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Yes Founding Guitarist Peter Banks Dead at 65

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:30:16 +0000

Pioneering British guitarist Peter Banks has died. Best known for his work as the original guitarist in the seminal progressive rock band Yes, the musician was a trailblazer in the progressive rock movement of the '70s that also spawned Genesis, Pink Floyd, ELP and Jethro Tull. He passed away last Friday (March 8) at his home in London at the age of 65.

Yes Postpone Televised Concert

Jeff Giles — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:20:21 +0000

Sorry, Yes fans hoping to get their fix via the band’s upcoming televised live event, scheduled for March 5. It isn’t going to happen. Not for awhile, anyway. The band issued a press release announcing the cancellation, citing “personal matters” as the reason for the change in plans. However, if you have tickets to the [...]

Yes Considers New Studio Album

Jeff Giles — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:06:51 +0000

The ever-shifting members of Yes took a full decade between their last two studio albums -- and lost lead singer Jon Anderson along the way -- but it sounds like they might be thinking about following up 2011's 'Fly from Here' sooner than later.

New Yes Frontman: 'I'm Living Up To How The Music Should Sound'

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:49:18 +0000

Looking at the chameleonic nature of the ever-changing lineup of Yes over the last four decades, it would seem understandable that Jon Davison, the band’s latest singer, might approach the gig with a degree or three of hesitation. But with a number of shows under his belt, Davison is already feeling pretty comfortable.

Former Yes Singer Jon Anderson Pens World Cup Tribute Song

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:19:00 +0000

After a few difficult years, original Yes vocalist Jon Anderson is back touring and has booked a trip to South America for shows in September. In addition, when he goes, he’ll be bringing a special new song that he’s penned for perhaps the world’s biggest sporting event.

Jon Anderson Says 'the Door Isn't Closed' for a Yes Reunion

Matt Wardlaw — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:53:56 +0000

Although he’s currently busy performing as a solo artist, former Yes vocalist Jon Anderson can still see the possibility that he might reunite once again with his former group someday. He told Classic Rock that “something could happen,” referencing his old bandmate Chris Squire, who “keeps saying, ‘the door isn’t closed,’” to which Anderson says [...]

Former Yes Keyboardist Rick Wakeman Releases New Archival Live Collection

Matt Wardlaw — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:40:53 +0000

Having racked up over four decades in the music business, Rick Wakeman’s resume illustrates at loud volume an impressive list of accomplishments. The former Yes keyboard maestro will jump back to recall the early part of the aughts with the release of a new archival live album.

Yes and Genesis Members Announce Release Date for New Squackett Album

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:45:15 +0000

Here’s a riddle, of sorts. What’s a “Squackett?” No, it’s not some hybrid bird created in a lab, unless you want to get metaphorical and consider music a bird and a studio a lab. It’s what you get when you cross Yes bassist Chris Squire (who has played on every one of said band’s records) and onetime Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. The duo will release ‘A Life Within a Day’ on May 29 via Esoteric Antenna.