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

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.

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8	Starship Trooper	780
9	And You and I full track	707
10	South Side of the Sky full track	683
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Pirovla wrote:
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Yes!

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nicolasbj wrote:
Wednesday evening

Does It Really Happen? = underrated, really

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petetp wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

Close To the Edge has been a fav of mine for many years. Recently I have been rediscovering Tails From Topographic Oceans. AMAZING stuff!

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javier0889 wrote:
Wednesday morning

Close to the Edge is prog prefection

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sigmud wrote:
Wednesday morning

yes, best album close to the edge

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hommerzero wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

BRING BACK JON [5]

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J3_R wrote:
Tuesday morning

BRING BACK JON [4]

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mushroomhats wrote:
Monday evening

THEY WERE SO GOOD TONIGHT!

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Feel-Xwaltz wrote:
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Close to the Edge

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Mrhai wrote:
last week

800 Close to the edge get.

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last week

BRING BACK JON [3]

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electrochix123 wrote:
last week

Soooooo looking forward to seeing these guys in Edinburgh tomorrow night! Hope Jon gets well soon!

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BRING BACK JON [2]

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Moyjgc wrote:
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come to the U.S.

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fixsadler wrote:
13 days ago

Gensis, hä?

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sivvoos wrote:
15 days ago

oh yes!

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Quadrochosis wrote:
18 days ago

My favorite Yes album is Fragile, and my favorite Yes track is Starship Trooper!

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Comet_Course wrote:
18 days ago

Yeah.

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Mercin wrote:
19 days ago

I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.

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SimpatiK wrote:
20 days ago

live version of Starship Trooper beats fucking everything.

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