Lifesigns

Lifesigns is a British progressive rock band. As of 2014, the band's members are John Young (Bonnie Tyler, Scorpions, Greenslade, Qango, Asia) on keyboards & vocals, Jon Poole (ex-Cardiacs, Wildhearts, Dowling Poole) on bass & vocals, Martin "Frosty" Beedle (ex-Cutting Crew) on drums, percussion & vocals) and formerly Niko Tsonev (ex-Steven Wilson Band) on guitars & vocals. Niko had departed from the band in August 2016.

Steve Rispin, John Young, Niko Tsonev, Jon Poole, and Frosty Beedle, prior to the Under the Bridge performance and DVD taping.

Lifesigns at 'The Horns' Watford in July 2014

Lifesigns was conceived in 2008 by John Young. Working together with sound engineer Steve Rispin, John had started to lay the grounds for the Lifesigns album in 2008. In 2010, John was joined by longtime friend Nick Beggs on bass, Chapman Stick and background vocals, and by drummer Martin "Frosty" Beedle to complete the first lineup of the band.

The band worked for over two years to complete their debut self-titled album, with notable guest stars such as progressive rock legend Steve Hackett (Genesis), Jakko Jakszyk (King Crimson), Thijs Van Leer (from Focus) on flute, and Robin Boult (from Fish) on guitar. "Lifesigns" was released on 5 February 2013.

Lifesigns at 'The Portland Arms' Cambridge in December 2014

The band began live performances in 2014. As Nick Beggs was busy with other musical endeavors (notably touring with Steve Hackett), Jon Poole was recruited to handle bass and vocals, while Niko Tsonev took up the guitar duties. The band performed on the progressive "Cruise to the Edge" in the Spring of 2014, as well as appearances in England and continental Europe. In addition to the entire Lifesigns debut, other songs performed included material from the John Young Band, as well as new material.

A live DVD "Under the Bridge - Live in London," filmed over two nights in January 2015, was released in October 2015. Currently, the band is preparing material for the follow-up studio CD, which should be released sometime in 2016. Band had made another appearance on the "Cruise to the Edge" in autumn 2015. Further live dates are booked for 2016 and 2017.

Lifesigns is currently working on a new upcoming album, Cardington.

Lifesigns at 'Under The Bridge' in January 2015

Lifesigns track listing

• Lighthouse
• Telephone
• Fridge Full Of Stars
• At The End Of The World
• Carousel

External links

• Official website

References

• Henderson, Alison (2013). "Lifesigns: the first wave in the new British prog tsunami". Progarchy. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
• "Lifesigns review". Sheffield Live!. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
• Henderson, Alison (26 January 2015). "John Young's prog vehicle recording live DVD in the capital". Prog Magazine/Team Rock Limited. Retrieved 30 January 2015.