John Roy Anderson (born 25 October 1944), known professionally as Jon Anderson, is an English-American singer and songwriter best known as the former lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes, which he formed in 1968 with bassist Chris Squire. He was a member of the band across three tenures until 2008. Anderson was also a member of Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman.
Anderson is also noted for his solo career and collaborations with other artists, including Vangelis as Jon and Vangelis, Roine Stolt as Anderson/Stolt, and Jean-Luc Ponty as AndersonPonty Band. He has also appeared on albums by King Crimson, Tangerine Dream, Iron Butterfly, Battles and Mike Oldfield.
Anderson released his first solo album, Olias of Sunhillow, in 1976, while still a member of Yes, and subsequently released 13 more albums as a solo artist. Anderson became an American citizen in 2009. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes.
instruments played
Guitar
percussion
Vocals
Associated Acts
The Warriors Yes Jon and Vangelis Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe Roine Stolt King Crimson Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman
Birth Name
John Roy Anderson
Genres
Progressive rock symphonic rock pop rock new-age
Labels
Atlantic Polydor Elektra Columbia Angel Windham Hill Higher Octave Eagle Cleopatra Voiceprint Wounded Bird EMI Blue lan
Occupations
Singer songwriter musician
Website
Years Active
1963 present
Name
Jon Anderson
Nationality
United States of America, England