` :i came here to suggest that, and someone's beaten me to it. The linear progression of Asia leads the version of Downes, Howe, Wetton, and Palmer, that is currently touring and recording. Asia Featuring John Payne is a totally separate band. (Hence, the fact that they are not the ones who tour, and record as ``Asia``. Whilst it may merit mentioning these folks in the article, it certainly does not merit giving them virtually equal billing with Asia themselves.  `