While I think it is unfortunate that Steve and Chris have not reached out to Jon since his illness, I believe Jon is blowing this out of proportion and showed bad judgement in airing Yes’ dirty laundry.

When Jon toured solo, then with Rick, then with the School of Rock, he played mostly Yes music. Chris and Alan particularly have patiently waited four long years for Jon and I don’t blame them for wanting to get out and play.

The recent passing of Richard Wright hits home, and as much as I’d rather see Jon with Yes, the wait has to end now, *In the Present*!!!

YES should change their name to NO.

Jon Anderson=Barry Manilow with bad facial hair

It’s ridiculous they can’t wait until ‘09 for Anderson to mend.

A singer off youtube??? Yeah, that’s working out great for Journey~

the problem is, steve howe has touring commitments w/ Asia in 2009— John Wetton recently said:

“Asia’s touring plan was decided months/years ago, when everyone’s schedules were put on the table. From when we ended in May, until the end of this year [2008] is the time allocated for those other pursuits. As of April 2009, Asia has first call on all four original members, and this takes us through to 2010. No-one could have predicted Jon’s turn of events, nor mine for that matter, but we all have a general plan, and try to stick to it.”

Wah Wah Wah – why didn’t they wait for me to go on tour, waahhhhh. Ahhh shat up. Who knows what could happen by 2009 – the other members could drop dead or McCain could be president and we all could be recovering from a nuclear holocaust. The point is, you’ve got to move on in life and not let obstacles stand in your way. Anderson’s illness is an obstacle to a 40th anniversary tour.

Really…. how big of a douche are you to actually purchase a ticket to a show on this tour? Is anyone under the age of 55 actually interested in this band? And from what “illness” is Jon recovering??? alzheimer’s?? PS I have Rick Wakeman in me death pool.

It is not Yes w/out Anderson, and their treatment of him is corporate, not human or humane. I wish him well, and hope the band will rise again from the ashes, as it has so many times before. All that counts with Yes is the ethereal music; so few bands can touch that uplifting tone, and Anderson’s integral to it. The rest is just rock & roll.

Is the replacement’s name Benoit David or David Benoit? There is a David Benoit musician all over the web but it does not say he is the replacement.

I watched some of the You Tube video, it takes long to download, and Benoit and his Close To The Edge Band sound great from what I heard. I would like to sing a couple of songs with them in Myrtle Beach: “Sharp Distance how can the wind with its arms all around meeeee I feel lost in the cityyyy.” You do not want to be a Yes fan driving a car and singing along or you will certainly drift off, get swept up and wreck. Even though Jon may not be with them I have got to go to Myrtle Beach and see the show. We love you Jon and get well quickly.

If you squint, he looks a lot like Yoko Ono in that picture.

they are playing a local ballroom near me instead of an arena. would this be the case if anderson was with? no, I had tickets to the cancelled arena tour. new singer = stupid

The new singer could be Chris Benoit for all I care. Yes should pay ME to show interest, Anderson or not.

if you squint..you all look like assholes.

Go F**K yourselves and listen to OF MONTREAL.
Goddamn kids.

If tickets were a little cheaper I might just go … since I’ve been a Yes fan as long as they have been around.
I say go for it, and get richer than you already are – that’s what bothers me, how I cannot get rich playing music, too. Guess you have be awesome like Rush and Genesis, and Pink Floyd and others.

Good for you Jonny-Boy. Expose those greedy bastards for who they are! That being said, that imitator sounds better than Jon Anderson has in twenty years.

Listen up y’all. It’s to bad for Jon Anerson I think he had too many “tokes by the water”, & now he’s got respiratory poblems, hey that shit catches up with you man!
Now for these other tired over the hill has been band members. -they are looking for $150.00 per ticket, on this Nov. 2008 “IMPOSTORS TOUR”, who the hell wants to see Ollie Wakeman, and some new singer from American Idol?
I’m tired of Chris Squire prancing around on stage, – he’s good, but he aint no Eric Clapton, dig what I’m sayin here, and that Dinosaur Steve Howe, doin that same old solo in the middle of the show, -that’s tired man. Rick Wakeman doesn’t know if he’s coming or going with this band, and he’s a big Drama Queen -you never know what’s up with this guy.
Gtting back to $150.00 per ticket, so these dudes want a hard worin guy like me to pay their mortgages, they are probably living large, each with their own Castle in England or something, -i aint payin for that shit, can you all dig what I’m saying here???
If you disgree, then step right up here. and blog on man.
Hey, you all wanna go to a real Rock & Roll Show?? -then go check out the upcoming AC/DC Tour, now them lads know how to RocK!!!
As for poor Johhny Boy & the “fake Yes”, – just say NO!!!!
I’m takin the mony, and takin my kidz to DisneyWorld, I aint spendin it n soem phony Yes Show, get wise son!

hey mr. moderator, leave my comments here alone, who the hell are you to ban free speech here, that has no obsenities you creep!
Now getting back to YES, them 4 other characters did a hatchet job on John Anderson, after all them years, not even a phone call to see how the guy is doing? Hopefully, this is the beginning of the end for YES, I aint goin out to see some Impostor, singing songs that don’t belong to him. I can live without ever hearing “Roundabout” again, and the same old rehash of the other dated material.
Stop living in the Past everyone, these guys gave up on being creative again, years ago. they are just in it now for the money, -YOUR MONEY, so say NO to YES!!!

Mr. starship trooper, we can dig what you are saying, unfortunately, no one cares. tons of people are saying no to yes, due to the fact they BLOW, whether the lead singer is anderson, God, Frank sinatra, or an infant.

All props to Mr. Moderator! -he knows his stuff!

Chris wait on Jon take the time and take your fat ass to the gym. There is no Yes without Jon. He is the only one in that worn out bunch with any star power anyway. I will save my cash for a jon Anderson Tour I saw Tom Petty he is still cool and the band looks great. Chris and Steve look like death. Now at the Holiday inn bar Yes. What a joke

To those who love YES music-the band long said that they hoped YES music would survuve in some fasioin even after they were GONE-well this is it. They are old but they are all great musicians. And there was a reat Yes without Jon-it was called Drama/and to most of us true fans that was an awesome album that was always missing frome the set. Let’s see some of that and less Roundabout this tour. To those who post against all this stuff-well to bad/having seen YES/CIRCA/ASIA/ABBH-yhe musianship and songs are NEVER a disapointment.

I just bought tickets to see the faux Yes, in – a ballroom venue. That was sad enough, but when I read the great Jon Anderson’s comments on his site, my stomach nearly turned. For the band to not reach out to him and let him know their intentions is unconscionable. I wonder if they realize what their fortunes would be if Jon never came back in 84′, or without his contributions in the seventies for that matter. Shame on you Chris, Steve and Alan.

some of the folks on this blog, have it right, -the band members treated Jon Anderson, in a cruel & inhumane way, after all those years!- I am just disgusted, and advise everyone to stop hanging on to YES, as it relates to this lineup. These guys have other creative outlets,to play their music, (nd make some money) rather than coming up with a fake YES band. It aint YES without Mr. Anderson!

some of the folks on this blog, have it right, -the band members treated Jon Anderson, in a cruel & inhumane way, after all those years!- I am just disgusted, and advise everyone to stop hanging on to YES, as it relates to this lineup. These guys have other creative outlets,to play their music, (and make some money) rather than coming up with a fake YES band. It aint YES without Mr. Anderson!

I have purchased my $38.50 plus service charge ticket to go see Howe, Squire, and White of Yes at Myrtle Beach HOB in December. Who knows? Jon might be there by then, you never know. I am sure if he isn’t that Steve, Chris and Alan will put on a great show, they are not amateurs at this sort of thing so give them a break since Jon can’t be there. I am a big Jon fan but during his convalescence you have got to take what you can get. I am sure the show will be great. I will soon be on the road to the “Gates of Delirium”.

Sorry, I gave up on YES when Trevor Rabin gave up on YES. He was the mastermind behind their greatest records. Trevor makes Steve Howe look like he’s playing a banjo.

People gotta eat, musicians gotta play.
I’m watching Keys To Ascension (’96, did I read that right?), Close to The Edge never more stately. The band able to get Rick to smile once in a while.

But as for Steve, Chris and Alan, if they can fill arenas, they need to go for it. Got grandkids to feed,y’know?

And Jon, bless you, I send positive vibes for your health.

Having done lighting for YES shows on their early tours and lasers for tours with YES and Anderson,Bruford, Wakemen Howe, and a few solo shows with Jon Anderson. This is not YES it is another attempt for Chris Squire to feed his enormus ego. Legendery lead singers are not interchangeable. I wish JON all the best health and hope to see him perform soon.

