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Pop / Rock
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| Descriptive "tags": |
Progressive rock, classic rock, rock, Progressive, prog, symphonic prog, prog rock, seen live, 80s
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| Decades Active: |
1960s,
1970s,
1980s,
1990s,
2000s
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Flikr (photos),
YouTube (videos)
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Biography
During the progressive music boom of the early 70s, Yes were rivalled only by Emerson Lake And Palmer and Genesis for a brand of classical-laced rock that was initially refreshing and innovative. They evolved into a huge stadium attraction and enjoyed phenomenal success until punk and new wave came along in 1977 and swept them aside. After regrouping in the 80s, the band weathered a string of personnel changes to re-establish their popularity and continue to operate as a recording and touring unit into the new millennium. Yes were formed in 1968 by vocalist Jon Anderson (John Roy Anderson, 25 October 1944, Accrington, Lancashire, England) and bass player Chris Squire (b. 4 March 1948, Kingsbury, Wembley, London, England). Both had played in 60s beat outfits, notably the Warriors and the Syn, respectively. They were completed by Bill Bruford (b. William Scott Bruford, 17 May 1949, Sevenoaks, Kent, England; drums), Peter Banks (b. Peter William...
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