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Yes are an English progressive rock band founded in 1968 by lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and drummer Bill Bruford.
Chris Squire, a founding member of Yes, was the band’s bass guitarist from 1968 until his death in 2015. Known for his distinctive use of the Rickenbacker bass, Squire’s complex counter-melodies and harmonics underpinned Yes’s music.
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and drummer Bill Bruford. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes throughout their history, during which 20 musicians have been full-time members.
8 Apr 2024 · Breaking down every Yes line-up in depth, this guide chronicles each era, each band member, and all the albums they appeared on.
Founded in 1968 by vocalist Anderson and bassist Squire, Yes went through several early personnel changes before stabilizing around Anderson, guitarist Howe, Squire, and keyboardist Wakeman, all of whom played on the group’s fourth album, Fragile (1972).
Yes is the debut studio album by English rock band Yes, released on 25 July 1969 by Atlantic Records. After forming in the summer of 1968, the band toured extensively across the United Kingdom with sets comprising both original material and rearranged cover versions.
4 Mac 2024 · Originally the band was comprised of Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass), Tony Kaye (keyboards) and Bill Bruford (drums), along with ex-Mabel Greer’s Toyshop member Peter Banks (guitar). This line-up recorded the band’s first two albums, Yes (1969) and Time And A Word (1970).
