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Yes Indeed – Yes without Jon Anderson – with author, Preston Frazier – 704

Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Wayne Hall, Ken Fuller and Jeffrey Crecelius
Preston Frazier
Preston Frazier

This week Mark and I welcomed our longstanding friend, Preston Frazier, onto the show to talk about his (relatively) new book, โ€˜Yes Indeed – Yes without Jon Andersonโ€™. Itโ€™s a fascinating and very different kind of Yes book, as youโ€™ll discover. As always, Preston was full of fun, even when we posed him some of the most difficult questions we have ever asked on the YMP. He took these in his stride, of course and Iโ€™m sure you will enjoy the conversation as much as we did.

  • Why did Preston write this book?
  • What was his approach?
  • Is this book similar to any other books about Yes?

Let us know what you think in the comments below.

In โ€œYes Indeed: Tales from Yes Without Jon Anderson,โ€ music journalist Preston M. Frazier delves into the transformative eras of the legendary progressive rock band Yes during the times when their iconic frontman, Jon Anderson, was absent.

Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Frazier chronicles the bandโ€™s resilience and evolution, shedding light on the albums, tours, and lineup changes that defined these pivotal periods. This compelling narrative offers readers a deeper understanding of Yesโ€™s enduring legacy and their ability to innovate beyond expectations.

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Yes – The Tormato Story & Tales from Topographic Oceans – Yes Album Listening Guide

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What If…Rick Wakeman had joined Yes before The Yes Album? 463

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

This is our first episode in the YMPโ€™s 10th Anniversary year and itโ€™s a real epic. I asked Patrons and a few others for their contributions to this weekโ€™s topic and the response was amazing. So this is another episode you might want to listen to in parts. It may well be the longest episode ever but I also think youโ€™ll really enjoy hearing everyoneโ€™s thoughts on Rick Wakeman and The Yes Album. Incidentally, if you sent me a contribution but I havenโ€™t included it, please do let me know and Iโ€™ll apologise and add it to next weekโ€™s show.

  • Was this the right time for Rick Wakeman to join Yes?
  • Was Tony Kaye’s style not right for the band?
  • How different would it have sounded if Wakeman had been there?

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

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YMP 5th Anniversary – Part 4 with Preston Frazier – 248

Yes Music Podcast
5 Years!

We’ve reached the fourth day of the YMP 5th Anniversary week and today I speak to Yes reviewer extraordinaire, Preston Frazier.

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Preston Frazier
Preston Frazier

Preston’s Yes series on Something Else Reviews

Preston on Twitter

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A Bootleg Review and Yessongs live? 244

Alan White in Cinema
Alan White in Cinema from Dave Watkinson

Mark reviews a bootleg recording and we discuss what Yes can mean by playing Yessongs live in Japan. Also, I continue reading the Bill Bruford Autobiography and I look forward to the 5th Anniversary celebrations next week.

  • Yessongs live?
  • What can they mean?
  • Are bootlegs worth it?

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

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Jon Anderson – Prog God – 241

Jon Anderson Prog God 2016
Jon Anderson Prog God 2016

In the week when Jon Anderson is deified as the 2016 Prog God, we discuss Yes’ whole album live obsession and the fact that Trevor Horn appeared on stage with them again this week. Mark reviews Fly From Here which fits in rather well and Kevin reads the Prog magazine articles about Jon Anderson.

  • What’s Fly From Here like in retrospect?
  • What has Prog magazine to say about its new Prog God?
  • Is there another Trevor Horn-produced album on the way?

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