The Yes Band

The history of Yes dates back to the late 1960s in England. The group was formed when vocalist Jon Anderson joined bassist Chris Squire, keyboardist Tony Kaye, guitarist Peter Banks and drummer Bill Bruford.

Together, they began to fuse elements of rock, jazz and classical music to create a unique, progressive sound.

In 1969, Yes released their debut album, entitled "Yes", which showcased their ability to create complex and epic compositions, however, it was with their third album, "The Yes Album" in 1971, that the band began to achieve international recognition.

This album included legendary songs such as "Yours Is No Disgrace" and "I've Seen All Good People".

The success continued with albums like "Fragile" (1971) and "Close to the Edge" (1972), which solidified Yes' place in the music scene as one of the pioneers of progressive rock.

The instrumental virtuosity, poetic lyrics and complex structures of songs like "Roundabout" and "Close to the Edge" became hallmarks of the band.

Over the years, Yes underwent several line-up changes, with talented musicians such as Steve Howe on guitar, Rick Wakeman on keyboards and Alan White on drums, among others, leaving their mark on the evolution of the band's sound.

Yes continued to release successful albums in the 1970s, such as "Tales from Topographic Oceans" (1973) and "Relayer" (1974), which further explored the boundaries of progressive rock.

Their music was characterised by long suites, tempo changes and complex orchestral arrangements.

Over the years, Yes has left a lasting legacy in music, influencing generations of musicians and bands. Their ability to combine musical virtuosity with catchy melodies and introspective lyrics has made them one of the most influential bands in the history of progressive rock.

Although Yes has experienced ups and downs in their career and has gone through numerous line-up changes, their music continues to be appreciated by fans around the world.

Their legacy lives on through iconic songs such as "Owner of a Lonely Heart" and "Starship Trooper", which remain acclaimed to this day.

His complete discography of studio recordings consists of 20 productions:

"Yes" (1969) "Time and a Word" (1970) "The Yes Album (1971) "Fragile (1971) "Close to the Edge" (1972) "Tales from Topographic Oceans" (1973) "Relayer" (1974) "Going for the One (1977) "Tormato" (1978) "Drama" (1980) "90125" (1983) "Big Generator" (1987) "Union" (1991) "Talk" (1994) "Keys to Ascension" (1996) "Open Your Eyes" (1997) "The Ladder" (1999) "Magnification" (2001) "Fly from Here" (2011) "Heaven & Earth" (2014)