Asia postpones 2008 tour Wetton's health an issue
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Topic: Asia postpones 2008 tour Wetton's health an issue
Posted By: Garion81
Subject: Asia postpones 2008 tour Wetton's health an issue
Date Posted: August 06 2007 at 19:51
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2007 2nd Leg of ASIA’s “Heat Of The Moment” 2007 US/Canadian Tour Postponed. The British rock group, ASIA, announced today that the second leg of its North American tour has been postponed due to a recently discovered heartcondition, likely to require surgery, for lead singer John Wetton.Mr. Wetton is expected to make a full recovery and looks forward to returning to his work with ASIA, as well as his other musical endeavours, at the earliest possible time. The postponed shows, which were in Western Canada and the US West Coast, are expected to be re-scheduled around the 2008 US concert itinerary. John recently had a routine medical which returned a clean bill of health. John’s consultant suggested a comprehensive check up, during which adverse heart readings were discovered, indicating advanced coronary disease. The routine medical check had included conventional procedures from blood pressure to ECG tests, none of which suggested the presence of heart disease.
John now has to undertake an angiogram in the immediate future. This will determine whether the condition can be treated with drugs, or whether immediate open heart surgery is needed. John is philosophical and confident about the situation and wants it to be known that he will be back on stage as soon as possible. “God didn’t save me from drowning only to beat me up on the beach. I look forward to getting back on tour.” Fans are encouraged to monitor the originalasia.com website for updates and further information. http://www.originalasia.com/ - http://www.originalasia.com/ ------------- 
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: August 07 2007 at 03:09
| Best wishes to John, let's hope major surgery is not needed. |
Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: August 07 2007 at 09:07
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I also wish Mr. Wetton to get well as soon as possible. ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: August 07 2007 at 10:11
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Wishing total recovery to JOHN WETTON I mean, i grew up with the man; he is in my top 5 all time favorite musicians
 ; the KC trilogy remains to this day the highlight of my CD collection , also The Great Deceiver boxset, USA live.I don't forget U.K., even ASIA first album and some good solos albums , the WETTON/MANZANERA collaboration ,where his voice really got better with age to now with ICON.
Wish you the best, John and see you soon back on stage
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Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: August 07 2007 at 10:12
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Man, what shocking news. I will definitely include John in my thoughts and prayers.
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Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: August 07 2007 at 19:42
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Get Well John!
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Posted By: febus
Date Posted: August 08 2007 at 16:12
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Whoahh!!!! only 5 wish-well emails to JOHN WETTON on a prog rock site!!!
Very SAD, indeed!
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 08 2007 at 16:17
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that is pretty crappy indeed... there have been more posts in the hair-metal thread in that last 2 days. Get well John ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: August 08 2007 at 16:20
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Get well soon, John.
And try to reform U.K. while you're at it, instead of Asia !!!
------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: August 08 2007 at 16:41
As much as i would like WETTON back with KC, i think you and me are asking too much!!
  ( or daydreaming!!)so let's enjoy what we have
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Melomaniac wrote:Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: August 10 2007 at 16:40
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John had open heart surgery today. It all went well, and he is in a "stable condition".
Here's to a speedy recovery John.
The Icon tour (Wetton/Downes) has been postponed. No word on the rest of the Asia tour yet.
http://www.originalasia.com/ - http://www.originalasia.com/
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: August 10 2007 at 17:16
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Wow - I missed this one. Cardiac problems are bad... Hang in there, John, and get well soon! ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: August 10 2007 at 19:06
Thanks to keep us so updated; i guess everybody in the music business has your phone number
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: August 10 2007 at 20:24
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Sad to hear it...but glad to hear he is in stable condition.
Here's to a quick recovery ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |