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gah, it’s hard to keep up with these old gentlemen. man, talk about a revolving door. Legendary prog-rock group Yes recently announced that due to health issues, Benoit David won’t be touring with Yes in April and that Jon Davison will be stepping in as lead vocalist. Here’s the full text from the official facebook page:

Prog rock band YES were forced to cancel the last 3 shows of their European Tour in December due to the illness of lead vocalist Benoit David who has still not recovered. To avoid disappointing their fans on the forthcoming Australasian leg of their world tour, they have found a replacement singer.

Jon Davison will join YES as lead vocalist for the upcoming dates in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Indonesia, and Hawaii. YES really appreciate Jon Davison joining them for this leg of the tour and are sure this arrangement will satisfy all YES fans.

Jon Davison, who was recently part of Glass Hammer seems to be have the vocal chops to be able to take on Jon Anderson’s role. As a matter of fact, Davison’s vocal range is more in line with Jon Anderson’s than Benoit’s. …so, who knows. fans will definitely be watching the April Australasian leg of the tour very closely.

Rumor has it that Benoit David actually left the band last month. Of course nothing has been said officially but just like Oliver Wakeman’s sudden departure last year, it’s just “as per usual” for this band.

April 2012 dates so far..
04/01/12 Auckland, NZ Vector Arena
04/05/12 Perth, AUS Riverside Theatre
04/09/12 Byron Bay, AUS Bluesfest
04/11/12 Melbourne, AUS Palais Theatre
04/13/12 Sydney, AUS State Theatre
04/18/12 Tokyo, Japan
04/19/12 Tokyo, Japan
04/21/12 Osaka, Japan

and as of 07Feb12 – Here’s the current Yes lineup (subject to change, heh.):
Jon Davison: vocals
Steve Howe: guitar
Chris Squire: bass
Alan White: drums
Geoff Downes: keyboards

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