Better than being disappointed and disrespected by your mother

Chris Squire would not be Chris Squire without an enormous ego. Neither would Jon. Or any of them, really. The Stone has always hated this band, and prog rock bands in general. Yet, these guys keep on going.

I think one thing some people don’t get is this music is not easy, hard damn work to put out night after night.

Great Bog Almighty, I was 12 when I discovered this band, and they’re still at it? (go figure, the guitar players and drummer are the survivors).

I find it very untimely and unfourtunate that this is happening to Yes, I mean they have meant so much to me.I do hope they will forgive one another regardless if they ever do anything again.They do have an awesom legacy of wonderfull magical music.

I agree that it is hard to consider Yes without Jon Anderson. However, this tour is being promoted as “Howe, Squire, and White of Yes”. I could understand the hard feelings if this was being promoted as a Yes tour. Why must a musician put his career on hold because a bandmate cannot appear? To my understanding, Jon has been appearing solo and performing Yes tunes since the last Yes tour in 2004.

Hey everyone listen up, see what the dude from Gemini Lights wrote . . .”this is another attempt for Chris Squire to feed his enormous ego”, I agree 100%, I’m tired of seeing Squire prance around on Starship Trooper, like he’s a “Rock God” (& you all know who that is) This dude has worked with YES,and he knows a bunch of over the hill Primma Donnas, when he sees them.
What’s up for YES (minus Jon) a show at the local Holiday Inn on a Friday Nite, No Cover Charge, just a 2 drink minimum! & b the way, in the New York City area, all 3 shows are billed as “YES” in concert, with their trademark logo.
Get wise everyone, would/could the Stones be the Stones, without Mick, The Police without Sting, etc. etc.
Don’t forget to buy the program, and the $40.00 T-Shirts, for all you suckers attending, I’m going to see the AC/DC Tour instead
Peace Out

Man we all love Jon but a singer is a singer. To me it would not be a YES show if Steve or Chris were not there. Jon we will see you in 2009 god bless

Howdy y’all, first Dolly Parton cancelled on me, and now Jon Anderson is not appearing, some bad Karma here, I remember seeing YES, with Gentle Giant, where are them guys now???, take Omega 3’s and live longer everybody

I like YES, but Papa Roach Rulez!!!!

Though they were recorded before I was born, I’ve great admiration for the musical inventiveness that Yes displayed in their first five records. For that reason, I’ve investigated the band’s history and have learnt about the remarkable drive, determination, and sheer musical genius of the band’s chief architect and founder, Jon Anderson.

So it is very sad to learn how, as the band approached its 40th anniversary, and Jon developed health problems that prevented him form touring to celebrate that anniversary, Msrs. Squire, Howe and Allen made the decision not to wait for Jon to recover from his illness but, instead, engaged a karaoke-singing-croissant to replace him on tour – all without so much as bothering to inquire about Jon’s health, much less consult with him about their plans to tour without him!

Thus, the sheer disrespect that they have shown towards the man whose creative energy and vision has been the guiding light behind the band’s entire history, perfectly lays out the despicable manner in which Squire and Howe, in particular, put their monetary interests ahead of the band’s musical and personal integrity.

To state it more clearly, their decision to tour without Jon is motivated by sheer greed and stupidity!

Yuuuuuuuuuuuck!!!!

you cant expect steve and chris to just sit around and wait for jon to get better(though jons voice is yes) benoit dont sound bad lets give him a chance. none of these guys are gettind any younger. if i could play like steve i would not want to wait for a singer to play.lets face it im going to see yes 11/7 if they play gates of delirium i wouldnt care if they had a singer. get well soon jon see you in 2009 steve jon pick up the phone and wish jon well. peace

As for my opinion as a musician, you need to take every opportunity to play that presents itself, particularly at this age.
I’ve seen YES without Anderson before, and it worked. Of course, it wasn’t as good. There is only one John Anderson.
I’ve seen YES with a replacement for everyone in the band. So, why stop now?
I think this article is dumb, and I’m not even sure if I believe Anderson said these things. Everyone in the UK is still mad about the summer tour being planned over here. Now, when Anderson gets well, they can tour over there.
Do yourself a favor. Don’t worry about how the band is getting along. Just go get a ticket! Peace.

The problem here is that blown out ego named Chris Squire, if anybody needs to be replaced, it is Chris.
He is the ringleader here, who plotted against Jon.How desperate is this guy, playing the smaller venues for $38.00 per ticket!-that’s chump change for any REAL ROCKER dude!
Let’s all scope out YOUTUBE for a Chris Squire replacement, or maybe get some dude off of American Idol.
Chris -hang it up brother, we are all tired of your shennanigans both onstage and off!- put that in your pipe and smoke it, down by the water!

Hello, – I am offended by all the criticism of this wonderful band.
I got Jon’s autograph at a show 2 years ago, and he is a wonderful man!

JOn is my my man! . . .Now look, I’ve absolutely had it with all the negative criticism you people are showing for John!! You all need to wait for his complete recovery, as do those bad apples in YES.
I will boycott this show, and at many of the venues, you will see me & other “Jon Supporters”, with Picket signs. you cannot miss us, it will be the big YES logo, with a cross going through it from left to right, and I’ve got a long beard, just like the gentlemen from ZZ Top.
I am thanking everyone in advance, for saying NO to this current lineup of YES. See you all in the parking lot, the nite of the various shows!
Jon McHugley

No Jon Anderson ? No Party

No Jon Anderson ? No Party

I am just upset that the show was promoted as ‘Howe, Squire, and White of Yes’ AFTER i bought my ticket.

i think the show will still be pretty good but would much rather have anderson singing

i attended the show in hamilton ont. and thought that the show was very good. not the same without all the originals. the singer benoit david did an excellent job as did the young wakeman. it kind of reminded me of back in the 70s when i went to see them every time they came ,there was youth along with all my favorites.

For bands like Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel-Genesis and Yes I hope everybody would agree that the music is much bigger than the individual performers as indicated by all the tribute support. I saw Supertramp a few years back with this guy Mark Hart. I was skeptical but went with an open mind. I actually loved the youthful energy and talent he brought to that performance. Everything I have seen on Youtube with Benoit David would lead me to believe this version YES is worth every penny. He just nails that sound and I think with that level of competence why wait! YES has always been about different players cycling in and out of the band. I think the players at any given time just want to play and perform. Bring it on.

I stopped listening to YES when Steve Howe was replaced, I didn’t like them. But let’s get serious: Steve, Jon and Rick are the only ones who are YES, the rest can be replaced without changing the chemistry.

Now look, all we ask is that you do NOT waste your money on this pseudo YES band, are we asking for too much??? . .what part of this, don’t you understand you freakin morons, this is NOT YES, without JON, so get with the program now, & support us at the shows, where we will all be picketing! Coffee & free Crispy Creme Dous, will be served from our Van, you cannot miss us in our tie dyed shirts, and we will be playing YES CD’s all nite!

What’s the matter with Yes in whatever form touring this year w/out Jon, then again next year with him? I don’t get it. And I am slightly disappointed in Jon making the negative comments about the whole issue. If nobody’s calling him with “get well” wishes, that’s a different issue, and that’s a shame, but is frankly TMI for me. The music is what I care about.

The time will come when none of them can do the road, and then I for one will be as content as possible with tribute bands, cover bands, even jukeboxes that play this amazing timeless music. I’m sure Mozart fans would love to travel back in time to hear the “original,” but I never hear them complaining too much that they have to hear modern musicians playing that music.

“Yes”…who are they? Certainly they are – Chris Squire, with his classic-sounding bass (which never existed prior to him), as well as his command of chord theory, which explains his lyrical, and very powerful style of playing all over the chords as they change throughout the dynamics of every song.
They are, of course Steve Howe. A classical/blues/rock/country-i nfluenced guitarist who infused the group’s energy with riffs and themes in parts of Yes’s songs that seem to have come from the great beyond, i.e. the beautiful playing in “Yours is no Disgrace” during the third run of Tony Kaye’s Moog part following the intial rising of 4th changes in the intro. Those notes were magical, musically.
Tony Kaye…a great keyboardist who was an equal force with Steve and Chris on The Yes Album.
Rick…what can you say about this keyboard wizzard? Fragile and Close To The Edge couldn’t have happened without his creative ideas and his ability at intricate, lightning fast part playing.
Bill and Alan…both great drummers…Bill (my favorite) being the smoothest and Alan a strong rock player.
And then, there is the voice of Jon Anderson…in and of itself a sound so different that it left early listeners wondering…is this a 12 year old singing this. But, more than anything else, it was Jon’s songwriting that established Yes into being what they eventually became…the greatist composition band in rock and roll. There’s been nothing like Yes since Stravinski or Dvorak. They will take their place among the level of the great ones of music and their music will live forever.
That being said, it’s perhaps, important that new singers come along who can sing like Jon and play like the others. In so doing, the sound of Yes can possibly live on in live performances after the original members are walking with canes and have trouble remembering what day it is. That can happen to us all…and probably will. God bless Yes.

