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Jim Yester was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Lawrence and Martha Yester. Yester's family moved to Burbank, California when he was three because his father wanted to get involved in the film industry.
- 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Being a member of the Association
- James Yester, November 24, 1939 (age 83), Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
- Jerry Yester (brother)
Feb 12, 2019 · The band has assumed numerous incarnations over the years, with their sextet form persevering to this day. For nearly half a decade, it has consisted of lead guitarists Jules Alexander and Paul Holland, rhythm guitarist Jim Yester, bassist Del Ramos, keyboardist Jordan Cole, and drummer Bruce Pictor.
Jim Yester left in the late summer of 1973 and was briefly replaced by his brother Jerry (who, like Vaught, had just played in Rosebud). Jim Yester returned a short time later when Alexander left in late 1973, eventually to join Giguere and former Honey Ltd. female vocalists Alex Sliwin, Joan Sliwin and Marsha Temmer in a new outfit, Bijou.
- 1965–1978; 1979–present
- California, U.S.
- Jules Alexander, Jim Yester, Bruce Pictor, Del Ramos, Jordan Cole, Paul Holland
JIM YESTER originally from BIRMINGHAM, AL. Tenor, plays guitar and keyboards. An original member, Jim rejoined the group in 2006. His brother Jerry, is a member of The M.F.Q. and The Lovin’ Spoonful. The brothers were a folk duo, The Yesteryears in the early 60’s. He lives in New Jersey. DEL RAMOS originally from HONOLULU, HI
Gary James' Interview With Jim Yester Of The Association They were one of the most successful bands of the 1960s. In 1967 they were voted The Number One Vocal Group in the U.S. That same year, they were the first band anywhere to open a Rock festival. That festival was The Monterey Pop Festival. Their "Greatest Hits" album is now Double ...
Aug 26, 2020 · Jim Yester, one of the original members of the 1960s sunshine pop band The Association, talks to Goldmine about his storied past, his first album since 1972, and his plans for a new album with his bandmates. He shares his memories of the band's harmonies, songs, and stories, and how he cherishes the music of The Association.
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Oct 19, 2023 · Jim Yester is a 6x Grammy nominee and a founder of The Association, one of the biggest bands of the 1960s. They had three number one hits with “Cherish”, “Windy” and “Never My Love”, all of which sold over 1 million records.
