Jon Anderson Once Again Criticizes Yes Bandmates

A little over a year ago, Jon Anderson wrote a cutting post on his website about how he felt disrespected by the other members of Yes for their lack of communications after he became ill and his replacement in the band by a singer they found on the internet.

Rock Radio is now reporting that he has once again come out with criticisms of his bandmates over their current tour with Yes tribute band singer Benoit David up front when he was healthy enough to do the tour with them.

"I'd actually been ill for about five years and it got to the point where I couldn't continue. I had to take a complete break - and ended up having six operations.

"The band recruited a guy from a Canadian Yes tribute band and went on the road with him. I felt they could have waited until I'd recovered.

"I said to them I was available, but they said they were contracted to Benoit. It's a complicated situation.

"I think it's inappropriate and not respectful to the fans. People have bought tickets thinking I'm performing on the tour.

"I would like everybody to know that, as much as I wish the band well, they should not tour as Yes. The fans should be advised that I'm not part of the tour."

While the announcement may not be part of Yes' tour advertising, the following statement is prominent on the front of their web page:

Yes will be Europe starting in late October. Steve, Chris, and Alan will once again be joined by Benoit David on vocals and Oliver Wakeman on keyboards. All dates can now be found on the Europe Tour page. Jon Anderson is not part of the lineup on this tour...