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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.
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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House Of Yes: Live From House Of Blues
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johntaylor611 wrote:
LOVE.
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JonteJH wrote:
Coolest albumart ever
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sepultura95 wrote:
Close To The Edge!
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rottmadgers wrote:
Tales from Topographic Oceans and Relayer, underrated [2].
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Dariaa76 wrote:
Yessssss :D
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sonny58 wrote:
word
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The_Speedist wrote:
The Greatest Progressive Rock Band EVER.
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Strabos wrote:
Bleh, I think that if you like Yes you may like Donkies Van Duff, even tho their songs are in spanish, yet their instrumental stuff is pretty nice, check out for Uxoricida and En Vísperas de Venus specially http://www.last.fm/music/Donkies+Van+Duff
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Martinchus89 wrote:
Tales from Topographic Oceans and Relayer, underrated.
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robaczywy wrote:
Great band. This is what I call progressive rock.
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diddern wrote:
Just bought the Close to the Edge LP. Love it
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olracUK wrote:
I get up, I get down...
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Highhopes4ever wrote:
Saw them live yesterday and it was really awesome. Yes! <3
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rockthelotus wrote:
I'm honored to have the same last name as Steve.
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candlaero wrote:
Oh Yes
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jenisx wrote:
relaxa que é uma belezura Zzzzzz, hihi
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Highhopes4ever wrote:
Yes! I am gonna see them tomorrow :-D
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Deplorable2 wrote:
The Yes Album is easily outclassed by CTTE or Fragile, stellar album though.
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MoogleRancha wrote:
"The Yes Album" is master class. That is all.
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