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Yes & Toto Announce Co-Headlining North American Tour

Hot on the heels of Toto's return to the Billboard 200 after a 25-year hiatus, the veteran rock band announced today (April 6) that it will embark on a five-week co-headlining tour with English…

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Hot on the heels of Toto’s return to the Billboard 200 after a 25-year hiatus, the veteran rock band announced today (April 6) that it will embark on a five-week co-headlining tour with English prog-rockers Yes , starting on Aug. 7. “It’s an exciting time for us — we couldn’t ask for a better set-up,” Toto guitarist Steve Lukather tells Billboard exclusively. “We’re hoping that one plus one equals three.”

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The 26-date trek begins at Foxwoods Casino’s Grand Theater in Mashantucket, Conn., then winds across the United States with notable stops at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Borgata Hotel & Casino Event Center in Atlantic City, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles before ending at the Hard Rock Casino in Vancouver on Sept. 12. 

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“Promoters always want to lump together bands who made records in the late ’70s and early ’80s, but until now we’ve avoided touring with the obvious people,” says Lukather. “But Yes are childhood heroes of ours, so this pairing is a dream come true. Plus, maybe we’ll win over some new fans, because we’ve always had a prog-y edge to us.”

For Toto, Toto XIV , its first studio album in nearly 10 years, marks the return of singer Joseph Williams, original keyboardist Steve Porcaro and original bassist David Hungate. (Longtime bassist Mike Porcaro died of ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, on March 15.) Following its March 24 release, Toto XIV debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 98, the band’s first appearance on the chart since the 1990 greatest hits album Past to Present . 

According to Lukather, fans can expect a mix of new songs, deep cuts and, of course, Toto’s signature hits “Africa,” “Rosanna” and “Hold the Line” during the band’s set. “Those big hits really strike a chord with people. But we’ve had a lot more hits than people give us credit for — from ’99’ and ‘Georgy Porgy’ to ‘Pamela’ and ‘Stop Loving You’ — and we have a lot more depth, too. I hate the label ‘soft rock’ — what a lame term. Yeah, you can certainly call some of our ballads that, but when you see us live you’ll go, ‘This isn’t a soft-rock band.’ But that label gives us an advantage because we have the element of surprise. People who’ve never seen us before walk away saying, ‘Wow, I didn’t think you were going to be that good!’ ”

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As for Yes, the band will release a 14-disc live box set in May titled Progeny: Seven Shows From Seventy-Two featuring recently unearthed recordings from its acclaimed 1972 tour. Then, on July 7, Like It Is , a new live CD/DVD recorded at Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Ariz., will be released.

Here are Yes & Toto’s 2015 North American tour dates: 

Aug. 7: Mashantucket, Conn. (Foxwoods Grand Theater) Aug. 8: Newark, N.J. (New Jersey Performing Arts Center) Aug. 9: Atlantic City, N.J. (Borgata Hotel & Casino Event Center) Aug. 11: Brooklyn, N.Y. (Barclays Center)  Aug. 12: Baltimore, Md. (Pier Six Pavilion) Aug. 14: Huber Heights, Ohio (Music Center at The Heights) Aug. 15: Sterling Heights, Mich. (Freedom Hill Amphitheatre) Aug. 16: Chicago, Ill. (FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island) Aug. 18: Des Moines, Iowa (Iowa State Fair Grandstand) Aug. 19: Saint Charles, Mo. (Family Arena) Aug. 21: Biloxi, Miss.     (Beau Rivage Theater) Aug. 22: Alpharetta, Ga. (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park) Aug. 23: Clearwater, Fla. (Ruth Eckerd Hall) Aug. 25: Houston, Texas (Cynthia Woods Pavilion) Aug. 26: San Antonio, Texas (Majestic Theatre) Aug. 27: Grand Prairie, Texas (Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie) Aug. 30: Littleton, Colo. (Denver Botanic Gardens—Chatfield) Aug. 31: Salt Lake City, Utah (Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre) Sept. 2: Tucson, Ariz. (AVA Amphitheater)         Sept. 4: Scottsdale, Ariz. (Talking Stick Resort & Casino) Sept. 5: Pala, Calif. (Pala Casino Starlight Theater) Sept. 6: Los Angeles, Calif. (The Greek Theatre) Sept. 8: Saratoga, Calif. (Mountain Winery) Sept. 10: Shelton, Wash. (Little Creek Casino Event Center) Sept. 11: Airway Heights, Wash. (Northern Quest Casino) Sept. 12: Coquitlam, British Columbia (Hard Rock Casino Vancouver)

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Yes Announce 2015 ‘Cruise to the Edge’ Lineup

Yes will embark on their third annual Cruise to the Edge next fall, and they're taking some friends along for the voyage.

