Glass Hammer

The Profile

Glass Hammer is an American progressive rock band formed in 1992 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by Fred Schendel and Steve Babb. Known for symphonic, concept-driven albums and frequent lineup changes, the group’s 2010–2012 era featured vocalist Jon Davison before his move to Yes.

Founders: Fred Schendel and Steve Babb; base: Chattanooga, Tennessee; active since 1992. Style: progressive/symphonic rock with concept albums. Jon Davison sang on If (2010), Cor Cordium (2011), and Perilous (2012) before joining Yes.

A single, glowing review focuses on Glass Hammer’s 2010 album If, praising its complex, rigorously executed progressive rock. It situates the record within a Davison-fronted trilogy (If, Cor Cordium, Perilous) and notes the band’s Chattanooga roots and core duo of Schendel and Babb. The review highlights unconventional structures, tight musicianship, Hammond/Rickenbacker tones, and standout tracks.