Best Jon Anderson Replacement

I love Jon.  His voice and his lyrics have been my companion for many years, and my gratitude for all hae has given us knows no bounds.

But we all grow old, and every career comes to a close.  I started noticing in the mid-90's that Jon had some vocal problems, but also it seemed that he brought less energy and passion to his performance.  I can completely understand.  How many times can you sing "All Good People" and still feel like you mean it?

Then, a couple of years ago, I caught Benoit David performing with Yes outside of Seattle.  What I experienced was like a whole new band.  As if these songs had jsut been written, and urgently needed to be heard.

Benoit's voice was sweet and high and clear like Jon in the 70's.  It is obvious that his performance was influenced by Jon Anderson, and yet, he brought his own nuances to the songs.

That show, and the subsequent album, "Fly From Here" showed me that there is a future for YES music, that lives on beyond the personalities.

I think Jon Davison will do well, also.  I have not heard him perform with Yes yet, and they have not made an album, so it is too early to cast that vote.

But what Benoit David did was at least as good as what Trevor Horn did on Drama, and much more in the Spirit of Yes in my opinion.

Rather than say Jon Anderson could be replaced, I would like to offer my strong support for the idea that Jon can be succeeded, and that this can be a wonderful thing.

Well said, Sir. 

if you are remotely interested, you can find Jon Davison performing with Yes on YouTube. I just listened to them today and I'll tell you, I was impressed with Jon's contribution. 

Ha! I wonder how many people will get that.

having said that Jon had to be replaced because his writing was getting more self-indulgent and bad---and he treated the group as his back up band and did Yes when he wanted to---the other guys were patient but they are strong talents in their own right---and he had a my way or the highway attitude toward the band--the fact that he can't or will not do long tours places the band in bad situation as they want to write and tour all the time---and be an active alive band---it's all too bad as Jon is the voice of Yes---I just wish he was an easier personality to deal with.

If in the list I'd go for Squire