ABC News Radio reports that the band's next cruise, which follows similar expeditions in March 2013 and April 2014 , will begin on Nov. 15, 2015, departing from Miami.

On their four-day sail, which is scheduled to visit Key West and "a private island in the Bahamas," the band will be joined by a long roster of guests and support acts that includes Marillion , Saga, Allan Holdsworth, Nektar and Caravan; in addition, plans call for "a special pre-cruise concert" on Nov. 14 in Miami, "featuring a special guest performer, as well as a late-night jam."

Noting that most of the performers will be playing "at least two sets," the report adds that this Cruise to the Edge will also include a variety of non-musical activities, including "13 bars and lounges, various eateries, casino, spa, fitness center, basketball and volleyball court, bowling alley and more," in addition to "special activities and events."

Ticket information is available at the Cruise to the Edge website, with prices starting at $849 per person for double-occupancy cabins and $575 per person for quad rooms.

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Yes Line-ups: A Complete Guide To Every Band Member And Every Era

Breaking down every Yes line-up in depth, this guide chronicles each era, each band member, and all the albums they appeared on.

Emerging from London’s vibrant late-60s psychedelic scene, Yes embarked upon a jaw-dropping voyage of dazzling experimentation that would quickly establish the group as one of progressive rock’s most enduring and influential acts. As this guide to Yes’ line-ups shows, despite undergoing numerous personnel changes and stylistic shifts, the group have always retained their commitment to musical exploration, achieving wonders in carving out a unique legacy that spans over five decades. As Yes’ sound has evolved from the intricate, symphonic stylings of their early albums to more commercial forays into new-wave-era pop-rock, they have always maintained a distinct musical identity.

However, keeping track of the talented musicians who have been part of Yes’ line-ups over the years can be challenging. Here, then, is our comprehensive breakdown of each Yes line-up: a complete list of every band member, their respective eras, and the albums they appeared on.

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1968-1970: the early years.

The band members Jon Anderson: lead vocals (joined 1968) Peter Banks: guitars, backing vocals (left 1970) Chris Squire: bass, backing vocals (joined 1968) Tony Kaye: organ, piano (joined 1968) Bill Bruford: drums, percussion (joined 1968)

The studio albums Yes (1969) Time And A Word (1970)

The story The origins of the iconic prog-rock band Yes can be traced back to April 1968, in London, England. It all began when singer Jon Anderson first encountered bassist Chris Squire at La Chasse Club, on Wardour Street, in Soho. After Anderson joined Squire’s psychedelic rock group Mabel Greer’s Toyshop, the pair began collaborating on early Yes songs such as Sweetness. Together, they played gigs around London, performing at venues including The Marquee and The UFO Club with Mable Greer’s Toyshop founder, guitarist and singer, Clive Bayley.

While bandmates Peter Banks and Robert Hagger decided to pursue new ventures, drummer Bill Bruford responded to an advertisement in Melody Maker magazine, and met with Anderson, Squire and Bayley to rehearse at the Lucky Horseshoe Café, on Shaftesbury Avenue. However, it was only after Tony Kaye’s arrival and Clive Bayley’s departure that the group decided to change their name, officially becoming Yes.

As the early sound of Yes started to take shape, Peter Banks rejoined the group, and he became the original guitarist on their self-titled debut album, released in 1969. Leaning into the prevailing psychedelia of the day, Squire’s bass work and Bruford’s jazz-inspired drumming was instantly iconic, while Anderson’s strident vocals spotlighted the group’s potential. Without a doubt, Yes were part of a wave of bands who were inspired by The Beatles – particularly their genre-defying spirit of adventure and their approach to overdubbing in the studio – yet who were creating something uniquely their own.