Besides the reasons, the jealousy, the personal issues, etc…I heard Yes with the guy they hired to sing and he is awful…not even good enough to be in the cover band he came from IMHO…so, YES, they should have waited…

hey the last Blogger got it right! -this new replacement singer is NOT Jon, in any way shape or form. Do you morons on this blog understand that!!! – you guys are all so forgiving & understanding, well isn’t that nice!-if your friends pulled this crap on you, it would all be different right???
Get real, Squire & the other 2 losers, have no ther way to make money, they are desperate men!!! -now do you understand you losers out there!??

having turned 50 nov 18th the opportunity to see YES was the best birthday present from my daughter who had never heard anything YES had done (at least not recognized) I saw them years ago at JFK and they were true musicians- being though sso much over the years I Thank you from my heart for your true musical talents and wisdom it was truelly the best 50th birthday gift to my heart and soul I thank you-Jon you were missed David you were great, Rick sorry that you werent there in person your son does a fantastic job and best regards to all of you Thank you again-Linda

Yes, Yes… the debate rages on. Is it YES without Jon Anderson? I have seen this band twice, and i can tell you that I am extremely happy with the quality of performance, and the great setlist they are playing. Some of these songs we would never hear if Jon was with them (Tempus Fugit, Machine Messiah).

Benoit David and Oliver Wakeman are excellent fill ins, both of whom continue to grow into their roles and become more comfotable with the music as they continue to perform live.

Yes has been waiting since 2004 to tour again, but with Wakeman’s health issues, and Jon’s desire to do a solo tour the band took a break. I think Howe Squire and White were tired of waiting and were itching to get out on tour and play the music they all love, and is a deep part of their spirit and soul, as with Jon. Sadly, Jon’s health became a huge concern and the band was forced to cancel their summer tour 2008.

Fortunately, we have some YES playing great music again in 2008. We can all hope and look forward to Jon coming back to YES in 2009 and touring again.

I feel so sorry for all of you people. JOn Anderson is “the only man from another planet whilst trying to save this one!” Rick has said many times. Yes is the HEALING music; it absolutely ROCKS when they want to, and then fill your souls with such joy and power, that it is TRULY a religous experience, like NO OTHER IN THE WORLD

The voice of Mr. Jon Anderson is unique, wonderfull, amazing, beautifull, his voice is YES, his voice is a trade mark of YES, this band on tour is a tribute band for me, this is not YES.
Regards,

Arturo from Argentina

I saw Yes last night and the replacement has sparkles on his clothes. He was like watching a Las Vegas show. Steve Howe was great.

So Yes are on tour for their 40th anniversary without Jon Anderson AND they are not even touring their own home country. I’m with Jon on this one. I too am very dissapointed on both cases. Especially when I hear that none of them have even contacted him. the miserable gits. I’ve been a YES fan for over 20 years and can honestly say that a Yes without Jon simply cannot be Yes. I wish Jon a speedy recovery and hope he comes out fighting in 2009 and puts this usurper back in his box and show his band ‘mates’ what’s what.

Just ridicilous go without Jon. What’s the hurry?

I have loved Yes since 1977.
The band on tour is “No”.

hey jerome watkins do everyone a favor and shut your pie hole your know better then what you say about his band mates. you put them down and then plug your album.your such a sincere person.i hope for a speedy recovery for jon and hope they can mend this.

yooooo, hey “Mister Eric”, regarding your comments to me, – how dare you? what the hell do you know about Music??? I was with YE, back in the day, with all the original members, and since they are all still around, they need to play their music, as the original unit. Did you read JON’s comments dude? “he feels “disrespected’, what part about that, don’t you understand moron!
I have every YES album, and have seen them countless times you jerk, so you are trying to tell me something dude,- I don’t think so, crawl back into your hole, and shut the hell up!
Brutha J
PS- a litle self promotion isn’t going to hurt anyone, I am an accomplished Musician, and that’s what I do for a living.

Howe Squire and White came to Myrtle Beach on Dec 6, 08 at HOB and put on a great show with Oliver and Benoit (pronounced Benwah). They did not play “Parallels, Soon, Clap, Owner of Lonely Heart” as seen on other playlists but I think everyone got their money’s worth in this two hour twenty minute show with no intermission. After the show there were about 20 to 30 of us autograph hounds out back by the loading dock. Steve came out first, waved to us, walked to the other side of the tour bus and quickly got into a chauffeured car and it drove off. No Steve autographs. Soon the rest came out, walked over to us by the ropes, graciously said hello and signed whatever people had. I took some pics and got my Relayer LP autographed by the remaining four. Four out of five ain’t bad. The fans had no complaints about this fun show with Benoit singing. I met people who had traveled hundreds of miles to see it.

the answer is quite simple here…having jon anderson replaced is about as ridiculous as sammy hagar replacing roth…those who thought that was a smart move probably think this, too, is a smart move– in which case i can’t even comment, because the lunacy of that alone renders me speechless. anderson is signature yes. yes, as a whole, is about as unique as they come and frankly, they look stupid thinking true fans won’t see through some youtool.

In the Yesyears video when asked about the line-up changes Jon Anderson makes the statement that Yes is like an egg with musicians moving through it and that it doesn’t matter who was in the band. I guess he meant everyone except him. I’m sorry he is sick, but I’ve heard a bootleg of the New York show and the new singer is just about flawless. If I get the chance I will see them with this guy and will see them again with Jon when he is able to tour again.

Brutha Jerome checkin y’all -just a few morons on this Blog, that don’t get it!-this AINT YES, can you dig, STOP accepting those hard up has beens, they are desperate for money to do this tour, and you”living in the past” morons are desperate to shell out your hard earned money for this crap, I am a Music Authority, a published Author, Musician & Playwrite, so I know the deal.
I have advised JON ANDERSON to go SOLO after he recuperates, as these dudes are not his friends at all. That’s the bottom line, causer Brutha J says so.

Your world must be a happy place brother j. The fact is I advised Jon to go solo way back in 1976 and he did listen to me and released “Olias Of Sunhillow. Like every other solo album by a member of YES it was a flop. These boys know where their paycheck comes from. As stated in my earlier post Jon has said that the line-up changes are unimportant, unfortunately it’s his turn to stay home this time.

I think you all need to shut up if you want to see them then go if not then don’t . It’s your money and your memories and a ticket stub . If you don’t go you might say damn I wish I’d went but now they are all dead and it’s too late . I saw Journey with the new singer and I think he blew Steve Perry away and I didn’t think anyone could touch that voice . So like the Eagles said GET OVER IT

Yo Shroomer, who the hell asked you? . . .You are probably used to imitations, fakes & frauds, just like your self dude, so keep going dude, with your fake Rolex and hairpiece. People on here, want what’s real & authentic, you pompous bastard! you can take that to the bank jack, because “The Music Authority”-Peace Brother Jerome Watkins, says so!!!

was a farce.

Really sad that Jon was not able to go on tour with the rest of the band. Honestly, I think that they should have waited for Jon Anderson to recuperate and join them to go on tour.
Yes without Jon Anderson…it may sound like Yes, but it is not really them. Jon is the soul of Yes.

I like what the last 2 bloggers said, this isn’t really YES!

HEY Has anyone noticed just how un-peaceful “peace brother jerome watkins 4″ is? He really rates himself too! that’s gotta mean that he’s a complete failure who hates everyone around him and lashes out to make him self look good… Trouble is, it doesn’t work and he only comes out looking like a loud mouthed ass hole….

Hi, I saw some of these comments from this guy Pace Brother whatever, and I agree, who is he, and what is he trying to prove. I am not happy about Jon Anderson & the whole situation with YES,but everyoine is entitled to their opinion IN A CIVILIZED WAY on here!- -that goes for you too Mr. Peace Brother Jerome 4!

