Comments on: Yes, Manchester MEN Arena, 19-Jun-2004

By: Steve Jones

Steve Jones — Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:38:59 +0000

Amazing, isn’t it? I clearly remember the first time I ever saw Yes (late 70s, Stafford Bingley Hall, Donovan supporting) thinking ‘Chris Squire looks bl**dy old!” and yet here they are, still going strong. And I ain’t complaining

I’ve seen them whenever the chance has arisen since then, of course, including on the oft-maligned Yeggles tour, promoting Drama. Well I thought it was good even if nobody else did

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:49:31 +0000

Sounds like you had a better show than we had at the Garden.

The ending of Ritual was pretty damned impressive, eh? I loved that bit. White is under-rated as a drummer, even by me. He made me pay attention.

I loved South Side; definitely one of the high points, as was Starship Trooper. Wakeman was glorious, as to be expected.

I’m glad you decided to go!

By: Doccus

Doccus — Mon, 21 Jun 2004 04:51:17 +0000

I still treasure my audio tape of Yes, Tormato

I’ve been a fan since I was introduced to Yes in the early 80s. I haven’t yet had the pleasure of seeing them in concert, though.

I’ll have to find a CD version of Tormato eventually!