Jon Anderson, born John Roy Anderson on 25 October 1944, is an English musician, best known as the lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes. He is also an accomplished solo artist, and has collaborated with artists such as the Greek musician Vangelis, among others.
After some false starts playing in his brother's band, The Warriors and another band The Party in Germany, musical history was about to be made in 1968 with an introduction in a London club. Jon Anderson was introduced to Chris Squire and finding a kindred spirit in music, he began showing up at gigs of Squire's band Mabel Greer's Toy Shop, whose guitarist at the time was Peter Banks.
Anderson started getting up and singing with the group from time to time, eventually becoming their vocalist. However, Banks had left by the time Anderson was inducted. More pieces gradually began to fall into the mix as various musicians were brought into the Toy Shop fold. First Bill Bruford, then Tony Kaye.
By the time Peter Banks returned, the band had decided to change their name to Yes and since then, the band has become a musical icon.
For much more about Jon's life, go to his website at www.jonanderson.com for his full and very interesting biography.
Jon is pleased to announce the first confirmed dates of his "Have Guitar Will Travel" 2009 European Tour. More dates and details are expected in the near future.
