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| Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman | |
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| Name | Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman |
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Progressive rock, Art rock, Classic rock |
| Years active | 2016–2019 |
| Labels | Frontiers Records, Eagle Rock Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Yes (band), Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, Asia (band), King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer |
Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman was a rock group formed by three alumni of Yes (band)—vocalist Jon Anderson, guitarist Trevor Rabin, and keyboardist Rick Wakeman. Active primarily between 2016 and 2019, the ensemble toured internationally presenting versions of Yes (band) material alongside selections from Trevor Rabin's solo catalog and Jon Anderson's solo work. The group operated parallel to other Yes (band) lineups and engaged with promoters, festivals, and venues across North America, Europe, and Asia.
The trio announced their collaboration following a period of renewed public interest in Yes (band)'s catalog after reunions such as 90125 anniversaries and commemorative tours. Discussions involved industry figures from Live Nation, AEG Presents, and management contacts connected to Eagle Rock Entertainment. The initial meetings referenced prior projects including Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, Yes Union, and Heaven & Earth sessions. Contract negotiations intersected with festivals like Bonnaroo Music Festival, Roskilde Festival, and corporate tours such as Classic East arrangements. The group announced dates via outlets like Billboard (magazine), Rolling Stone, and Classic Rock (magazine), and engaged with promoters in markets including Los Angeles, New York City, London, Tokyo, and Sydney.
- Jon Anderson – lead vocals; Anderson's career includes stints with Yes (band), collaborations with Vangelis, appearances at Isle of Wight Festival, and solo albums linked to labels such as Arista Records. - Trevor Rabin – guitar, backing vocals; Rabin's background spans Yes (1980s lineup), film scoring credits with Hans Zimmer-era alumni, and work on projects tied to Geffen Records and Elektra Records. - Rick Wakeman – keyboards; Wakeman's résumé includes tenure with Yes (band), solo concept albums like Journey to the Centre of the Earth, session work for Black Sabbath members, and appearances on BBC Radio 2 specials. Supporting musicians who toured with the trio included members associated with The Keith Emerson Band, session players from Los Angeles, and touring ensembles that had worked with acts such as Asia (band) and Steve Hackett.
The repertoire combined signature Yes (band) songs from albums like Fragile (album), Close to the Edge (album), 90125 (album), and Tales from Topographic Oceans with material from Jon Anderson's solo albums and Trevor Rabin's compositions for film and solo releases. Arrangements referenced versions by lineups including Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe and later Yes (2016 tour), while integrating live improvisational elements reminiscent of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer performances. Set lists featured tracks such as selections from Roundabout (song), Owner of a Lonely Heart (song), Starship Trooper (song), and extended medleys that echoed approaches used by Genesis (band) and Pink Floyd in concert. The band's adaptations often highlighted Wakeman's synthesizer work using instruments associated with Minimoog, ARP Odyssey, and Mellotron heritage linked to The Moody Blues.
Touring activity included North American legs with stops at venues like Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, and theatres in Chicago and Toronto, as well as European dates in Manchester, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Paris. Appearances at festivals paralleled lineups at Isle of Wight Festival, Download Festival, and Montreux Jazz Festival, while residencies referenced theatres in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Production crews involved personnel who previously worked with Pink Floyd (live) engineers and touring managers from companies such as Live Nation. The shows emphasized multimedia staging informed by production techniques used on tours by U2, Bruce Springsteen, and David Bowie. Audience demographics overlapped with fans of Yes (band), collectors of prog rock memorabilia, and followers of legacy artists like Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton.
Although primarily a touring ensemble, the trio released live documentation through partners such as Eagle Rock Entertainment and boutique labels connected to Frontiers Records. Recordings included live albums and concert films distributed on formats similar to releases from Yes (band), Rush (band), and Genesis (band). Releases were promoted via music publications including Mojo (magazine), Uncut (magazine), and Prog Magazine (UK), and catalogued through digital platforms associated with Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. Archival material from rehearsals and soundchecks circulated among collectors in communities tied to Discogs and fan-run sites dedicated to Yes (band) history.
Critical response came from outlets such as The Guardian, New York Times, and Los Angeles Times, with commentary comparing the trio's performances to milestone productions by Yes (band), Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, and progressive contemporaries like Rush (band) and King Crimson. Reception among fans was mixed in the context of multiple active Yes (band) lineups, provoking debate on forums hosted on platforms such as Reddit, Facebook, and fan sites maintained by Yes (band). The project contributed to ongoing discussions about legacy acts, rights to repertoire, and branding issues similar to disputes involving The Beach Boys and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Its legacy includes renewed interest in Yes (band) catalog sales, reissues by labels like Rhino Entertainment Company, and influence on younger progressive artists cited alongside Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson.
Category:Progressive rock groups Category:English rock music groups