Anderson told Premiere Radio Networks' Sal Cirrincione: "Peter was in good spirits the last couple of times we spoke, even though he had been in bad health of late, but always joking and still ready to create music. I will miss him."

Anderson also confirmed it was Banks who originally came up with the 'Yes' moniker. "It is true, he was the one who said: 'Yes, we should call the band Yes.' Bless him� a sweet guy� and a wild guitar player."