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This week, Mark and I returned to our occasional series on Yes concepts. This time we considered Yes audacity – those times when the band has done something few others would have attempted. We both came up with 3 examples and it proved to be a very enjoyable conversation, albeit with quite a bit of shameless self-promotion from me.

In the world of progressive rock, perhaps the most audacious genre of all, what do you think we came up with – and what would you have chosen? Let us know in the comments below.

• What are the best examples of Yes’ audacity from the past 50+ years?
• Innovation or excess?
• Would you have chosen the same examples as us?

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It’s already been 3 years since Alan White died. To mark the sad anniversary, Mark and I discussed the iconic drummer’s adaptability this week. We each chose 3 different examples of his playing to highlight different aspects of his musical character. In addition, 4 YMP Patrons gave us comments to read out – Jon Pickles, Ronnie Neeley, Doug Curran, and Fred Barringer. It was very enjoyable to think about Alan but also, of course, a somewhat mournful process. Do add your own memories of Alan to the show notes for this week.

• Which songs did we choose?
• Was Alan ‘just’ a drummer?
• What were Alan’s special skills?

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Yes – The Tormato Story

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• Ken Fuller
• Jeffrey Crecelius

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Unbelievably, it’s already 10 years since we lost Chris Squire. Tempus Fugit, but this time not in a good way. To mark this sad milestone, Prog Magazine has included 2 large articles about Chris in the latest issue, number 160. The person charged with writing the main piece was friend of the YMP, Stephen Lambe. Mark and I spoke to him this week about the greatest bassist the world has ever seen, the irreplaceable Christopher Russell Edward Squire (4 March 1948 – 27 June 2015). Stay tuned for that conversation in a few minutes’ time.

• What made Chris special?
• When was he at his best?
• What did his Yes colleagues think of him?

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Yes – The Tormato Story

Available now!

YesMusicBooks.com

YMP Patrons:

Producers:

• Joseph Cottrell
• Wayne Hall
• Ken Fuller
• Jeffrey Crecelius

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