Asia was a self-described progressive art rock band from Rapid City, South Dakota. The band was formed in early 1977 and toured extensively throughout the upper Midwest and parts of Canada until early 1982. They recorded two albums, in 1979 and 1980. Although they had legal right to the name Asia, they did not have the resources to challenge the English supergroup in court, and the abortive battle led to debts and hardships that killed the band.