Tag Archives: asia

Guitarist Steve Howe to retire from Asia; new album forthcoming

January 10, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Although Howe will be leaving Asia behind, he will continue his work with Yes and his trio. Who is his replacement? And what else is planned for the band? ►

Ultimate prog, ultimate Palmer

March 15, 2011 | princep | 0

An Emerson, Lake & Palmer legend describes what it is like to be one of the best-respected drummers ever. ►

Going Japanese: Must-have SACDs for 2011

March 9, 2011 | princep | 1

There’s a reason why music collectors and audiophiles have long looked to the Land of the Rising Sun for hard-to-find LPs, CDs and exotic stereo gear. ►

‘Special Edition’ Asia box set release in March

February 21, 2011 | princep | 0

Frontiers will release a special edition live CD/DVD box set from Asia: SPIRIT OF THE NIGHT-THE PHOENIX TOUR LIVE IN CAMBRIDGE 2009 will be released March 8th ►

Just call Erik Norlander the ‘Analog Kid’

February 18, 2011 | princep | 0

Keyboardist Erik Norlander makes vintage-sounding symphonic prog for a new generation of listeners. ►

Frontiers says ‘Yes’ to North American deal

November 9, 2010 | Michael Popke | 0

After a decade of fits and starts, Italy’s Frontiers Records — a company that has long defined itself by giving such former major-label bands as Journey, Toto, Winger, Whitesnake and Asia new life — might (finally) have an anchored presence in North America. ►

10 Albums that changed Erik Norlander’s life

October 2, 2010 | princep | 0

Keyboardist/producer Erik Norlander, perhaps best known for his band (Rocket Scientists) and his wife (vocalist Lana Lane), reveals his favorite albums ►

Carl Palmer and the show that never ends

September 3, 2010 | Carol Anne Szel | 0

Legendary Asia and ELP drummer is heading out on tour this Fall in what is billed as “Carl Palmer & His Band – Celebrates The Music of Emerson Lake & Palmer.” ►

Frontiers reissues overlooked prog titles

August 26, 2010 | Michael Popke | 0

Italy’s Frontiers Records has reissued limited editions of three titles that at least deserve to be heard by progressive-rock fans, if not owned and slotted next to their Asia and Kansas CDs. ►

Prog From A(sia) to Z(evious)

March 29, 2010 | Goldmine Staff | 4

by Michael Popke — If you frequent online progressive-rock communities, you’ve no doubt seen the question “What is prog?” posted countless times. … ►