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My Take
Stepping into the role of lead vocalist for Yes, succeeding a legendary voice, is one of the toughest assignments in progressive rock, and Jon Davison handled it with grace. What I find compelling is his versatility: a bassist with Sky Cries Mary, a frontman with Glass Hammer, and now carrying one of the genre's most demanding catalogs. That breadth signals a true craftsman rather than a mere singer. From Laguna Beach to prog's biggest stage, his story is one of patient, earned ascent. I have deep respect for artists who climb from the rhythm section into the spotlight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jon Davison
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・デイヴィソン
- Reading
- じょん・でいゔぃそん
- Born
- January 16, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Laguna Beach, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / guitarist / songwriter / singer-songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jon Davison born?
Born January 16, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Jon Davison from?
Jon Davison is from Laguna Beach, California, United States.
What does Jon Davison do?
Jon Davison works as singer, guitarist, songwriter, singer-songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.