To Mr. Peace Dude , below, how dare you insult my husband on this blog, you no good loser! This Blog is about YES, and the predicament Jon Anderson is in, not you Bozo. My husband isa Music Authority, well known in the Music Industry, so his opinions carry a whole lot of weight, just like your big fat ass!,
so Sister Bertha will not take any more insults from you sunny boy, so go sound off on another Blog, you ignorant bastard, this is not about you, it’s about Brother Jon Anderson, who I have the greatest respect for- “Sister B”

PEACE! I was reading all the posts and c’mon! Let’s be friends! We are YES FANS! We can not be fighting and talking like that. I’ve read so many insults…Can you imagine how Jon would feel if he was reading this log? Really, let’s be peace in the world and of course in our YESWORLD. Love, Cari

Carri Girl, I like what you had to say Sistah. Unfortunately, there are many lowlifes on this Blog, who continue to Disrespect Brother Jon Anderson, so Peace Brother Jerome (my husband) and I, have tried to set the record straight here, on many YES issues. Bottom line for us is . . “DON’T ACCEPT ANY SUBSTITUTES”, period end of report. You can be sure that Brother JON has read every comment on this blog, he is an old friend . . Peace Out Bertha

I have been a SUPER fan of YES from the moment I heard them. I have seen all the shows that come to Deroit since 1977. I have seen all solo acts from all the members as well.. I LOVE YES. This band would be one of my 3 choices if left to die on an uncharted island. I recently saw YES with David. Not bad. I regret Jon having problems.
I argued with my Yes friends….for some time. I was not going to see YES….with David. Please understand, NO ONE CAN REPLACE JON…EVER. I do believe not one member makes a band. And the YES band has had so many members…and I like them all.
It’s the concept of the band as well as the music and sound. One of my faves….Trevor. Talk. WE all love this band and our commitment will never change. Rick was replaced by his son. OK…cool…I will say to you JON…get well soon… I cannot wait to see you again. YOU ARE THE BEST. EVER!!!!!! Let the “YES MUSIC” live forever. NO matter what. REALLY US FANS OWN THE MUSIC.. WE COULD BE LISTENING TO SOMETHING ELSE. All be well to all YES band members….you ALL have provided many hours of great music and unending expectation for more music and love in the future…Thanks guys… Greg in Detroit……

Ok, so I think “what a great world we live in, where someone can get famous from posting on You Tube”. Then I check out the bootleg concert videos and think, “hmmm if I close my eyes he does sound a bit like Jon, even tho he’s really off key..” Then I read about how poor Jon was more or less left out of the decision, and I’m left thinking “what kind of snub is that ?” I’m sorry, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but mine is that this whole thing is just “wrong”. Jon Anderson is the Real Deal; Yes without him is just “not-Yes”.. Same would be true if another bass player filled in for Chris Squire. That’s just Not Happening. Sanka. Imitation. Sorry, it’s like Creedence without Fogerty. Forget it !
Jon, if you’re reading this, know that this fan loves you and wishes you the best of health and happiness. Chris, Steve, Alan, if you’re reading this know that this fan is disappointed in you.

Je suis Yes depuis longtemps et je sais qu’ils ne sont plus à une faute de gout près! Tout ça est motivé par l’argent, bien sur…. Et c’est pathétique, triste. Pas un album studio depuis 2001, je crois qu’ils se moquent un peu trop des gens comme moi, qui prend la peine de les suivre depuis la France (c’est pas façile, d’ici..) J’ai peur qu’ils n’aient touché le fond… Tout ça me déçoit beaucoup. Alors au lieu de chercher des “raisons”, je n’en vois qu’une: Money, money!!! Peu importent les moyens.

listen up all you stupid fools, cause I aint repeating myself for you!! . .scroll down, & check out all my comments, you ignorant bastards, for the last time -I AM THE MUSIC AUTHORITY, and my voice will be heard & obeyed, just scroll down, and read what a REAL MUSIC CRITIC has to say about Brother JON, & the YES MESS, and that’s the bottom line, cause Brutha J says so.

They should have waited for Jon and asked him to play again. Apparently it’s only after money so I hope they fail without Jon. This is like Zeppelin touring without Robert Plant! What a farce! I wouldn’t walk to my backyard to watch a YES concert without Jon Anderson! I hope your health comes back Jon! My prayers will be with you and the rest of your OLD band need be ashamed!

I´ve an idea, let´s look a replacement for John Lennon and George Harrison in UTube, and go ahead with Paul and Ringo to revive Beatles!?
Come on YES guys, let’s take this thing seriouosly, and specially Chris, what happend with you?

YOURS IS NO DISGRACE . . .well IT IS a Disgrace, the whole YES mess! as instigated by that asshole Chris Squire!
I like what this guy Peace Brother Jerome has been saying on this Blog, the chap has the riht idea, as to what really went down with YES, this time around!!
Keep up the Good Work Mate!!!

Jon,get well soon. Not having you sing with ‘YES’would be like the’STONES without Mick Jagger..

Jon,get well soon. Not having you sing with ‘YES’would be like the’STONES without Mick Jagger..

Been a fan for 35 years and find it absolutely disgraceful that the band would not only consider replacing Jon, but that they have barely checked to see if he is still breathing…
Jon Anderson IS Yes..!! What were they thinking? Terrible.

Jon actually did an interview with ClassicRockForever about this after the tour took off with out him.

Thanx for being a part of my life YES, the musical wonder years are gone forever.

About the aborted pseudo Yes tour: now that Squire got ill (poetic justice it seems), why not replace HIM???? They could get Tony Levin who has played with the band in the 90’s. Let’s see how Chris likes that!

There is no replacement for Jon. His voice come straight from heaven IS Yes.
I will never forget the magic of listening to your rehearsals in Reno at the start of the Symphonic tour. You are an inspiration!
If you read this Jon all the very best to you get well, keep drinking the tea. Hope that it is Green Tea as of late!

Well,well,well,well,well. What comes around goes around. Peter Banks was dumped from Yes. Tony Kaye was dumped from Yes. Patrick Moraz was dumped. Howe was dumped for Rabin, then Rabin was dumped for Howe. Downes and Horn were used and then thrown in the trash.
Are we to believe that Jon Anderson didn’t have anything to do with all these executions? Karma! Chris has always made Yes his first priority. While Jon recorded and toured with a plethora
of self-indulgent solo albums, Chris gave his time and energy to Yes. Chris only recorded one solo album at a time when all band members did. Fish Out of Water is better than most Yes albums. The last tour with Benoit David was outstanding. Jon shouldn’t resent Benoit, because Benoit has made the study of Jon’s work his life. Benoit is Jon’s biggest fan. Yes’s greatest work will always be Close To The Edge, Tales From Topographic Oceans, and Relayer. The fans are upset because there is good footage of the Tales and Relayer tours but Jon refuses to release it on DVD. We have to be content with crummy bootlegs. The Revealing Science of God was deliberately left off of the 2002 DVD. If Jon has some time on his hands while taking a break from Yes, why not oversee an editing of the 1973-1976 footage of Yes’s greatest tours, release a box set, and leave something great for the future generations of Yes fans.

yo, yo, yo, let Peace Brother Jerome “The Music Authority” speak here, like the last dude below here has inicated, we are all sick of this soap opera, with band replacements. I love JON, but YES hasn’t put out anything worthwhile in years, this band is just one big rehash of their hits, so they need to get with the program, get into the studio, and create something new!! I aint down with hearing “Roundabout” or “Owner of a Lonely Heart” anymore, so they need to get with the program, and someone let them know that we are living in the year 2009, “too many tokes down by the water” for these spaced out dudes, can y’all dig what Brutha J is sayin!!!

