Zappa.com

http://www.nme.com/news/nme/37105

Get well soon, Jon!

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What? He's a vegetarian! Eat some sprouts and get out there!

Seriously, I hope he's alright.

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You gotta give the people something good to read, on a Sunday

I can't believe it's been 15 years since they last toured. Time is moving so fast now it's getting blurry.

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“The person who stands up and says, 'This is stupid,' either is asked to behave or, worse, is greeted with a cheerful 'Yes, we know! Isn't it terrific!" -Frank Zappa

I wish John the best of health but this makes me remember of a time of YES that I liked very much.

Sans Jon Anderson YES .

DRAMA


While not Trevor Horn I found this slightly entertaining.
The Kid in the back is minimally impressive. I like the way he can pick his nose between drum beats and I wonder if Grandma knits yarn as well as she whistles.

'Into The Lens'(Yes, Drama album) sung-along by die-hard Drama Yesfans in Napa! Filmed during the Sing-along party at cjreyes's, accompanied by ASW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKRda5m5BVY

and now for the real thing

Yes - Into The Lens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBj9u85k ... re=related

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Trendmonger's Moment Of Clarity

FZ "Read It And Weep"
April 17,1981

Frank Zappa left the ZFT in Control of his Vaults and Artistic rights.
We the fans are not in control. We have a choice to use our eyes and ears or read it and weep.

I don't know where you saw that but that information is incorrect.

I last saw them in 97, and they last toured in 2004.

http://www.forgottenyesterdays.com/

At any rate, I am truly disappointed, as I am a Hard-Core Yes fan and had tickets to see them at the very small Hard Rock, Orlando.

Get well soon Jon, and come see is in 6 months!

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"Why do people say "Grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive! If you really wanna get tough, grow a vagina! Those things take a pounding"! -- Betty White

I saw it when i clicked on the link on the first post.

I thought that sounded wrong.

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“The person who stands up and says, 'This is stupid,' either is asked to behave or, worse, is greeted with a cheerful 'Yes, we know! Isn't it terrific!" -Frank Zappa

I saw them in 2003 swifty...maybe you're thinkin of Genesis? It had been 15 years since they last toured prior to fall 07.

Anyway, sad sad news. I had tix to see them at PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ ...decent seats...oh well...maybe next year.

Edit: The link DOES say it was the bands first tour in 15 years...they be mistaken.

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I can't tell when you're telling the truth.
>I'm not.
How do I know anything you've said to me is...
>You don't.

Yes, I see that now. I did not check there because I heard when my wife told me that the Hard Rock Orlando called my house to tell me. I then went to YesWorld.com for the official word.

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"Why do people say "Grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive! If you really wanna get tough, grow a vagina! Those things take a pounding"! -- Betty White

F U C K

I don't know how it would be now, but I have been amazed at how good Anderson continued to sound on each of the last few tours. Amazing really.

Hope they just do something in the winter or early 09.

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The fun hasn't beginned yet, uh, later on apparently The Mothers are gonna hand out the bingo cards and everything, you know

I was aware Jon suffered a severe asthma attack, as reported in their official website, yesworld.com, but I was still hoping he would make it... I hope he rests a lot and make out a new yes studio album before they kick into world tour in 2009 :dream:

All the best to this amazing musician that is Jon Anderson!

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The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true Art and Science. - Albert Einstein

ooh... hope all goes well. Yes still has plenty of creative power left, and Anderson has always been a big part of that. He always sounds great too, which is amazing considering the notes he has to hit.

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Let's hear it again for the London Philharmonic Orchestra!

They were live on PBS a concert in 2007,, and they were better than in 72 !!! The DVD can be bought.

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Confusion will be my epitaph

Was that the show with the orchestra from 2004? I have that DVD and it's one of my favorite concert DVDs.

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Let's hear it again for the London Philharmonic Orchestra!

