Instagram/Jon Davison & Taylor Hawk Music How a childhood friendship with Taylor Hawkins led Jon Davison to become the lead singer of Yes. Discover the story of music, fate, and a pivotal recommendat... March 22, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jon Davison grew up just a few blocks away from Taylor Hawkins in Laguna Beach, California, a connection that shaped his life in profound ways. The two became inseparable friends from grade school, bonding over shared musical discoveries like Rush and Queen, and learning instruments side by side - Hawkins on drums and Davison on guitar.