{"product_id":"an-extraordinary-life-1","title":"An Extraordinary Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eNewly redesigned compact 8CD box set celebrating the life and times of this incredible musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 8CD collection including John’s six solo albums, each with bonus material which have been fully remastered by Maor Appelbaum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included are 2CDs of extremely rare and hard-to-find bonus material, especially curated by Rick Nelson, long-time Wetton archivist and John’s close friend. This material is a treasure trove of wonders for the true Wetton fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures an extensive 64-page book with notes written by Nick Shilton, author of John’s biography, An Extraordinary Life and artwork by Michael Inns, long-time friend and collaborator of John’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis box set has been carefully curated with the blessing of John’s wife Lisa and son Dylan and is released with the full support of the Wetton estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his beginnings in the genre-defining King Crimson, through the inventive, early prog supergroup UK, to the all-conquering prog pop behemoth that was Asia, and the many projects in between, John Wetton was revered as a colossus of the progressive rock world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only did he front three of the most successful progressive rock bands of all time, John also enjoyed stints with Roxy Music, Family, Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash. His list of collaborators is a veritable Who’s Who of the rock music world. In addition, John released no fewer than six solo albums! He is rightly seen as a true songwriting visionary and one of the greatest bass players that ever lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom committed prog connoisseurs to the prog pop fans of Asia, Wetton’s appeal is broad and deep. This extensive collection is the perfect entry point to appreciating and understanding the many colourful facets of his musical personality and is the perfect illustration of his extraordinary life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spirit Of Unicorn Music","offers":[{"title":"8CD","offer_id":57181067837771,"sku":"R7487-3497","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-01at19.51.07.png?v=1777661547","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/an-extraordinary-life-1","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}