By Chyrisse Tabone, Tampa Correspondent
Venue: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, Florida–August 23,2015
Rock At Night was thrilled to see a truly classic 70’s and 80’s rock extravaganza with two headlining bands–Yes and Toto. Ruth Eckerd Hall was totally a full house of silver-haired rock aficionados sporting the usual black tour shirts, acid-washed jeans, and sneakers. Toto had their full cadre of musicians including back-up singers, who belted out popular hits from the 80’s like “Rosanna” and “Africa.”
The Yes concert started on a sad note as total darkness filled the stage except for a spotlight highlighting a lone white Rickenbacker bass. Photos of the late Chris Squire appeared on a screen in the background. The band currently has Billy Sherwood, who has big shoes to fill, and the current lead singer is Jon Davison,whose voice has an uncanny resemblance to Jon Anderson. Yes played a few of their progressive rock numbers like “I’ve Seen All Good People” and “Roundabout” and 80s hits like “Owner of a Lonely Heart.” Magnificent guitarist Steve Howe played a breathtaking acoustic solo “Clap.”
You can check out photos of Toto and Yes below:
PHOTO GALLERY
TOTO
Set List
Running Out of Time
I’ll Supply the Love
Hydra
Hold the line
Afraid of Love
Holy War
Pamela
Keyboard solo
Great Expectations
Without Your Love
Little Wing (Jimi Hendrix cover)
On the Run/Goodbye Elenore
Orphan
Rosanna
Africa
TOTO Members: Steve Lukather – Guitar and Vocals David Paich – Keyboards and Vocals Steve Porcaro – Keyboards and Vocals Shannon Forrest – Drums Joe Williams – Vocals David Hungate – Bas; Genre: Classic Rock/Pop; Home Town: Los Angeles, California
PHOTO GALLERY
YES
SET LIST
Onward (Homage to Chris Squire)
Don’t Kill the Whale
Tempus Fugit
America (Simon/Garfunkel Cover)
Going for the One
Time and a Word
Clap
I’ve Seen All Good People
Siberian Khatru
Owner of a Lonely Heart
Roundabout
YES Members: Steve Howe-guitars, lap steel & pedal steel guitars, laúd, mandolin, backing vocals, Alan White-drums, percussion, backing vocals, Geoff Downes-keyboards, Billy Sherwood-bass, backing vocals, and Jon Davison-lead vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion, keyboards; Genre: Rock; Home Town: London, England
**YES alumni are Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin, Billy Sherwood, Tony Kaye, Peter Banks, Patrick Moraz, Benoit David, Oliver Wakeman, Igor Khoroshev and Tom Brislin.
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I grew up in a household full of rock music, studied journalism in college, and then became a scientist.Although my science career has served me well, music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up reading "Creem" magazine; I play several musical instruments as a "hobby";and it seems a camera has always been in my hand. Now, I am combining what I love the most--music and photography--serving as editor of Rock At Night. I travel between the US and UK seeking my dream! My motto: life is short...no regrets. Chyrisse
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