Sure, Benoit David has an incredible vocal range, and a dashing stage presence, but it is Jon Anderson who has always been the songwriter, visionary, and chief architect of Yes. This has been a very hard, painful time for Jon. All of us have seen those times, and some of us are going through them right now. Jon, you’re going to emerge from this better than ever, so hang in there old boy. You’ve done so much to help us through this crazy and cruel life, with your wonderful music, and encouraging philosophy. Now it’s time for the fans to stand behind you in your time of need, and show their appreciation for your gifts to us. We can’t help but hope there is at least one GREAT Yes album left in you. So eat lots of good food, get plenty of rest, and begin to construct the foundations of what could be the greatest Yes album of them all. Remember when you wrote “The Gates of Delirium” all by yourself and presented the finished work to the band. Perhaps it’s time to try again. Start from the ground up. Get inspired by reading thick, old, dusty, history books about ancient or medieval times. Tell us a story Jon. When you’re ready, call up Wakeman or Moraz and have them help you lay down the tracks. Then let the other members of Yes hear it. I’m sure they’ll be blown away and want to add to it. You can do it Jon! And perhaps reconnect with the most underappreciated Yes member of them all: Eddie Offord! If Eddie is a part of it, you know it’s going to be great! You can do it Jon!

yo yo yo, Peace Brother J hare! well I do like what this dude “Relayer” below had to say! I agree with all of it!
I am not happy howeever, with today’s music scene. Nobody putting out any quality progressive rock music like back in the day. Can you all dig what Brother J is sayin here!!! I AM the Music Authority, having been published, I am a Rock Critic for Wired Magazine, and will be performing this Summer at The PNC Arts Center, in Holmdel, NJ, so check me out, and my new CD “Groovin On Life”. just had a guy put my posters up all over the hood, so you will get a better idea!
Music is my thing, and I’m right up there as a Rapper & MC, with Brother Jay Z.
Peace Out to Everyone, check out the album, and you may critique it here on the Blog . . .Brutha J

Get well and Get to Atlanta ASAP
Say YES!

Get well and Get to Atlanta ASAP
Say YES!

Get well and Get to Atlanta ASAP
Say YES!

Choose and renounce, throwing chains to the floor.
Kill or be killing, faster sins correct the flow.
Casting giant shadows off vast penetrating force – to alter via the war that’s seen as friction spans the spirits wrath ascending to redeem.

Dawn of light lying between a silence and sold sources, chased amid fusions of wonder.
In moments hardly seen forgotten,
coloured in pastures of chance dancing leaves, cast spells of challenge, amused but real in thought.

Blue tail, tail fly
Lu ther, in time
sun tow er, ask ing
cov er, lov er
June cast, moon fast
as one, chang es
heart gold, leav er
soul mark, mov er
Chris tian, chang er
called out, sav iour
moon gate, climb er
turn round, glid er

mister john with yes band
laundry u the dream of camel band 1973 . 1981 yes or no
I nl

Yo, you dude are all doing too many “tokes down by the water”, what are you all sayin bloggers below, you must be flyin high cause that aint good poetry, so stop right there dudes.
You want a real Poet for the People??, well then that is my hubby “Peace Brother Jerome”, check out all his comments on this Blog below, he knowz the Rock & Roll Music Industry. Right now he is working with Roger Daltrey on a secret project, that’s all I can say. Jon Anderson is a good man, wish i could say the same for the rest of them blokes, but i aint so!
Now give me & my husband some props, and buy Britha J’s new album, even in this bad economy, can you dig? now do as I say, Sister Sadie Rules,!! you are now dismissed

Yo, you dude are all doing too many “tokes down by the water”, what are you all sayin bloggers below, you must be flyin high cause that aint good poetry, so stop right there dudes.
You want a real Poet for the People??, well then that is my hubby “Peace Brother Jerome”, check out all his comments on this Blog below, he knowz the Rock & Roll Music Industry. Right now he is working with Roger Daltrey on a secret project, that’s all I can say. Jon Anderson is a good man, wish i could say the same for the rest of them blokes, but i aint so!
Now give me & my husband some props, and buy Brutha J’s new album, even in this bad economy, can you dig? now do as I say, Sister Sadie Rules,!! you are now dismissed

Hey sister, it’s “talks” by the water. Quit using Yes’ blog to promote your own product! And FYI Jon Anderson is one of the greatest poets ever!

yo, yo, yo, 2 Blogger Below -get your hering checked son, it’s “tokes by the water”, prud sons & daughters, etc, etc.- did you forget that my husband Is one of the finest musicians on the scene, nd Editor for Wired Magzine!!??-
are you even a High School Grad??? -Sister Sadie

So the question beckons: What footage does actually exist from Yes’ golden period? I have heard tales from some topographic oceans that Yes was filmed playing in front of its incredible “crab nebula” stage in 1976, possibly in Tampa, but somehow the film has disappeared. I know of the “Q.P.R.” concert in 1975, which is fantastic, but featured the predecessor Topo stage. But perhaps the greatest prize of all, would be a movie from the 1973 Topo tour where all they played was the four side of “Tales”. Does anyone know of any footage from this tour? Hard to believe so soon after Yessongs (the greatest movie of all time) that absolutely no effort was made at all to record the landmark Topo stadium tour. Likewise why wouldn’t Yes film the crab nebula at least once? Does Jon have any answers for the fans? By the way, where is all that stuff now? I don’t imagine art collectors have it in their houses. Roger Dean deserves his own museum, much like the one H.R.Giger has in Switzerland. Wouldn’t it be awesome to walk through those stage props much like a museum filled with huge dinosaur skeletons. I’d also love to see some of his paintings on the walls, especially the ones he did for Yes.

To “Does It Exist” -blogger below, dude I gots 2 Hour DVD “YES”@Queens Park, London, England-1975 Beautiful Quality/2 hours, them dudes playin their whole early catalog. It’s very good -but you need 2 stop livin in the past, right now top group around is Nu-Metal Group, called PAPA ROACH!
& I am also an accomplished Musician as well, working on a secret project with Pete Townsend, (my lips are sealed, can you dig!?) yes, -that Pete Townsend!!, later Jack -”Brutha J” . . .PS, if you want more insight into the whole YES AFFAIR, read all my Blog Entries below, now you’re dismissed.

Your rudeness is only exceeded by your ignorance. I already mentioned Q.P.R., everybody has it. What do Pete Townshend and Papa Roach have to do with Yes? And FYI the hottest new thing in music is Kelly Clarkson not Papa Roach. Hopefully some polite and intelligent Yesfan can help out; It’s bloggers like you that ruin it for everybody.

Response to “Duz It Exist”, your lack of manners & intelligence, that’s what EXISTS Jack.
I have spent enough time on this Blog, discussing YES, & Jon Anderson’s predicament, giving the fans my professional insight
into the situation. I am a well respected Musician, Poet, Playwright, and well respected in the Music Industry, so how dare you speak to me like that!??
When Brutha J speaks, people listen.
Who the hell is Kelly Clarkson?, -I hope you’re NOT speaking of the former American idol Winner, that really shows how little you know about today’s Music Scene. You are obviously living in the past, so wake up dude, it’s 2009, get with the program, insteading of using this Blog looking for a tape from 40 years ago.
My comments have been directed to the YES situation all along.
Put that in your pipe & smoke it Jack -Brutha J

Dear PBJ,
Fist of all, continued best wishes to Jon Anderson to get well soon. Most fans are unaware that Jon has undergone four major surgeries, and has had a near death experience. I’m sure I speak for all Yesfans (even you Jerome) in saying his health should be first priority and Yes’ music second. All our prayers are with you Jon! Also Chris has suffered an aneurysm in his leg, and we need to keep him in our prayers as well. Take it easy guys!
Why search for a 36 year old video? People still line up to see the Mona Lisa, and that’s over 400 years old. Fly across the world to see the pyramids, and they’re 4500 years old. The greatest art is timeless Jerome. People will still
be listening to Yes for centuries to come, the same way they are still listening to Beethoven 150 years later. The rules of basketball have hardly changed at all in the last 100 years, why is rock expected to continuously re-invent itself? When something better comes along we’ll all embrace it, but it hasn’t happened yet.
And yes, there is nothing quite as exciting as witnessing the birth of a true superstar, there are so few. It’s sad that Rolling Stone Magazine gives us a Duff sisters look-a-like cover, when Kelly is playing to 50,000+ and still on the rise. Listen to her albums Jerome, she has a great new gimmick – she can REALLY SING! That was Jon’s gimmick too.

Brutha J replies . . . I’m not sure about Kelly Clakson, -Jennifer Hudson, now that girl can sing.
Will YES come to the attention of your children or my children in years to come?, I don’t think so.
Groups like the Stones, & The Beatles,The WHO , Henrix,& The Dead, will have left their mark, & legacy. Many of the other groups, like YES,PROCOL HAREM, ELP, TULL,
& GENESIS, will fll by the wayside. The younger generation will ask, who were these groups, and the music of the aforementioned, will be sitting in an old record shop, on vinyl collecting dust, as some of this stuff i already. These groups are/were 2 or 3 album wonders, and hold no place in history, unless you are NOW beteen 40 -60 years old.
I will be attending n “AMROSIA Concert”& NEKTAR Concert, in the near future. Nobody knows of them, and tickets sales are dismal. That’s just how it is. The 8 Wonders of the World, will always have people fascinated, but please, not someone from American Idol, and YES will go into oblivion as well.
The Beatles, Stones,Sinatra, and Streisands of the world, will last forever.
I am an accomplished Musician, have some big things hoppin & poppin soon, and plan to be part of the forever list. I’m just startin to make my mark, and just watch what happens when my new CD (Groovin On Life on the Bang Bang Label, drops on 4/14!!!)
Brutha J

PBJ,
Yes will always be remembered because of the QUALITY of their music. It’s been 35 years since Yes’ greatest work, and NOTHING has come along anything quite like it. The Backstreet Boys will be forgotten, The New Kids On The Block ARE forgotten. But not Yes!

