Jon Anderson is one of the most recognizable voices in progressive rock, as the lead vocalist and creative force behind Yes. Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album "Fragile," as well as a series of epic, complex pieces such as "Awaken," "Gates of Delirium" and "Close to the Edge." all central to the band's success.
Additionally, Anderson co-authored the group's biggest hits, including "I've Seen All Good People," "Roundabout," and "Owner Of a Lonely Heart." Anderson had great success with a series of albums with Vangelis, and most recently released the critically-acclaimed solo album entitled "Survival and Other Stories."
In March 1968, Anderson met bassist Chris Squire and joined him in a group called Mabel Greer's Toyshop, which included guitarist Peter Banks. Anderson, Squire, and Banks went on to form Yes, with drummer Bill Bruford and keyboardist Tony Kaye.
Their self-titled debut album was released in 1969. Anderson stayed with the group until 1980. This period is now known as the classic period of Yes, which released 11 critically acclaimed albums. Anderson was a major creative force and band leader throughout the period, describing himself as the "team captain" and "catalyst." He was nicknamed "Napoleon" by his bandmates for his diminutive stature and leadership of the band.
Anderson rejoined a reformed Yes in 1983, and produced their most commercially successful album 90125 with newcomer Trevor Rabin. After a second album and several world tours, Anderson departed again in 1988, due to the band's continued pursuit of major commercial success and mainstream radio play.
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