Qango (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | John Wetton, Carl Palmer |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | England |
Key people | John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Dave Kilminster, John Young |
| Products | Live in the Hood (live album) |
Qango was an English progressive rock ensemble with a brief existence, originating as an offshoot of Asia. In 1999, an attempt was made to partially reunite the progressive rock supergroup Asia, featuring John Wetton (bass, vocals), Carl Palmer (drums), and Geoff Downes (keyboards), alongside guitarist Dave Kilminster. However, Downes departed to continue working with John Payne's version of Asia. Subsequently, Wetton and Palmer formed Qango, bringing in Kilminster and John Young on keyboards—the latter having temporarily replaced Downes in Asia back in 1989. The band's live performances primarily showcased Asia compositions as well as pieces from Palmer's previous group, Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
Qango did not achieve the commercial success anticipated from an Asia reunion. Two concerts planned for November 1999 were cancelled due to Wetton undergoing wrist surgery. The band completed five shows across the UK in February 2000—including a London gig on 4 February that featured a guest appearance by Keith Emerson—followed by six additional performances in April 2000. Prospects for further touring and producing a studio album were ultimately shelved when Wetton and Palmer returned to their solo careers.
Live in the Hood
The recording of Qango’s second live show on 3 February 2000 resulted in Live in the Hood, which stands as their only official release. This album contains one original composition titled "The Last One Home."
Tracklist of Live in the Hood
- "Time Again" (Geoff Downes/Steve Howe/John Wetton/Carl Palmer) - Asia
- "Sole Survivor" (Downes/Wetton) - Asia
- "Bitches Crystal" (Greg Lake/Keith Emerson) - ELP
- "Dave Kilminster Solo" (Dave Kilminster)
- "All Along the Watchtower" (Bob Dylan)
- "The Last One Home" (John Wetton/John Young)
- "John Young Solo" (John Young)
- "Hoedown" (Aaron Copland) - ELP
- "Fanfare for the Common Man" (Aaron Copland) - ELP
- "Heat of the Moment" (Downes/Wetton) - Asia
Personnel
- John Wetton – bass guitar, lead vocals
- Dave Kilminster – guitar, backing vocals
- John Young – keyboards, backing vocals
- Carl Palmer – drums