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32 Years Ago: Ex-Yes and Zeppelin Members Form Supergroup XYZ

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:10:21 +0000

By 1981, two of the most successful and influential British rock groups of the '70s -- Led Zeppelin and Yes -- had come to an end, and the members of each band were all looking for new opportunities. In April 1981, former Yes drummer Alan White and bassist Chris Squire got together with Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for a proposed supergroup called XYZ -- which could have also included Robert Plant, but never quite got off the ground.

Yes Guitarist Peter Banks to Be Cremated

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:07:04 +0000

Following a bizarre turn of events that threatened to force the auction of Peter Banks’ personal belongings in order to fund his funeral, the founding Yes guitarist’s body is expected to be released this week. Something Else! reports that Banks’ longtime manager, George Mizer, was instrumental in clearing up the confusion surrounding Banks’ sudden death [...]

Yes Founding Guitarist Peter Banks Dead at 65

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:15:50 +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 22:24:21 +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 23:51:51 +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.

Yes to Play Three Classic Albums on 2013 Tour

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:07:12 +0000

Yes has announced that they'll play three of their most important albums in their entirety during just-announced March and April 2013 North American tour stops. The Jon Davison-fronted group will tear through 'The Yes Album,' 'Close to the Edge' and 'Going for the One' when they hit the road on March 1 in West Wendover, Nev.

Former Yes Vocalist Benoit David Releases Statement Regarding His Departure

Matt Wardlaw — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:03:56 +0000

When Yes announced the sudden departure of vocalist Benoit David, it caught many by surprise – including, unfortunately, David himself. He issued a statement Friday to confirm the news and shed a bit of light regarding his departure. No doubt, it’s a crushing thing for Benoit to lose a dream gig after being a Yes [...]

Yes Recruit New Singer For Upcoming Tour Dates

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:30:50 +0000

Perpetual change has been a key theme in the more than 40 years that Yes have been performing as a unit. In the latest chapter, it appears that vocalist Benoit David, himself a replacement for original lead singer Jon Anderson, has been replaced.

Man Shreds 'Owner Of A Lonely Heart' On The Violin [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:31:56 +0000

I don’t play the violin, but if I did, I would do exactly this. I’m not exactly sure if it’s open mic night, but the audience seems to be in shock and awe of his terrific performance of Yes‘s ‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’ as well as Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson. Have a listen [...]