No I do not recall an orchestra, I mite be wrong on it being on PBS, it was on a HD music channel. I'll have to search the net and find it. They just played a concert ,and I was amazed at how great they sounded.

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Once Jons up to it, and they carry on the tour and ( hopefully ) come here to the UK, I may go see them. Seen them 3 times before, and each time they were great.....As long as the tickets arent stupidly overpriced.....

First time I've attempted to watch them was during the Talk tour, 1994, when I traveled around 400 km to Rio just to find out that it was sold out and that the guys who were supposed to buy tickets in advance haven't done so... At the time scalpers were charging literally around 50X the ticket price!

Then I watched the Open Your Eyes Tour, 1998 in Rio in the same venue, but in a stupid table/bar configuration, but with great setlist and great playing...

Then I saw the 1999 opening for the Ladder tour, where they pretty much tried things from the new album, they wouldn't play later on the tour... It was a gig filled with great energy from the band and from the public, in a free admittance config, in a traditional venue in rio, Canecão, a lot more appropriate for the rocking mood of that particular setlist. Imagine them opening the gig with Yours is No Disgrace and the public going wild! What a fun gig it was!!!

I also saw Rick Wakeman later in 2001, again in Canecão. but in the table/bar config. Who the fuck what waiters walking around during a rock show, gee!...

I really wish they could tour Brazil again...

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The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true Art and Science. - Albert Einstein

That is indeed an excellent show...my favorite versions of In the Presence Of and Ritual.

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>I'm not.
How do I know anything you've said to me is...
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mountains come out of the sky and they








stand there

October 16, 2008 - In the Present Tour Update

Link has been added to the Tour page for Atlanta, on sale this Saturday, along with links for Biloxi and Greensboro (both are now on sale).

Steve Howe, Chris Squire, and Alan White will launch the "In The Present" tour starting November 4. They will be joined by keyboardist Oliver Wakeman and vocalist Benoit David. Click here for tour dates. More tour dates are being planned for early 2009.

Jon Anderson contacted YesWorld and wanted to convey his thanks to all those who have prayed for his speedy recovery. Jon will not be present for the current set of tour dates.

http://www.yesworld.com/

Conversation with
Oliver Wakeman
http://nfte.org/interviews/OW307.html

Benoît David
http://www.ctte.net

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The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true Art and Science. - Albert Einstein

Yeah, this really sucks. There is no way in hell I would see "Yes" with a guy from a Yes tribute band singing in Jons place.

Absolutely ridiculous, money grabbing actions. Just wait until Jon can do it?

Bag of shit

Seems that Jon didn't quite approve it neither, at least in the beginning. From Wikipedia:



But I have to confess, I think it would be great if Yes could recruit new [really] talented musicians to replace them as they expire, in order to carry Yes on and on, creating new music, not tied to the past but in a inventive and creative way, as the classical Yes once did...

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The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true Art and Science. - Albert Einstein

Interesting. I do see that the notice on Jon's site was removed.

I was really pissed aboutthis when I first heard it, but then got another perspective from a fellow Yes fan who may have been following the last several years closer than I.

It's confirmed that 2004 was the last Yes tour. I guess the other band members have been trying to get something together for a while now and Jon has been the hold out. He also did the School Of Rock thing which might have further frustrated the other band members.

So this latest cancellation, for valid reasons or not, may have just been responded to with a "well, we want to go out and tour and we have to do something".

I hope they patch things up. For me, if Jon, Steve & Chris are not on stage, it's not Yes.

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"Why do people say "Grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive! If you really wanna get tough, grow a vagina! Those things take a pounding"! -- Betty White

If the two Buggles aren't with them, I absolutely refuse to even entertain the idea of seeing them.

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You gotta give the people something good to read, on a Sunday

Yes and Rush are my favorites after FZ!

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'N then I might just Jump back on An' ride Like a cowboy Into the dawn to Montana

Anyone attending the Yes gig tonight in Rama, Ontario?

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The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true Art and Science. - Albert Einstein