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This week the whole world has been preoccupied with COVID-19, which is entirely understandable. Mark and I discuss the situation in relation to Yes later on in this episode but, maybe as a bit of light relief, we start by thinking about what Geoff Downes did next after leaving Yes following the Drama tour.

The Drama Line Up

What did Geoff Downes do between Yes and Asia?Did he finish it?Were Yes right to cancel their mini tour and their appearance at Cruise to the Edge?

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Show notes and links:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7Mpv0JdKS7HG_EQ6rV2nTVhW5nXQVw1T

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Producers:

Jeffrey Crecelius

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Bill Govier and

Wayne Hall

Patrons:

Aaron SteelmanDave OwenMark James LangPaul TomeiJoost MaglevDavid HeydenMartin KjellbergPaul WilsonBob MartilottaLindMichael O'ConnorPeter HearndenBrian SullivanDavid PannellMiguel FalcãoLobate ScarpChris BandiniDavid WatkinsonNeal KaforeyRachel HadawayCraig EstenesDemPaul HailesMark 'Zarkol' BaggsDoug CurranRobert NasirFergus CubbageScott ColomboFred BarringerScott Smith Geoff BailieSimon Barrow Geoffrey MasonStephen LambeGuy R DeRomeSteve DillHenrik AntonssonSteve PerryHogne Bø PettersenSteve RodeIanNBSteve ScottJamie McQuinnSteven RoehrKen FullerTerence Sadler Michael Handerhan Tim StannardJimTodd DudleyJohn CowanTony HandleyJohn HoldenJoseph CottrellJohn ParryKeith HoisingtonJohn ThomsonWilliam Hayes Barry Gorsky

Robert and David

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

The_Bodast_Tapes featuring Steve Howe

This week, Mark and I enjoyed listening to The Bodast Tapes featuring Steve Howe in the second part of our examination of what Steve did after leaving Yes following the Drama tour. We also had the pleasure of speaking to Danny Markovitch who plays saxophone in the progressive/fusion band Marbin who are returning for the second time to the Cruise to the Edge next month. He explains what his band is all about and how they developed their music from their roots in Israel to the US.

If you are a YMP Producer or Patron you should already know what the top secret project is which we have kicked off in March. Everyone else will just have to wait and see - or become a Patron themselves of course - you are most welcome to join us.

What's the actual Bodast music like?Does Steve stick out?Is it worth listening to?

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Show notes and links:

Marbin's website

https://youtu.be/tb4zWgKCo6g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A1Aj1_EF9Y&feature=share

Michael Handerhan's photos:

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Producers:

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Patrons:

Aaron SteelmanDave OwenMark James LangPaul TomeiJoost MaglevDavid HeydenMartin KjellbergPaul WilsonBob MartilottaLindMichael O'ConnorPeter HearndenBrian SullivanDavid PannellMiguel FalcãoLobate ScarpChris BandiniDavid WatkinsonNeal KaforeyRachel HadawayCraig EstenesDemPaul HailesMark 'Zarkol' BaggsDoug CurranRobert NasirFergus CubbageScott ColomboFred BarringerScott Smith Geoff BailieSimon Barrow Geoffrey MasonStephen LambeGuy R DeRomeSteve DillHenrik AntonssonSteve PerryHogne Bø PettersenSteve RodeIanNBSteve ScottJamie McQuinnSteven RoehrKen FullerTerence Sadler Michael Handerhan Tim StannardJimTodd DudleyJohn CowanTony HandleyJohn HoldenJoseph CottrellJohn ParryKeith HoisingtonJohn ThomsonWilliam Hayes Barry Gorsky

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

The Bodast Tapes featuring Steve Howe

This week, Mark and I begin our look at what Steve Howe did next after leaving Yes after the Drama tour. Michael Handerhan suggested that, rather than going straight to Asia, Howe produced something else next which uncovered a remarkable passage of time in his early career.

What's this all about?New old material?Where did this band's name come from?

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COMING IN MARCH TO THE PATREON GROUP:

As a Patron, you will be going to be invited to take part in a TOP SECRET project which will lead to something very exciting for all YMP listeners - just a clue, it’s going to be something physical. So if you want to take part in that and you’re not a patron yet, do head over to Patreon and join in now!

