jdgm Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I saw Yes supported by the 1st Mahavishnu Orchestra in 1972, outdoor concert at Crystal Palace South London. And not surprisingly the MO completely blew Yes off - but there was no band in the world that could follow that. Plus (to me anyway) they looked stupid with their Persian carpets, cheesecloth blouses and suede thigh boots. Apparently it was their first gig with Alan White. I may have seen them earlier than that too but I don't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 50 minutes ago, jdgm said: I saw Yes supported by the 1st Mahavishnu Orchestra in 1972, outdoor concert at Crystal Palace South London. And not surprisingly the MO completely blew Yes off - but there was no band in the world that could follow that. Plus (to me anyway) they looked stupid with their Persian carpets, cheesecloth blouses and suede thigh boots. Apparently it was their first gig with Alan White. I may have seen them earlier than that too but I don't remember. I am sure even though Yes are competent players, I have no doubt MO took them to school. Yeah, Yes liked to dress like stoned out hippies, and Wakeman loved his capes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 18 hours ago, jdgm said: I saw Yes supported by the 1st Mahavishnu Orchestra in 1972, outdoor concert at Crystal Palace South London. And not surprisingly the MO completely blew Yes off - but there was no band in the world that could follow that. Plus (to me anyway) they looked stupid with their Persian carpets, cheesecloth blouses and suede thigh boots. Apparently it was their first gig with Alan White. I may have seen them earlier than that too but I don't remember. Well, the only time I saw Yes they were dressed somewhat normal/casual. Nothing radical except Steve Howe's super huge bell-bottomed slacks. Jeez... He could have hidden a few extra musicians under them. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 16 minutes ago, Whitefang said: Well, the only time I saw Yes they were dressed somewhat normal/casual. Nothing radical except Steve Howe's super huge bell-bottomed slacks. Jeez... He could have hidden a few extra musicians under them. Whitefang I saw Steve when he was with Hackett in GTR and twice with Asia. I saw Yes five times, but it was in the Trevor Rabin years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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