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Oliver Wakeman and Benoit David will tour with them.dANdeLION wrote:I heard an advertisement for a Yes concert at Ruth Eckert Hall in St. Pete, I think on Dec. 11th. They mentioned Squire, Howe and White by name, so I'm guessing Wakeman and Anderson won't be there. Still, I'd love to see them even if it's only 60% of them.
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OMFG! No other band in the history of bands has had such a revolving line-up of members. But when they replace him, it's not Yes anymore!?! Get a grip, dude, you're just the Mickey Mouse screechy-voiced fairy-dressed front man. You're the most replaceable member of the group!Oh...
...and Anderson is not pleased...
"Not Yes"
Bruford's drumming was, and is, unique, IMO.Malik23 wrote:In my opinion, it's not Yes without Bruford.
I like Anderson, including his stuff with Vangelis and solo.Malik23 wrote:You've got a good point about Squire. Not to mention his voice sounds remarkably like Anderson's anyway. I've always thought Anderson was the weakest link.
* Malik23 wrote:You've got a good point about Squire. Not to mention his voice sounds remarkably like Anderson's anyway. I've always thought Anderson was the weakest link.
WHAT? --- Squires voice does not sound like Anderson's.... Big difference. Listen to that dreadful "After the Fox" song ...No, but in my humble opinion, I take that lineup over the "Big Generator" line-up ANY DAY! Saw ABWH live and was mesmerized... they were their own opening band and were astounding. The "yes" show was awe-inspiring ... it took me back to the early days ... THAT was as close as it gets. Even "Union" tour couldn't come close....Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, and Howe was not Yes either...
...even with Tony Levin on bass...
In essence, you are right. But it's sad when a group like Yes, with all their musical messages, can't wait a tad for their lead singer (and, let's not beat around the bush) the heart of the band to recover. It sounds like a desperate money grab to me....I'm sure the guys in Yes would prefer to have Jon with them, but to them it's their job, and I can understand why they'd like to keep the thing going while he's recovering.
You should have stopped with 'I am right". At least, that's what my ex always told me, so I assume it's true. I lost respect for you when you called Squire a money grabber.Usivius wrote:In essence, you are right. But it's sad when a group like Yes, with all their musical messages, can't wait a tad for their lead singer (and, let's not beat around the bush) the heart of the band to recover. It sounds like a desperate money grab to me....I'm sure the guys in Yes would prefer to have Jon with them, but to them it's their job, and I can understand why they'd like to keep the thing going while he's recovering.
I lost respect for Squire in that move. Love him as a musician, but would not go see this tour if I was given front row tix.
* LOL... i call a spade a spade...dANdeLION wrote:You should have stopped with 'I am right". At least, that's what my ex always told me, so I assume it's true. I lost respect for you when you called Squire a money grabber.Usivius wrote:In essence, you are right. But it's sad when a group like Yes, with all their musical messages, can't wait a tad for their lead singer (and, let's not beat around the bush) the heart of the band to recover. It sounds like a desperate money grab to me....I'm sure the guys in Yes would prefer to have Jon with them, but to them it's their job, and I can understand why they'd like to keep the thing going while he's recovering.
I lost respect for Squire in that move. Love him as a musician, but would not go see this tour if I was given front row tix.
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*nod*finn wrote:I seem to recall that the reason the ABWH album was so called was because Squire had (or shared) the rights to the YES name and any line up without him could not be called YES without his permission.
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Unless I decide not to go to G'boro. Umphrey's McGee is playing the next night at the same place in Richmond so I'll probably stay up there for both shows. . Still, it'll be good to see Howe and Squire. And Oliver's no slouch.
