Asia

The first supergroup of the '80s, Asia was composed of famous musicians whose earlier work in major rock groups virtually guaranteed their success. Carl Palmer had been a member of Emerson, Lake and Palmer; Steve Howe and Geoffrey Downes had both belonged to Yes, and Downes had worked with the Buggles; John Wetton had been bassist for King Crimson, U.K., Family, and Roxy Music. Greg Lake, who brie...