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Something Else! Interview: Yes’ Steve Howe on Jon Davison, performing classic LPs, a renewed solo focus

It seems quitting Asia, with whom Yes' Steve Howe has recorded and performed in tandem since 2008, has only given the guitarist more to do.

‘It’s a pretty daunting task’: Yes’ Geoff Downes on following Rick Wakeman, and avoiding the capes

When Geoff Downes was invited, along with fellow Buggles co-founder Trevor Horn, to join Yes just before 1980′s Drama, the keyboardist was taking over a seat once warmed by the legendarily talented, and memorably caped Rick Wakeman.

‘It was great, great fun’: Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett optimistic about another album with Yes’ Chris Squire

Nearly a year after releasing a celebrated collaboration with fellow prog legend Chris Squire of Yes, Steve Hackett says another collaboration could be in the offing.

‘It’s about the kind of work I do’: Yes/Asia guitarist Steve Howe previews his rangy new summer camp

After a busy summer of touring, both with Yes and with his solo group, Steve Howe plans to share some of what he's learned in five decades of music making during his first-ever summer music camp, to be held in August.

One Track Mind: Jon Anderson on Yes’ “And You and I,” “Endless Dream,” “I’ve Seen All Good People”

Co-founding Yes frontman Jon Anderson stopped by before embarking on a new solo tour of Australia and New Zealand to discuss a few key moments from his career — including tracks from The Yes Album and Close to the Edge. In an exclusive SER Sitdown, Anderson talks at length about working with former Yes bandmates Rick Wakeman and Tony Kaye. His musical relationship with Wakeman, who was a part of Yes over three stints between 1971-97, continues into this decade, with The Living Tree studio album and tour.

Exclusive stream: Conspiracy featuring Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood, “New World” (2004; 2013 reissue)

Stream an advance track from the long-awaited remaster of Conspiracy Live, featuring former Yes band mates Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood.

Yes Revisit Three Classic Albums in L.A.

"It's strange, you know," former Yes drummer Bill Bruford once told me.

Yes Talks Tour, "Close to the Edge", "Going for the One", and "The Yes Album"

"They're like children," Yes singer Chris Squire says of his band's songs.

‘I’ve only got myself to argue with now’: Jon Anderson is at peace, even as Yes begins latest tour without him

As Yes prepares to kick off a new tour featuring performances of three classic albums , departed co-founding frontman Jon Anderson wonders what might have been.

‘Perhaps a heavier edge’: New Asia guitarist Sam Coulson says he’ll update Steve Howe sound

In a just-posted web chat, newly installed Asia guitarist Sam Coulson talked about taking over for Steve Howe, and what it's been like to join the band.

‘There could still be a Yes’: Chris Squire says time ought not to stop his legendary prog-rock group

Since its late-1960s founding, the pioneering progressive-rock band Yes has seen an ever-shifting line up transform its sound time and time again — to the point that bassist Chris Squire sees the group going on without him.

‘We’ll see how this one goes’: Chris Squire says Yes could perform more complete albums

Chris Squire confirms that Yes won't be returning to the studio until at least 2014, and that a new tour won't perhaps be the last to feature performances of complete albums from their legendary past.

‘I wish my friends continued success’: Steve Howe quits Asia; see a video of his new replacement

The convoluted history of Asia continues with the second departure of Steve Howe. He will remain guitarist in Yes, with whom he has been performing in tandem since 2006.

Deep Cuts: Forgotten Yes favorites from the post-1970s era

Anyone can recite, bass line and verse, their favorite moments from Yes' seminal 1972 release Close to the Edge.

One Track Mind: Tony Kaye remembers Yes, Badger and Badfinger

Tony Kaye joins us to talk about key moments from his time in Yes, Badger and Badfinger — including "Yours Is No Disgrace," "Hold On" and "Starship Trooper," among others.

‘It was an event’: Rick Wakeman on the lavish new reissue of Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Rick Wakeman will kick off a flurry of activity in November with a private play-back event this week for all of those who worked on a lavish new fanpack reissue of his 1974 solo recording Journey to the Centre of the Earth.

‘I’m enjoying music as much as I ever have’: Yes’ Chris Squire isn’t close to slowing down

Chris Squire's old bandmate in Yes, drummer Bill Bruford, retired from music in 2009.

Rick Wakeman - Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

Drama and misfortune permeated the atmosphere.

‘We look at the entire career’: Steve Howe says Yes’ repertoire has expanded without Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman

Legendary former members Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman don't fit into the current configuration of Yes, guitarist Steve Howe says, because they wouldn't commit to playing the group's entire repertoire.

Forgotten series: Tomorrow, featuring Steve Howe – Tomorrow (1968)

Clad in a coat of psychedelic delusions, Tomorrow checks in as one of the best albums of its colorful kind.

‘I simply do what I know I can do’: Prog god Rick Wakeman takes an organic approach to his art

"It," the prog god offers, "sort of happens."

‘Recording as we speak’: New album in works from Yes alums Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin

Jon Anderson's on-again, off-again recording project with fellow Yes alums Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin is apparently back on again.

‘A special evening’: Genesis, Yes’ Rick Wakeman, Rush honored at first Progressive Music Awards

Genesis received a lifetime achievement award, former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman was deified and Rush took home album of the year honors in the first annual Progressive Music Awards, held at overnight England's Kew Gardens.

Sunday Night Prog under the covers - Steve Howe

‘I’m not just this tribute singer’: Long-time fan Jon Davison thrilled to put his stamp on Yes

Jon Davison says he got tremendously positive feedback from Yes fans during a summer tour, with many praising him for echoing the band's past triumphs even as Davison makes his own distinctive contributions.

‘I’d rather live in the now’: Genesis co-founder Mike Rutherford moves on with Mike and the Mechanics

Genesis co-founder Mike Rutherford didn't often return to moments with old band during this year's tour with Mike and the Mechanics.

‘It had a good effect on us’: Seeing Jon Davison with Yes might spur Glass Hammer to tour more

Seeing Jon Davison on stage with Yes late last month in Georgia may have just spurred Glass Hammer to more live dates.