In “Yes Indeed: Tales from Yes Without Jon Anderson,” music journalist Preston M. Frazier delves into the transformative eras of the legendary progressive rock band Yes during the times when their iconic frontman, Jon Anderson, was absent. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Frazier chronicles the band’s resilience and evolution, shedding light on the albums, tours, and lineup changes that defined these pivotal periods. This compelling narrative offers readers a deeper understanding of Yes’s enduring legacy and their ability to innovate beyond expectations.
Living Colour was never just a band. They were a statement, a challenge, and a force that pushed rock music beyond the limits others tried to place around it. From the charged clubs of downtown New York to Grammy-winning success, stadium tours, painful transitions, and powerful reinvention, this book traces the journey of one of rock’s most fearless and genre-defying groups. With Vernon Reid’s restless guitar vision, Corey Glover’s commanding voice, Will Calhoun’s explosive rhythm, and the evolving bass foundation of Muzz Skillings and Doug Wimbish, Living Colour created music that refused to be boxed in. Their songs carried more than riffs and hooks. They confronted racism, fame, power, identity, politics, love, violence, and the struggle to be seen fully in an industry too often built on narrow definitions. Albums like Vivid, Time’s Up, Stain, and Shade became more than records. They became cultural markers, each one revealing a different layer of the band’s fight, brilliance, and survival. This is the story of sound as resistance, performance as truth, and four artists who proved that rock could be intellectual, political, soulful, furious, and alive all at once. For longtime fans and new listeners alike, this book offers a deep, vivid look at Living Colour’s music, legacy, and lasting place in the history of modern rock.