This early Yes line-up continued into 1970, as they released their second album, Time And A Word , on which a small orchestra of brass and string players helped the band develop a more symphonic-rock-oriented sound. Finding himself at odds with the rest of the band’s fondness for orchestral arrangements, Peter Banks was dismissed from Yes during their 1970 tour, leaving the group with a vacancy for a new guitarist…

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1970-1974: The “classic” era

The band members Jon Anderson: lead vocals Chris Squire: bass, backing vocals Steve Howe: electric and acoustic guitars, vocals (joined 1970) Tony Kaye: piano, organ, synthesiser (left 1971) Rick Wakeman: organ, piano, keyboards, synthesiser (1971-1974) Bill Bruford: drums, percussion (left 1972) Alan White: drums, percussion (joined 1972)

The studio albums The Yes Album (1971) Fragile (1971) Close To The Edge (1972) Tales From Topographic Oceans (1973)

The story In 1970, Steve Howe replaced Peter Banks on guitar, and the short-lived line-up of Anderson, Squire, Howe, Kaye and Bruford recorded 1971’s The Yes Album , a work which not only saw the band move further towards honing their pioneering style of progressive rock, but also sold over a million copies in the US. That same year, keyboardist Rick Wakeman joined the group – following the departure of Tony Kaye – in a move that would quickly prove to be a boon to Yes’ fortunes.

The “classic” Yes line-up of Anderson, Squire, Howe, Wakeman and Bruford recorded the best-selling albums Fragile (1971) and Close To The Edge (1972) – records which established the band at the height of their virtuosic talents. With each new Yes album being received as a seminal work of progressive rock, the early 70s was a golden period for the group, who embarked upon a groundbreaking US tour that catapulted them into the annals of classic-rock history – as documented on the 21LP box set Progeny: Seven Shows From Seventy-Two .

However, in 1972, Bill Bruford left Yes to join King Crimson, resulting in drummer Alan White being drafted in as his replacement. Following this new addition, Anderson, Squire, Howe, Wakeman and White recorded the ambitious double album Tales From Topographic Oceans in 1973. A concept album full of weighty spiritual themes, it provoked some creative differences between Wakeman and his bandmates, and the keyboardist opted to leave the group in 1974, in order to pursue a solo career.

Must hear: Roundabout

1974-1980: ‘Relayer’ to ‘Tormato’

The band members Jon Anderson: lead vocals, acoustic guitars (left 1980) Steve Howe: acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals Chris Squire: bass, backing vocals Patrick Moraz: piano, organ, keyboards (1974-1976) Rick Wakeman: piano, keyboards (1976-1980) Alan White: drums, percussion

The studio albums Relayer (1974) Going For The One (1976) Tormato (1978)

The story Even Rick Wakeman’s decision to quit failed to slow Yes’ momentum. Replacing him with Patrick Moraz on keyboards, the group released their 1974 album, Relayer , and, on a subsequent US tour, they went on to sell out New York City’s Madison Square Garden with zero advertising. Still remaining hugely popular with rock fans, it seemed the group could hardly put a foot wrong, and they continued to assert themselves as one of the UK’s leading purveyors of prog-rock.

In 1976, Wakeman rejoined the band, replacing his own replacement, and the group recorded their eighth album, Going For The One . The tantalising prospect of seeing the “classic” Yes line-up in action again led to yet another sell-out US tour. This was the year the group played to an audience of over 100,000 people at Philadelphia’s John F Kennedy Stadium, leaving little doubt that Yes were one of the best rock bands of their generation.

Fully comfortable with being back in the fold, Wakeman continued his tenure with the group, recording 1978’s Tormato . Shortly after, however, following recording sessions in Paris, both Wakeman and Anderson left the band, seemingly marking the end of Yes’ spellbinding decade-long dominance.

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1980-1981: The Trevor Horn era

The band members Trevor Horn: lead vocals (1980-1981) Steve Howe: guitar, backing vocals (left 1981) Chris Squire: bass, backing vocals (left 1981) Geoff Downes: keyboards (1980-1981) Alan White: drums, percussion (left 1981)

The studio albums Drama (1980)

The story In the absence of Jon Anderson, it seemed to many fans that Yes would have no option other than to disband. Surprisingly, The Buggles’ frontman, Trevor Horn, professed his love for the group and asked Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White whether he could join. Bringing his keyboardist and former Buggles bandmate Geoff Downes with him, Horn would go on to make significant strides in updating Yes’ prog-rock style for the new-wave era.

