Fictional Yes tribute band Hot Tormato makes a brief cameo appearance in my Fortean farce novel, The Billionth Monkey. For the scene in question, I obtained permission to quote lyrics for a medley of Yes's "Arriving UFO" with Klaatu's "Calling Occupants." In addition, the band has a small virtual presence at hottormato.com, where you'll discover that Hot Tormato has experienced career ups and downs very similar to the band to which they pay tribute...albeit on a smaller scale. Die-hard proggers will also spot references to Yes lyrics and other obscura. Think "Spinal Tap meets Yes bar band."
Trivia: The members of Hot Tormato have their prog bona fides, being portrayed on the website by musicians who are fellow fans of the genre. For example, I played keyboards in Detroit's House of Usher, appeared on tribute CDs to ELP, Gentle Giant & PFM, and contributed guest keys to the new release by Celestial Serenity. Hot Tormato's drummer in real life has a recording career spanning twenty years between Tiles and House of Usher. And the band's roadie was in fact Starcastle's roadie during the 1970s.
I hope it brings a smile upon your face.
[Please excuse the promotional post; one of the admins said it would be okay.]
Richard
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