“Heat of the Moment,” the rock hit by Asia that dominated the radio in summer 1982, started far different from its final form. “It was a country song on the piano,” recalls Asia keyboardist Geoff ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "The John Wetton tribute last August really reminded me how much Asia’s music belongs on the ...

As popular as their previous groups had been, none of the musicians in Asia had ever had a chart-topping album in the U.S. before. Music videos for those two singles got into heavy rotation on MTV, ...

Geoff Downes will lead a reformed lineup of Asia on a tour celebrating the group's platinum 1982 debut. Also featured on the multi-act bill are Martin Turner of Wishbone Ash, Focus, Curved Air and ...

While once known as the singer of Asia, John Payne eventually left the group when original member John Wetton returned in 2006. Loving what he produced during his time with Asia, Payne decided to ...