BIG rumour for 2009

**nightliner** · 11-19-2008

I have a friend who works backstage at the Sovereign Center in Reading. He was fortunate enough to be there and working last night. He overheard a couple members of the Yes crew talking about a possible tour for next year. They said that talks are under way for a tour consisting of Asia, ELP and Yes. Sounds real good to me, although I seem to remember reading that ELP weren't getting along to well?

MikeYESfan · 11-19-2008

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Originally Posted by nightliner

I have a friend who works backstage at the Sovereign Center in Reading. He was fortunate enough to be there and working last night. He overheard a couple members of the Yes crew talking about a possible tour for next year. They said that talks are under way for a tour consisting of Asia, ELP and Yes. Sounds real good to me, although I seem to remember reading that ELP weren't getting along to well?

I can't see Steve playing 2 shows?
or Carl?
Maybe Yes and ELP?
I've heard that rumor for years.

Jackaranda · 11-19-2008

Circa: should be in there.

**nightliner** · 11-19-2008

I could see Steve doing two shows, its Carl that might have a problem with it.

rikensquire · 11-19-2008

It would pump up the star power. Tickets would be over a hundred bux for the cheap seats. I'm in Denver, Yes isn't going past the Mississippi this year, so I'll keep my hopes up for something next year.

yes75 · 11-19-2008

Asia, ELP and Yes at the same night at the same place? Wow!

Lifeseeker66 · 11-19-2008

Get Henry on this one....

Gemini · 11-19-2008

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Originally Posted by rikensquire

It would pump up the star power. Tickets would be over a hundred bux for the cheap seats. I'm in Denver, Yes isn't going past the Mississippi this year, so I'll keep my hopes up for something next year.

Tickets at the Hammerstein (NYC) were $123 a pop and not even on the floor. (But worth it, IMO.)

rikensquire · 11-19-2008

I'll pay, I'll pay. How about a Rock Family Tree Concert? Get the entire Yes tree together, play all their best stuff, let the guys who were a part of the groups join in and finish up together, maybe Starship trooper. A hall of fame plea, if you will. The Dave Clark Five are in and Yes isn't?Can you spell justice in there?

**tardistraveler** · 11-19-2008

Here's hoping Jon is feeling MUCH better and can join in . . .

crotale2112 · 11-19-2008

I never liked going to a yesshow when there were other bands with them. The yes part of the show always seems short to me.

When yes is in the house... yes is all you need.

Asia and yes together I think would be to much for steve. I have seen steve when he is tired. You can hear it in his playing when he is tired.

Melissa · 11-19-2008

Well, this would be wonderful indeed . . .

rikensquire · 11-19-2008

I thought about starting a rumour that Led Zeppelin was talking to David Hasselhoff about filling in for Bob Plant. There would be a need for some Depends on that bus ride.
Que up that John Belushi scene from Animal house after reading.Where's my pirate costume?

**nightliner** · 11-19-2008

Apparently all three of these bands want to get back to playing arena shows and this combo would definately fill them up. You figure with all three on the same bill each setlist would be shorter so Steve and Carl might be able to pull it off.

**Dances w/PURPLE** · 11-19-2008

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Originally Posted by nightliner

Apparently all three of these bands want to get back to playing arena shows and this combo would definately fill them up. You figure with all three on the same bill each setlist would be shorter so Steve and Carl might be able to pull it off.

Well if it is a rumour it's a great one!

I'm thinking three bands of that caliber could each pull off an amazing set if they didn't have the burden of the entire show on one band.

I'd love to see it.

Scottie · 11-19-2008

I'll believe it when I see it.

Frumious B · 11-19-2008

Obvious questions: Which Yes? Would Jon Anderson, Benoit David or a singer to be named later handle the vocals? Would Rick or Oliver Wakeman play keyboards or would Geoff Downes double down?

somissound · 11-19-2008

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Originally Posted by Jackaranda

Circa: should be in there.

For an arena tour they would need another band with a huge draw... KC would be a good opener for Yes...imo

They should get a bunch of the best prog bands and do a few huge outdoor PROG festivals next summer!

PROG CITY TOUR 09'
King Crimson
Rush
Yes

THIS would draw with just these 3... But you could always throw in Circa and ELP and make it an ALLdayer!

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Originally Posted by nightliner

Apparently all three of these bands want to get back to playing arena shows and this combo would definately fill them up. You figure with all three on the same bill each setlist would be shorter so Steve and Carl might be able to pull it off.

Two full shows a night for Steve?? Break out the roids

foreveryesfan57 · 11-19-2008

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Originally Posted by Scottie

I'll believe it when I see it.

same here even with small gigs it would be very demanding......

Kevin Caffrey · 11-19-2008

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Originally Posted by somissound

For an arena tour they would need another band with a huge draw... KC would be a good opener for Yes...imo

They should get a bunch of the best prog bands and do a few huge outdoor PROG festivals next summer!

