Jon Anderson of the 70's group "YES"

Atarah · 01-10-2004, 23:14

An Accrington lad who became a world famous rock star - JON ANDERSON!
Jon Anderson - born 1944 in Accrington - he started out in local band The Warriors (with his brother Tony). The group had a large, local following.

The group "YES" was formed in 1968. Jon also had success with Mike Oldfield and Vangelis.
There is to be an exhibition, including photos, album covers, posters etc., at the Haworth Art Gallery from 16th October until 14th November

The photo is from 1968

Ifty · 02-10-2004, 22:40

Things from this will be sold after it. Could be good idea to have to keep in Accy if it can all be bought but who has money?

mez · 03-10-2004, 02:01

i was in the same class as one of the warriors wont't give his name but he went to st., marys school ossy in same class as me, ooo a claim to fame

Weary Tourist · 03-10-2004, 08:21

Born 25th October 1944 John Roy Anderson
Parents Albert and Kathleen Anderson
Attended St John's Infants School
Leaves school at age 15 to support his family working as a farm hand
Jon joins the warriers in 1962
The band Yes formed in 1968

WillowTheWhisp · 03-10-2004, 08:47

When he lived on Norfolk St my friend used to idolise him but would never speak to him - we had to walk past the house (by going on a detour) just in case he might be sitting on the garden wall and she could see him.

I noticed in the paper that 'Rod' Hill (always used to call him Rodney)is going to be there at the opening. He won me a coconut once at a garden party at St. Augustine's in Huncoat. Can I have that as my claim to fame? I remember they used to park the yellow van with horns outside his house on Pilot St (could be seen from the High School)

Atarah · 11-10-2004, 22:22

EMERGENCY - MUSICIANS NEEDED TO PLAY YES MATERIAL ON SATURDAY 16TH AT THE HAWORTH ART GALLERY, THE ORGANISER HAS BEEN LET DOWN...URGENT - KNOW ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE IN A POSITION TO HELP.

iF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO CAN HELP, I CAN PUT YOU IN TOUCH WITH THE ORGANISER. THANKS. ATARAH

Atarah · 16-10-2004, 16:02

The exhibition "YES; 35 Years of Wondrous Music" started today. Wow, the gentleman who has done the exhibition certainly has some stuff! David Watkinson (in white shirt) has been a collector of YES memorabilia for many years now - his collection is now on public display at the gallery.

Super-group YES, one of the most successful and enduring rock bands of all time, has a unique connection with Accrington. Lead singer, Jon Anderson was born in Accrington and celebrates his 60th birthday on October 25th.

WillowTheWhisp · 16-10-2004, 16:08

Was there any live music Atarah?

Atarah · 08-11-2004, 15:48

Fandom/Events
YES—35 Years of Wondrous Music is an exhibition at Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington, UK—Jon Anderson's hometown—put together by David Watkinson (author of "Yes—Perpetual Change") in celebration of Yes's 35th anniversary and Anderson's 60th birthday. The exhibition includes rare records, programmes, posters, t-shirts and other related music memorabilia. Download the flyer here. Approximately 300 people attended the opening day. The exhibition closes 14 Nov 2004: on that final day, there will be live music throughout the day (a local pianist playing Yes songs) and everything in the exhibition is up for sale.

WillowTheWhisp · 08-11-2004, 16:46

That should be worth a visit. Not that I plan on buying anything of course but it should be good to hear the pianist.

cashman · 15-02-2005, 14:13

His brother tony was my foreman at the ewbank,i beleive he was in Los Bravos for a while could anyone confirm if that is correct.

Caz · 15-02-2005, 23:18

Yes he was. Wammy also!
http://www.wammy.co.uk/history.htm

cashman · 16-02-2005, 00:15

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Originally Posted by cazzer

Yes he was. Wammy also!
http://www.wammy.co.uk/history.htm

cheers again cazzer didnt know wammy was,you never stop learning no matter how old you get.

WillowTheWhisp · 19-02-2005, 23:13

I remember when he worked at the Ewbank because my mother worked there too.

cashman · 19-02-2005, 23:31

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I remember when he worked at the Ewbank because my mother worked there too.

so did mine from after the war till it closed,then she moved up to burco.they probably knew one another,mine knew everybody even strangers,nosey sod but a great lady.