John Davison ( born Jon Davison ; January 16, 1971) is an American singer , composer , multi-instrumentalist , currently the vocalist of the rock bands Yes (since 2012) and Glass Hammer (since 2009). He is also the bass player for Sky Cries Mary .
| John Davison Jon davison | |
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| basic information | |
| Date of Birth | January 16, 1971 (aged 48) |
| Place of Birth | |
| A country |  USA |
| Professions | singer , musician |
| Years of activity | - present time |
| Instruments | guitar |
| Genres | progressive rock , pop rock |
| Collectives | Yes , Glass Hammer , Sky Cries Mary |
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Biography
John was fascinated by music since childhood, when he sang in the church choir under the guidance of his mother. Soon after, he picked up the guitar and bass, which he played in various cover bands at school with his friend Taylor Hawkins (currently the drummer of Foo Fighters ). Hawkins gave John the nickname "Juano", which has survived to this day.
After school, Davison visited Seattle's Art Institute, where he met with Sky Cries Mary. He recorded with them and participated in a tour throughout the 1990s.
In 1998, in Seattle, John met his future wife. In 2001, they briefly moved to Brazil . Living there, Davison played bass with Ronald Augusto .
In 2009, members of Glass Hammer heard John sing and asked him to join them. John recorded four albums with Glass Hammer.
In February 2012, Davison was invited by the vocalist to the legendary progressive group Yes , where he replaced Benoit David , who left the group due to illness. [one]
Currently, John lives with his wife and son in Laguna Beach . [2]
Discography
Yes
- Heaven & Earth (2014)
Glass Hammer
- If (2010)
- Cor Cordium (2011)
- Perilous (2012)
- Ode To Echo (2014)
Sky Cries Mary (bass)
- This Timeless Turning (1994)
- Moonbathing on Sleeping Leaves (1997)
- Seeds (EP, 1999)
- Here & Now - Live 2005 (live, 2005)
- Small Town (2007)
- Taking the Stage: 1997-2005 (live, 2011)
Other
- Tales from the Edge: A Tribute to the Music of Yes (2012) - vocals and tambourine in Starship Trooper
- Absinthe Tales of Romantic Visions by Mogador (2012) - vocals in The Sick Rose