Jon Anderson talks about getting fired from Yes

[Spudman***]

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ex-yes-frontman-jon-anderson-opens-up-about-getting-fired-20110706

Straight from the man himself.

[R_of_G]

Interesting and quite sad that after all the years these guys spent together they seem not to respect one another very much.

I can't imagine Yes without Anderson, even if the new guy sounds like a young Anderson (I've yet to listen to the new tune). Seems to me like they're now a Yes tribute band that has a few members of Yes in it. I'm sure their shows are still awesome, but not quite Yes.

Glad I got to see them back in 90/91 when they toured all together again. That remains one of the best musical shows I've ever seen.

[Tig***]

They've had their share of turnovers, but Jon is/was one of the cornerstones. I have fond memories watching Yessongs at the midnight movie in high school. Never got to see them play live.

Jon Anderson (vocals, 1968-79, 1983-2004), Chris Squire (bass), Tony Kaye (keyboards, 1968-71, 1983-95), Bill Bruford (drums, 1968-72, 1990-92), Peter Banks (guitar, 1968-70), Steve Howe (guitar, 1970-80, 1990-92, 1996-present), Rick Wakeman (keyboards, 1971-74, 1976-79, 1990-92, 1996, 2002-04), Alan White (drums, 1972-present), Patrick Moraz (keyboards, 1974-76), Trevor Horn (vocals, 1979-80), Geoffrey Downes (keyboards, 1979-80, 2011-present), Trevor Rabin (guitar, vocals, 1983-95), Billy Sherwood (guitar, keyboards, 1994-95, 1997-99), Igor Khoroshev (keyboards, 1998-2000), Benoît David (vocals, 2008-present), Oliver Wakeman (keyboards, 2008-11)

[Eric***]

They've had their share of turnovers, but Jon is/was one of the cornerstones. I have fond memories watching Yessongs at the midnight movie in high school. Never got to see them play live.

Jon Anderson (vocals, 1968-79, 1983-2004), Chris Squire (bass), Tony Kaye (keyboards, 1968-71, 1983-95), Bill Bruford (drums, 1968-72, 1990-92), Peter Banks (guitar, 1968-70), Steve Howe (guitar, 1970-80, 1990-92, 1996-present), Rick Wakeman (keyboards, 1971-74, 1976-79, 1990-92, 1996, 2002-04), Alan White (drums, 1972-present), Patrick Moraz (keyboards, 1974-76), Trevor Horn (vocals, 1979-80), Geoffrey Downes (keyboards, 1979-80, 2011-present), Trevor Rabin (guitar, vocals, 1983-95), Billy Sherwood (guitar, keyboards, 1994-95, 1997-99), Igor Khoroshev (keyboards, 1998-2000), Benoît David (vocals, 2008-present), Oliver Wakeman (keyboards, 2008-11)

Seriously -- Yes is more of a concept than it is a group of guys. Jon Anderson was the guy I always associated with them, but after reading the article, I think it's almost understandable. It seems like he's in no shape to be touring as much as everybody else wants to, and I didn't get the sense that he was going to step down either.

Still, too bad that it had to end up being kind of contentious.

[R_of_G]

Seriously -- Yes is more of a concept than it is a group of guys. Jon Anderson was the guy I always associated with them, but after reading the article, I think it's almost understandable. It seems like he's in no shape to be touring as much as everybody else wants to, and I didn't get the sense that he was going to step down either.

Not sure I agree entirely, though I understand your point.
Like I said, I'm sure they still sound great, though to me, they aren't really Yes anymore, much like Queen + Paul Rodgers can call themselves whatever they want, but minus the iconic singer, they ain't Queen.

[Eric***]

Not sure I agree entirely, though I understand your point.

What, on the 'concept,' due to the rotating cast of characters? If so, I understand what you mean. If not, then I probably don't.

[R_of_G]

What, on the 'concept,' due to the rotating cast of characters? If so, I understand what you mean. If not, then I probably don't.

Yes, I was referring to the 'concept' concept.
I'm sure many see it that way and probably enjoy the shows/recordings as much regardless of who's in the band at any particular time. More power to them.

[Eric***]

Yes, I was referring to the 'concept' concept.
I'm sure many see it that way and probably enjoy the shows/recordings as much regardless of who's in the band at any particular time. More power to them.

Gotcha.

[NWBasser]

Well, at least they still have the original bass player...

A cast of characters revolving around one bass player seems more than a bit odd to me although he's one hell of a player. (Chris Squire, that is)

I'm really out of the loop on what sort of music that they're making lately. I should really catch up before I can form an opinion about Anderson's ouster.