Month: August 2015

Not technically a member of the band, but my guess is that Billy will stay on as long as YES continues. He seemed nervous and shy, but when I asked him, “What was it like to work with Shatner?” he… Continue Reading →

I spent as much time with Alan White as it took for him to sign my copy of Ramshackled. I jokingly asked him if he remembered it, and he winked and said, “Of course.” Ramshackled is unique among Yes solo… Continue Reading →

I spent as much time with Jon as it took for him to sign my poster and CD booklet. He seemed nice enough, but it bothered me that he signed his autograph simply “Jon” – which is exactly how Jon… Continue Reading →

Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes (also of The Buggles, Asia, Icon, The New Dance Orchestra, DBA, etc.) was easily the friendliest and most outgoing member of the band. Downes actually initiated the conversation with me. “Hi guy. Did you enjoy the… Continue Reading →

Okay, he’s one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists (number 69 to be exact), and his musical genius is evident on everything he’s played. But I wasn’t fully prepared for how FORMAL the guy is. As we got backstage, we… Continue Reading →

When is Yes not Yes? That is a matter of much discussion. Popular opinion would have you believe that any time Jon Anderson is not in the band, it’s not Yes. Similar claims have been made for Steve Howe and… Continue Reading →