On his Web site, Jon posts:
Not Yes
Disappointed, and very Disrespected
Disappointed that, with the exception of one phone call from Alan, none of the guys have been in touch since my illness, just to find out how I am doing, and how we will foresee the future for YES. And disappointed that they were not willing to wait till 2009 when I’m fully recovered.
And I feel very disrespected, having spent most of this year creating songs and constant ideas for the band, spending time with Roger Dean creating a stage design, also working with VH1 and Sirius and XM Radio to help promote the welfare of YES.
Getting sick was not "on my radar”, and I thank my own angel Janeee and my family for helping me through this difficult time, and the many well wishers, friends and fans alike, for understanding that ''things happen''.
Of course I wish the guys all the best in their 'solo' work, but I just wish this could have been done in a more gentlemanly fashion. After all YES is a precious musical band.
This is not YES on tour...
I send best wishes to one and all,
Jon Anderson
September 2008
1 comment:
I've known the Yes boys for nearly four decades. So, their decision, both not to wait for Jon to recover from his illness (or even bother to inquire after his health), and instead engage a karaoke singer to replace him on tour (without so much as consulting him), is perfectly consistent with the despicable manner in which Squire and Howe have always put their monetary interests ahead of the band's musical and personal integrity.
But don't take my word for this... just ask Bill Bruford!
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