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Yes are a British progressive rock band who formed in London, United Kingdom in 1968. They are best known for 1970’s “I’ve Seen All Good People”, the 1972 9-minute US Top 20 smash “
Roundabout” and their 1983 #1 hit “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”. Despite many lineup changes, occasional splits and the influence of the many changes in popular music, the band has endured for 40 years and still retains a strong international following. Their music is marked by sharp dynamic contrasts, lush harmonies, often extended song lengths and a general showcasing of members’ instrumentalism. Arguably one of the most musically ambitious bands of their genre (‘progressive rock’), Yes manages to use symphonic and other so-called “classical” structures with their own blend of musical styles - including some innovations - in a happy constructive “marriage” of music.
The original line-up consisted of Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass, vocals), Peter Banks (guitar, vocals), Tony Kaye (keyboards), and Bill Bruford (drums). Personnel changes brought musicians Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman into the group in 1970 and 1971 respectively. Steve Howe appears on the cover of ‘Time and a Word’, even though soon-to-be-ousted Pete Banks is the guitarist on the album. Alan White then replaced Bill Bruford in 1972. These changes had arguably the biggest influence on their music and subsequent success. The early 1970’s saw Yes as one of the few influential mainstream progressive acts.
Roundabout” and their 1983 #1 hit “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”. Despite many lineup changes, occasional splits and the influence of the many changes in popular music, the band has endured for 40 years and still retains a strong international following. Their music is marked by sharp dynamic contrasts, lush harmonies, often extended song lengths and a general showcasing of members’ instrumentalism. Arguably one of the most musically ambitious bands of their genre (‘progressive rock’), Yes manages to use symphonic and other so-called “classical” structures with their own blend of musical styles - including some innovations - in a happy constructive “marriage” of music.The original line-up consisted of Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass, vocals), Peter Banks (guitar, vocals), Tony Kaye (keyboards), and Bill Bruford (drums). Personnel changes brought musicians Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman into the group in 1970 and 1971 respectively. Steve Howe appears on the cover of ‘Time and a Word’, even though soon-to-be-ousted Pete Banks is the guitarist on the album. Alan White then replaced Bill Bruford in 1972. These changes had arguably the biggest influence on their music and subsequent success. The early 1970’s saw Yes as one of the few influential mainstream progressive acts.
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Shoutbox
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Mrhai wrote:
800 Close to the edge get.
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Arluck wrote:
BRING BACK JON [3]
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electrochix123 wrote:
Soooooo looking forward to seeing these guys in Edinburgh tomorrow night! Hope Jon gets well soon!
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Highhopes4ever wrote:
BRING BACK JON [2]
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Moyjgc wrote:
come to the U.S.
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fixsadler wrote:
Gensis, hä?
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sivvoos wrote:
oh yes!
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Quadrochosis wrote:
My favorite Yes album is Fragile, and my favorite Yes track is Starship Trooper!
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Comet_Course wrote:
Yeah.
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Mercin wrote:
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
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SimpatiK wrote:
live version of Starship Trooper beats fucking everything.
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bruno280678 wrote:
Relayer - Soon *__*
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progkidjoel wrote:
Greatest band of all time. Saw you on the 2003 tour of Australia, I was 10 and it completely changed my whole perspective on music. LOVE YOU ALL... but BRING BACK JON :P
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javier0889 wrote:
Hell YES!
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J3_R wrote:
YES!
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semenretentum wrote:
NO
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lisazoom88 wrote:
yes
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
after 10 years, "And You and I" is still as magical as the first time I heard it. A perfect song :)
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davidthemugman wrote:
i like them they are good and the best one i think is roundabout a great track
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Mogarth wrote:
lick me fucking faggass watafak ?! floyd are psychedelic! they are the most psychedelic band ever! fuck you. DO NOT go on floyd! love em. btw. you listen to music what looks like your name .BY
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Colston Hall, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Waterfront Hall, Belfast, United Kingdom
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