Rolling Stone‘s interview series King for a Day features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and singers who had the difficult job of fronting major rock bands after the departure of an iconic vocalist. Some of them stayed in their bands for years, while others lasted just a few months. In the end, however, they all found out that replacement singers can themselves be replaced. This edition features former Yes singer Benoît David.
In the fall of 2008, Yes stunned their fans when they announced that founding vocalist Jon Anderson...
In the fall of 2008, Yes stunned their fans when they announced that founding vocalist Jon Anderson...
- 2/8/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
The late rapper Tupac Shakur and Seattle-based rockers Pearl Jam lead a class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees that also include folkie Joan Baez and 1970s favorites Journey, Yes and Electric Light Orchestra.
The rock hall also said Tuesday it would give a special award to Nile Rodgers, whose disco-era band Chic failed again to make the cut after its 11th time nominated.
Baez will be inducted only months after her 1960s paramour, Bob Dylan, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
The Hall's 32nd annual induction ceremony will take place on April 7 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. HBO will show highlights later, with SiriusXM doing a radio broadcast.
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The rock hall also said Tuesday it would give a special award to Nile Rodgers, whose disco-era band Chic failed again to make the cut after its 11th time nominated.
Baez will be inducted only months after her 1960s paramour, Bob Dylan, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
The Hall's 32nd annual induction ceremony will take place on April 7 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. HBO will show highlights later, with SiriusXM doing a radio broadcast.
News: Tupac Shakur Pop-Up Restaurant Opening on 20th Anniversary of Rapper's Death
Shakur was shot and killed after attending a boxing match in Las Vegas in 1996, a murder that has spawned conspiracy theories but remains unsolved. "Changes," "Keep Ya Head Up," "Ambitionz Az a Ridah...
- 12/20/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
The 2017 inductees for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced Tuesday morning, and this year’s class includes artists from across the genre and generations. Folk legend Joan Baez, progressive rock prototypes Yes, ’70s classical crossovers Electric Light Orchestra, stadium fillers Journey, grunge gods Pearl Jam and rap poet Tupac Shakur all got tapped the join the prestigious order.
In addition, Chic mastermind and master producer Nile Rodgers will receive the Award for Musical Excellence.
The 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. HBO will broadcast...
In addition, Chic mastermind and master producer Nile Rodgers will receive the Award for Musical Excellence.
The 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. HBO will broadcast...
- 12/20/2016
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Chris Squire, the co-founder and bassist for British rock band Yes, has died following a battle with leukemia. He was 67. Chris Squire Dies Yes announced Squire’s death in Phoenix Saturday on Facebook. “It’s with the heaviest of hearts and unbearable sadness that we must inform you of the passing of our dear friend,” the statement […]
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- 6/29/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Sad news for Yes fans, as one of the best guitarists in the world, Chris Squire, the bassist and founding member of Yes, has died, a month after revealing he had been diagnosed with leukemia. He was 67.Squire and singer Jon Anderson co-founded Yes in 1968, and although their performance lineup of band-members was altered during the years, Squire was a constant band-member, playing bass on all of Yes’ albums and performing with the band for almost 50 years. Squire’s band-mate Geoffrey Downes made the announcement of Squire’s death via Twitter.The band confirmed the news Sunday on its official Facebook […]...
- 6/29/2015
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Chris Squire, a founding member of the progressive rock band Yes, has died after battling leukemia. He was 67. “It’s with the heaviest of hearts and unbearable sadness that we must inform you of the passing of our dear friend and Yes co-founder, Chris Squire,” the band said in a post on its official Facebook page Sunday. “Chris peacefully passed away last night in Phoenix Arizona,” the statement continued. Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes also tweeted the news of Squire’s death to fans: “Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend,...
- 6/28/2015
- by Anita Bennett
- The Wrap
Chris Squire, a founding member of the progressive rock band Yes, has died at age 67. The bassist, vocalist and songwriter passed away on Saturday following a battle with leukemia. "It's with the heaviest of hearts and unbearable sadness that we must inform you of the passing of our dear friend and Yes co-founder, Chris Squire," read a message posted on the group's Facebook page on Sunday. "Chris peacefully passed away last night in Phoenix, Arizona." Squire is survived by wife Scotty and children Carmen, Chandrika, Camille, Cameron, and Xilan. "With his gentle, easy-going nature, Chris was a great friend of many...including each of us," the band's statement...
- 6/28/2015
- E! Online
Another rock legend gone before his time. On Sunday, June 28, Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes took to Twitter to announce the death of the group's founding member and bassist, Chris Squire, at age 67. "Utterly devastated beyond words to have to report the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, bandmate and inspiration Chris Squire. #yes," Downes wrote. Squire had been battling leukemia, and the band confirmed the passing on its official Facebook page. "It's with the heaviest of hearts and unbearable sadness that we must inform [...]...
- 6/28/2015
- Us Weekly
Among the seminal progressive rock groups of the late '60s and early '70s, Yes has undergone its share of personnel changes. The group started out with Chris Squire (bass), Peter Banks (guitar), Jon Anderson (vocals), Bill Bruford (drums), and Tony Kaye (keyboards), and released two albums, the eponymous Yes, and Time and A Word. Banks either left or was fired (it depends on who you believe), and was replaced with Steve Howe. [N.B. Peter Banks passed away in March 2013.] This new line-up produced just one album, The Yes Album.
