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Podcast: Yesshift
Episode: Ep 62 - 50 Years of Close to the Edge
Description: Join us as we celebrate and discuss the 50-year-old Yes album Close to the Edge! Chime in with any memories of how you discovered the music on this album or saw them play any of the songs live! The album line-up consisted of Jon Anderson, Jon Anderson – lead vocals, Steve Howe – guitars, electric sitar, steel guitar, backing vocals, Chris Squire – bass, backing vocals, Rick Wakeman – keyboards, Bill Bruford – drums, percussion. After recording this alum, Bill Bruford found the album particularly laborious to make, which culminated in his decision to quit the band after it was recorded, to join King Crimson. He...