Horn and Downes’ arrival signalled arguably the most significant Yes line-up change to date. 1980’s Drama was a breath of fresh air at the start of the decade, helped in no small part by the fact that Horn’s high-pitched vocal delivery was uncannily similar to Anderson’s.

Additionally, songs such as Into The Lens and Tempus Fugit revelled in the band’s love of lengthy arrangements and time-signature shifts, fusing those established Yes trademarks with an art-pop playfulness. After a difficult tour, however, the band decided to call it a day in 1981.

Must hear: Tempus Fugit

1983-1988: ‘90125’ to ‘Big Generator’

The band members Jon Anderson: lead vocals (1983-1988) Trevor Rabin: guitars, keyboards, vocals (joined 1983) Chris Squire: bass guitars, vocals (joined 1983) Eddie Jobson: keyboards (1983) Tony Kaye: organ, keyboard (joined 1983) Alan White: drums, percussion (joined 1983)

The studio albums 90125 (1983) Big Generator (1987)

The story At the dawn of the MTV era, Yes were on ice, and it seemed there was little likelihood of them making a comeback. Scoring a US Top 5 hit with In The Heat Of The Moment, guitarist Steve Howe was enjoying success with his prog-rock supergroup Asia, while Jon Anderson was busy pursuing a solo career and working with Greek electronic-music pioneer Vangelis. Then, in early 1983, Anderson received word about Cinema, a new group formed by ex-Yes members Chris Squire, Alan White and Tony Kaye, along with guitarist Trevor Rabin.

After hearing their demos and liking what he heard, Anderson was invited to be the band’s frontman, and he enthusiastically agreed. Coincidentally, Trevor Horn, who by now was establishing himself as an era-defining super-producer, was also on board with the project. Before long, the band decided they would resurrect the Yes name – a surprising move given the decidedly radio-friendly feel of their new material.

Yes’ most commercial-sounding venture to date, 90125 emerged in 1983 and sparked a huge turnaround for the band. Despite lacking the involvement of guitarist Steve Howe, this Yes line-up scored a US No.1 hit with Owner Of A Lonely Heart, putting the group into heavy rotation on MTV and spurring them on to stage the hugely successful worldwide 9012Live Tour.

Musically, there was certainly a prog-rock flavour to 90125 . Whereas Howe’s guitar style was arguably more cerebral and mercurial, Rabin’s riffs were punchy and immediate, and this successfully opened Yes up to new audiences. The group went on to capitalise on their new-found popularity with Big Generator (1987), before Jon Anderson once again left the band, resuming his career as a solo artist.

Must hear: Owner Of A Lonely Heart

1988-1995: ‘Union’ to ‘Talk’

The band members Jon Anderson: lead vocals (joined 1990) Steve Howe: acoustic and electric guitars, vocals (1990-1992) Trevor Rabin: electric guitars, vocals (left 1995) Chris Squire: bass, vocals Tony Kaye: keyboards, organ (left 1995) Rick Wakeman: keyboards (1990-1992) Bill Bruford: drums, percussion (1990-1992) Alan White: drums, percussion

The studio albums Union (1991) Talk (1994)

The story After releasing a new solo record, Jon Anderson reconnected with his pre- 90125 Yes bandmates Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman and Steve Howe; along with bassist Tony Levin, the foursome recorded an album credited to Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe. With the collaborative spirit newly ignited, Anderson hit upon the idea to get the old band back together… but with a twist.

The proposal was simple, if ambitious: assemble a prog-rock “supergroup” of Yes bandmates past and present for 13th Yes studio album, Union . This unique undertaking culminated in a 1991-1992 tour during which many Yes musicians played together for the very first time: Jon Anderson continued to sing lead vocals; Steve Howe stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Trevor Rabin on guitar; both Tony Kaye and Rick Wakeman teamed up on organ and keys; Chris Squire remained steadfast on bass; and Alan White and Bill Bruford doubled up on drums.

Such an ambitious undertaking was always destined to be short-lived. With Howe, Wakeman and Bruford departing in 1992, it was the 90125 line-up of Yes (Anderson, Rabin, Squire, Kaye and White) who recorded the group’s next album, Talk , in 1994. By this time, the mainstream rock scene was markedly different, and, within a year of the album’s release, both Trevor Rabin and Tony Kaye had moved on.

