PRICKLY CUSTOMER

/ 07 November 2009

In the Steven Wilson of
Porcupine Tree interview
(RC368), I was surprised by
his negative comments of
Yes. He states that they
only made good music for
the first 10 years of their
career. If you listen to Porcupine Tree’s wonderful
album Stupid Dream (pictured), it is obvious that
Steven Wilson has plundered Yes’ back catalogue for
inspiration, with several tracks heavily influenced by the
Yes/Trevor Rabin era, the very era he criticises. Looking
forward to both Yes and Porcupine Tree gigs in the
coming months.

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