Yak

About Yak

Yak play instrumental Progressive Rock. Formed in 1982, it wasn't until 2004 that the debut CD (Dark Side of the Duck) was released. 2 live albums ensued in '05 & '06 & then in YAK were formed following the collapse cult band Acid Fantasy who toured in & around, but mostly in, Toot Hill village hall in Essex between '78 & '81. Although "the Fantasy" never made it big, never in fact gigging at all, it is interesting to note that following the demolition of the said village hall, a themed housing estate has now been constructed on the site - albeit on a different theme.

The Drummer, John Wynn was determined to move on, and soon got together with old school chum and ex-Blohm und Voss guitarist Robin Hodder. The keyboard player from the Fantasy was contacted, & together with bassist Simon Snell from Theydon Bois, the 4 piece took shape.

In 2008 with Dave Speight on drums & Gary Bennett on bass and composer & keyboardist Martin Morgan, Journey of the Yak was released with Steve Hackett describing it as beautiful music. The latest album Quest for the Stones was released in June 2015