Hey kids, Happy Tuesday to ya. We’re almost at hump day – Burgo is actually already there, and he tells me that it is great.

Let’s talk about sex…

I realized courtesy of a comment from Allison and Twitter updates that the regular female readership of this blog is taking a big hit today, because the entire female pop is either watching the newly released Sex and the City DVD, or trying to make up their mind whether or not they should spring for the special Best Buy exclusive “steel book” edition of the DVD.

And here I was thinking that the “steel case” BB exclusive for Live Free or Die Hard was special. Apparently in a Best Buy marketing meeting somewhere, someone said “remember that steel case edition we did for Die Hard? That would be PERFECT for Sex and the City!”

On the singles charts:

Mel clued me in that this week is apparently National Singles Week, brought to you by the fine folks at Unmarried America (I swear, you can’t make this stuff up.)

Mel shared the following link:

Being single has its ups and downs, but today, in the spirit of kicking off our coverage of National Singles Week, I thought it would fun to embrace our single-hood! Sometimes you don’t miss something until it’s gone so make sure you don’t forget these five great things about being single.

The 5 great things about being single linked above are mostly girl-oriented, so here’s a brief thought from one guy’s perspective: After being in a longterm relationship for a long time, the single life isn’t so bad, although it’s very possible that your mom might keep you on constant suicide watch, because there’s apparently no way that you can possibly be single and be happy!! 🙂

Sure, that happy lovey-dovey relationship can be tons of fun, but if you’re lacking that right now, enjoy all the good that IS around you. Anything else that is going to come along, will come along in good time.

Extra bonus – in the single life, the movie choice is always yours on movie night when you’re home. No competition, and Molly Ringwald film festivals can be spontaneously scheduled for any weekend (the same goes for Andie Macdowell fest, Meg Ryan fest, etc.)

The Boss celebrates a b-day:

Happy birthday to my number one musical love, Bruce Springsteen. Hopefully while blowing out the candles today, he was wishing for a show at Yankee Stadium, because I’ve been wishing on that one for a while now! Grab some live Bruce tunage right here.

Rock Hall Induction Nominees for 2009:

Metallica are among the nominees, and it looks like their huge comeback year will probably culminate with a Rock Hall induction nod in 2009.

Are you looking for Rush or Yes on that list? Keep looking…

Thanks to Jeremy for the above image!

My buddy Brian @ Broken Headphones has the full list of inductees for anyone that might not have seen it yet.

The Lost Turntable is one of many sites with a rundown of several of the many groups that have been passed over repeatedly in the induction process.

On a positive note, the induction ceremonies are here in Cleveland in 2009. ’bout time!

Yes, they’re calling it Yes:

So much for thinking that maybe, MAYBE, they wouldn’t call the band Yes. I got the press release last night for the Cleveland date that has just been announced for Yes at the House of Blues.

Yes
featuring Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White, plus introducing Oliver Wakeman and Benoit David
Tuesday, November 25 * doors 7:30 PM
Tickets: $49.50 in advance
Ages: All
On sale Friday, September 26 @ 10 AM

Albums like Fragile, Close to the Edge Tales from Topographic Oceans and 90125 and singles such as “Roundabout,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart” and “I’ve Seen All Good People” are just some of the enduring classics that have made YES one of the most influential and groundbreaking groups in rock & roll. Now, the classic YES line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White will launch the “In The Present” tour starting November 4th in Hamilton, Ontario, marking yet another chapter in the art-rockers’ amazing, 40-year career of legendary live performances. The three will be joined by keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, the son of YES’ Rick Wakeman, and vocalist Benoit David, a Montreal, Quebec, native and vocalist in several YES tribute groups, who was discovered by the band on the Internet, to perform the group’s classic repertoire in live spectacular.

I have no doubt that this will be a good show, I just wish they weren’t using the Yes name. Although I understand the reasoning – if they don’t call this project Yes, attendance will be dismal, just look at the failure and subsequent cancellation of the More Drama tour several years back.

Jon Anderson issued the following statement via his official website:

“Not Yes”

September 18, 2008

Disappointed, and very Disrespected

Disappointed that, with the exception of one phone call from Alan, none of the guys have been in touch since my illness, just to find out how I am doing, and how we will foresee the future for YES. And disappointed that they were not willing to wait till 2009 when I’m fully recovered.

And I feel very disrespected, having spent most of this year creating songs and constant ideas for the band, spending time with Roger Dean creating a stage design, also working with VH1 and Sirius and XM Radio to help promote the welfare of YES.

Getting sick was not “on my radar”, and I thank my own angel Janeee and my family for helping me through this difficult time, and the many well wishers, friends and fans alike, for understanding that ”things happen”.

Of course I wish the guys all the best in their ‘solo’ work, but I just wish this could have been done in a more gentlemanly fashion. After all YES is a precious musical band.

This is not YES on tour…

I send best wishes to one and all,

Jon Anderson
September 2008

Could fans get the best of both worlds? Discussion on The Velvet Rope says it’s very possible:

one comment:

Never underestimate just how pissed the “Little Napoleon” (Jon) may be, as their are enough YES alumni about to reform as did “Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman and Howe” in the 80’s. Chris Squire owns the YES name and trademark, so any version of Yes without Chris, cannot be called YES.

I would be much more interested to see these versions of YES, or some permutation thereof.

Jon Anderson- original vocalist
Bill Bruford- original drummer
Tony Kaye- original keyboardist
Peter Banks- original guitarist
Trevor Rabin- guitar/vocals
Rick Wakeman- keyboards
Patrick Moraz- keyboards
Geoff Downes- keyboards/vocals

not to mention YES sidemen-

Billy Sherwood- bass, guitars, vocals
Igor Korshev- keyboards
Tom Brislin- keyboards
Jimmy Haun- guitars
Tony Levin- bass (ABWH)
Jeff Berlin- (ABWH)

I’ll go see the Anderson-less Yes in the more intimate surroundings of House of Blues here in Cleveland, and I would DEFINITELY go see Anderson and any group of players that he might assemble, ESPECIALLY if Trevor Rabin was in the mix!

Pollstar has the following dates listed for Yes

Be good, ya’ll!