Billy Sherwood discusses the upcoming YES UK tour featuring the complete Fragile album. He traces his path from drummer to bassist, learning the instrument by playing along to YES records, and development in groups Lodgic and World Trade. Sherwood details his first collaboration with Chris Squire in 1989, writing ‘The More We Live – Let Go,’ and his refusal to become YES’s lead singer during the Union era. The conversation centres on Squire’s final weeks, and Squire making Sherwood promise to stay with YES and keep the band moving forward. He also reflects on his extensive tribute album work, and YES’s current recording process for albums The Quest and Mirror to the Sky.
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Why wasn’t this tour like the 2024 tour were you played. The likes of the Glass House in Gateshead Tyne & Wear. Im disabled and unable to travel but yet you did many dates in the USA 🇺🇸 You didn’t do as many dates in the UK. I just thought you would seen as YES is a British band.
Why wasn’t this tour like the 2024 tour were you played. The likes of the Glass House in Gateshead Tyne & Wear. Im disabled and unable to travel but yet you did many dates in the USA 🇺🇸 You didn’t do as many dates in the UK. I just thought you would seen as YES is a British band.
Very interesting to hear Billy talk about his relationship with Yes and in particular his friendship with Chris Squire who still is my all time favourite Bass Player. Another Excellent SB Podcast. Thank You Jason for consistently producing quality podcasts.