Must hear: Lift Me Up

1995-1997: The ‘Keys To Ascension’ era

The band members Jon Anderson: lead vocals, guitars Steve Howe: guitars, backing vocals (joined 1995) Chris Squire: bass, backing vocals Rick Wakeman: keyboards (1995-1997) Alan White: drums, percussion, backing vocals

The studio albums Keys To Ascension (1996) Keys To Ascension 2 (1997)

The story With Yes having long established their revolving-door approach to membership, in 1995 Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman once again reunited with Jon Anderson, Chris Squire and Alan White. This long-awaited reunion saw Yes temporarily return to the same line-up that had produced Tormato two decades beforehand.

Venturing once again into long-form prog-rock territory, the two new albums the group recorded, Keys To Ascension (1996) and Keys To Ascension 2 (1997), saw them abandon the more commercial pop-oriented sound of Yes’ 80s period. Though it was by no means obvious at the time, this would prove to be the last Yes studio album to feature Rick Wakeman. The keyboardist officially quit the group in 1997, although he would later play with them on their 2002 tour.

Must hear: Mind Drive

1997-2008: The Anderson/Howe/Squire/White era

The band members Jon Anderson: lead vocals (left 2004; rejoined 2008) Steve Howe: acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals (left 2004; rejoined 2008) Billy Sherwood: electric guitars, keyboards (1997-2000) Chris Squire: bass, backing vocals, harmonica (left 2004; rejoined 2008) Igor Khoroshev: piano, organ (1997-2000) Oliver Wakeman: keyboards (joined 2008) Alan White: drums, percussion, backing vocals (left 2004; rejoined 2008)

The studio albums Open Your Eyes (1997) The Ladder (1999) Magnification (2001)

The story As the 90s neared its end, a core Yes line-up of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White solidified, and the group’s next two albums, Open Your Eyes (1997) and The Ladder (1999), were recorded with the help of guitarist Billy Sherwood and keyboardist Igor Khoroshev. The Ladder would mark one of the final times the “classic”-era Yes musicians actively toured a new release, closing out the millennium in typical Yes style.

In 2001, the band’s 19th album, Magnification , saw Anderson, Howe, Squire and White strip things back to a four-piece Yes line-up. Lacking a keyboardist, the group enlisted the services of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Larry Groupé. After embarking on the Symphonic Tour of North America and Europe, Yes staged the worldwide Full Circle Tour of 2002-2003, before the 35th Anniversary Tour of 2004 left an exhausted group deciding to go on extended hiatus.

Four years later, Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White made plans to reconvene for Yes’ 40th anniversary. Keyboardist Rick Wakeman was originally in the frame to return, but, fearing for his health, he nominated his eldest son, Oliver, to join the group in his stead. As it transpired, the planned North American leg of what was then called the Close To The Edge And Back Tour had to be cancelled after Anderson suffered acute respiratory failure, which prompted him to leave the band for good.

Must hear: In The Presence Of

2008-2015: The Howe/Squire/White era

The band members Steve Howe: guitars, backing vocals Benoît David: lead vocals (2008-2012) Jon Davison: lead and backing vocals (joined 2012) Chris Squire: bass, backing vocals (2008-2015) Alan White: drums, percussion Oliver Wakeman: keyboards (2008-2011) Geoff Downes: keyboards (joined 2011)

The studio albums Fly From Here (2011) Heaven & Earth (2014)

The story With Jon Anderson out of the picture, Yes needed to find a new frontman who could do justice to their classic material. It was bassist Chris Squire who suggested Canadian singer Benoît David after discovering him on YouTube. It seemed a safe bet: David was the lead vocalist in a Yes tribute band called Close To The Edge.

As Yes pressed on with their new frontman, history began to repeat itself. The second leg of the band’s 2009 North American tour – dubbed the In The Present Tour – was cut short when a medical emergency befell Chris Squire, but the bassist recovered and was eventually well enough to contribute to the band’s 20th album, Fly From Here (2011). Produced by Trevor Horn, it would see returning keyboardist Geoff Downes replace Oliver Wakeman, and would be the sole Yes studio album to feature Benoît David.

