YES Cancels 40th Anniversary Tour
06-04-08, 04:43 PM
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YES Cancels 40th Anniversary Tour
Got this press release this afternoon from the band (I do PR with the local venue they were to perform at this summer)
YES Cancels 40th Anniversary Tour
NEW YORK, NY, JUNE 4, 2008 - Legendary rock band YES announced today that the group will unfortunately be canceling their 2008 40th Anniversary Tour. The 26-city tour was scheduled to kick off in Quebec next month and run through the summer.
Said Jon Anderson, In the wake of my recent respiratory attack, doctors have advised me to spend the coming months resting and recovering. Unfortunately, this means I won't be able to tour with Yes this summer as originally planned. I'd like everyone 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. Wishing you all the very best...
Said Chris Squire, We were all looking forward to performing for our fans after a prolonged leave of absence from touring. I am especially regretful of the fact that I know many of our fans and friends have probably laid out non-refundable airfares and hotels, etc. in order to enjoy the Yes shows this summer. Please join me in wishing Jon a speedy return to health, which at this point in time is our main concern.
Yes frontman and founding member Jon Anderson was admitted to the hospital last month after suffering a severe asthma attack. He has now been diagnosed with acute respiratory failure and was told by doctors this weekend that he needs to rest and not work for a period of at least six months or suffer further health complications. Upon receiving this news the band has determined that their tour plans need to be put on hold.
Ticket refunds will be available at the point of purchase.
NEW YORK, NY, JUNE 4, 2008 - Legendary rock band YES announced today that the group will unfortunately be canceling their 2008 40th Anniversary Tour. The 26-city tour was scheduled to kick off in Quebec next month and run through the summer.
Said Jon Anderson, In the wake of my recent respiratory attack, doctors have advised me to spend the coming months resting and recovering. Unfortunately, this means I won't be able to tour with Yes this summer as originally planned. I'd like everyone 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. Wishing you all the very best...
Said Chris Squire, We were all looking forward to performing for our fans after a prolonged leave of absence from touring. I am especially regretful of the fact that I know many of our fans and friends have probably laid out non-refundable airfares and hotels, etc. in order to enjoy the Yes shows this summer. Please join me in wishing Jon a speedy return to health, which at this point in time is our main concern.
Yes frontman and founding member Jon Anderson was admitted to the hospital last month after suffering a severe asthma attack. He has now been diagnosed with acute respiratory failure and was told by doctors this weekend that he needs to rest and not work for a period of at least six months or suffer further health complications. Upon receiving this news the band has determined that their tour plans need to be put on hold.
Ticket refunds will be available at the point of purchase.
06-04-08, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by The Infidel
I wonder if that includes changing the name of the group to NO.
Hopefully Howe, White, and Squire use this newly available time to work on a new album while Jon recovers.
06-04-08, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
Paging Trevor Horn! 
Seriously though, I think they should have done the tour with a replacement.
Seriously though, I think they should have done the tour with a replacement.
06-04-08, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
I would kill to see them perform with Trevor Horn, especially if they do the lion's share of the material from Drama.
Trevor Horn has always been one of my favorite producers and is a huge reason I got into Seal.
06-04-08, 11:51 PM
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they could tour instrumental and call it Cinema.
anyway too bad aout this.
i woldnt have een ale to go anyhow.
hope Jon recovers.
his Friends of Mr Cairo with Vangelis is one of my favorite recordings ever.
anyway too bad aout this.
i woldnt have een ale to go anyhow.
hope Jon recovers.
his Friends of Mr Cairo with Vangelis is one of my favorite recordings ever.
06-05-08, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
I would kill to see them perform with Trevor Horn, especially if they do the lion's share of the material from Drama.
