What did they do next part 7a – Rick Wakeman – again – 406

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill
Govier This week Mark and I start our look at what Rick Wakeman did
after leaving Yes for the second time following the Paris Sessions
of 1979. That means we need to listen to his double solo album,
Rhapsodies. Stay tuned for Mark’s slightly strong feelings about
this record a little bit later on. Before that, there are no fewer
than 3 press releases which show, once again, that it’s a fantastic
time to be a Yes fan! What sort of music is on Rhapsodies?Was Rick
pleased with it?Is it worth picking up a copy? Listen to the
episode and let us know what you think! If you would like to
support the Yes Music Podcast financially and also have access to
exclusive activity and opportunities, there is a special page you
can use to sign up and 2019 is the time to join us: Become a
Patron! Jon Anderson and The Warriors The road to Yes David
Watkinson A new biography of Jon Anderson, which covers his early
life and his time in The Warriors, up to the formation of Yes and
the release of the band's first album in 1969 To be published on
December 13th via Summer's End Festival Promoter Stephen Lambe's
Sonicbond Publishing Company and will be made available exclusively
via Burning Shed. Author David Watkinson takes us on a journey from
the Lancashire beat music scene in the early 1960s to the vibrancy
of London later in the decade. In the short time that The Warriors
existed ‐ from 1963 to 1967 ‐ they released a single, appeared on
TV and in a movie and spent a year following in the Beatles'
footsteps as a working group in Germany. As well as providing a
complete history of The Warriors, this book also follows Jon's
subsequent career in London, via appearances with Gun and his brief
solo career as Hans Christian. He finally met Chris Squire and
found a home in Mabel Greer's Toyshop, as that group gradually
morphed into Yes during the summer of 1968. The book includes new
interviews with Jon and many members of The Warriors, who were in
the band through its various line‐up changes, most for the very
first time. It also features a newly‐researched family tree, never
before seen photographs, both of the Warriors and the first line up
of Yes, plus many items of memorabilia and an exclusive look into
the band’s diaries. It closes with a comprehensive discography and
a collectables section. Initially, the book will only be available
only in a limited hardback edition of 250, priced £25. All copies
will be numbered and signed by the author, David Watkinson, and
will be made exclusively available via Burning Shed. The book is
224 pages and features over 200 photographs, most unseen for over
50 years. A paperback edition will be published in Europe on March
27th 2020, and June 26th in the USA. This later edition will be
available via all normal bookselling channels. DOWNES BRAIDE
ASSOCIATION (DBA) Announce Additional Show at Trading Boundaries
& reveal full band line-up. Live In England box set out 29th
Nov7th November 2019: Downes Braide Association (DBA) recently
announced the release of Live In England a 2CD/DVD Box set on 29th
November 2019 via Cherry Red Records. A double-vinyl edition will
be released on 14th February. The album features stunning artwork
by the legendary Roger Dean. To coincide with the vinyl release of
Live in England, DBA will be on stage once again at Trading
Boundaries on 14th February. As the show is close to selling
out, the band has added a second show on 15th February. These
intimate gigs are totally unique. Joining Geoff Downes and Chris
Braide this time around will be guitarist Dave Bainbridge (Iona,
Lifesigns), together with bass player Andy Hodge and David Longdon
(Big Big Train) and the show will again be narrated by Barney
Ashton Bullock. For full information and to book tickets please
visit www.tradingboundariesmusic.com or contact the box office on
01825 790200 Live In England,