GD: Yeah definitely – It’s a significant aspect of Yes’ music and that we are comfortable doing so many different types of rock. MGM: Well Yes being a trailblazer in the beginning of progressive rock has got to help with the loyalty of your fan base? I would think of Yes as a Godfather of progressive rock for sure. Having said that I also love touring the UK because that is obviously where we grew up so – there is always an appreciative audience and I believe that we have created longevity in those countries. I really love playing in Japan – we always seem to have a pretty good time there so you know. MGM: Where is your favourite place in the world to perform? When I came into to Yes for the Drama album, that was a turning point for Yes in many ways because it kind of propelled us from 70s Yes into the 80s Yes. So these were turning points in the bands career. The Fragile Album really featured the classic core of Yes and I think that this is where they really started to explain it with longer pieces and having more riffs with the music and I think that really sent them on a course to bring them to albums like Close to the Edge and Tales from the Topographic Oceans. GD: I believe that they are both sort of pivotal albums in Yes’ career. You are touring both Fragile and Drama (back to back live) in their entirety. Its been an interesting journey that’s for sure. It kind of in many ways changed the course really along the way somewhere and it’s been quite interesting. I came from a kind of mixed background you know. GD: Well I certainly enjoy being part of the progressive rock scene. MGM: How does it feel to be such an influence on progressive rock and music in general? MGM: Yes and at the same time being able to share our music with another generation is amazing. GD: Yes it has! It’s gone full circle hasn’t it? MGM: So with this upcoming tour with Yes I believe once again shows that the younger generation of music lovers are starting to generate back to what I would consider classics from my era (70/80/90). It’s great because its so peaceful up here so when I go to concerts it’s a completely different world. MGM: Yep in proper Canadian clothes – comfortable and warm. MGM: I live in Northern Ontario – so I will drive about 4 hours to see shows in Toronto usually. It was my first real step into progressive music – thanks for that! I was about 13/14 when that album came out and it’s a real benchmark in my soundtrack of that time in my life. MGM: I know that’s great and I’ve got a couple of questions for you if you don’t mind. GD: I’m very good! We are about to head out on tour and that’s coming right up! Ring Ring – (however the ring has a British accent) Another Phone mishap equals another great interview with the Iconic Keyboard player Mr.
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