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Asia featuring John Payne

About Me


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WELCOME TO THE ASIA FEATURING JOHNE PAYNE MYSPACE PROFILE
John Payne joined Asia as singer and bass player in 1991. He made several studio albums with Asia including Aqua, Aria, Archiva I & II, Arena, Aura, Silent Nation and many live CD's including the live CD/DVD Asia - Live in the USA release.
In February 2006, John and fellow Asia members Guthrie Govan and Jay Schellen formed GPS and quickly recruited keyboard wizard Ryo Okumoto from Spock's Beard. The band's debut album Window to the Soul was released in the autumn of that year.
In May 2007, John formed Asia featuring John Payne. A live CD Asia featuring John Payne - Extended Versions has been released on Sony/BMG in the U.S and under the title Asia featuring John Payne - Scandinavia on John's own Devgel label worldwide.
In November 2007, it was announced that Erik Norlander had joined John, Jay and Guthrie completing the lineup.
The band are currently working on the release of the Miltary Man EP and the much-anticipated album Architect of Time, due to be released in 2009.
Booking Agency currently representing ASIA Featuring John Payne: MPI
Publicist currently representing ASIA Featuring John Payne: Serge Entertainment PR. Please contact [email protected] with all media inquiries.
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John has released a compilation CD 'Different Worlds' covering all aspects of his career to date . It is available through the Devgel Merchandising webstore and Voiceprint . More information about this release can be found on John's website.
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Check out the GPS website for photos and reviews of their recent appearance at RoSfest with Erik standing in for Ryo ,plus all the latest GPS news including progress reports on their upcoming album 'Dreamscape',due to be released in 2008 on the Insideout label.
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A record of John's appearance as 'Parson Nathaniel' in Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds in December 2007 can now be found on their recently updated website :
thewaroftheworlds.com
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Further info on John, GPS, and Asia featuring John Payne can be found at the following locations:
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Member Since: 5/21/2007
Band Website: www.theasiaband.com
Band Members:
John Payne - Vocals, Bass, Guitars
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Guthrie Govan - Guitars ___________________________________________________________

Jay Schellen - Drums ___________________________________________________________

Erik Norlander - Keyboards
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Influences:

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Asia - Heaven on Earth (Aqua 1992)

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Asia - Anytime (Aria 1994)

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Asia - Military Man (Aria 1994)

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Asia - Ready To Go Home (Aura 2001)

Record Label: Sony/BMG,Insideout,Devgel
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

John Payne Special Guest Vocalist on Multimedia Project

John Payne Special Guest Vocalist on Multimedia Project Terra Incognita Novelist Kevin J. Anderson aligns epic fantasy novel with progressive rock CD El Dorado Hills, CA - Symphonic rock's Erik Norlan...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:51:00 GMT

2009 Tour Shaping Up!

The 2009 tourdates are shaping up quite nicely. ASIA Featuring John Payne will be performing all across the country beginning with a special appearance by John with Rocket Scientists in Cleveland, Ohi...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:01:00 GMT

Only four days until the Canyon Club show!

Discount tickets available at http://theasiaband.com and at http://www.ticketmaster.com. Enter code ASIAFJP to qualify.
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:57:00 GMT

Asia Featuring John Payne to Perform at Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA

ASIA Featuring John Payne to Perform at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CAConcert set for Friday, November 14th Los Angeles, CA - Classic AOR, hitmaking band ASIA Featuring John Payne is slated to pe...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:47:00 GMT

ASIA Featuring John Payne to Perform at October Wildfire Benefit Concert in San Diego

ASIA Featuring John Payne to Perform at October Wildfire Benefit Concert in San DiegoConcert set for Friday, October 24th, 2008 at the Qualcomm Stadium Los Angeles, CA - Classic AOR, hitmaking band AS...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:33:00 GMT

New John Payne interview!

Hi Guys,A new interview with John has just been posted on Rockline.si ,scroll down the page for the English text!:)Tanya
Posted by on Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:38:00 GMT

Jay Schellen to Perform on Circa CD

Just in from John's camp :Jay Schellen, Asia Featuring John Payne's drummer, is to perform on the next Circa project CD. Our good friend Billy Sherwood, who Jay has worked with for some time (Conspira...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:09:00 GMT

MIX 107.7 SUMMERFEST 10 - update

Hi All, Just a brief note about the bands appearance at MIX 107.7 SUMMERFEST 10. The set list included :"Only Time Will Tell""Heat of the Moment""Days Like These" "Who Will Stop the Rain?...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:33:00 GMT

Military Man USO CD EP To Be Released

Hi Guys,This just in from JP'S camp:"Military Man" USO CD EP To Be ReleasedPre-order this brand new set of recordings now for $5.99. All artist recording royalties will be donated to the USO. The US...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:08:00 GMT

Pocono 500 Fanfest - update

Hi All,There are a few photos appearing from Saturday's show - they can be found on MySpace ,Picasa and the570.com .The set list included :Long Way From HomeWho Will Stop The RainSilent NationOnly Tim...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:32:00 GMT