Chris Squire on Yes Classic Album Tour, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[speak2planets]

Originally Posted by Jaco Taco

No Jon Anderson = No Yes, imo.

I second that!!!

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Originally Posted by SactoBass

I have been a die hard YES fan since 1971. I have seen them in concert numerous times over the decades, I played bass in a YES tribute band for a few years in the early 2000's, and I got to meet YES backstage in 2001 and chat with each of them individually. Jon Anderson is very short, and Chris Squire is huge! And when I shook Steve's hand, I was afraid to squeeze it very hard because it felt so....fragile! (no pun intended). They are all very nice guys, btw.

Anyway, as much as I love their music, I just don't have any interest in seeing them in concert without Jon Anderson as the lead singer. When I would listen to Benoit singing in YES on YouTube vids, I would cringe with all of the sour notes he would hit. Thank goodness they finally dumped him! And as for this new guy Jon D, well, based on what I've seen on YT with him singing with YES, he sure sings alot better than Benoit, but JD is still no JA. It's still just not quite "there". There is only one Jon Anderson and that great voice of his.

So, I won't say "no JA = no YES" because YES will continue regardless. But what I will say is "no JA = no concert attendance by me".

I wish YES all the best.

I AGREE!!!!

[HeavyJazz77]

Not keen on the whole mobile museum fad of late. I cut Rush off after R30 for the same reason. "It's okay to retire! Get a day job if you need it, but don't water down your musical legacy!!!"

[jerry]

Originally Posted by HeavyJazz77

Not keen on the whole mobile museum fad of late. I cut Rush off after R30 for the same reason. "It's okay to retire! Get a day job if you need it, but don't water down your musical legacy!!!"

Really? Musicians giving up music?

[Spectrum]

Originally Posted by HeavyJazz77

Not keen on the whole mobile museum fad of late. I cut Rush off after R30 for the same reason. "It's okay to retire! Get a day job if you need it, but don't water down your musical legacy!!!"

Having seen Rush two months ago I can safely say that your statement is nonsense. They haven't slowed down a bit on stage, their music is fresh and new and heavy, and they have more energy than most musicians in their 20s.

Don't know how.much of that applies to Yes. The recent videos I've seen they are looking a bit slower and I heard Fly From Here was music they pulled out of the vault rather than wrote new from scratch. I hope that's not all true. Either way I will still pay money to see Chris Squire play bass any time.

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Originally Posted by Spectrum

Having seen Rush two months ago I can safely say that your statement is nonsense. They haven't slowed down a bit on stage, their music is fresh and new and heavy, and they have more energy than most musicians in their 20s.

Don't know how.much of that applies to Yes. The recent videos I've seen they are looking a bit slower and I heard Fly From Here was music they pulled out of the vault rather than wrote new from scratch. I hope that's not all true. Either way I will still pay money to see Chris Squire play bass any time.

I AGREE WITH THIS! RUSH IS STILL ROCKING!! IF WE GIVE UP ON THEM...WHAT IS REALLY LEFT? I LOVE YES....MISS JON A.

[Freez]

Originally Posted by Sundogue

I find it kind of humorous in some ways, and irritating in other ways (especially coming from musicians), how "fans" have so many expectations of "other" musicians.

How much do any of you musicians like others telling you what to play, how to play it and who to play it with? Maybe all of you should post opinion polls here on what music to play, what other musicians to play it with and then adhere to the results. You know, don't be one of those musicians who want to do your own thing. Do what others want of you.

No? Why then would you expect any member of Yes to adhere to your desires? I think, if anything, Yes members have earned the right to do as they please whether you like it or not.

I have a suspicion Chris Squire doesn't give a rats ass who you think he should play with, or what songs he should be playing on tour. Just a hunch though. I could be wrong. Maybe he plays music solely to satisfy you.

Personally, I love anything Chris Squire and Yes are doing, no matter who they are playing it with. Just the fact they are still doing it is inspiring. I'm never going to stop performing unless I physically can't any longer. I couldn't care less what others opinion of me are in that process. One can't please everyone, so you might as well please yourself. There will always be people who appreciate it. And the ones who don't? Why should they even matter?

Yup

[Sundogue]

Originally Posted by MysticMichael

I'm all for artistic integrity, dude. But aren't you conflating awareness of and sensitivity to the fans' feelings & opinions, with total and absolute creative surrender to the fans' feelings & opinions? It seems to me that you are. Yet I don't know of anybody with a realistic claim to being an artist who would ever advocate such an approach - at least with a straight face.

I'll see your eye roll, and raise you two...



MM

I've been a professional artist and musician my entire adult life. For over 30 years I've made a living being creative.

That doesn't mean I'm right, only giving a reason for my opinion.

[wishface]

Originally Posted by hrodbert696

Based on what criteria? With their prior "cover band singer" they went and put out a new album.

And then he got fired.

Benoit behaved with class about it, but it must have been a raw deal.

I think it's pretty obvious that Yes are touring because they really need the money, which is sad. I don't per se begrudge them that, but it's not yes anymore. not really.

And i'm a huge Squire fan.

[Roscoe East]

Originally Posted by wishface

And then he got fired.

Benoit behaved with class about it, but it must have been a raw deal.

Not that this makes it any less "raw" but I'd heard that Benoit David had some health issues that prevented him from touring. Having already lost several years waiting for Jon Anderson's health to improve before moving on, the rest of the band was probably in favor of acting quickly & decisively this time around.

[AltGrendel]

Originally Posted by SactoBass

I have been a die hard YES fan since 1971. I have seen them in concert numerous times over the decades, I played bass in a YES tribute band for a few years in the early 2000's, and I got to meet YES backstage in 2001 and chat with each of them individually. Jon Anderson is very short, and Chris Squire is huge! And when I shook Steve's hand, I was afraid to squeeze it very hard because it felt so....fragile! (no pun intended). They are all very nice guys, btw.

Anyway, as much as I love their music, I just don't have any interest in seeing them in concert without Jon Anderson as the lead singer. When I would listen to Benoit singing in YES on YouTube vids, I would cringe with all of the sour notes he would hit. Thank goodness they finally dumped him! And as for this new guy Jon D, well, based on what I've seen on YT with him singing with YES, he sure sings alot better than Benoit, but JD is still no JA. It's still just not quite "there". There is only one Jon Anderson and that great voice of his.

So, I won't say "no JA = no YES" because YES will continue regardless. But what I will say is "no JA = no concert attendance by me".

I wish YES all the best.

+1

[MonetBass]

Originally Posted by Spectrum

...and I heard Fly From Here was music they pulled out of the vault rather than wrote new from scratch.

The basis of "Fly From Here" was written by Trevor Horn and Chris Squire around the time of the Drama album. But the rest of the tracks on the album are brand-new.