U.K.

Featuring members of Yes, King Crimson, Roxy Music, and Soft Machine, U.K. was one of the most prominent progressive rock supergroups of the late '70s. Various members of U.K. -- keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson, guitarist Allan Holdsworth, bassist/vocalist John Wetton, and drummer Bill Bruford -- had collaborated in their previous bands, but when the group formed in 1977, it was the first time all of the musicians had played together. Although Holdsworth and Bruford left after one album, with former Frank Zappa drummer Terry Bozzio replacing Bruford, the group continued to receive much acclaim as a trio. U.K. released their eponymous debut in 1978 and the album captured the attention of progressive rock and jazz fusion fans, as did the record's supporting tour. At the conclusion of the tour, Holdsworth and Bruford left the group to form Bruford, leaving keyboardist and principal composer Jobson as the band's leader. U.K. released Danger Money in 1979 and followed the album with a world tour. Once the tour was completed, the group broke up. The posthumous live album Night After Night was released shortly afterward. Following the disbandment of U.K., Eddie Jobson recorded his solo album Zinc/The Green Album and toured as a “special guest” with Jethro Tull; Terry Bozzio formed Missing Persons and John Wetton formed Asia.