Working with Alan Simon, who is a class act, and all the other performers on Excalibur II was a privilege. JW: Yes, Excalibur was a terrific experience for me. You must be pleased with the new box set release. I feel the same way about her and I hope this relationship will continue for the foreseeable future.įBPO: Tell me about your experience with Excalibur. JW: I love the people, the culture and the country, but above all, Japan has always been very loyal to me. Billy’s production captures the essence of the energy of RiC and his musical and engineering skills highlight the extremely melodic textures of the music.įBPO: Japan seems to hold a very special place in your heart. Billy took care of electric guitars and drums and we shared bass duties.
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I played keyboards, acoustic guitar, plus all the vocals. JW: Yes, the record was made primarily with just the two of us, with soloists added later. Would you care to comment on your relationship? It was made from scratch to completion in one month, so it is a lot rougher around the edges than previous solo albums, but the feel and intensity are much more instant and accessible.įBPO: Billy Sherwood appears to have played a prominent role in the release. JW: I’m very pleased with the response to RiC.
Your fans seem to be pleased, not only with the quality of the songwriting, but also with the variety, ranging from all-out rock to power ballads.
His latest album, Raised in Captivity, was released in 2011.įBPO: Congratulations on your new album, Raised in Cap tivity. John Wetton is a legendary rock bassist, singer and songwriter, best known for his tenure with King Crimson, Asia and as a solo artist. Rock & roll heavyweight tells FBPO about his new “Raised in Captivity” CD and reuniting with the original members of AsiaĮxclusive interview with FBPO’s Jon Liebman
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