The following year, in a strange echo of what had happened to Jon Anderson back in 2008, singer David began to suffer from respiratory problems that forced his decision to leave Yes. In short order, the band found a replacement in the shape of former Glass Hammer frontman Jon Davison, who has been Yes’ main vocalist from their 2014 album, Heaven & Earth , onwards. Heaven & Earth would, however, end up being the last full-length Yes album to feature founding member Chris Squire.

Must hear: Fly From Here, Part I: We Can Fly

2015-present: The Howe era

The band members Steve Howe: guitars, backing vocals Jon Davison: lead vocals Billy Sherwood: bass guitars, backing vocals (joined 2021) Geoff Downes: keyboards Alan White: drums, percussion (2008-2022) Jay Schellen: drums, percussion (joined 2022)

The studio albums The Quest (2021) Mirror To The Sky (2023)

The story Tragically, Chris Squire’s death in 2015, at age 67, of acute erythroid leukaemia, prompted further Yes line-up changes, with former guitarist Billy Sherwood stepping in to perform bass on The Quest (2021). Then, in 2022, the band’s drummer and longest-serving member, Alan White, passed away, after nearly 50 years as part of the core Yes line-up. This left guitarist Steve Howe as the sole remaining member from the “classic” Yes line-up.

Since the release of Yes’ 23rd studio album, Mirror To The Sky , the Yes line-up has been comprised of Jon Davison on vocals, Steve Howe on guitar, Geoff Downes on organ, Billy Sherwood on bass and, as of 2022, newcomer Jay Schellen on drums. With plans afoot to continue touring and performing live around the world, it’s clear that this legendary prog-rock band hasn’t yet reached its final chapter.

“The quite surprising thing is that we’re still going, even if certain periods were quite different from others,” Steve Howe stated proudly in a 2022 interview with Prog magazine. “When it comes to the story of Yes, you certainly get a mixed bag.”

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My first Yes concert experience was on 25 Sept. 1977 at the San Diego Sports Arena. The stage was designed by Roger Dean and had beautiful orange fabrics draped all around. This time out Yes consisted of Chris Squire on bass (the only member to be in every Yes role-call), Steve Howe on guitar, Alan White on drums, Jon Anderson on vocals, and Rick Wakeman returning on keyboards.

The opening act for this show was Donovan and I believe it was his first performance in San Diego. While the house lights were still up Firebird Suite began to play and the lights began to slowly fade. What a great memory being greeted by the majestic organ introduction to Parallels, a a marvelous start to the evening as well. The material from the recent Going For The One album was equally as strong as their older material and has since survived the test of time compared to some of their other works.

This particular evening had a brilliant mix of old and new. The songs continued with I've Seen All Good People, and Close To The Edge. Wonderous Stories and Turn Of The Century both feature Jon Anderson's angelic alto voice. Jons' microphone gear that night looked like a space helmet collar and had 2 mics for stereo tracking that sounded amazing.

After Going For The One and Awaken the band left the stage. They returned for an encore and played Starship Trooper and Roundabout. What an evening. Rick Wakeman looked like a gladiator in an arena of keyboards and Steve Howe had several guitars to choose from. The quality musicianship of these players has awed me for over 40 years now.

In 1984 Yes toured the 90125 album with Chris Squire on bass, Jon Anderson on vocals, Tony Kaye returning on keyboards, Alan White on drums and Trevor Rabin on guitar. The stage was round and had slanted grating that made it difficult for Echo and the Bunnymen so set up their equipment so the opening act was replaced by 2 Bugs Bunny cartoons. The show started with a new instrumental named Cinema from the 90125 album. Leave It had Alan White playing a small electric drum set for the first half of the song, when the lights dimmed and he reappeared behind the full acoustic drumkit in a blast of light for the end of the song the whole Forum was floored.

This show found Yes playing mainly the newer material. We were treated to a few of the classics: I've Seen All Good People, And You and I, and Long Distance Runaround were mixed in to the main set and once again the encore was Starship Trooper and Roundabout.

In 1991 Yes had a Reunion tour. To some it may have felt the band was larger than the audience. Guitars: Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin. Drums: Alan White and Bill Bruford. Keyboards: Tony Kaye and Rick Wakeman. Bass: Chris Squire. Vocals: Jon Anderson. I was able to see both legs of this tour. The first leg was indoor arenas and the stage was round and rotated clockwise for the first half of the show and counterclockwise for the second half.

