Eddie Jobson / Tokyo, Japan 02.24.2026 1st Stage Complete

This release features a 76-minute full recording of the memorable first show on February 24th in Tokyo, the opening night of U.K.’s 2026 Japan tour, which was billed as a revival of the band’s original form, using a high-quality audience master recording released by the taper. U.K. had previously disbanded after their 2015 reunion tour of Japan, and with the death of John Wetton in 2017, a reunion with the original members became impossible. Eddie himself also suspended his concert activities after 2018. After eight years of silence, he finally made his comeback, and his first stage performance was, of course, in Japan, where he has many fans. The Japan tour consisted of two shows per day for four days, for a total of eight performances, and this release perfectly recreates the very first show in ultra-clear soundboard quality. The highly anticipated setlist was a truly sublime one, almost perfectly recreating both of their UK studio albums. From “The Four Men of War,” they performed every song except “Thirty Years” and “Mental Medication,” interspersed with medleys, and from “Danger Money,” they played every song except “Nothing to Lose,” making it an irresistible treat for longtime fans. The support members for this performance were also incredibly strong, with Mark Bonilla, formerly of the Keith Emerson Band, in John Wetton’s position, Mike Kennelly, the last guitarist in Frank Zappa’s band, on guitar, and Marco Minnemann, a multi-instrumentalist who has released numerous solo albums—a gathering of seasoned veterans here in Japan. Furthermore, there were some set changes on a daily basis for these Japanese performances, making them a limited-edition memorial item that fans will want to check out at every show. Live at Billboard Live TOKYO, Tokyo, Japan 24th February 2026 (1st Stage) : from Original Masters 1. Alaska / Time to Kill 2. Danger Money 3. Rendezvous 6:02 4. Band Introductions 5. By the Light of Day / Presto Vivace / In the Dead of Night 6. Nevermore 7. Carrying No Cross 8. Caesar’s Palace Blues 9. The Only Thing She Needs Eddie Jobson (Key,Vln) / Marc Bonilla (Vo,Ba) / Mike Keneally (Gt) / Marco Minnemann (Dr)