Show notes and links:

Michael Handerhan's photos:

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Producers:

Jeffrey Crecelius

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Bill Govier and

Wayne Hall

Patrons:

Aaron SteelmanDave OwenMark James LangPaul TomeiJoost MaglevDavid HeydenMartin KjellbergPaul WilsonBob MartilottaLindMichael O'ConnorPeter HearndenBrian SullivanDavid PannellMiguel FalcãoLobate ScarpChris BandiniDavid WatkinsonNeal KaforeyRachel HadawayCraig EstenesDemPaul HailesMark 'Zarkol' BaggsDoug CurranRobert NasirFergus CubbageScott ColomboFred BarringerScott Smith Geoff BailieSimon Barrow Geoffrey MasonStephen LambeGuy R DeRomeSteve DillHenrik AntonssonSteve PerryHogne Bø PettersenSteve RodeIanNBSteve ScottJamie McQuinnSteven RoehrKen FullerTerence Sadler Michael Handerhan Tim StannardJimTodd DudleyJohn CowanTony HandleyJohn HoldenJoseph CottrellJohn ParryKeith HoisingtonJohn ThomsonWilliam Hayes Barry Gorsky

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

This week Mark and I caught up with Yes author and friend of the band, Jon Kirkman, who told us about his new Yes live photography book as well as the next Cruise to the Edge which he is co-hosting. The book is called Tales from Photographic Oceans and it promises to be an amazing publication, one which is limited to only 300 copies as well.

What's the new book all about?What's the Cruise To The Edge all about?How important is the Relayer Tour to the band?

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Show notes and links:

Get hold of the book here - https://jonkirkman.co.uk/tales-from-photographic-oceans-coming-soon/

Cruise to the Edge Official Website:

https://cruisetotheedge.com/

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Producers:

Jeffrey Crecelius

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Wayne Hall

Patrons:

Aaron SteelmanDave OwenMark James LangPaul TomeiJoost MaglevDavid HeydenMartin KjellbergPaul WilsonBob MartilottaLindMichael O'ConnorPeter HearndenBrian SullivanDavid PannellMiguel FalcãoLobate ScarpChris BandiniDavid WatkinsonNeal KaforeyRachel HadawayCraig EstenesDemPaul HailesMark 'Zarkol' BaggsDoug CurranRobert NasirFergus CubbageScott ColomboFred BarringerScott Smith Geoff BailieSimon Barrow Geoffrey MasonStephen LambeGuy R DeRomeSteve DillHenrik AntonssonSteve PerryHogne Bø PettersenSteve RodeIanNBSteve ScottJamie McQuinnSteven RoehrKen FullerTerence Sadler Michael Handerhan Tim StannardJimTodd DudleyJohn CowanTony HandleyJohn HoldenJoseph CottrellJohn ParryKeith HoisingtonJohn ThomsonWilliam Hayes Barry Gorsky

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier

Trevor Horn and his dog

Mark and I have finally managed to complete our look at The Dollar Album which was produced and partly co-written by Trevor Horn after he left Yes. It’s an interesting album ad prompted quite a few points of discussion.

We also think about the impact of the recent fire at the acetate factory in the US and consider what the ramifications might be for vinyl releases from Yes.

Was The Dollar Album any good?Who write the songs?Were they hits?

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Show notes and links:

There's a small mention of Yes in an excellent interview with Mays at JAZZIZ magazine - check it out around the 34 minute mark :

https://www.jazziz.com/lyle-mays/

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_khUV8Nr4aZEJHfMbEKAoEowmULztO9-4E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPiqwvbegq0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfkJ53S2x-w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sFK0-lcjGU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNEdxZURTaI

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Patrons:

Aaron SteelmanDave OwenMark James LangPaul TomeiJoost MaglevDavid HeydenMartin KjellbergPaul WilsonBob MartilottaLindMichael O'ConnorPeter HearndenBrian SullivanDavid PannellMiguel FalcãoLobate ScarpChris BandiniDavid WatkinsonNeal KaforeyRachel HadawayCraig EstenesDemPaul HailesMark 'Zarkol' BaggsDoug CurranRobert NasirFergus CubbageScott ColomboFred BarringerScott Smith Geoff BailieSimon Barrow Geoffrey MasonStephen LambeGuy R DeRomeSteve DillHenrik AntonssonSteve PerryHogne Bø PettersenSteve RodeIanNBSteve ScottJamie McQuinnSteven RoehrKen FullerTerence Sadler Michael Handerhan Tim StannardJimTodd DudleyJohn CowanTony HandleyJohn HoldenJoseph CottrellJohn ParryKeith HoisingtonJohn ThomsonWilliam Hayes Barry Gorsky

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The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier

Dave and Jon meet up before attending the Cinema rehearsal

You'll be amazed by the story we are told by Jon Dee and Dave Watkinson this week. They were the only people beyond the inner circle of the band to hear Cinema in their original format, shortly before the band morphed into the Yes of 90125.

