Asia (band) (Asia; English progressive rock band formed in London in 1981; supergroup of four members of different progressive rock bands of the 1970s, including lead vocalist and bassist John Wetton of King Crimson, guitarist Steve Howe of Yes, keyboardist Geoff Downes of Yes and the Buggles, and drummer Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake & Palmer; their debut album, Asia, released in 1982, remains their best selling album and went to number one in several countries.)
