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Re: Kenney Jones, Bruford
Hi Henry!
Bill Bruford was in Yes, then left to join King Crimson (in 1973) (that
subsequently released 3 amazing studio albums). After King Crimson
disbanded (1975), he joined Genesis on the road to help out (I think in
1976). After this I think he disappeared until Anderson, BRUFORD, Wakeman,
Howe toured and put out an album in 1989. Now, I think he returned to Yes
for that last album they released.
Hope this helps.
Doug.
At 09:55 PM 5/30/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Why was Kenney Jones tabbed for this gig? I think he was chosen by Pete (at
>least Pete says, in the latest Q, that he picked him) in an effort to
>drastically alter the Who's sound.
>
>Jim,
>
>I think the most believable reason is the one that Townshend seemed to
>state with the most consistency in interviews of the time -- and that is
>that Kenney had a "similar" background to that of the Who. The whole
>mod thing, I suppose.
>
>Townshend seems to have a pattern, also, of sticking with people, and Jones,
>as you noted, entered the Who "family" through his Tommy session work.
>
>Interestingly enough, I recall Kenney appearing with Paul Rodgers on a radio
>show in L.A. during the time of their collaborative project (forget the
>title). You never heard so many people calling in asking to speak to Kenney.
>Praised him up and down, especially about his work on "It's Hard." He was
>truly overwhelmed and, dare I say it, touched.
>
>On another note, and I know this is probably an ignorant question, but I'm
>drawing a blank on Bill Bruford. Who is he (was he in YES?)?
>
>Thanks, Henry
>
>
>
>
Douglas L. Ciceri
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