Thursday, November 30, 2017
A Boy and his Strat
Today, The Groovy Archives tumblr account is here to brighten our day with a photo of Trevor from the Rabbitt era, but what is most interesting to me about this image is it provides a rare close-up of the Strat and its' former decorative scheme, which indicates that it was/is Trevor's longest-running art project.
Monday, November 27, 2017
festival news
As reported in various media outlets today, Our Boys will be headlining the Sunday slate for next year's Stone Free Festival at London's O2 arena. For anyone desiring information regarding Thursday's presale, keep an eye on the Planet Rock website; general ticket sales begin on December 1st.
New! @StoneFreeFest returns to #London's @TheO2 in June 2018 featuring @scorpions @Megadeth @YESfeaturingARW and @RogerHodgson! Tickets on general sale Friday 10am https://t.co/ACzX8xwnzL pic.twitter.com/f3pjizUiIH— Ticketline (@Ticketline) November 27, 2017
Media Watch: a rare gift
With many many thanks to Yesfans member yesheadjon for posting this video earlier in the year - for those who have yet to see it, here's a bit of an Xmas gift as this is apparently the first time YesWest performed in 1994 as part of a concert for the opening of the FIFA World Cup titled Soccer Rocks the Globe on June 16th at Chicago's UIC Pavilion. The event was simulcast worldwide on both television and radio.
Also with thanks to nzyesfan for receiving clarification that the audio itself isn't exactly live, but it's nice to see another promotional appearance from that era, and unique in that it was almost entirely devoted to promoting the release of Talk in their choice of songs to perform. Interesting to note as well that Trevor uses his signature model Alvarez for this show - before its' current makeover which we've seen on the ARW tours.
Also with thanks to nzyesfan for receiving clarification that the audio itself isn't exactly live, but it's nice to see another promotional appearance from that era, and unique in that it was almost entirely devoted to promoting the release of Talk in their choice of songs to perform. Interesting to note as well that Trevor uses his signature model Alvarez for this show - before its' current makeover which we've seen on the ARW tours.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
a call to action
Trevor's latest Facebook update touches upon a subject near and dear to his heart as a dog lover and pet parent. Rick and Trevor are asking for support on a petition sponsored by the organization Dog Meat Free Indonesia, those who would like to participate can visit their site:
https://www.dogmeatfreeindonesia.org/take-action/take-action
https://www.dogmeatfreeindonesia.org/take-action/take-action
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Spot the Poms, part two
While we continue to wait for word of the ARW live DVD release, I can note that Lee appears on a new live document: the Jeff Lynne's ELO concert Wembley or Bust released yesterday on DVD/Blu-ray and CD/vinyl.
This video which was posted to YouTube last month features a sound bite from our intrepid bassist - he's the only member of the backing band who does appear in the trailer as a behind-the-scenes commentator.
This video of "Turn to Stone" from the performance also features quite a bit of Lee.
Turn to Stone (Live at Wembley Stadium) (Live) by Jeff Lynne's ELO on VEVO.
Also, the band will be touring the US next year for the first time in over 30 years. The 10-date arena tour will take place in August, with a European/UK leg to follow in September-October.
Turn to Stone (Live at Wembley Stadium) (Live) by Jeff Lynne's ELO on VEVO.
Also, the band will be touring the US next year for the first time in over 30 years. The 10-date arena tour will take place in August, with a European/UK leg to follow in September-October.
Tickets for Jeff Lynne's ELO 2018 World Tour are on sale now! (NYC will go on sale at 10am EST tomorrow, 11/18). Purchase here: https://t.co/290SZJRJeR pic.twitter.com/fcYYcgNq6z— Jeff Lynne's ELO (@JeffLynnesELO) November 17, 2017
Saturday, November 11, 2017
This date in Yesstory: a producer among producers
On this day back in 2004 the Prince's Trust concert Produced by Trevor Horn was held at London's Wembley Arena as a salute to the esteemed Mr. Horn featuring a slate of artists he'd worked with over the years including Grace Jones, ABC, Seal, Pet Shop Boys and those ensembles he was personally involved with: The Buggles, Art of Noise, and Yes.
This event marked the first of the YesWest semi-reunions in that Trevor joined Alan and Chris along with Steve Howe and Geoff Downes to perform one of the biggest hits of Horn's production career, "Owner of a Lonely Heart" along with "Cinema" from 90125.
Trevor was famously attired in the black-and-green shirt but instead of wielding his signature Strat he was playing a candy apple red model, and he sang lead on "Owner," one of the handful of times he has ever done so. A DVD of the event footage was released in 2005. It's interesting to note - in light of the recent R&RHoF Induction Ceremony - that Trevor and Steve have shared the stage at one-off appearances more times than one would assume.
Monday, November 6, 2017
road warrior, part three
After three weeks to putter about at home, our intrepid bassist Mr. Poms is gearing up once more for the touring life, as Take That journeys below the equator on their first jaunt to Australia and New Zealand in over 20 years, and everyone is raring to go as evidenced by these glimpses from the rehearsals.
(Plus they played a wedding gig at Grosvenor House last night, and there's no better warm-up for a major tour than having to deal with a room full of boisterous family and friends.)
(Plus they played a wedding gig at Grosvenor House last night, and there's no better warm-up for a major tour than having to deal with a room full of boisterous family and friends.)
Friday, November 3, 2017
Media Watch: "five mad people"
Posted today on the Yes Source YouTube channel is a profile from 1987 by broadcaster Dan Neer (who conducted a great interview with Trevor in 1989) which journeys through the history of the band and current activities, with commentary from all the guys.
There is one comment from Trevor I find highly-amusing: when he characterizes record company A&R personnel from the 1970s as "drug addict hippies," meaning people from the counterculture had found their way into the structure of corporate distribution.
Although this is posted as two parts, it seems as though part one is an edited version - taking out the songs which were included - but part two is the unedited version.
Part one:
https://youtu.be/stYaUyFkKiI
Part two:
https://youtu.be/L1C34ZK6CoQ
There is one comment from Trevor I find highly-amusing: when he characterizes record company A&R personnel from the 1970s as "drug addict hippies," meaning people from the counterculture had found their way into the structure of corporate distribution.
Although this is posted as two parts, it seems as though part one is an edited version - taking out the songs which were included - but part two is the unedited version.
Part one:
https://youtu.be/stYaUyFkKiI
Part two:
https://youtu.be/L1C34ZK6CoQ
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Speaking of celestial bodies...
Spotted on Twitter: you just never know who might be a Rabinite...like Phil Plait, for example, whom many count on to debunk faulty science via his website Bad Astronomy.
As to how this lyric reflects current events, well, I'll just leave that to everyone's personal interpretation - it could just be that he really likes "Hold On" as all people of good taste do!
Jigsaw puzzle traitors,— Phil Plait (@BadAstronomer) October 30, 2017
Set to spill the beans.
Constitution screw up
Shattering the dreams.
Yes, “Hold On”
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