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Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968.
Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of progressive rock, the band became known for their ambitious compositions, virtuosic musicianship and intricate arrangements, blending rock with classical, jazz and symphonic influences. Across landmark albums including The Yes Album, Fragile, Close to the Edge, Tales from Topographic Oceans and 90125, Yes produced classics such as ‘Roundabout’, ‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’, ‘I’ve Seen All Good People’ and ‘Starship Trooper’.
Despite numerous line-up changes throughout their career, Yes remain one of the most influential and enduring progressive rock bands of all time.
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The 1972 Yes song that shaped modern rock, according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
An important rock song.
The prog-rock icons Angus Young couldn’t stand: “Boring”
More about the spectacle than entertainment.
How chaos led to Yes’ greatest album in 1972: “Outbursts of anarchy”
A chaotic process, but it worked.
The 1978 Yes album Rick Wakeman can’t stand listening to: “Appalling”
The right songs with the wrong sound.
More About Yes
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in 1968, regarded as one of the pioneers of progressive rock through landmark albums including Fragile and Close to the Edge.
'Owner of a Lonely Heart' is Yes' biggest commercial hit, while 'Roundabout', 'I've Seen All Good People', 'Starship Trooper' and 'And You and I' are among their most celebrated songs.
Yes helped define progressive rock through their virtuosic musicianship, elaborate compositions and willingness to blend rock with classical, jazz and symphonic influences, inspiring generations of musicians and bands.