Best Power Ballads: 45 Lighters-In-The-Air Classics

From the hardest rock bands to the pop savants, the best power ballads transcend time and genre to pull at your heartstrings.

‘Asia’: The Continent-Straddling Debut Of A Rock Supergroup

The band's first album soared to US sales alone in excess of four million.

‘Eyes Of A Woman’: Agnetha Fältskog Spies The Charts

It was the ABBA singer's second English language album, and eighth overall.

Weighty In The Eighties: When Prog Rock Went Pop

Just when prog rock’s prospects looked bleakest, some savvy souls started to find a way forward in the 80s pop scene.

Yes Detail ‘Royal Affair’ Summer Tour Of North America

The prog-rock legends will be joined by Asia, John Lodge of The Moody Blues and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy.

Former ELO Cellist Hugh McDowell Dies Aged 65

He played on the group's hugely successful run of 1970s albums such as 'A New World Record' and 'Out Of The Blue.'

Call For Prog Hero John Wetton To Win Posthumous Hometown Recognition

A movement is under way to have the late progressive rock musician John Wetton, who died in January 2017, recognised in the English city of Derby.

Clapton Doc Announced, As He Plays For John Wetton

A career-spanning documentary about the life and times of Eric Clapton is in production, as the guitar giant posts an instrumental tribute to John Wetton.

Former Asia Member John Wetton Has Passed Away

John Wetton played bass and sang with King Crimson, UK, and Asia among other major bands and he died today 31 January 2017. John Wetton RIP

Buggles’ Big Prog Moment

Trevor Horn will collect the Outer Limits Award as one half of early 1980s prog-synth pop duo the Buggles, at the Progressive Music Awards 2016.

Stamps Of Approval For Roger Dean

Artist Roger Dean, synonymous with progressive rock figureheads as Yes and Asia, will have an exhibition on display on the Isle of Man from 20 August.

Jack Bruce’s Final Recording

The all-star ‘Keep Calm and Salute the Beatles' album features acoustic versions of classic Beatles ballads, including Jack Bruce’s final recording.

The Discovery Of Asia

The uDiscover Spotify Journey Playlist – Rufus Wainwright to Bryan Ferry

Every week we’ll let our Spotify music app take the wheel & add 10 new tracks with historical links to see where we end up!