We had such a brilliant time hearing all about it this week!

Who were Cinema?How did Jon and Dave come to be there at a rehearsal?How and why did the band change their name to Yes?

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Photos from this amazing event and the issue of Yes Music magazine where the story was first broken:

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Aaron SteelmanDave OwenMark James LangPaul TomeiJoost MaglevDavid HeydenMartin KjellbergPaul WilsonBob MartilottaLindMichael O'ConnorPeter HearndenBrian SullivanDavid PannellMiguel FalcãoLobate ScarpChris BandiniDavid WatkinsonNeal KaforeyRachel HadawayCraig EstenesDemPaul HailesMark 'Zarkol' BaggsDoug CurranRobert NasirFergus CubbageScott ColomboFred BarringerScott Smith Geoff BailieSimon Barrow Geoffrey MasonStephen LambeGuy R DeRomeSteve DillHenrik AntonssonSteve PerryHogne Bø PettersenSteve RodeIanNBSteve ScottJamie McQuinnSteven RoehrKen FullerTerence Sadler Michael Handerhan Tim StannardJimTodd DudleyJohn CowanTony HandleyJohn HoldenJoseph CottrellJohn ParryKeith HoisingtonJohn ThomsonWilliam Hayes Barry Gorsky

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The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

Legendary drummer, Alan White

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier

Mark and I have ticked off another of our top ambitions on the podcast by speaking to Yes drum legend, Alan White. We cover a number of different topics and Alan is absolutely delightful, as I'm sure you know.

For the first time in ages, I also managed to do a news catch-up which features a few highlights from around the social webs in recent days and/or weeks and do listen out for a couple of new items. I hope you enjoy the whole episode!

What did Alan think of From A Page?What is Alan's favourite Yes album??What is Relayer going to be like to play live in 2020?

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Mark Lang has been listening to...

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

This week, I'm away for work so it's been impossible to create a full episode. However, there are two important Yes updated we need to cover so I attempted to connect with Mark from my hotel room - which worked, a bit...

So what we have is a very short episode covering the announcement of the US Tour dates for 2020 and the press release from Dave Watkinson which I've copied below:

JON

ANDERSON and THE WARRIORS

The Book, Vinyl

EP Record and Accrington Display

March – April –

May 2020

28 - March - Paperback Book

release

30 - March - Jon & The Warriors

Vinyl Demos EP Record release

27 - April - Accrington Library

Display Opening Day and Signing

30 - May - Accrington Library Display

- Warriors member - Signing 

 JON ANDERSON BOOK

Jon Anderson and The Warriors - the road to Yes

A meticulously researched book about Jon Anderson

and his early band The Warriors (who also featured future King Crimson drummer

Ian Wallace).

Published by Sonicbond Publishing in the UK it has

208 pages. It features 175 black and white photos and 44 in colour, most not

seen for more than 50 years.

Jon Anderson is the enigmatic lead singer and founding

member of Yes. He is also a composer, artist, writer, dreamer, lyricist, poet

and musician, with a career spanning more than fifty years. Many books have

been written about the band Yes, but until now none have covered Jon's early

years in his first band, The Warriors, in any detail. This group played a key

role in developing Jon's Anderson’s vocal range, work ethic and determination

to succeed, as well as giving him valuable experience in the music business, which

was of invaluable help as his career blossomed.

David Watkinson takes us on a journey from the

Lancashire beat music scene in the early 1960s to the vibrancy of London later

in the decade. In the short time The Warriors existed - from 1963 to 1967 -

they released a single, appeared on TV and in a movie, and spent a year

following in the Beatles footsteps as a working group in Germany.

