When they appeared in the early '80s, Asia seemed to be a holdover from the '70s, when supergroups and self-important progressive rockers reigned supreme. Featuring members of such seminal art rock bands as King Crimson (John Wetton), Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Carl Palmer), and Yes (Steve Howe), as well as Geoff Downes from the Buggles, Asia did feature stretches of indulgent instrumentals on their records. However, they also could be surprisingly poppy...
These are photos from concerts where Asia played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Asia / Chris Bliss May 29, 1982 Santa Monica, California, United States Uploaded by Milocampo
Asia May 28, 1982 Santa Monica CA Uploaded by Stephenhuerta
Asia May 14, 1982 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Drakezeus
Asia May 9, 1982 London, Ontario, Canada Uploaded by Rbyfield
Asia May 8, 1982 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Uploaded by Helton
Asia May 8, 1982 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Uploaded by Pati Coukell
Asia / Johnny & The Distractions May 1, 1982 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Asia / Johnny and the Distractions Apr 30, 1982 Passaic, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Asia Apr 28, 1982 Owings Mills, Maryland, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim