Best of 2003: Best Retro/Retread Band

Roundabout

The band Roundabout specializes in '70s progressive rock by the likes of Yes. Bassist Kevin Dennis founded the band and says the most common complaint of Yes fans is that "our guitarist plays too much like Trevor Rabin trying to imitate Steve Howe. We don't really try for the look, except that our lead singer looks a bit like Jon Anderson and usually wears white like Jon does." Asked if fans show up expecting him to look like Howe, guitarist Steve Coon replies, "God, I hope not. I'd need some horse teeth implants at the very least." And what would he say to the members of Yes if he met them? "Please don't listen to us."