P.S. I still sleep with my copy of “A Tab in The Ocean.” How many tabs have you dropped into your ocean PBJ? Quite a few I imagine.
And quit holding American Idol against Kelly Clarkson. “Listen” to her records. Quality. If only the people running the music press
would do the same.

I´ve read all the comments through, and a usual there´s a fascinating mixture between pure bullshit and proof of human intellegence. Therefore it´s both amusing and a little bit sad to read.
Nevertheless. Yes is a band (and allways has been) for those who want to use there brain a little bit further (i e if they can). It´s music you don´t get on a plate and swollow in haste. You have to digest it slowly, discover the ingridiences, sense the spices. Yes for me is not just a musical band. It´s a phenomenon. There is classical music, jazz, blues, rock (prog- hard- punk-),country and so on…and there is Yes music. Its so unique it deserves a genre of its own. And it´s just like the Beatles (should also be a genre of its own) totally timeless just because it´s music that differs from any thing else. To compare Yes with Genesis, Led Z, Pink Floyd etc is so wrong! The only resemblence is maybe the instruments they use. I can understand people saying they don´t like the music because I know the reason why, but for those who have a portion of musicality inside their head, they don´t know what they´re missing or have missed. You just have to be a little patient and let the music grow and consume you with its intricate themes in different shapes, soundscapes, rhythmical interplay, surrealistic lyrics and great production (Eddie “the genious” Offord). Of course, like many artists, Yes have lost there musical originality during the last 30! years and gradually become more “market adapted”with a lack of compositional craft. But in the beginning of the 70-ties there was a “space” for creativity and imagination for music artists like Yes. It was during this time that albums like “The Yes Album, Fragile, Close To The Edge were created. Anyway, with those who claim that Jon Anderson is Yes i can totally agree but you have to add Howe and Squire as well because those (and Anderson) are the three Yes-men who are irreplaceble.

/Martin Grane

Peace Brother Jeromes speaks again, and the peeple will listen, yoooooo . . like the Blogger below me indicates, YES had there day with 3 or 4 drug induced creative albums, that were all great works (Tales, Relayer, Topographic, & Close) and as the blogger points out, YES couldn’t graduate into the 1980’s or 1990’s, with anything close to these works, so basically ot lost in the mix, and for the next 30 years, they do their “Greatest Hits” Tour, year after year, etc.etc. This doesn’t speak highly of them. If you take The Stoes for example, they came out with a hit on every album, and kept it fresh (Satanic Majesty, by the way, one of the all time best albums, you talk about Creativity, and taking it to the next level of consciousness, this album has it all!)
YES came out with a number of albums that completely tanked (TALK & several others)the same can be said for TULL(although Ian still puts on a great show)ELP got lost out there, FLOYD made their mark,but faded out, and groups like NEKTAR, as good as they are/were really never made it. I think once the Drugs stopped, so did the creativity, so again, YES, is definitely in that class & y’all need to accept it.
To Dude with Tab In The Ocean -plz do not direct any drug references to me, as you”don’t know me” Jack!
The last thing I will say, is that Brother JON has a right to feel “disrespected”look how hem dudes treated him, while out sick, not even a phone call from Squire & the others, so who are you all defending here, just a bunch of “has beens’ that reform evry now and then, because they are close to the edge of going broke, and have no pride, but to just do a rehash in concert of all their dated material. Again, I have personally advised Brother JON to go Solo. seen his SOLO act, & he was great, so now you can all put that in your pipe & smoke it, & that’s the bottom line, cause Brutha J says so, your dismissed, so get the hell out of here now!

“May the Gates of Eden open up for ailing JON, and the Angels sprinkle their magical dust on him, to see him through these difficult times.”
I wish JON a safe journey
as he walks the seven continents, bringing his gifts to the people’
He is blessed, his creativity, humanity, and good deeds have touched us all.
I wish Jon Anderson Eternal Life as he carries the torch of life & freedom around the world, with his wonderful music.
Jon’s mission is not over, and he still has much good work & good deeds to bestow upon the misunderstood and down trodden.
Jon is not not the savior to all, but is the savior to many, his connection to the heavens cannot be contested, and so, Jon must forge on, and the Angels will summon the “Almighty”, to lift this burden from him, so that Jon can carry out his important mission.
When the Doves flock to his beautiul Garden, that will be the signal from the ‘Almighty”, that the healing process has begun, and Jon will rise to even greater heights with greater deeds, and touch this troubled world, like no one before him.
Jon is brave, and will lead us all to freedom, and the new Jerusalem.

was about to give my opinion about Yes, but first, what is this last Bloggers “sermon” all about!!??? whew!

Long time fan…As much as we bicker, the phenomenin known as YES will continually bugger us! I don’t think that what Chris and the gang did was “right”, but again look at the entire revolving linup changes…Then go see whatever incarnation you can…They only have a few years left….

Yes DJ, the last tour was good stuff, but Don’t Count Jon Anderson Out Yet! He may never be able to do the big tours again, but I’ve got a feeling he has one last great album in him yet. Perhaps he can work with Benoit in getting it done, at the very least write the new material and coach Benoit on how to sing it. Anyway, Jon can still play a vital role in Yes.

To YESFAN below, you are foolish, you expec Jo to work with Beoit!??? Benoit is NOT Jon’s protege, you will never get these 2 in the same room together!!!
PS -a big thank you to the Blogger a few messages down, who wished Jon eternal happiness & other nice things -very touching!!

I’d rather see Anderson Bruford Wakeman & a replacement guitarist than this current Yes Tour, but Jon is recovery & Bill & Rick have pretty much retired, but hey how many times has Ozzy or Cher pulled this retirement stunt on there fans?

Jon was writing songs with Trevor Rabin,which is cool,so maybe they’ll get something going when Jon is up and going again.

Love You Jon Anderson !!!!!!!!!!!

Why is it that these blogs always degenerate to such unkind words toward one another? They seem to start out ok, then egos and emotions run wild. Peace everybody.

Oh yes, sorry I forgot. God’s speed to a swift and complete recovery Jon.

I wish the new singer luck in spite of my surprise at the band’s decision to do this and their neglect of Jon’s feelings. They should have been more careful.

Well, Jon — I think there is no doubt that your fans absolutely love you and thank you for the great music all these years.

I am saddened that the other members showed a lack of concern, yet, I could see why they felt the need to move on due to the long hiatus. Maybe they just felt bad about what they were doing — we’re all just human and prone to these personal faults. I wish you well and all the member of Yes.

I am just enjoying about an hour of old Yes as I often do every few months. Such great music.

you can blame everything on Chris Squire, he is a no good man!
JON will recover, and lead the downtrodden, with his wonderful music, and good deeds, to Freedom & The New Jerusalem.

It looks like the end for the band a true Yes fan would deem as YES. I believe in YES, they have inspired me as musician, as a human being as a soul. Forever will I be greatfull for what they have done for me and this world. Thank God for the good news of the gospel of YES !

All the best to Jon, of whom has been my greatest inspirations and example of a real man, I wish there were more like him! The world is a better place while he’s in it! What a blessing God gave us with Jon Anderson!

The last few Bloggers have it right, we can only hope that now at the end of Jon’s
Music Career, he will embrace his faith even stronger, and lead us all to The Promised Land.
I have also heard that Jon has political aspirations, to run for Mayor, in his hometown, in California, this would be a blessing, as Jon has infinite wisdom, and is capable way beyond just delivering to us great Music!
I think the Obama Administration could really use Jon, in many different ways. Obama is big on Music Education, and Jon would be the perfect Commissioner, I pray that this will happen, and Jon will be recognized for ALL of his wonderful talents. What does everyone here on the Blog think about this situation!?

Man I’m so glad I got to see Yes in 1974,1976,1977,1978,1980,1985, 1990,1999,2000,2001,and 2004.I have been extremely blessed to witness this great band.God bless Jon.

