For Howe, the current incarnation of Yes is about looking forward rather than revisiting the past.
: Howe described the Union period as a "fiasco" and a "nightmare" that became "out of control" due to competing personalities. Steve Howe Insists a Yes Reunion Is вЂCompletely...
Steve Howe , the longtime guitarist and current leader of , has repeatedly and firmly stated that a reunion with classic-era members—most notably former vocalist Jon Anderson—is "completely unthinkable" . Despite fan hopes and occasional public overtures from Anderson, Howe maintains that the logistics, personalities, and lack of "stamina" make such a project impossible. The "Union" Legacy and the "Nightmare" Tour For Howe, the current incarnation of Yes is
Howe’s resistance is rooted primarily in the experience of the , which featured eight members from different eras of the band. Despite fan hopes and occasional public overtures from
: He believes there is now "too much space" between individuals and that the band lacks the collective appetite to manage that level of complexity again. Creative Direction and Personal Happiness
