Yes / BBC Sounding Out - Oct 3 1971 (1/3)

[benho6251]

I got to see the group just once live with Bill Bruford playing. It was a moment of inspiration that will forever be with me. He did fit Yes's music perfectly and the band wasn't the same without him. Alan White had some big shoes to fill when he joined but after a couple of tours he had worked himself into the fabric rather nicely. Still, Bill Bruford and those first 4 Yes albums he played on were an inspiration for all of us who came after him.

[Relayer6a]

Bill's great. A very large part of Yes died when he left. Not because Alan isn't really good. It's just "Bill" is missing.

[benho6251]

@Relayer6a I have to agree that I was heartsick when I found out Bill had departed. I thought his playing on Fragile and Close to the Edge was some of the best work he's ever done.

[dapunkof1975]

@Relayer6a Yeah I know man. The past is the past but I've always felt this was the best line up they ever had. Too bad egos and musical differences got in the way.

[stingray1964]

Truly the most classic YES line up is with Bruford and Wakeman.

[tonusaitis]

It's amazing how much better Jon got later on in the 70s and beyond. I think he was behind the other guys technically in this video. He isn't singing with anywhere near as much authority as say ABWH or later.

[darklord8603]

mlmr11: I absolutely agree

Long live Yes music!

[mlmr11]

Bill Bruford is not a "drummer" in the sense of the word

He is an artist , a genius if you will, who added a dimension to Yes as opposed to held a beat.

This band was never the same without him.

Alan white is a fantastic "drummer"

Bill Bruford is a musical genius

[freitasnetuno]

Indeed the group wasn't the same without Bruford, but his depart was not that strong as if Squire departed...

[mlmr11]

I suppose you're right .

And even more evident of their significance is the replacement of Howe by Rabin

At that point it was a completely different product

[freitasnetuno]

many people wold disagree but the core of Yes is Squire, Anderson and Howe, as we can see the disgrace that was Drama...

[dannybighair]

Bruford was one of the founding members of Yes

Howe only joined after departure of original guitarist Peter Banks

[freitasnetuno]

i know and it was a GREAT replacement.

[bergerdrum]

Alan's more than "just a drummer" (god, I hate that terminology). He's also a proficient keyboard player and percussionist beyond the drum set, and a writer/arranger. One small example: listen to what he made for a percussion suite in "The Ancient" from "Topographic Oceans" for example. I can't stand it when people who don't understand Alan's breadth of artistry stay up Brufod's ass (as much as I love Bruford dearly) and can't look beyond him.

[mlmr11]

@bergerdrum I prefer Brufords drumming to Whites. Where it is applicable to the music , I feel that Brufords drumming tends to be more musical than Whites.

It's ok man . We all have opinions. I respect yours too

[marilynlh]

Truly the best band in the world. Still together and making music after all this time. More than what can be said for many. Jon's illness and recovery is just a little time-out, they will be back in full form soon!

[trappchevrolet]

i agree ,not one of the best,the best.only the beatles had that genius.

[eennymo]

Jon, my favorite singer and Bill, one of the best drummers in the world. We can tell why this band was named the Musician's Band.