PROG CITY TOUR 09'
King Crimson
Rush
Yes

THIS would draw with just these 3... But you could always throw in Circa and ELP and make it an ALLdayer!

Two full shows a night for Steve?? Break out the roids

Yeah...uh...hmmm...yeah...no chance on earth Rush would ever do this, but good wishful thinking!

Kevin

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nightliner Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Age: 56 Posts: 5,562 Rep Power: 103686539	BIG rumour for 2009 I have a friend who works backstage at the Sovereign Center in Reading. He was fortunate enough to be there and working last night. He overheard a couple members of the Yes crew talking about a possible tour for next year. They said that talks are under way for a tour consisting of Asia, ELP and Yes. Sounds real good to me, although I seem to remember reading that ELP weren't getting along to well?

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Jackaranda Born Again Yesfan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington, KY Age: 51 Posts: 19,763 Rep Power: 107375325	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 Circa: should be in there. __________________ Jack

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nightliner Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Age: 56 Posts: 5,562 Rep Power: 103686539	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 I could see Steve doing two shows, its Carl that might have a problem with it.

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rikensquire opinionated, predictable & cryptic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Where an un-signaled lane change across five lanes in heavy traffic is the standard we live under Age: 44 Posts: 4,235 Rep Power: 107374514	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 It would pump up the star power. Tickets would be over a hundred bux for the cheap seats. I'm in Denver, Yes isn't going past the Mississippi this year, so I'll keep my hopes up for something next year.

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yes75 Little Portuguese Yesfan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 568 Rep Power: 107374267	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 Asia, ELP and Yes at the same night at the same place? Wow! __________________ Gonçalo, the little Portuguese guy!

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Lifeseeker66 SR Yesfan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia PA Age: 44 Posts: 5,691 Rep Power: 107374512	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 Get Henry on this one.... __________________ How intense do I pray? That depends on how much you pay!

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rikensquire opinionated, predictable & cryptic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Where an un-signaled lane change across five lanes in heavy traffic is the standard we live under Age: 44 Posts: 4,235 Rep Power: 107374514	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 I'll pay, I'll pay. How about a Rock Family Tree Concert? Get the entire Yes tree together, play all their best stuff, let the guys who were a part of the groups join in and finish up together, maybe Starship trooper. A hall of fame plea, if you will. The Dave Clark Five are in and Yes isn't?Can you spell justice in there?

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tardistraveler Administrator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 56 Posts: 32,968 Rep Power: 107375977	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 Here's hoping Jon is feeling MUCH better and can join in . . .

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crotale2112 dreamland Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dreamland connecticut. to the left of the garden of geda Posts: 3,979 Rep Power: 107374484	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 I never liked going to a yesshow when there were other bands with them. The yes part of the show always seems short to me. When yes is in the house... yes is all you need. Asia and yes together I think would be to much for steve. I have seen steve when he is tired. You can hear it in his playing when he is tired. __________________ still undefined

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Melissa Sufferin' Succotash! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On Cape Cod and in Siberia, with the Khatru. I'm Schrödinger's Yesfan! Posts: 21,124 Rep Power: 107375323	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 Well, this would be wonderful indeed . . . __________________ I think we should start adding a symbol next to our avatars to segregate us into three groups. Perhaps an "A" if you are Anderson only, "B" if you think Benoit is the greatest singer in the world or "C" for "could someone please kill me, I'm so tired of this topic" ~maninthemoon C Never be afraid to show your heart [Geeking with and for Yes fans since 2006]

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rikensquire opinionated, predictable & cryptic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Where an un-signaled lane change across five lanes in heavy traffic is the standard we live under Age: 44 Posts: 4,235 Rep Power: 107374514	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 I thought about starting a rumour that Led Zeppelin was talking to David Hasselhoff about filling in for Bob Plant. There would be a need for some Depends on that bus ride. Que up that John Belushi scene from Animal house after reading.Where's my pirate costume?

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nightliner Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Age: 56 Posts: 5,562 Rep Power: 103686539	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 Apparently all three of these bands want to get back to playing arena shows and this combo would definately fill them up. You figure with all three on the same bill each setlist would be shorter so Steve and Carl might be able to pull it off.

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Scottie Once in a blue moon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Was too young, now I'm too old Posts: 10,983 Rep Power: 107374814	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 I'll believe it when I see it. __________________ "Everyone has choice, when to not to raise their voices, It’s you that decides... Rest in Peace Ellie Norma… xox

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Frumious B Don't kill the horse...Dig it. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Smyrna, GA Age: 38 Posts: 2,043 Rep Power: 107374405	Re: BIG rumour for 2009 Obvious questions: Which Yes? Would Jon Anderson, Benoit David or a singer to be named later handle the vocals? Would Rick or Oliver Wakeman play keyboards or would Geoff Downes double down?

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