Jon Anderson is a well-known British singer-songwriter. He was the former lead singer of Yes. Jon is a multi-instrumentalist who has also played with Yes, including Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman. He has released numerous albums as a member of various bands and as a solo artist.
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Quick Facts
| celebrated name: | Jon Anderson |
| Real name/Full name: | John Roy Anderson |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 77 years old |
| Date of birth: | October 25, 1944 |
| Birthplace: | Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | British, American |
| Height: | 1.65 m |
| Weight: | 75 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight ahead |
| Marital status: | Married |
| Wife/husband (name): | Jennifer Baker |
| Children/Children (son and daughter): | Yes (Damion, Deborah and Jade) |
| Dating/girlfriend (name): | N/A |
| Is Jon Anderson Gay?: | no |
| Profession: | Singer and songwriter |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net worth in 2022: | $15 million |
Jon Anderson Biography
John Roy Anderson was born in Lincolnshire, England, on October 25, 1944. His parents are Kathleen and Albert Anderson. His mother worked in a cotton mill and his father served in the entertainment division of the army. Tony, Stuart and Joy are his siblings. Jon attended Saint John’s School and struggled academically.
Jon Anderson Age, height, weight
Jon Anderson was born on October 25, 1944 and is 77 years old as of 2022. His height is 1.65 m and he weighs 75 kg.
Career
Jon Anderson started his career by joining a local group called the Warriors. The band played covers of well-known artists. Anderson later recorded a number of songs, including “Don’t Make Me Blue” and “You Came Along.” He returned to London in 1968 and joined another local group called The Gun. He became a founding member of the band Yes in 1968.
In 1969 they released their self-titled debut album. However, the band found success after releasing TheYes Album in 1971, which went platinum. This was followed by Fragile, another hugely successful album.
Shortly after, they released Close to the Edge, another platinum certified album. Tormato, Going for the One, Tales from Topographic Oceans and Relayer were among their other albums released in the 1970s. They released 90125 in 1983. His involvement with the band lasted until 2008.
Jon’s first solo album, Olias of Sunhillow, was released in 1976. Four years later, he released the album Song of Seven. In the 1980s he released the albums In the City of Angels, 3 Ships and Animation.
Jon’s next albums are Angels Embrace, Lost Tapes of Opio, Earth Mother Earth, The Promise Ring and The More You Know. Survival & Other Stories was released in 2011. Jon’s most recent solo album, 1000 Hands: Chapter One, was released in 2019.
Jon was also a member of the band Yes, which included Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman. In 2018, he and the band released the live album Live at the Apollo. They have also been able to do a number of tours such as An Evening of Yes Music and More Tour and Quintessentially Yes: The 50th Anniversary Tour.
With the Yes band he managed to release a number of compilation albums and live albums. “Wonderful Stories”, “Don’t Kill the Whale”, “Leave It”, “Shoot High Aim Low” and “Take Your Time” are some of his singles.
Jon Anderson Achievements and Awards
Jon Anderson and the Yes band won the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. He has also been nominated for four other Grammy Awards. John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. He has received numerous other awards, including the Country Music Association Award, the Country Music Association Verizon Award, and the American Music Award.
Jon Anderson’s net worth in 2022
Jon Anderson’s ability is estimated to be worth about $15 million as of June 2022. He made this money by selling his albums. John has released numerous albums as a member of various bands and as a solo artist. The Yes band’s albums have been certified multiple times platinum.
Jon Anderson wields considerable power. Despite his lack of interest in music, he became a legendary name. His talent has also led to his being able to play multiple instruments. Even at this young age, he has created music that has blown his fans.
Jon Anderson Wife, Marriage
Jon Anderson married Jennifer Baker in 1969. Damion, Deborah and Jade are the couple’s three children. They were married until 1995. He married Jane Luttenberger in 1997.
In 2009 he became a US citizen. Despite being a heavy smoker in the 1960s and 1970s, Jon is known for his healthy lifestyle. Painting is his passion and he sells his work. In 2008 he had a severe asthma attack.
