19-04-2020, 20:26
Benoît David was born on this day in 1966, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is probably best known for briefly assuming the role of lead vocalist with Yes, having stepped in to relieve Jon Anderson who was suffering respiratory problems at the time. Ironically, it seems that the very same health issue resulted in David’s somewhat summary departure too. Prior to, and during his tenure with Yes, he continued to be involved with a band named Mystery – he had also been the frontman for the Yes tribute band, Close to the Edge, which was what had attracted the notice of Chris Squire to begin with. He sang a track on Oliver Wakeman and Gordon Giltrap’s 2013 album, Raven and Lullabies, which I have, but I can’t find anything he’s worked on since 2014 so sadly, it would appear that his illness has cut short his career, as a lead vocalist at any rate. Pity – a clear, true voice.
(The live clips are and not synced to the recording in this video ...)
(The live clips are and not synced to the recording in this video ...)
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