Yes

Yes formed in London in the late 1960s with Jon Anderson on vocals, Chris Squire on bass, Peter Banks on guitar, Tony Kaye on keyboards, and Bill Bruford on drums. Their self-titled debut album arrived in 1969, followed by 'Time and a Word' in 1970. The band's sound quickly grew more intricate, moving beyond straightforward psychedelic rock into longer, more elaborate compositions.

By 1971, Yes had solidified a classic lineup with Steve Howe replacing Banks on guitar and Rick Wakeman taking over keyboards from Kaye. That year's 'Fragile' album included 'Roundabout,' which became a radio hit and introduced their complex, layered sound to a wider audience. Albums like 'Close to the Edge' (1972) and 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' (1973) further defined their ambitious approach to progressive rock, featuring tracks such as 'And You And I' and 'The Gates Of Delirium.'

The band continued releasing music through the 1970s with albums including 'Relayer' (1974) and 'Going for the One' (1977), the latter containing the song 'Wonderous Stories.' Personnel shifts remained common, with Alan White eventually becoming their longtime drummer. In the 1980s, a new configuration featuring guitarist Trevor Rabin led to a more commercially accessible sound on albums like '90125' (1983), which included the hit 'Hold On.'

Despite the many changes in membership and musical direction over the decades, the core of Yes's identity remained tied to that early 1970s period when Anderson, Squire, Howe, Wakeman, and White created some of progressive rock's most enduring work. Songs like 'Heart Of The Sunrise' and 'Southside Of The Sky' from that era continue to define the band for many listeners.