We haven’t heard from Jon in awhile, I have heard from the grapevine, that he has embraced his religion during his time off, and had joined The Jehova Witnesses, and that is fine by me.
He is now on the second part of his journey, and that is to heal the world, without the corrupt politics that now rule the world.
I think Jon will be going on a worldwide crusade, with his solo music, and at the same time espousing his new religious identity to the masses, as he crisscrosses the Continents.
Like several other Bloggers haver aid . . Jon will fight for what is right, uplift the downtrodden, and lead us all to the New Jerusalem, what an inspiration!

I am a big YES fan!!
I have heard that Jon Anderson is now a devout Jehovah Wintness, I think that is wonderful!
May peace be with Jon, as he explores his new found religion!!

Does it really matter what relidgon John is into? There petty quarrels are ledgend! Just make music! God Bless Chris! Chuck

I agree, I am looking forward to seeing YES this summer!!!
Now that Jon is a Jehova maybe he can straighten out Michael Jackson while he is there!, yowzer!!

Maybe Jon will tour with his older brother Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. Blood is thicker than water!

hey last blogger . . .Ian Anderson & Jon Anderson, are NOT related

so far all we have heard is Jons side of the story about all that is going on, lets wait until we hear all sides of the story to see what is truly going on. Ive been to every concert they have performed in Toronto since 1972 or 1973. Went to see them in Hamilton last winter and still enjoyed the music without Jon. Do i prefer to see the original line up ,YES

I heard that Jon’s Music conflicts with the jehova Witnesses, so that’s why we haven’t heard from him in awhile, while he sorts everything out. Rock & Roll and his new Religious leanings do not mix! -Mo

I am glad that Jon joined the Jehova Witnesse’s. He’s always been a very spiritual person, I feel he’s been always close to God, no matter what religion he is part of. All his songs, as I remember, are a pledge to peace, love and against war. That is why I feel so close to Jon too.
I did not know he is Ian Anderson’s brother… Is it true?? I don’t really think so…
Peace,
Cari

I love Jon, and I just heard on the radio, that Jon will be coming out with a new collection of Spiritual Christian music in the near future.
I am really looking orward to it. I wonder if it will have a Yes influence!??

Great News for the last Blogger & everyone else.
I heard that Jon has done a remake of “Music In Our Hearts” which is coming out on the ‘WatchTower Label”, which is the official music division of The Jehova Witnesses, cannot wait!!!

Jon and Ian Anderson should finally do an album together. It would be the definition of heavy.

Yes without JON ANDERSON is NOT YES, they didnt sound like YES, the incredible voice of Mr. Jon Anderson is fantistic, unique, his voice sounds like and angel, its a shame that yesguys cannot wait for Jon´s recovery. Regards,

Arthur from Argentina

I wish you all the best Jon. I have no doubt that you will be performing with YES before too long. YES can never be YES without the original members playing together. The best music was created in those days. Without you singing it’s too much like a cover band. Thanks for playing your part in the writing and performing of such inspiring and uplifting music and lyrics.

Close To The Edge, Relayer and Going For The One were tremendous artistic accomplishments. Thanks to you and the other members of YES who created these albums.

YES, Jon will be back!

Where is Jon already, I have spent more time in prison, then Jon has had to recover. I say enough is enough, get back on the road, or hang it up! There are still plenty of bands from the 70’s hanging around, so if it’s not Yes, I’ll check out Ozzy, AC/DC, or maybe even PearL Jam, and if you have crossed over to Christian Music, that’s fine by me too brother!!

Than, not then Sal. Jon may need a few more years to recover. Let’s give the guy a break.

remember that the members of yes replaced both jon , and rick wakeman on the drama album , and tour. if nobody told you that it was actually trevor horn singing on the drama album , most people wouldnt have known it. as far as benoit david as their frontman, he sounds great.

One way or another, Jon needs to get some new music out to his fans. He simply has too much to give, too much to say to remain silent. Ian may be down to a feeble rasp, but he continues to give what he can to his followers.
Come on Jon, give us some sign of life.

jon is sick. no matter how much we would love to see him on tour with yes , his needs ,and personal health comes before our selfish wants. jon—take all the time you need to heal , and if you never return to the yes fold, i would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the great music you have given us. you are a wonderful person , god bless you + your family. eternally grateful.

Very well put James. We certainly don’t want Jon to wind up like Michael. Jon has done his work, he’s given us all so much. But perhaps he can log on, and let us fans know how he’s doing. We really do care, and we LOVE you so much Jon.

Listen Up Y’all, because this is coming from the #1 Music Authority in the Business. . . “Brutha J”, for starters, Ian Anderson & Jon Anderson are NOT related.
Ian Anderson is the hardest working man in the Music Business, and still puts on a great show, raspy voice & all. Brother Jon, needs to come forward & explain his situation, he has left his fans in the dark for way too long. I am told that he has joined the Jehova Witnesses & that is fine. To the Blogger, who sad that she hopes Jon doesn’t go the way of Michael Jackson, well I highly doubt it, Jon Anderson is way too intelligent for that.
Meanwhile, my new CD dropped recently, & I urge you all to go out, rather RUN out, and buy it, and see what real Progressive Rock Music is all about! Titled “Groovin On Life”, on the Meanstreets label. Promotional appearances are being lined up, as I speak here, by my Music Team (Team Watkins), and we are close to a deal for an appearance on Letterman, very soon. My posters will be plastered all over the Hood, by early July, so make sure to check me out Peace, everyone -”Brutha J

this blog is about jon anderson, and yes , is it just me , or does brother j toot his own horn a bit too much. he says he has done all this stuff , but i have been a musician for 30 years , and have played with lots of national acts ,and i have never heard of him, nor met one person who has ever mentioned his name. if you read his blogs , he is a self promoting, self centered egotist. the only thing he is an “authority” on is how to stroke his own ego. i have nothing against him personally. but i despise egotistical people. i know he will get mad and fire back , i am not trying to start a battle , but most people do get upset when their lies and b.s. are exposed.

Jon has just announced a tour of England! He’s been rehearsing 6 hours a day, and uh oh, who do we know who just tried that………

To Blogger Gear, when I was in my teens I met my Music Inspiration -Jimi Hendrix!!, I later honed my guitar skills, and found myself jamming with Jack Bruce in my late 20’s, and worked with REO Speedwagon, and some of the biggest names in the business. So please, I don’t need anyone here preaching to me. I am well acquainted with the YES situation, and those seeking the truth, will listen when I speak, and grace this blog, as I am a busy man, but always have time for my fans! . . .Brutha J

to brutha j , i dont doubt you when you say that you have met certain people. my point i was making was , you brag too much. you have this ” i am god , i know everthing , bow down to me attitude ” and that is a big turn-off to most people. if you are who you say , and have done the things you talk about, than that is a beautiful thing. but you come off as extremely cocky , and that is enough for most people to tune you out, and not take you seriously. if you wish to have meaningful dialogue about a subject, that is fine. no one wants to hear all the other stuff. i.e.- i am the music authority- when i speak you will listen , and bow down” etc. etc. you are too cocky .

Brutha J speaks, . . .to Mr. Bill Gear, I ask you- what ave you contribued to this Blog?
How familiar are you with the ‘YES situation” and Brother Jon Anderson? Have you done anything, as I have, to educate & inform the fans?
I am an insider in this Industry, and have shared all this informtion on the Blog, so when you can offer the same, let me know-Peacer brother Jerome Watkins, that’s who!

peace brutha, you ask me what have i contributed to this blog. i finally got you to post a comment without all the bragging. thats a start. as for my credentials i have been a yes fan for over 30 years, i have been a musician for 30 years. i play many different instruments fluidly , and at one time i was a music teacher.some of the bands i have played with have opened for some of the biggest in the industry, i.e. marshall tucker , zz top , david allen coe , blackfoot , and i give credit where its due. you make a lot of revelant comments in your blogs , but then you ruin it with the whole ” i am the music authority, bow down, you are dismissed ” etc. the point i am trying to make to you is , you are obviously one of the most informed people here, i would love to talk about yes, jon anderson and music in general with you, but your b.s. ,hype , and grandstanding ruin any credibility you may have built. all i am trying to do , is let you know that you make a lot of good points, but your cockiness ruins your credibility.

I love JON, I’ve seen him many times.
Can anyone tell me when he will be putting out The New Christian Songbook, everyone has been talking about!?? thank you

Come on jokers, this is Jon’s blog! Stop filling it up with your own personal crap! Jon’s just announced TOUR DATES – major, exciting news. We couldn’t give a shit about your private little “bitch sessions”!

