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London, United Kingdom (1968 – 1981, 1983 – present)

Yes is a British band which 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’ instrumental prowess. Arguably one of the most musically ambitious bands of their genre, 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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  • dr_bun

    no no no no relayer first then close to the edge then fragile and tales tie then the yes album and then the first and lost song from going for the one and thats it everything else they have ever done sucked

    Yesterday 3:23pm Reply

  • miamiscot

    1. Fragile 2. Close To The Edge 3. Tales From Topographic Oceans 4. Relayer 5. The Yes Album 6. Going For The One 7. Drama 8. The Ladder 9. Magnification 10. 90125

    Yesterday 11:02pm Reply

  • Sodurc

    never a day of sadness with the melodies of Yes

    23 May 9:11pm Reply

  • aaaaargenta

    4 dias

    23 May 1:07am Reply

  • Pusstulio

    Que pena no poderlos ver cuando tocaron aca. Bandaza con mayusculas

    21 May 2:54am Reply

  • kissesneverdie

    @MrLlamaLlamaa: I don't even mention the monstrosity that is 90125 among such classics as Fragile and The Yes Album.

    20 May 3:01am Reply

  • jcotteri

    wizardcore prodigies

    18 May 12:03pm Reply

  • C4Le

    Ya puedo descansar en paz luego de verlos en Lima, las gracias nunca serán suficientes. Hermosa presentación!

    17 May 7:22pm Reply

  • dr_bun

    i do

    16 May 12:03pm Reply

  • Antikrun

    dr_bun, maybe you're right. Before or since in YES , if you mean

    16 May 7:47am Reply

  • appletree19

    "Mood for day" is Steve Howe's acoustic guitar solo. Good tune but it isn't YES's rock tune. It shoud move to master Howe's page.

    16 May 7:03am Reply

  • MrLlamaLlamaa

    Too bad the charts are dominated by Owner of a Lonely Heart, which isn't a bad song, but Yes is better than that.

    15 May 9:52pm Reply

  • dr_bun

    and moraz kicks wakemans ass on that album imo

    15 May 10:41am Reply

  • dr_bun

    relayer isnt more of the same it briefly saw yes expanding into a more jazz rock fusion sound and has a more avant garde sensibility than anything that came before or since

    15 May 10:40am Reply

  • Antikrun

    Close to the edge was something new. Relayer is just another, good, but nothing new, just moar of the same

    15 May 6:44am Reply

  • stingray28287

    yea i just realized how great relayer is

    11 May 3:07am Reply

  • OprisOvidiu

    The Gates Of Delirium.......that "Soon" part gives me chills everytime :)

    10 May 8:14am Reply

  • dr_bun

    moraz kills on that album

    9 May 1:07am Reply

  • MrLlamaLlamaa

    Yes, Relayer is the best.

    9 May 12:05am Reply

  • dr_bun

    relayer is the best yes album closely followed by close to the edge

    7 May 10:32pm Reply
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