British progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1977 (officially U.K.). Lineup: John Wetton (vocals/bass, formerly of King Crimson and Roxy Music, 1949-2017), Eddie Jobson (keyboards/violin, formerly of Roxy Music and Frank Zappa's band), Bill Bruford (drums, formerly of Yes and King Crimson), and Allan Holdsworth (guitar, 1946-2017). Holdsworth and Bruford left after the first album, replaced by drummer Terry Bozzio (formerly of Frank Zappa's band).
Released two studio albums during their original run: U.K. (1978) and Danger Money (1979). The band split in 1980; reunited in 2011 with Wetton, Jobson, and various supporting musicians. Wetton died in 2017 of colon cancer.
