Asia (band) Lake's voice and he read most of the lyrics from a teleprompter; Lake had commented in interviews that he was asked to cover Wetton's parts at very short notice. Lake left in early 1984 and Asia reunited with Wetton that same year to start work on their next album. But Howe soon left to be replaced by Krokus guitarist Mandy Meyer. Howe then enjoyed brief success with GTR, another supergroup, formed with Steve Hackett, formerly of Genesis, and produced by Downes. The third Asia album was tentatively titled "Arcadia", but during production it was discovered that that name was being
From Genesis to Revelation Winter's Tale" with "One-Eyed Hound", was released and, like their first, also flopped. Stewart then left the group to continue with his studies. Despite their lack of success King continued to support the group and, by mid-1968, suggested that a studio album might reverse their fortunes. The group were a little overwhelmed in working with a greater amount of available time on an LP, so King suggested the idea of a loose concept album that told a story about the Book of Genesis at the start and the Book of Revelation at the end, with linked instrumental tracks. The idea