JOHN WETTON ‘An Extraordinary Life’ 8CD Box Set To Be Released on 24th November 2023

On 24th November the first in a series of box sets commemorating the life and music of one of the UK`s most extraordinary and prolific musicians, John Wetton, will be released.   

 

The An Extraordinary Life box set contains 8 newly remastered CDs, featuring the six solo albums Wetton released between 1980 and 2011. Each album now includes special bonus tracks.  Additionally, two further discs are included which feature a gold mine of rare, live and unreleased material from the vaults, compiled by John`s archivist, Rick Nelson.

 Housed in a sumptuous 12” by 12” box, this set includes a 64-page book with an introduction by legendary artist, Roger Dean and contains comprehensive sleeve notes by Nick Shilton, author of Wetton’s biography, ‘An Extraordinary Life’, published earlier this year. The book also features a raft of photographs taken from the Wetton archive and has been designed by John’s long-time friend, Michael Inns.  

 

This whole project has been lovingly crafted and compiled with the full blessing of John`s son Dylan and his wife Lisa and is endorsed by the Wetton estate.  

 

With a career spanning more than four decades, John Wetton`s rich baritone voice and accomplished bass playing has adorned many recordings. In this ‘An Extraordinary Life’ his extensive solo career is captured for posterity all in one sumptuous box set, making this a fitting tribute to one of the UK most loved and respected artists.  

 

An Extraordinary Life 

DISC 1: Caught in The Crossfire (1980) 

DISC 2: Battle Lines (1994) 

DISC 3: Arkangel (1997) 

DISC 4: Welcome to Heaven (2000) 

DISC 5: Rock of Faith (2003) 

DISC 6: Raised in Captivity (2011) 

DISC 7: New Live and Unreleased Tracks 

DISC 8: New Live and Unreleased Tracks 

 

ABOUT JOHN WETTON 

 

John Wetton has a unique please in British music history.  In a glittering career spanning more than 40 years, Wetton was a member of several influential and much-loved bands including, Family, King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash, Roxy Music, UK, Asia and Icon.  He also appeared on a host of albums as a guest artist or session player, including for Bryan Ferry, Steve Hackett, Brian Eno, Renaissance and Galahad.  In addition, Wetton had an extensive and accomplished solo career. 

 

Pre-Order link:  https://www.cherryred.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=1056834&preview=true 

Official Website: www.johnwetton.co.uk