As well as providing a complete history of The

Warriors, this book also follows Jon's subsequent career in London, his

appearances with Gun and his brief solo career as Hans Christian. He finally

met Chris Squire and found a home in Mabel Greer's Toyshop, as that group

gradually morphed into Yes during the summer of 1968. The book includes new

interviews with Jon and many members of The Warriors, through its various

line-up changes, most for the very first time. It also features a newly

researched family tree, long forgotten photographs, of both the Warriors and

the first line up of Yes, many items of memorabilia and an exclusive look into

the band’s diaries. It closes with a comprehensive discography and a

collectables section.

This unique and meticulously researched book will

delight both Yes and Jon Anderson fans as well as students of the 1960s music

scene. It is essential reading for all lovers of the world's greatest

progressive rock band, and fans of the genre's finest vocalist - Jon Anderson.

The Paperback edition signed by the author is

exclusively available through…

https://burningshed.com/david-watkinson_jon-anderson-and-the-warriors_pb-book?filter_name=jon%20&filter_sub_category=true

Price: £20, 234 x 156 mm (Royale), ISBN:

9781789520354

https://www.sonicbondpublishing.co.uk/

The book is also available to pre order from all

bookshops and online stores.

JON ANDERSON and THE WARRIORS

THE LOST DEMOS VINYL EP

In

these early recordings by Jon we don’t get the lyrics, wordplay,

mysticism or complex sounds and meanings which later became his signature. What

we have here is a young man enjoying himself as a band member, trying to

make a few pounds, travel and to emulate the Beatles a little. In these

basic beginnings neither Jon Anderson or Ian Wallace shine much, but

what we do get are little signs and glimpses of their potential.   

Jon

Anderson would go on to be the legendary singer in Yes. A

writer, musician, frontman, leader and the all-round voice of prog

rock music. On the earlier tracks Jon was most definitely

in his backing singer role, you get to hear that voice cutting through. The

last track being a total joy and a rocking surprise with Jon giving it his

all. King Crimson fans will hear just how tight Ian Wallace’s playing was

before hitting the big time too. All the band members shine, which can be heard

on the instrumental track, Rodney and Dave are solid and it is easy

to see why they brought in Brian Chatton on keyboards, his

work being similar to his personality, bright, lively and

rocking. Jon Anderson can be heard growing as a singer, musician and

frontman for the band over the three years difference in the recordings. From a

backing singer with his brother Tony to an out-of-sight, soul

groover and mover. All seemingly a long way from the music

of Yes and Close to The Edge or Olias

of Sunhillow, but it was all influencing Jon, who

was listening, learning and performing. This was Jon in

his apprenticeship years, preparing

himself for the lifelong career that was to

follow.    

This

rare and exciting material came from various lofts and trunks around the world.

Hidden away for more than fifty years, the condition of some of the material

was very poor - having jumps, scratches, muffled and even stopping completely.

In my attempt to bring these recording to life again, I made the decision on a

few tracks not to over-produce them, leaving in the crackles and blemishes.

With others however I was surprised at how well and clear they came out. The

band sounds very accomplished; you can hear just how well practised they were.

The Warriors were among the best beat group acts at the time.  

Featuring

seven demo tracks from the band at different times in their career, from

Lancashire at the rise of their local stardom, to the ending months in Germany

in 1967. Six of the tracks are with the full band, Jon Anderson backing

and as a lead singer with just one track as an

instrumental.    

This limited - edition (500) picture

sleeved, vinyl EP 7” record, is released on Plane Groovy Records in a coloured

vinyl, a 1960s vibrant orange plus in standard black vinyl format. Played at

33RPM, this record tips it’s hat to the days in the 1970’s when Yes would

produce such an EP. 

This long-lost material gives the Jon

Anderson and Yes fans a new insight into these beat music years.

Tracks

Side A

1) ‘Too Much’ (2.21)

2) ‘Can’t Live It Down’ (2.44)

3) ‘Summer Girl’ (1.54)

Side AA

1) ‘The Doll

House Is Empty’ (1.59)

2) ‘Run to Me’ (2.21)

3) ‘She's Gone’ (2.08) Instrumental

4) ‘She's Gone’ (2.02) with vocals

Researched, mastering, co-ordinated, images and

production by David Watkinson 

Chris Topham – Plane Groovy Records.

https://burningshed.com/store/planegroovy?fbclid=IwAR0F_3gCMeG2e57sw7auP330TE22utqtUJ_lQXXyY5DzJ6uZ0dW2hJoabVk

Cat No: OLIAS90127

Barcode: 7426822210602

Pre

orders 30 January, available through burningshed.com   

Released

30 March 2020

Prices:

