Original YES singer Jon Anderson
The prog rock act YES apparently aims to make the most of its recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This summer, two versions of the band will tour. Both groups will perform in Northeast Ohio.

One version featuring guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Geoff Downes, singer Jon Davison and bassist Billy Sherwood will perform on Aug. 20 at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica.

The other, dubbed YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman, will perform at 8 p.m. on Sept. 15 at Goodyear Theatre in Akron.

“It’s very simple,” explains Anderson in a press release announcing the show and the band’s name change from Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman. “The fans want it, we want it, and it’s our right to use the name.  YES music is in our DNA!”

Presale tickets and VIP Packages go on sale at 5 p.m. today (use the promo code ROCKHALL). Reserved seat tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. All tickets will be available at Ticketfly.com. Fans can also purchase tickets by phone at 877.4.FLY.TIX (877.435.9849).

This article appears in Apr 5-11, 2017.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.

One reply on “YES Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman to Perform at Goodyear Theatre in September”

  1. The statement issued by the other Yes hints at an upcoming litigious mess: While Jon Anderson has rights to use the name as one of the co-owners of the trademark, Yes position is that every effort should be made by promoters, ticket agencies and all involved to respect Yes magnificent and loyal fan base and minimize confusion regarding the use of Yes Featuring Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman.

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