Asia are an English rock supergroup formed in London in 1981. The most commercially successful lineup was its original, which consisted of four members of different progressive rock bands who had enjoyed great success in the 1970s: lead vocalist and bassist John Wetton (King Crimson, Uriah Heep and U.K.), guitarist Steve Howe (Yes), keyboardist Geoff Downes (Yes and the Buggles) and drummer Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake & Palmer, itself a supergroup).
Deluxe Edition features two bonus tracks and a bonus DVD. Asia's self-titled debut album exploded onto the worldwide music scene in April of 1982. Driven by the wildly popular single, 'Heat of the Moment', it became the best-selling album of the year around the globe. Featuring John Wetton (bass, lead vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Carl Palmer (drums), and Geoff Downes (keyboards), Asia was the logical successor to the member's collective bands of the '70s - Yes, ELP, King Crimson, UK and the Buggles. 32 years later, the legendary British rock band returns with a brand new studio album entitled GRAVITAS. This album Introduces new guitarist Sam Coulson who was recommended to the band by none other than Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big.