Limited Orange Vinyl £9.99, Black Vinyl £7.99, Test Pressing (10 only) £20.00

Free

download available of the tracks with each purchase

JON ANDERSON and THE WARRIORS - The Road To Yes

DISPLAY IN ACCRINGTON

Accrington, the hometown

of Jon Anderson, will hold a small display in the town’s library from 27 April

- 30 May 2020 in celebration of the new book and vinyl record published on his

early years in the 1960s. The display takes the form of a cabinet of

memorabilia, with one area focusing on The Warriors and the other Jon as a solo

artist and a member of Yes through the years.

David Watkinson,

the curator of the display and author of the newly published book, Jon Anderson

and The Warriors - the road to Yes, will be on hand to sign copies of the paperback

book (Sonicbond) for sale on the 27 April and on the 30 May, the latter date

being the final day where it is hoped a member of the famous local 60s group

The Warriors will attend too.

Books and copies of

the limited - edition vinyl EP will be available to purchase from David who is

happy to discuss both releases and the display.

Accrington Library,

St James' Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NQ. Opening times: Mon/Tues/ 9-5/Wednesday

9-7/Thurs 9-5/Friday 9-5/Saturday 9-5/Sunday Closed

Tel: 0300 123 6703

Email: [email protected]

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives/libraries/find-a-library/accrington-library/

The Author – Producer - Curator

David Watkinson was

born in Bolton, Lancashire. He has a background in antique furniture, sales and

the automotive world. He is currently working within the field of historic

furniture restoration in London and his interests include the arts, music,

classic cars, antiques and being creative. The author of the best-selling

history of the band Yes: Perpetual Change (Plexus, 2001), he has been a

passionate admirer, collector and historian of the band Yes for over 40 years.

He lives in West Sussex, England.

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier

Peter Banks

I hope you heard Mark’s tribute to Neil Peart who very sadly died recently - I put the audio of his video introduction into the YMP feed. I’m not qualified to comment on Rush or Neil Peart so I’m grateful to Mark for letting me use his words which I’m sure come from us all after the unexpected and tragic news.

You may have been expecting the second part of our Trevor Horn episode this week but when we had the chance to talk to prog rock violin legend, David Cross about his collaboration with Peter Banks, we couldn’t miss the opportunity. So we will return to Dollar and Trevor Horn next week. Later in this episode, you’ll hear that great interview which covers not only the newly-released Crossover album but also David’s recollections of Peter and of the early London prog rock scene, where he played with his own bands and, of course, King Crimson.

How did Crossover come about?What impression did David have of Peter?Who else is on this album?

Listen to the episode and let us know what you think!

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Show notes and links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzEzlaRHevY

YMP Patrons:

Producers:

Jeffrey Crecelius

Preston Frazier

Bill Govier and

Wayne Hall

Patrons:

Aaron SteelmanDave OwenMark James LangPaul TomeiJoost MaglevDavid HeydenMartin KjellbergPaul WilsonBob MartilottaLindMichael O'ConnorPeter HearndenBrian SullivanDavid PannellMiguel FalcãoLobate ScarpChris BandiniDavid WatkinsonNeal KaforeyRachel HadawayCraig EstenesDemPaul HailesMark 'Zarkol' BaggsDoug CurranRobert NasirFergus CubbageScott ColomboFred BarringerScott Smith Geoff BailieSimon Barrow Geoffrey MasonStephen LambeGuy R DeRomeSteve DillHenrik AntonssonSteve PerryHogne Bø PettersenSteve RodeIanNBSteve ScottJamie McQuinnSteven RoehrKen FullerTerence Sadler Michael Handerhan Tim StannardJimTodd DudleyJohn CowanTony HandleyJohn HoldenJoseph CottrellJohn ParryKeith HoisingtonJohn ThomsonWilliam Hayes Barry Gorsky

Robert and David

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

This file is available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (not transposed) .Attribution: Weatherman90 at en.wikipedia

Mark recently uploaded a video in appreciation of his fellow Canadian, Neil Peart. I thought it was important to hear what he had to say here as well, particularly as I am almost ignorant of Neil and Rush's importance in the world of Prog rock.

So here's Mark's heartfelt introduction to his video. You can see the whole video here - 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtAjvAk61UM

R.I.P. Neil Peart