| Benoît David | |
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 Benoît David in concert with Yes in Reading, PA
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| Background information | |
| Born | 19 April 1966 , Montreal, Quebec, Canada[1] |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, Acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 1994-present[2] |
| Labels | Unicorn Records |
| Associated acts | Yes, Close to the Edge, Mystery |
| Website | http://www.ctte.net |
Benoît David (19 April 1966, Montreal) is a Canadian progressive rock singer. In 2008, he was selected by members of the group Yes to stand in for an ailing Jon Anderson. David has been a member of the band Mystery, appearing on their 2007 album Beneath the Veil of Winter's Face, and has been the vocalist for Yes tribute band Close to the Edge.[3]
Performing with Yes
In 2008, David was announced as the lead singer of a line-up headed by Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White of Yes for a tour later that year.[4][5]David came to the attention of Yes bassist Chris Squire through YouTube videos of his work with Close to the Edge. David stood in for Jon Anderson, who was unable to tour because of ill health following acute respiratory failure earlier in the year.[6] The tour was cut short when Squire became ill and David returned to work with Mystery and Close to the Edge.
David rejoined Yes on its summer 2009 tour with 1980s prog supergroup Asia.[7] In October 2009 it was announced that David had formally joined Yes.
References
- ^ Tiano, Mike (2008-11-26). "Conversation with Benoit David". Notes from the Edge (Issue 309). http://nfte.org/interviews/BD309.html. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ "Montreal's Benoît David ready to roll with Yes". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2008-11-03. http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2008/11/03/benoit-david.html. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ "Band Members". Close to the Edge. 2008-09-17. http://www.ctte.net/en/band.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ Rockitt, Rob. "Yes To Tour With Replacement Singer". Hard Rock Hideout. 2008-09-12. http://hardrockhideout.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/yes-to-tour-with-replacement-singer/. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ Gallo, Phil (2008-09-11). "Yes Taps 'Understudy' For Fall Tour". The Set List. Variety. http://weblogs.variety.com/thesetlist/2008/09/yes-taps-unders.html. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ http://www.nme.com/news/nme/37105 NME news: "Yes cancel 40th anniversary tour"
- ^ "YES THEY CAN! LEGENDARY BAND BEGINS 24-DATE U.S. TOUR JUNE 26 IN INDIO, THROUGH AUGUST 2 IN BETHLEHEM, PA, WITH SPECIAL GUEST ASIA". Yesworld. 2009-04-16. http://www.yesworld.com/ywpr_YesAsia.html. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
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