The second leg of the tour was in outdoor amphitheaters. In addition to the classics we were treated to a drum duet, two guitar solos, and two keyboard solos. The main sets were only about 20 songs and the encore was Roundabout, but when you consider that some of the songs are 30 minutes long or so it made for quite a full evening of some of the best musical talent you will ever see in one place.

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Yes were on their usual nervy, edgy form - they're an unusual band because although everything has complex arrangements, they are still winging it for most of the gig.

Set One - Don't Kill The Whale, Drama album, Siberian Khatru, Owner Of A Lonely Heart, Time And A Word

Steve Howe played pretty erratically - as he always risks with his love of staccato, spur of the moment embellishments - for most of the first half, but oddly enough nailed Owner Of A Lonely Heart, a record he wasn't on, and from that point cleaned up his act and started to hit the beat. Jon Davison and Alan White were impeccable as they fought to keep the beat on track, while Geoff Downes seemed to be in a hurry to get to the end of some of the songs - especially Siberian Khatru, which was quite a mess between the rushed keyboards and the stuttering guitar. However, it was a pleasure to hear the Drama album finally sung by a great singer rather than the rather demo-quality performance on the original album, and the rhythms were so much more powerful live.

Set Two - Fragile album, Starship Trooper

The second half cleared up all doubts with a fiery, muscular performance of Fragile, an album the band have been playing regularly for a couple of years. The combination of nostalgia, power and a wealth of melodies was breathtaking and moving. Geoff Downes was so strong that he completely eclipsed the more hesitant performance shown on the Like It Is DVD.

Billy Sherwood, bless him, won the crowd's love with his devotion to channelling his mighty mentor, the late Chris Squire, whose memory is still being celebrated with a slideshow and playback of "Onward" before the band came on. Yes have now wisely added a slide in tribute to their other unmanifest member, Peter Banks, after performing one of the original band's early songs, Time And A Word, which was recorded by five entirely different people from the current line-up.

This completely replaced and refreshed Yes look set to reach the band's 50th anniversary, and Steve Howe is wearing the leader's hat lightly and happily after waiting so long to inherit it.

The Yes concert was excellent. They played two albums in their entirety, Close to the Edge (in reverse order) & Roundabout. Two songs from the new album and then two encores, "All Good People" and (somewhat of a surprise) "Owner of a Lonely Heart". Amazing that guys their age can play very difficult music for almost 3 hours and not miss a note. I guess that is what 40 years of practice will do for you. This may not have been the 'classic' line up that so many fans wanted to see, but I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. Geoff is not the keyboard wizard that Rick is (who is?), but he was very sharp and did a masterful job. Steve is still Steve, I'm sure he will be playing those licks when he is in his 90's. I hope he gets paid by the note, he will make a fortune. Chris too was in great form and you could tell he was enjoying playing this material to a very appreciative crowd. Jon Davison handles the vocals very well. He isn't trying to imitate Jon Anderson, but stays true to the original spirit of the lyrics. His voice did justice to the music and he is great in his role as the new lead singer for this band. Alan is still (IMHO) one of the best rock drummers around, not flashy, but gets the job done. Some of the songs have never been preformed live until this tour, so it was pretty neat to experience some things that have never been heard outside of a recording studio before. Who knows, maybe down the road there will be another Union tour. If there is, count me in!

First: RIP Mike Porcaro and Chris Squire. Second: Rose Music Center is a great venue. Everything about the place is wonderful. I can't wait to go to more concerts there. Third: Toto stole the night. I had truly wished by some miracle that Simon Phillips would have been on this tour, but so be it. Lukather crushed it. Vocals were out of this world too. I also wanted more of their hits, but it was good to see Steve and Luke jam out Hydra live. Also, Phillips would have KILLED that set... Shannon Forrest... he's OK. Just OK. Sorry, you had big shoes to fill. Last: This was my third Yes concert in my life. Sadly, it's time for the boys to hang it up. Steve Howe unfortunately just didn't seem to be with it. Alan was taking it easy, but hey, I get it, these guys have been doing this for decades. Yet, they butchered some of their best tunes AND at slow tempos to boot. I'm sure diehard fans won't agree. That's fine. I didn't even finish the set this time. I just had to go. It was painful to watch. I won't be seeing them anymore. Last point: Jon Davison is a decent emulator, but it was just too much. Billy Sherwood is a great bassist by the way. Kudos. Venue review: the sound mix was awesome for both bands. Sorry Yes... I'll always love the recordings. I wish you well in retirement.

