Personal Life
Wetton has struggled with alcoholism in the past. After the first leg of Asia's 1983 tour, Asia replaced him temporarily with bassist and vocalist Greg Lake (previously of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and also a King Crimson alumnus), in part because of his drinking problem. Wetton has been sober since June 2005.
In August 2007 Wetton underwent heart surgery which placed the remainder of Asia's 2007 tour and recording plans on hold until he recovered. The band, including Wetton, released their new album entitled Phoenix worldwide in April 2008. Artist Roger Dean was commissioned to create the cover art. This release was followed by a world tour.
Wetton is left-handed but plays bass and guitar right-handed.
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