[HAM] Yes Tour cancelled. Anderson is under doctor's orders to take several months off.

[Linda Dachtyl]

For the last while, Yes is about the only group I will pay "arena  
prices" to go see.

Get well soon, Jon.

(I had tickets and already have been notified that I will get a  
refund......but that's not the point.)

Linda

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> From: yes at yesworld.com
> Date: June 4, 2008 7:22:05 PM EDT
> To: lindaleed at earthlink.net
> Subject: YesWorld Update - June 4, 2008
>
> YESWORLD: The Yes Online Service
>
> UPDATE  June 4, 2008
>
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> YES CANCELS 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
>
> Here is the press release reagading the tour cancellation:
>
> NEW YORK, NY, JUNE 4, 2008 - Legendary rock band Yes announced today
> that the group will unfortunately be canceling their 2008 40th
> Anniversary Tour. The 26-city tour was scheduled to kick off in
> Quebec next month and run through the summer.
>
> Said Jon Anderson, In the wake of my recent respiratory attack,
> doctors have advised me to spend the coming months resting and
> recovering. Unfortunately, this means I won't be able to tour with
> Yes this summer as originally planned. I'd like everyone know how
> deeply disappointed I am by this turn of events. I was looking
> forward to celebrating our music with the amazing family of Yes fans
> once again; but as we all know, health must come before anything
> else. Wishing you all the very best...
>
> Said Chris Squire, We were all looking forward to performing for our
> fans after a prolonged leave of absence from touring. I am especially
> regretful of the fact that I know many of our fans and friends have
> probably laid out non-refundable airfares and hotels, etc. in order
> to enjoy the Yes shows this summer. Please join me in wishing Jon a
> speedy return to health, which at this point in time is our main
> concern.
>
> Yes frontman and founding member Jon Anderson was admitted to the
> hospital last month after suffering a severe asthma attack. He has
> now been diagnosed with acute respiratory failure and was told by
> doctors this weekend that he needs to rest and not work for a period
> of at least six months or suffer further health complications. Upon
> receiving this news the band has determined that their tour plans
> need to be put on hold.
>
> Ticket refunds will be available at the point of purchase.
>
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