Beatles Anthology

Here is an interesting picture of John Lennon (out of focus) on stage at the Budokan Hall, Tokyo Japan in 1966. (LIFE magazine)

One of my favourite parts of The Beatles Anthology series is the 1966 visit to Japan. It’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit myself. And the fact that John Lennon met his [...]

A Little Less Juxtaposition Please

I was watching a Skydiggers interview last Saturday on youtube (just do a “skydiggers” search on youtube, I forgot the link)and though it was a treat to watch a new interview of the Diggers, unfortunately, it was kind of a wasted opportunity. I can’t remember how many times the interviewer (Jian Ghomeshi of the CBC) [...]

YES: In the Present Toronto Show

Benoit David has a powerful voice and I was amazed at his resemblance to Jon Anderson as well. This man could give YES another 10-15 years of touring life. The song selection was much better than some recent YES gigs. Adding rarities like “Machine Messiah”, “Tempus Fugit” both not played live since 1980! “Onward” from [...]

YES: In the Present Rehearsal Photos

All credit to Paul Silveira who took these shots of YES rehearsing in Hamilton, Ontario for the www.yesworld.com website. These were most likely taken on November 1st. Not enough close ups for me except the nice one of Steve Howe. Perhaps they didn’t want any close ups? I’m looking forward to tomorrow night at Massey [...]

Jon Anderson: YES, He’s Not Happy

Yes frontman Jon Anderson says his bandmates royally dissed him by announcing they will tour with a replacement singer. Anderson, who is on doctor-ordered bedrest for the rest of the year after suffering acute respiratory failure in June, states he is “disappointed and very disrespected.”

Source: http://www.spinner.com
Well, it’s really a shame that the other guys didn’t [...]

Cult of (the) Skydiggers

In the summer of 1990, a Toronto based group called Skydiggers (OK I had to edit this as they are not “The” Skydiggers, but it seems very difficult for me to change it in my mind so forgive me if “the” appears where it ought not to in the rest of the article) came [...]

Richard Wright (1943-2008)

A sad day for music fans. Richard Wright keyboardist and founding member of The Pink Foyd (I always liked the “The” better) passed away today. I love his contributions to the early Pink Floyd era whether it was his own songs or his very melodic voice which brought a softer counter balance to the groups [...]

YES Tour ‘08 Resurrected (then Cancelled Again)

According to several news sources, Jon Anderson will be replaced on vocal duties for the next Yes Tour. And it’s starting here in Ontario! The replacement is a fellow from a Yes Tribute band from Montreal, Quebec. Chris Squire saw him on Youtube doing his Anderson type stuff and gave him a call. I have [...]

The Byrds “5D”: A Hymn to the Universe

I’ve been on a Byrd’s kick recently, and what a fine band they were. The early version of the band featured (below left to right) David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Roger Mcguinn, Michael Clarke and Gene Clark.
One particular track from the early Byrds catalogue is called “5D (Fifth Dimension)” (also the title of their July 1966 [...]

YES Unplugged: Jon Anderson in Concert

The Music Hall Toronto, March 29, 2008
I wasn’t exactly sure what I was getting myself into last Saturday night. I am a big Yes fan and was debating within myself all week “Should I save my 2008 concert budget for the summer Yes concert or take a chance and see a Jon Anderson solo show?” [...]