Yes Music Podcast · Kevin Mulryne and Mark Anthony K

YesKit Part 4 - Jon Anderson Edition - 697

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John Anderson played a crucial Moog line on hand-operated bass pedals because Yes lacked proper synths in 1971.

Hosts Kevin and Mark explore Jon Anderson's diverse live instruments with Yes, from tambourines and Mr. Bassman pedals to harps and MIDI guitars, tracing how his toolkit evolved with the band's sound. They analyze specific moments like his 1971 pedal use and 1976 harp solo, linking them to broader themes of frontman roles in progressive rock.

As heard by us

A fan-led look at John Anderson's live percussion and the band's changing sound.

Yes Music Podcast episode 697 focuses on John Anderson's live use of instruments with Yes, and it works best when Kevin Mulrine and Mark Anthony Kaye lean on photos and gear details to trace how the band's sound changes over time.

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Why you'd press play

For John Anderson's cowbell, maracas, and the sound of Yes changing around him.

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