Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Mabel Greer's Toyshop was originally formed by Clive Bailey and Bob Hagger. These tour dates were compiled based on information on Steven Sullivan's Yes Gigs 1966-1980. All of their shows took plays in London except where noticed.

Date : September 7, 1967
City : London, England, United Kingdom
Venue : Happening 44
Lineup :

Clive Bailey (Guitar, Vocals)
Bob Hagger (Drums)

This first gig was advertised in Melody Maker.

Date : October 25, 1967
Venue : Middle Earth

Date : December 9, 1967
Venue : Marquee Club
With : Neat Change

Later, Chris Squire and Peter Banks, both formerly of The Syn, joined the band.

Date : January 1, 1968
Venue : Marquee Club
Lineup :

Clive Bailey (Guitar, Vocals)
Peter Banks (Guitar)
Bob Hagger (Drums)
Chris Squire (Bass)

With : The Nice

Date : January 20, 1968
Venue : Marquee Club
With : The Gods

Date : February 2, 1968
Venue : Middle Earth
With :

The Action
Odyssey
Jeff Dexter

In Spring, John Anderson joined Mabel Greer's Toyshop after meeting Chris Squire at La Chasse and writing "Sweetness" with him.

Date : May 2, 1968
Venue : Marquee Club
Lineup :

John Anderson (Vocals)
Clive Bailey (Guitar, Vocals)
Peter Banks (Guitar)
Bob Hagger (Drums)
Chris Squire (Bass)

Bob Hagger left the group and was replaced by Bill Bruford, who put out an ad in Melody Maker.

Date : June 7, 1968
Venue : Rachel Macmillan College
Lineup :

John Anderson (Vocals)
Clive Bailey (Guitar, Vocals)
Peter Banks (Guitar)
Bill Bruford (Drums)
Chris Squire (Bass)

Setlist : In The Midnight Hour

After Clive Bailey left the band, Tony Kaye became the keyboardist.

Date : July 20, 1968
Venue : Market Hall
Lineup :

John Anderson (Vocals)
Bill Bruford (Drums)
Tony Kaye (Organ)
Chris Squire (Bass)

Peter Banks had left briefly for Neat Change, but returned just in time for the gig below.

Date : July 26, 1968
City : Bracknell, England, United Kingdom
Venue : Sports Centre
Lineup :

John Anderson (Vocals)
Peter Banks (Guitar)
Bill Bruford (Drums)
Tony Kaye (Organ)
Chris Squire (Bass)

Date : July 27, 1968
City : Newmarket, England, United Kingdom
Venue : Municipal Hall

The final lineup of MGT became Yes. The first Yes gig took place a week after the last MGT show.