It took a little talent, and a lot of luck, for Pink Floyd’s “Great Gig in the Sky” to come together. You May Also Like: Pink Floyd, “Wearing the Inside Out” from ‘Division Bell’ (1994): One Track Mind

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John Wetton admits that personal issues wrecked his initial tenure with Asia. His recovery, however, has included a reunion as well as a creative rebirth. You May Also Like: John Wetton’s complex relationship with a signature Asia tune: ‘American guys went: Yes!’

To paraphrase a Fab Four favorite, it’s getting better all the time for Beatles nut Steve Lukather. He’s already performed with Paul McCartney, George Harrison and (most recently) Ringo Starr You May Also Like: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, September 22, 2018: Shows I’ll Never Forget

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