Hey loser -Joe Ralston, -you do not speak to the people on this Blog like that!! . .now get the hell of of here & don’t come back.
First tour date is in Poland, so why don’t you get yourself a 1 way ticket for the show, & don’t come back -”Brutha J”, . .that’s who!

joe alston…. now you understand why i attack brutha j’s ignorance. you werent even talking to him and he had to be center of attention. i tried to appeal to his intellect, i tried to see his point of view, but i couldnt get my head that far up my ass. i tried to make a point to him that he was too cocky, and he couldnt stop bragging long enough to respond. he tells you , “you do not talk to people like that” which would imply respect, then he tells you “get the hell out of here” and disrespects you. you cant have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.

Bill, while we all cetainly welcome Jerome’s input concerning YES, other established musical artists in comparison to Yes, and of course JON ANDERSON, the idea of using this blog to promote your own personal projects is abusing a privilege that Rolling Stone has graciously offered to fans. Jon is attempting an amazing comeback, and I can only guess what the material will be for the new tour. I hope there will soon be some great u-tubes from the new shows. Good luck Jon!

where is Chris Squire?, he will tour with any band, or combination of YES, to make a buck, Squire ignored Jon throughout his illness, he needs to retire now!

YES!!!!, I agree . . .SQUIRE -RETIRE!!!!!

Chris is on tour with Yes: That’s where he is! I’m sure if his schedule didn’t coincide with Jon’s, he’d be there helping him out. Look, they gave Jon all the time they possibly could. Depending how it goes for Jon on his tour – I’m sure we’ll see Yes back together at some point. Benoit is good, but Jon is the REAL thing. Quit ragging on Chris!

I have to agree 2, that Chris Squire is a no good man. Look at this old has been prancing around on stage like a Proud Peacock, well I don’t think so!!! That position is rerserved for the likes of an Eric Clapton, or Jeff Beck.
Go ahead all you suckers, and spend our hard earned money, on yet another YES Rehash Tour without JON, – you peoples are desperate, you might as well go out and see The Jonas Brothers, then to hear these dried up prunes play Roundabout, for the 1 millionth time- you people need some serious therapy!!!

They are playing in Edinburgh. Wont be going. Yes without Anderson is not Yes, simple as that!

Louis and Ian, Those “old prunes” still put on one hell of a show. Sure it is better with Jon, but I can tell you I still had a great time when the new Yes came to my town. Not going to the show is a big mistake – you may never get another chance to see Yes. Go out and have a great time at Yes! Jon will be back soon.

I have just been released from Prison, after 4 long years, where can I see the YES group, it’s been a long time, I remember meeting Trevor Rabin at a local bar, -what a nice guy. Where can I see YES,? I am trying to turn my life around, and their music has always been an inspiration to me. I am not a bad person, I was just hanging out with the wrong people, and they left me holding the bag, if you know what I mean
God Bless You All

I am astonished by all the drivel published on this forum.
It is to my understanding that this entity known as YES, is playing without Mr. Anderson, who from published reports, has suffered from an extended illness, It is also reported that Mr.Anderson has embarked on a solo Concert Tour, commencing in Poland.
i therefore request that Mr. Anderson, address the situation, and his fans immediately. Mr.Anderson’s silence on these issues is not acceptable, and he owes a large debt of gratitude, to the many that have supported him. i saw the YEs group as a young lad, and I too, deserve his immediate response, to exactly what is going on here. Is the man well enough to play on his own, but not with the YES group?? As an esteemed Esquire, there are legal questions here as well.
I demand some type of answer here for the fans, right here on this public forum, within the next 72 hours, I will dispatch a note on my letterhead to his recording company as well. This issue needs to be resolved, before the fans start putting down their money.
Truly Yours,
Lord Ian

First Ronnie. God Bless You. The laws concerning what happened to you are WRONG! One day “SOON” (and this is a war) they will be corrected. Prohibition was REPEALED by the will of the American People. Why should the Dutch have freedoms the Americans and English do not. Keep your spirit up friend, but Be Careful.
Now Ian, Jon will answer all your questions when he hits the mic in Poland. Jon “speaks” to us all through his music. He is a visionary and a leader. He speaks only to those intelligent and compassionate enough to understand his message and music:
HIS MESSAGE IS PEACE AND LOVE.

Move over Clint Black, cause John Anderson is the Best Country Singer in the World!
Cannot wait to see him next week in Vegas!! yahoo!

To Whom It May Concern . . .I “Sir Kingsley”, am in complete agreement with Lord Cloverdale. Mr. Jon Anderson, MUST come forward now, and address the fans, as well as your Lordship, and myself.
A complete status report must be filed here on this public doman, within a fortnight, or legal actions may be taken. Mr Anderaon’s silence has been deafening to his Music Constituents, and this must stop. Papers will be sent to his Recording Company, as to our findings in this matter

Respecfully,
Sir Laurence Kingsley

First saw Yes as front act for Jethro Tull in New Orleans early 70’s. From the start, Jon was “the voice”. I pray that he recovers and will be back in fine form soon. Until then, let the other guys enjoy their time together. Any Yes music is better than no Yes music! We will miss Rick as well. Love and Good Health to All Yes members – former, present and future!! ONWARD – Thru the Night!!

Hi Everyone, -”YOURS IS NO DISGRACE,-well iot is a disgrace, Jon is playing somewhere out in Poland, and the rest of the band is on tour here in The States, what’s going n here!!!??? -I for one, want to know, please Sir Kingsley, can you find out for us, or your Royal Friend Lord Cloverdale, please find out, and have Jon Anderson file a report, or press release at once!!! Enough is enough, if I want a Soap Opera, I will find it elsewhere. We are counting on the British Royalty who have recently graced this Blog, to get us some answers, until then, I will not patronize any Yes shows, including the one coming here to Long Island at The Capitol Theater. Please feel free yes fans to respond to my comments, I am heartbroken, first I lost my Dog, and now this!

Monica,
Sorry about your dog, he/she will come back to you in the form of your new dog – you’ll see. Please go to the upcoming Yes show, they are fantastic, and Jon would want you to go. When Jon picks up strength, he’ll be back with Yes.

hey all you YES people . . . You got some of the sickest blogs on this forum, I have ever read . . .who the hell is Lord Cloverdale!???, and Miss Monica, who lost her puppy!!! -you’re all a bunch of “sick puppies”, that’s what!!
just scroll down, & read some this crap! – a YES fan who just got out of jail!???
what the hell is going on here?, what are you all smoking!?
YES is really not pertinent to today’s music, or any archived music, worth saving! these records are sitting in used record shops collecting dust, like the dust on your pea sized brains, – so get with the program. I just got back from Cruefest 2 , now that rocks!!!

“Wonderous Stories”

YES without John Anderson it’s like a cat without a tail.

Keep cool John, because you know:

“Change we must. To live again…”

Peace,
Ralf

(Origi nal)-YES Fan for ever!

I Lord Cloverdale, will not be the subject of insults on this Blog, or whatever you will call this uncivilized place.
I am investigating Jon Anderson, as to why this crrent tour outing has started in Poland -very suspicious indeed!?
Many of you working class people here, have summoned me, to find out what Jon’s status is, and I will deliver a detailed report, right here, within in a fortnight.
Should anyone here, again try to tarnish my good name, I will have them banned from here, and subject to legal action.
Please remember i am doing this out of the goodness of my heart, to helpmany of you spineless characters understand the Yes predicament.
Good Day . .
Lord Cloverdale-London

Rumor has it that Jon has been talking to Chris about a reunion, a new album, and a new tour. Wow! I can’t hardly wait!

I am an avid “Yes” fan and the group is nothing without you!
I am a lousey guitar player and I wish to shake hand’s with Steve Howe,However I would give my left arm to sing with you.
Yes sucks without you.
Dominic Dommosay

I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING lORD cLOVERDALE HAS SAID BELOW. I should know, I am teh “Rock & Roll Authority”, as well as gifted Musician & Playwrite, sooo . . .listen up, when the British Royalty graces this Blog, that goes to all you LOSES out there, y’all know who you are

Brutha J

I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING lORD cLOVERDALE HAS SAID BELOW. I should know, I am teh “Rock & Roll Authority”, as well as gifted Musician & Playwrite, sooo . . .listen up, when the British Royalty graces this Blog, that goes to all you LOSERS out there, y’all know who you are

Brutha J

Well, it appears that Jon has successfully completed his triumphant tour of Europe! It won’t be long before he’s back in Yes! This will be the biggest and most emotional Yes tour of all! I can hardly wait to behold the brilliance!

Barry Manilow RULES!!!