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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 31 MIN

Jon Davison on Singing YES Classics, Fragile at 50, and the Future of Progressive Rock

from Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews · host Phil Aston

Jon Davison from YES joins me on the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to discuss performing the legendary album Fragile live, stepping into the role once held by Jon Anderson, and why YES continue to push progressive rock forward.Jon reflects on discovering YES as a teenager through “Owner of a Lonely Heart”, exploring the band’s earlier music, and the surreal experience of singing songs like “Roundabout” on stage with the band he grew up admiring.We also talk about the future of YES, their upcoming studio album, and why progressive rock should always challenge both musicians and listeners.Topics include:Performing the album Fragile liveThe legacy of YES and Jon AndersonWriting and performing new YES materialSteve Howe’s leadership in the bandWhy progressive rock should always evolve🎵 Remember — music is the healer and the doctor.Become a Patron for exclusive videos and join the Now Spinning Arms virtual pub twice a month.Become a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime)https://www.patreon.com/nowspinningNow Spinning Magazine Storehttps://burningshed.com/store/now-spinning-magazineVisit the Now Spinning Magazine Merch Shophttps://nowspinningmagazine.co.uk/

Jon Davison from YES joins me on the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast to discuss performing the legendary album Fragile live, stepping into the role once held by Jon Anderson, and why YES continue to push progressive rock forward.Jon reflects on discovering YES as a teenager through “Owner of a Lonely Heart”, exploring the band’s earlier music, and the surreal experience of singing songs like “Roundabout” on stage with the band he grew up admiring.We also talk about the future of YES, their upcoming studio album, and why progressive rock should always challenge both musicians and listeners.Topics include:Performing the album Fragile liveThe legacy of YES and Jon AndersonWriting and performing new YES materialSteve Howe’s leadership in the bandWhy progressive rock should always evolve🎵 Remember — music is the healer and the doctor.Become a Patron for exclusive videos and join the Now Spinning Arms virtual pub twice a month.Become a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime)https://www.patreon.com/nowspinningNow Spinning Magazine Storehttps://burningshed.com/store/now-spinning-magazineVisit the Now Spinning Magazine Merch Shophttps://nowspinningmagazine.co.uk/

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