After their 35th Anniversary Tour, Yes described themselves as "on hiatus". Howe recalls this break as very much welcomed by the band due to the heavy touring of the previous year and a half, and in his opinion necessary since the band's performance on the later (European) shows of the Full Circle Tour had started to deteriorate as a result of heavier alcohol consumption by Squire and other members in spite of rules the band had agreed on in 2001 barring drinking prior to or during shows.
after their 35th anniversary tour yes described themselves as "on hiatus" howe recalls this break as very much welcomed by the band due to the heavy touring of the previous year and a half and in his opinion necessary since the band's performance on the later (european) shows of the full circle tour had started to deteriorate as a result of heavier alcohol consumption by squire and other members in spite of rules the band had agreed on in 2001 barring drinking prior to or during shows