Kaye left due to band friction, and was replaced by Rick Wakeman. This line-up produced two albums, Fragile and Close to the Edge -- the latter being the band's tour-de-force, and one of the most revered progressive rock albums of all time (see my Cc article, The Absolutely Essential Progressive Rock Albums), as well as one of the first albums on which the entire first side...
Kaye left due to band friction, and was replaced by Rick Wakeman. This line-up produced two albums, Fragile and Close to the Edge -- the latter being the band's tour-de-force, and one of the most revered progressive rock albums of all time (see my Cc article, The Absolutely Essential Progressive Rock Albums), as well as one of the first albums on which the entire first side...
- 4/12/2013
- by Ian Alterman
- www.culturecatch.com
Peter Banks, the original guitarist of the progressive-rock band Yes, died of heart failure in his London home on March 8. He was 65. Born Peter Brockbanks in London in 1947, Banks co-founded Yes (and named the band) in 1968. Before that, he’d played in various groups, most notably The Syn with future Yes bassist Chris Squire. Bridging the gaps between beat, psychedelia, and the emerging prog movement, The Syn made little headway during its brief existence. But it’s since become rightly regarded as a pivotal band of the era. Banks’ big splash, though, came with Yes. He ...
- 3/13/2013
- avclub.com
In and around the lake; Mountains come out of the sky and they stand there;One mile over we'll be there and we'll see you; Ten true summers we'll be there and laughing too;Twenty four before my love you'll see I'll be there with you - Roundabout lyrics (1971 from LP "Fragile"). Fans of Yes, which includes guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Geoff Downes, singer Jon Davison, drummer Alan White and bassist Chris Squire rejoice, Mark Cuban's new network will rock the house with this classic band on Tuesday, March 5, as Yes. San Francisco show will be broadcast live on national television on Axs TV beginning at 11pm Eastern / 8pm Pacific. Founded in 1968 by...
- 2/27/2013
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Last week I ran a lengthy first part of my Steven Soderbergh interview, primarily about the movie Contagion. Soon aftewards, the film opened number one at the box office by a wide margin and clearly there is a direct line between the two. Steve, next time you are in town the cherry lime rickeys are on you.
Our conversation went far beyond the usual shilling for new product, so now that the news cycle promoting Contagion has run its course, I’d love to share the rest of our discussion on a multitude of topics.
For a guy whose won every award imaginable and has the acclaim of both mass audiences and “the elite,” I can’t overstate just how down-to-earth and agreeable Mr. Soderbergh is. What doesn’t come across in print is his directness – there’s a surprising lack of b.s. in his tone, and if he...
Our conversation went far beyond the usual shilling for new product, so now that the news cycle promoting Contagion has run its course, I’d love to share the rest of our discussion on a multitude of topics.
For a guy whose won every award imaginable and has the acclaim of both mass audiences and “the elite,” I can’t overstate just how down-to-earth and agreeable Mr. Soderbergh is. What doesn’t come across in print is his directness – there’s a surprising lack of b.s. in his tone, and if he...
- 9/14/2011
- UGO Movies
September 7, 2010: On 20th September the album ‘Keys to Ascension’ by progressive rock veterans Yes, will be released by the label Proper Music. This bumper pack includes a total of 4 CD’s and a DVD that aptly capture the fantastic 1995 Yes reunion tour. This tour included the most sought after line up of the band including, Chris Squire, Jon Anderson Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman and Alan White.
This particular Yes reunion with this exciting and classic line-up of great musicians was keenly expected by the band’s huge fan-base from around the globe.
The tour took its actual shape in the year 1995 and in the spring of 1996, Yes aficionados witnessed the classic lineup of 1970. The band came together to record.
This particular Yes reunion with this exciting and classic line-up of great musicians was keenly expected by the band’s huge fan-base from around the globe.
The tour took its actual shape in the year 1995 and in the spring of 1996, Yes aficionados witnessed the classic lineup of 1970. The band came together to record.
- 9/7/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
English progressive rock band Yes will hit the road this spring with new lead singer Benoit David taking the place of founding member Jon Anderson. The veteran band will kick off the tour on June 26 in Indio, CA with a revamped lineup.
Band members Chris Squire, Steve Howe and Alan White toured in late 2008 and early 2009 with vocalist Benoît David and keyboardist Oliver Wakeman on the "In The Present Tour."
Veteran progressive rockers have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide during its 40-year career, according to a press release. The British quintet released its 17th and most recent studio album, "Magnification," in 2001.
Dates for the 24-city outing are included below:...
Band members Chris Squire, Steve Howe and Alan White toured in late 2008 and early 2009 with vocalist Benoît David and keyboardist Oliver Wakeman on the "In The Present Tour."
Veteran progressive rockers have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide during its 40-year career, according to a press release. The British quintet released its 17th and most recent studio album, "Magnification," in 2001.
Dates for the 24-city outing are included below:...
- 4/20/2009
- icelebz.com
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