Yes Tour Called Off Due To Singer’s Illness

The much-anticipated 40th anniversary tour of legendary group Yes has been canceled due to medical problems that lead singer Jon Anderson is currently dealing with.

Anderson reportedly suffered a serious asthma attack in May and has since been diagnosed with acute respiratory failure. He has now been ordered by his doctors to rest up for a minimum of six months or run the risk of further complications.

In a statement issued by Anderson he says: “”I’d like everyone (to) know how deeply disappointed I am by this turn of events. I was looking forward to celebrating our music with the amazing family of Yes fans once again; but as we all know, health must come before anything else.”

Chris Squire, bass player for the group was reported to be particularly sorry for the inconvenience and expense that some fans may have to endure after making hotel and travel reservations that may not be refundable. Ticket refunds, however, will be issued.

So far there has been no word on whether he tour might be rescheduled or if it will take place at all.

For more info see the Associated Press article.

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Yes North American Tour Plans Confirmed

Another big classic rock tour will hit the road this summer when Yes takes their show out in front of fans in 26 venues to celebrate the group’s 40 year history of progressive rock.

Frontman Jon Anderson will be joined on stage by Chris Squire on bass, Steve Howe on guitar, Alan White on drums and Oliver Wakeman on keyboards. Wakeman is the son of Rick Wakeman who was part of the Yes lineup previously but decided to sit this one out due to medical reasons.

In addition to the tour, there is also talk about a live album to commemorate the band’s 40th anniversary. Details are not yet available, but the album could possibly be released this summer.

The tour begins on July 12 at the Quebec City Festival in Canada and ends with a performance at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles.

The tour dates are as follows:

July 12 – Quebec City – Quebec City Festival
July 13 – Toronto, ON – Molson Amphitheater
July 15 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
July 16 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium & Star Pavilion
July 18 – Chicago, IL – Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
July 19 – Detroit, MI – Freedom Hill
July 22 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
July 23 – Boston, MA – Bank of America Pavilion
July 25 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Event Center
July 26 – Wantagh, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
July 28 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
July 29 – Baltimore, MD – Pier 6 Pavilion
July 31 – Tampa, FL – Ford Amphitheater
August 1 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Live Arena
August 2 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
August 4 – Atlanta, GA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore
August 6 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
August 8 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 9 – Dallas, TX – Superpages.com Center
August 11 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater
August 14 – Vancouver, BC – General Motors Place
August 15 – Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater at Qwest Field Events Center
August 19 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheater at Mtn. View
August 20 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
August 22 – Universal City, CA – Gibson Amphitheater

For more details visit YesWorld.

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