The entire concert last night was incredible. Toto put on a great show by playing a number of their old songs and also by playing a couple of songs from their new album. One of the new songs they basically dedicated it to Mike Porcaro and Chris Squire since both bands lost their bass players this year.

Yes started their part of the concert with a tribute to Chris Squire and having his infamous Rickenbacker bass on stage while showing pictures of Chris through his time with Yes. The band then came out and opened up with Don't Kill the Whale. They played songs from throughout the years, including Going for the One, Time and a Word, and Owner of a Lonely Heart. They ended their set with Roundabout and played Starship Trooper for their encore. The entire night was just beyond belief with these two bands rocking the stage.

The concert was awesome and it brought back lots of old memories! They had a new lead singer who is just as good if not better than the original! Definitely a concert worth seeing. They played the Close To The Edge album and then the entire Fragile album along with a few new songs from a new album that's going to be released that sounded really good!!

The concert was excellent. The band line-up performed excellently, with Geoff stepping in brilliantly for Chris Squire, and Jon Davison has an excellent voice as well, keeps up the quality of Yes' amazing music.

I wish I could go back and time and re-live the concert!! This is a definite must-see!! I can't wait till next time!!

Great band with great songs and a great history - it was great to see them purely for that reason. However, when I saw them at Oxford this year they seemed really under-rehearsed. I don't know if they had sound issues on stage but the drummer was in his own tempo for a lot of it. Even my Dad noticed and he's not musical!

They're getting old... but they weren't bad at all. I just hope this is their last tour. Starship Trooper was a good way to go out, and tbh Anderson Rabin and Wakeman is more yes than they are at this point member-wise... anyway, good concert, and I'd catch them if I were you just cuz I think this is it for them.

Great show, worthy tribute to Chris Squire. Billy Sherwood ably filled the bass and vocal duties, at the express wish of Chris himself before he passed. Nice mix of tunes, featuring some fairly deep cuts to include "Don't Kill the Whale" which I hadn't heard them play live before.

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Yes Kicks off 2024 ‘Classic Tales of Yes’ Tour: Set List

Yes kicked off their 2024 tour with a sprawling performance in Lisbon, Portugal on April 30.

Dubbed the Classic Tales of Yes Tour – the same name that was given to the band’s 2023 trek – the tour sees the prog rock legends dipping into material from throughout their vaunted career.

In a press release issued prior to the tour’s launch, longtime keyboardist Geoff Downes said the trek would feature “one of our most interesting sets to date, scanning through much of Yes’ history and with some previously unheard pieces together with music from out latest album, Mirror to the Sky . As always, we’re committed to pushing new boundaries and are very excited to be performing another chapter in the rich legacy of the band.”

That commitment was on full display at the Lisbon show, as Yes delivered a wide assortment of tunes. They began with “Machine Messiah,” the opening track from their 1980 LP Drama . Next came “It Will Be a Good Day (The River)” from 1999’s The Ladder , followed by the 1977 classic “Going for the One.”

Other highlights from the set included a sprawling live rendition of the the four songs which made up 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans . The evening ended with the band’s beloved classic, “Starship Trooper.”

The full set list from Yes’ tour opener can be found below.

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The Classic Tales of Yes tour will wind its way across Europe and the U.K. before ending in June. After that, Yes will head stateside for an American tour with Deep Purple .

The trek begins on Aug. 14 in Hollywood, Florida, and concludes on Sept. 8 in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Yes, 4/30/24, Sagres Campo Pequeno, Lisbon, Portugal Set List

1. “Machine Messiah”

2. “It Will Be a Good Day (The River)”

3. “Going for the One”

4. “I’ve Seen All Good People”

5. “America” (Simon & Garfunkel cover)

6. “Time and a Word”

7. “Don’t Kill the Whale”

8. “Turn of the Century”

9. “South Side of the Sky”

10. “Cut From the Stars”

11. “The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn)” / “The Remembering (High the Memory)” / “The Ancient (Giants Under the Sun)” / “Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil)”

12. “Roundabout”

13. “Starship Trooper”

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