With the release of 'Aqua' in 1992, there started a relatively settled period for ASIA in as much as the band became very much a DOWNES/PAYNE project, with other musicians being brought in for recording or touring as required. By 1991, the band still only released three studio albums. The line up changes continued into the 1990's, with DOWNES soon rejoining and bringing in the since long serving John PAYNE. In 1989, WETTON and PALMER got back together forming yet another line up with John YOUNG and Alan DARBY. They recorded a few tracks together, but WETTON soon moved on again, and DOWNES started working with John PAYNE on alternative projects. ASIA effectively ceased to exist between 19, when DOWNES and WETTON attempted to rekindle the flame. WETTON's return in 1984 resurrected previous conflicts with HOWE, who left to be replaced by Mandy METER (KROKUS). Greg LAKE passed though the ranks briefly in 1983 replacing WETTON, but his voice did not suit the material, and he left before recording any studio albums with the band. Over the years the line up has gone through constant changes, with DOWNES being the only founding member still present (although even he has not been ever present). They were of course immediately dubbed a 'supergroup' (in the way as CREAM, EMERSON LAKE AND PALMER etc.

Founded in London, UK in 1981 - Hiatus between 1986-1989 - Still active as of 2018ĪSIA were formed by Steve HOWE (YES), John WETTON (KING CRIMSON, URIAH HEEP, UK ETC.), Geoff DOWNES (YES, BUGGLES) and Carl PALMER (ELP).

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