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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.
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  • Strikerpro

    sounds like yes

    17 days ago

  • irfanh23

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

    19 days ago

  • 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

    February 2012

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    Why not Yes???

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  • DiscoJer

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

    July 2011

  • Assedor

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

    June 2011

  • Stoobg

    say yes

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