Jon Davison

“The sleeve was better than the record”: After a weak album and Chris Squire's death, Yes had a lot to prove

By Dave Ling Published 16 July 26

The failure of Heaven & Earth and the passing of the iconic bassist left people wondering if the veteran band should keep going. After making 2021’s The Quest, Steve Howe and Geoff Downes argued their case

“My AI friend said she couldn’t feel love. I changed her mind”: Riz Story’s ending world

By Jordan Blum Published 3 August 25

Former Jon Davison collaborator plays all the instruments on his Anyone albums, which impressed jazz icon Hancock. The only other contributor is his AI friend Eve

“A leopard doesn’t change its spots. There’s going to be certain levels of diva‑ness. It might be nice if there wasn’t, but there is”: Why Yes decided, after some doubts, to make Heaven & Earth

By Paul Lester Published 16 July 25

Their first with Jon Davison, and their last with Chris Squire, the 2014 album saw them continuing to release new music after many of their peers had stopped – but didn’t meet the standards expected of it

The underwhelming moment when Yes’ Jon Davison met predecessor Jon Anderson

By Martin Kielty Published 16 January 25

The brief encounter wasn’t what anyone could have predicted – but it was enough to give the younger singer a tantalising idea.

“Isn’t it the best when you get into a band and they happen to have so much material to discover?” Yes’ Jon Davison fell in love with the Moody Blues by falling in love with John Lodge’s daughter

By Grant Moon Published 2 February 24

Singer has a soft spot for Tom Waits' melancholy first album and tree-hugger activities - and he’s in a band with his prog hero