), Dave Kilminster (John Wetton, Keith Emerson, Steven Wilson, Roger Waters), Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music), John Mitchell (John Wetton, Icon, It Bites, Fr*st), Martin Orford (John Wetton, IQ, Jadis), Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd, Roxy Music) , Jay Schellen (YES, Asia), Billy Sherwood (YES, Asia) and Rick Wakeman (YES, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe), Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash, Snakecharmer) - all of whom will be supported by The Paul Green Rock Academy.

Geoff Downes commented “I am very excited to be a part of the upcoming John Wetton Tribute. As you all know, I had a very close and unique writing partnership with John, and we were dear friends, brothers and band mates for many years.”

Wetton died on 31st January 2017, as a result of complications due to cancer. He spent his last days being cared for by the charity Macmillan Caring Locally, at the Macmillan Unit, Christchurch Hospital in Dorset. As a gesture of recognition towards his fans who supported Wetton right up until his death, John’s family and management have decided to allow this private event to be live streamed so that it can be enjoyed by fans across the globe. They have also identified the memorial as being the perfect opportunity to highlight the fantastic work done by Macmillan Caring Locally and to raise much-needed funds for the creation of a special hospice suite dedicated to the star.

Lin Sharp, Fundraising and Communications Director for the charity commented “It was a privilege to care for John in the final days of his life and we are so grateful to his wife, Lisa, for her continued support. All monies raised will go to fund a room as a legacy to John, named The John Wetton Suite. A massive thank you to you all for making this possible.”

John’s son Dylan went on to say “I am delighted and humbled that so many legendary artists who worked with my Dad over the years have agreed to come together both to honour him and raise vital funds for the charity which supported him during his last days.”

Tickets for the live stream can be purchased now with all proceeds going to Macmillan Caring Locally. In an effort to raise further funds, a special online auction will run alongside the evening’s proceedings boasting some unique lots, including a guitar owned by Wetton himself.

This promises to be an incredible, once-in-a-life time event and it is hoped that fans will support it generously by buying live stream memorial tickets as well as bidding on the various auction lots.

Dylan Wetton went on to say “I cannot think of a better way to celebrate my Dad’s life and the incredible musical legacy he has left behind. It’s going to be an amazing night, a unique event - which is exactly what my Dad deserves.” Downes agrees “To honour John’s legacy in this way with so many of his former musicians, colleagues and family gathered together, shows just what an enormous amount of love, gratitude and respect so many of us held for John and his music. It’s going to be a wonderful celebration spanning the whole of John’s amazing career. I am very much looking forward to it. See you all there.”

Live Stream Tickets can be purchased from:

https://www.tradingboundaries.com/concert/

PERFORMERS & SPECIAL GUESTS (in alphabetical order)

CHRIS BRAIDE

ROGER CHAPMAN

MEL COLLINS

JIM CREGAN

DAVID CROSS

ROGER DEAN

CHRIS DIFFORD

GEOFF DOWNES

STEVE HACKETT

ANNIE HASLAM

DAVIE KILMINSTER

PHIL MANZANERA

JOHN MITCHELL

MARTIN ORFORD

GUT PRATT

JAY SCHELLEN

BILLY SHERWOOD

RICK WAKEMAN

HARRY WHITLEY

LAURIE WISEFIELD

With THE PAUL GREEN ROCK ACADEMY

Hosted by JERRY EWING

EVENT DETAILS

AUGUST 3RD, 2023

TRADING BOUNDARIES, nr Uckfield, East Sussex

Live-Stream Tickets are available for this show,

please click on the link below to purchase

 
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