U.K.

The Profile

British progressive rock supergroup formed in 1977. Original lineup featured John Wetton (bass, vocals), Bill Bruford (drums), Allan Holdsworth (guitar) and Eddie Jobson (keys, violin). Debut album 'U.K.' released in 1978; lineup changes followed and the group ceased its first run around 1980. The band reunited for activity in 2011–2012.

Members included John Wetton, Bill Bruford, Allan Holdsworth and Eddie Jobson. John Wetton later co-founded Asia. Eddie Jobson performed with Frank Zappa. The group's debut album 'U.K.' was released in 1978 and combined progressive rock and jazz elements.

The available review praises U.K.'s 1978 self-titled debut for its powerful, jazz-inflected progressive suite and high-level musicianship. The record is described as starting brilliantly but losing momentum into jazz-dominated passages. Lineup changes followed the debut, with Holdsworth and Bruford leaving and Terry Bozzio joining for subsequent releases.