Jon Anderson from the band Yes: A pioneer of progressive rock discusses some of the biggest names in music history.

The unmistakable voice of Jon Anderson on this episode of the Takin A Walk Podcast.

Jon was the lead singer of progressive rock group Yes and currently performs with "The Band Geeks" doing Yes epics and classics.

Here are show notes for the episode.

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Jon Anderson Music Journey- Founding Member, And Lead Singer of Yes Band

Survival goes down to music, and music is the healing force of our very being. If you can get to your next level of consciousness about music, that is the survival you need as an artist. It makes you want to make more music. Whether it reaches people or not that’s not the point. It’s about making new music, especially now that the internet has made things easy for us. As a musician, music should never stand still in your consciousness. Get it out there and go to the next level.

 

Join today’s walk with Jon Anderson, an iconic member of Rock Royalty. He’s the founding member and lead singer of the English Progressive Rock Band, Yes.  The Yes band was formed in London in 1968 and has been a popular soundtrack to many of us.

 

In this episode, Jon shares his stepping stones to music discovery since 1968, the great artists he met and worked with along the journey, and his upcoming music show in April 2023.

 

Tune in!

 

Key Highlights from the Show;

[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Jon Anderson

[01:31] When Jon realized he was a musician and stuck in the business

[05:22] The first time John heard ‘Sergeant Pepper’ and his reaction   

[06:21] The musical styles in 1968 when Yes was being formed

[08:41] Jon review of a band that influenced him, The Mahavishnu Orchestra

[10:09] Jon’s encounter with Jimi Hendrix

[11:53] How Jon gives tribute to great artists through the music he produces

[16:57] Jon’s favorite places and venues that he still enjoys playing

[18:59] Getting music out of the unconscious level 

[22:38] What Lee Abrams means to Jon and the Yes band

[29:11] Jon's reflections on the loss of Jeff Beck

[30:58] About the show Jon has coming up in April

[32:30] Ending the show

 

Notable quotes

• Every day we keep learning the structure and implementing ideas.
• No matter where you play, the audience is your greatest focus
• If you can get to your next level of consciousness about music, that is the survival thing. It makes you want to make music.
• Music is a healing force.

Connect With Jon Anderson

About Jon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Anderson_discography

 

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