Jon Anderson is an English rock star that becomes one of the most recognizable solo artists in progressive rock. His voice and music can be attributed to fame of the 70’s band Yes. As a preliminary self test Jon Anderson began with a washboard for the Little John’s Skiffle Group. He formally joined the Warriors where his brother was the vocalist. Five years later he quit and went solo as Hans Christian Anderson. Meanwhile Anderson tied to form the band Party, which never materialized. He later became a part of Gun, and quit in no time. A band single and two solo acts as a part of his early career earned nothing worth mentioning.
In 1968 and Jon Anderson met Chris Squire, whose association bought him singles at the gigs of Mabel Greer's Toy Shop. His lead vocals did wonders to the band’s sound. The band struggled for a consistent lineup after Anderson came. Bruford, Tony Kaye, Peter Banks alongside Anderson decide as the band Yes. The debut and sophomore studio releases won tremendous critical acclaim. They yet had to make a mark in public. The Yes Album in 1970 took them to country wide radio waves and they hit stands as a commercial success.

Jon Anderson along with Yes carried on with his pet solo and collaboration projects.  As a result Lizard by King Crimson's and All to Bring You Morning by Johnny Harris brought forth Anderson in a different dimension. In periphery Yes kept evolving and producing albums like Fragile and singles like Roundabout. Until 1974’s Relayer release he dedicated himself to Yes and three studio releases that won Yes considerable general acclaim. Anderson collaborated with international artist Vangelis Papathanassiou and Rick Wakeman. Vangelis’ album Heaven and Hell (1975) called Papathanassiou for another collaboration to deliver the Short Stories (1980) one of Anderson’s most celebrated effort world wide. They continues working together and in eighteen years they produced six albums. Throughout his career his vocals have added charm to the music of his affiliates and contemporaries. His contributions have established credibility and respect in music circles.

Yes and its members took respite in 1976 and went on solo recordings. Going for the One the next took the band to the happening part of mainstream in 1977. Sadly with Tormato 1978 musical difference popped up. Hence a deliberately slow breakdown of the band began that ended after the release of Magnification in 20O1. However, this entire period was never stagnant for Yes. As a band, it was restructured and presented mainstream commercial rock with most edible and digestible progressive rock. On surface things might he appear stable, but gathering  Yes as a band together involved  many walk outs . It was mostly Jon Anderson who came back to reconcile differences or revamp the lineup. The resultant band Yes enjoyed an entire decade of unsurpassed success. Accredited to Anderson’s mediation and musical effort; he as a dedicated band member justified his role as a loyal band member and artist.

During Yes’ indecisiveness Anderson became more productive as a solo act. It allowed Anderson to create Olias of Sunhillow (1976). Four years later Song of Seven, in 1980 and Animation (1982) came out. A holiday songs album titled Three Ships was followed by a multifaceted album In the City of Angels. The silent front and hiatus for Yes meant Jon Anderson as progressive rock artist. Deseo (1994) began engaging himself for solo tours. He rigorously indulged in recording interesting pieces and celebrating the success and demands of like Lost Tapes of Opi, Toltec, The Promise Ring and Earth Mother Earth. Carrying similar themes in words and music he presented successful hits on the Billboard and international music charts. The More You Know featured him as the most mature and appealing vocal talents. In 2010 Suival and Other stories was presented as a cemented sound of progressive rock. Most of his solo work was claimed hits in mainstream rock and adult contemporary.

Jon Anderson as a member of yes and a solo act manifested himself as a chef with two distinct dishes with similar flavors. As the front man of the band, he was thoroughly engaging as a vocalist and performer. His charm an personality casted a strong presence on stage that was equally strong as Yes’ lead singer and as Jon Anderson. Stadiums booked for overflowing crowds and rave reviews, Jon Anderson and Yes brought the respective following to the ground. Like always Jon Anderson Tickets are bound to capture the true spirit and energy of progressive rock, and deliver an experience never to forget.

Jon Anderson: Founder and Voice of YES - 1000 Hands Tour

The creative force behind YES, Jon Anderson has announced to put out his solo studio effort, ‘1000 Hands: Chapter One’ on March 31, 2019. He will also be heading out on, ‘1000 Hands Tour’ to promote his upcoming studio effort. Anderson will kick off the trek with a show at The Cutting Room in New York on February 26, 2019. He till then play two consecutive shows in Orlando on March 11 & 12, 2019 before he goes on to trek through cities such as Pittsburgh, Milwaukee and Phoenix. Jon Anderson will be ending the tour in early August.