Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

Pictures

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

Listen to, buy or share

Buy

Buy on Amazon Amazon Expand purchase options
  • Digital download
  • Amazon Amazon
  • 7digital 7digital
  • iTunes iTunes
  • Physical media
  • Amazon Amazon Search
  • eBay eBay Search
  • 256,848
    scrobbles
  • 28,734
    listeners

Tags

Everyone’s tags

More tags

Biography

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (sometimes referred to by the acronym ABWH) was a permutation of the progressive rock band Yes. The group consisted of vocalist Jon Anderson, drummer Bill Bruford, keyboard player Rick Wakeman, and guitarist Steve Howe. These Yes alumni had played together on the most popular recordings by Yes in the early 1970s. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe recorded one self-titled studio album in 1989. A live recording from their subsequent concert tour was released in 1993.

Although conceived by Anderson as being a Yes re-union, others in the band were keen to distance themselves from the “Yes” name. At the time, the name was co-owned by Howe, Alan White and Chris Squire. As Squire and White were still continuing with the Trevor Rabin ‘90125’ Yes lineup, it was not possible for ABWH to use the “Yes” name anyway. Anticipating this problem, Jon Anderson suggested they call themselves “The Affirmative,” but the other band members felt that was disingenuous. The name “No” was also suggested, but in the end, they decided to simply name themselves after the members of the band, despite the very legitimate criticism that it made them sound like an accounting firm. When Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe toured, they titled their shows “An Evening Of Yes Music Plus.” ABWH were sued by Yes in an attempt to prevent any mention of Yes in the ABWH promotional material. This seems to stem from an agreement before the release of Yes’ 90125 album between Yes, Howe and Wakeman over the use of the Yes name in the promotion of other activities.
Read more… Edit bio

Top Albums

Listening Trend

28,734listeners all time
256,848scrobbles all time
Recent listeners trend:

Start scrobbling and track your listening history

Last.fm users scrobble the music they play in iTunes, Spotify, Rdio and over 200 other music players.

Create a Last.fm profile

Shoutbox

Leave a comment. Log in to Last.fm or sign up.

  • AndyWorck

    "No" would have been a much better name. [2]

    22 Apr 5:04pm Reply

  • appletree19

    "Close to the edge" "Heart of the Sunrise" by ABWH are simply AWESOME. great!

    14 Apr 12:11pm Reply

  • Hibari94

    "No" would have been a much better name.

    23 Feb 3:26pm Reply

  • niQboy

    "Why not YES" Because when they made this group, the band name "Yes" was still co-owned by Chris Squire and Alan White who were still continuing with the band.

    10 Feb 1:44pm Reply

  • mattmacneil

    worst band name ever

    30 Dec 2012 Reply

  • Strikerpro

    sounds like yes

    8 May 2012 Reply

  • irfanh23

    An Evening of Yes Music Minus....... Mr. Squire

    6 May 2012 Reply

  • M0Duss

    I say the live album "An Evening of Yes Music Plus".. is the best live recording or yes material... my favorite version of I've Seen All Good People is on that album.. it's great to see and listen to such good and classic material

    18 Feb 2012 Reply

  • ajellendersen

    Why not Yes??? [2]

    3 Nov 2011 Reply

  • nikki_chikero

    Why not Yes???

    8 Oct 2011 Reply

  • DiscoJer

    I absolutely loved this album when I was in college. Drove my first roommate crazy with it.

    27 Jul 2011 Reply

  • Assedor

    The magnificent constellation of musicians, which left an indelible mark on the era of progressive rock

    17 Jun 2011 Reply

  • Stoobg

    say yes

    13 Jun 2011 Reply

  • reagan0

    Yes, by any other name, would sound as sweet. And this group is proof.

    6 Apr 2011 Reply

  • reagan0

    @TheMiah: Shirley, you jest.

    6 Apr 2011 Reply

  • giansideros

    I'm surprised there are only 13 (sans mine) shouts on this wall, this is such a great act..

    27 Jan 2011 Reply

  • SoulLoves

    dear javier0889, i bet themiah was kidding.... dear raditandrogyny, i went out on a limb and checked amazon for the dvd. they have it. google is great tool. you should try it.

    20 Dec 2010 Reply

  • RaditAndrogyny

    Where can I find An Evening Of Yes Music Plus' DVD ?

    19 Dec 2009 Reply

  • sirblueskies

    As a YES fan I must recognize this album is a real master jewel. - It reveals some interesting musical structures. I know it will never be compared to Close to the Edge, The Yes Album, Fragile, Relayer, or Going for the One, but I must admit they attempted to create a new structure sound according to the 90's music sound. - I am sure that many Yes fans have this album in their personal collection. On the other hand I don't believe many of you Yes fans feel realy satisfied with the TALK album ... ¿Do you agree?

    15 Nov 2009 Reply

  • javier0889

    Stupid Yes clones? They were members of Yes in the past...

    23 Aug 2009 Reply
    • All 30 shouts

Top Listeners