Yes Members, Gear & Sound

British progressive rock band

Genre

Electronic Rock Pop rock Art rock Progressive rock Symphonic rock Psychedelic rock Experimental rock Jazz fusion Hard rock Classic rock Aor Folk Symphonic prog album rock progressive pop

Members

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Chris Squire

Roles:

Singer Bassist Composer

Groups:

XYZ Rock Aid Armenia The Syn Billy Sherwood & Chris Squire Conspiracy Mabel Greer’s Toyshop Cinema

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Steve Howe

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

GTR Asia Tomorrow Steve Howe & Annie Haslam Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe Steve Howe's Remedy Steve Howe and Martin Taylor Steve Howe, Constance Demby & Paul Sutin The Syndicats Tommy Shaw & Steve Howe

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Rick Wakeman

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman Strawbs Rick Wakeman & Adam Wakeman Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe The “Just a Minute” Team The English Rock Ensemble The Crowd Dib Cochran & The Earwigs

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Trevor Rabin

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Guitarist

Groups:

YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman Rabbitt Cinema Freedom's Children

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Trevor Horn

Roles:

Singer Bassist Music Producer

Groups:

The Glitter Band Art of Noise Buggles Chromium Art & Act Dire Straits Legacy Northern Lights The Producers The Image of a Group Big A

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Jon Anderson

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman Jon & Vangelis Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe The Open Mind

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Bill Bruford

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

King Crimson Gong National Health Project One U.K. Gordian Knot Bruford-Borstlap Discipline Bruford World Drummers Ensemble Bill Bruford’s Earthworks Absolute Elsewhere ProjeKct One Bruford Levin Upper Extremities Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe The New Percussion Group of Amsterdam

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Geoff Downes

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Asia Rock Aid Armenia Buggles Trapeze Downes Braide Association White

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Tony Kaye

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Badfinger Detective Yoso Circa: Mabel Greer’s Toyshop Cinema

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Peter Banks

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

The Syn Mabel Greer’s Toyshop

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Eddie Jobson

Roles:

Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

Jethro Tull Roxy Music Curved Air U.K. UKZ

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Alan White

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Drummer

Groups:

The Plastic Ono Band XYZ White Cinema

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Patrick Moraz

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Keyboardist

Groups:

The Moody Blues Mainhorse

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Billy Sherwood

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Music Producer

Groups:

Billy Sherwood & Chris Squire Vinny Colaiuta & Billy Sherwood Billy Sherwood & Keith Emerson & Jim Ladd Glenn Hughes, Jake E. Lee, Bob Kulick, Billy Sherwood, Tony Franklin and Carmine Appice Yoso Lodgic Circa: Conspiracy World Trade Arc of Life Mabel Greer’s Toyshop

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Oliver Wakeman

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Starcastle Strawbs

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Jay Schellen

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Asia Unruly Child GPS Asia Featuring John Payne Circa: Conspiracy World Trade Sircle of Silence Stream Hurricane Arc of Life Murderer’s Row Stone Fury

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Igor Khoroshev

Roles:

Keyboardist Composer

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Benoît David

Roles:

Singer

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Mystery

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Jon Davison

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Groups:

Sky Cries Mary Glass Hammer Arc of Life Anyone

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About

Yes is an iconic English progressive rock band that has captivated audiences with its intricate compositions and virtuosic musicianship since its formation in 1968. Originating in London, the group's classic lineup featured Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass), Steve Howe (guitar), Rick Wakeman (keyboards), and Bill Bruford (drums). Known for their ambitious blending of progressive rock, symphonic rock, and art rock, Yes has evolved through numerous lineup changes, yet consistently maintained their reputation for pushing musical boundaries with complex time signatures, rich harmonies, and dynamic arrangements.

How to Sound Like Yes

The sound of Yes is a tapestry of intricate melodies and expansive sonic landscapes. Their music is characterized by lush, symphonic textures and dynamic shifts, often weaving together elements of rock, jazz, and classical music. Guitars play a pivotal role, with Steve Howe's use of a Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar delivering both soaring solos and delicate acoustic passages. The Rickenbacker 4001 bass, wielded by Chris Squire, adds a distinctive, punchy depth that cuts through the mix, marrying rhythm and melody. Yes's compositions are often anchored by ethereal keyboard lines and powerful, precise drumming, creating a rich, layered sound that is both immersive and intricate. This blend of technical skill and artistic vision helps musicians seeking to emulate their style focus on complex arrangements and a sophisticated use of harmony and texture.

Discography

Yes

1969

Time and a Word

1970

The Yes Album

1971

Fragile

1971

Close to the Edge

1972

Tales from Topographic Oceans

1973

Yessongs

1973

Relayer

1974

Going for the One

1977

Tormato

1978

Drama

1980

Yesshows

1980

90125 (Deluxe Version)

1983

9012Live: The Solos

1985

Big Generator

1987

Union

1991

TALK

1994

Keys To Ascension

1996

Keys To Ascension 2

1997

Open Your Eyes

1997

The Ladder

1999

House Of Yes: Live From House Of Blues

2000

Magnification

2001

Symphonic Live

2002

Songs From Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert (Live)

2004

The Word Is Live

2005

Live At Montreux 2003

2007

Live at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 31, 1972

2015

Live at University Of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, November 14, 1972

2015

Live at Ottawa Civic Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, November 1, 1972

2015

Live at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, November 20, 1972

2015

Live at Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, Tennessee

2015

Live at Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, November 12, 1972

2015

Live at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, November 11, 1972

2015

Topographic Drama: Live Across America

2017

Fly From Here: Return Trip

2018

Yes 50 Live

2019

The Royal Affair Tour (Live in Las Vegas)

2020

From A Page

2021

The Quest

2021

Mirror To The Sky

2023

Fly From Here - Return Trip (Instrumental Edition)

2025

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