Billy Sherwood: podcast appearances and interviews

William Wyman Sherwood, born on March 14, 1965, is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, record producer, and mixing engineer. He is known for his role as the current bassist and backing vocalist in the progressive rock band Yes, a position he has held since 2015 following the death of the original bassist Chris Squire. Sherwood previously played guitar and keyboards for Yes as a touring member in 1994 and served as a full band member from 1997 to 2000. He has collaborated with other members of Yes on various projects including Arc of Life, Circa, and Yoso. In addition to his work with Yes, Sherwood has been the frontman of progressive rock groups World Trade and Lodgic. In 2017, he toured as the lead singer for the band Asia following the death of original singer and bassist John Wetton. Sherwood has also built a career as a record producer since the 1990s, notably working on tribute albums dedicated to artists such as Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and Queen. As a solo artist, he has released ten studio albums. His diverse musical career spans multiple roles in the industry, from performing and songwriting to production and engineering.