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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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  • jaymest04

    The two bands are excelent, but as pedro said, they are diffent, Pink Floyd and Yes are both called progressive bands, but Pink Floyd tends more to psychedelic music, Yes songs is much more complex than Pink Floyd, but it don't make neither of them better, because their intentions are totally different, some will prefer one and some will prefer other because of their taste of music are different

    yesterday evening

  • Skimma

    damn damn... how can u call Yes an under-appreciated band??? they are one of the most famous prog bands, its totally absurd to call such bands under-appreciated. there are shitloads of underground bands which probably would deserve to be called that. but not a superfamous band as yes. lol at u. get real man.

    yesterday afternoon

  • pedro90_e

    i really love both bands ,they are totally differents bands, and they can´t be compared!

    Tuesday evening

  • Tarkus10

    Yes is more symphonic. That's all. Anyway I like more Yes than Pink Floyd.

    Saturday evening

  • SpiritOfYetaxa

    Pink Floyd never did anything as good as Relayer, Fragile or Close to the Edge, and the Floyd's music is VERY simple compared to Yes's. And I'm not sure where the silliness comment comes from. The closest they've come to silly are in those interludes in Fragile.

    Friday afternoon

  • RedSteel92

    Floyd is, IMO, the most overrated band of all time. I don't find Yes silly, I find their stuff just as intellectually stimulating as anything Floyd ever put out.

    Thursday evening

  • BigA2

    I like Yes a lot but there's no way they're as good as Floyd. They're just too silly.

    last week

  • Neue_regel_

    "Close To The Edge" Best 70's prog LP. Respect.

    last week
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