I saw Focus play live in Liverpool around the time that Focus II (aka Moving Waves) [not to be confused with Focus 11 – see below] was released . This album, and the iconic single, Hocus Pocus, got played to death during the university years that followed. Fifty-odd years on and they’re back again, fulfilling […]
Tubular Bells Live; the 50th Anniversary of Tubular Bells – Cheltenham Town Hall.
Depending on your personal perspective you could read this as Tubular Bells Live or Tubular Bells Live (think about it!). Either way your perspective is reasonable for after being in existence for 50 years, Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells is alive and kicking thanks to the hard work of one Mr. Phil Toms. Tonight’s ensemble comprised: […]
50th Anniversary Celebration of Close to the Edge | UK Tour Dedicated to the late Alan White
Following the sad news of the passing of drummer Alan White, YES will go ahead with their forthcoming The Album Series Tour 2022 in June celebrating the 50th anniversary of their iconic album Close to the Edge, dedicating the tour to Alan. Alan White joined YES in June 1972, just days before their Close To […]
Yes Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration of ‘Close to the Edge’, The Album Series Tour, June 2022.
I have to admit that YES was one of the first bands I got into, even before going to University in the early 1970’s. Close to the Edge and Fragile were ‘must haves’ for anyone into progressive rock. Since then I’ve bought many of the bands albums but I still find it hard to believe […]