That is, he won’t directly discuss why original singer Jon Anderson isn’t touring with the ’70s prog-rock giant.
These days that role belongs to converted cover singer Jon Davison, who last year replaced Yes tribute band singer David Benoit. “That’s like me saying how do you feel without your ex-wife or without your ex-girlfriend,” said Howe, calling from Massachusetts.
“People don’t have any problem asking us questions like that but we have a problem answering them. What about Bill Bruford? He retired and made the choice. Not only did he leave Yes to play with [King] Crimson, which was his decision, but then he retired from Yes altogether. And I love the guy. So there are a lot of crosses to bear, and I do respect all of the people who have made such great contributions in their previous role as Yes members. End of story.”
This summer the story for Yes is playing three of its classic albums in their entirety.
The outfit – Chris Squire (bassist), Steve Howe (guitarist), Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboardist) and Davison – are playing 1971’s “The Yes Album,” 1972’s “Close to the Edge” and 1977’s “Going for the One.”
Sounds simple, right?
Well, in true Yes fashion, the order of presentation has been swapped, meaning fans attending the upcoming shows won’t be hearing the albums in chronological order.
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