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Yes Announces “Classic Tales of Yes” U.S. Tour
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Yes Announces “Classic Tales of Yes” U.S. Tour

Yes is hitting the road again this year with the “Classic Tales of Yes” Tour. The prog-rock titans will be performing music from across their entire 50-plus years.

Yes Announces “Close To The Edge” 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour Dates
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Yes Announces “Close To The Edge” 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour Dates

Fifty years ago, Yes released their iconic album “Close To The Edge.” Now the band is celebrating the milestone with the “Close To The Edge 50th Anniversary Tour,” which will see the band playing the masterpiece in its entirety.

Yes: And You And I (Live)
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Yes: And You And I (Live)

Here’s a great clip from Yes’s Youtube channel archives, featuring the band in a live performance at the Rainbow Theatre in 1972. This was the “Close to the Edge” tour, with the mighty Chris Squire on bass and backing vocals on “And You And I”.

Yes: I’ve Seen All Good People (Live – 1973)
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Yes: I’ve Seen All Good People (Live – 1973)

A Youtuber who goes by Professor Chocolate Cake put together this impressive video of Yes performing “I’ve Seen All Good People” live in 1973. The footage of Chris Squire and the band is fantastic, as is the production work.

Yes: Yours Is No Disgrace (1971)
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Yes: Yours Is No Disgrace (1971)

The Beat-Club recently posted this epic video of Yes performing “Yours Is No Disgrace” in 1971. Chris Squire not only handled the bass and vocals, but he was also sporting some epic boots on this one.

Yes Releases “Yes 50 Live”
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Yes Releases “Yes 50 Live”

Legendary prog-rock band Yes turned 50 last year, and they celebrated the occasion with a massive tour. Now they’ve released a new double live album called “Yes 50 Live” that features 13 performances from the trek.

Yes Announces the Royal Affair Tour with Asia, John Lodge, and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy
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Yes Announces the Royal Affair Tour with Asia, John Lodge, and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy

Prog rock fans take note: Yes has announced “The Royal Affair Tour” and it’s going to be a packed outing. Bassist Billy Sherwood will be performing double duty, as he plays in both Yes and Asia,

Yes: Long Distance Runaround / The Fish (Live, 2004)
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Yes: Long Distance Runaround / The Fish (Live, 2004)

On this day in 1948, the great Chris Squire was born. We’re celebrating his birthday today with this live performance by Yes in 2004 at the Lugano music festival. The band performs “Long Distance Runaround” before the spotlight goes to Chris on “The Fish.”

Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman Release “Live At The Apollo”
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Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman Release “Live At The Apollo”

In 2016, former Yes members Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman formed their own version of the band. They’ve taken the act on the road for the past two years and have documented their live show with a new album and film called Live at the Apollo. Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman is rounded out by...

Yes: Long Distance Runaround/The Fish (Live at Montreux 2003)
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Yes: Long Distance Runaround/The Fish (Live at Montreux 2003)

When I was a kid, I wore out my copy of Yes’ Fragile, and in particular, the track “The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus),” thanks of course to Chris Squire. Here’s a great live clip of the band performing it (after “Long Distance Runaround”) in 2004 at Lugano. This brings back great memories.

Yes Announces 50th Anniversary Tour
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Yes Announces 50th Anniversary Tour

Yes will be back on the road in 2018 to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The legendary prog-rock outfit, which was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, will feature the lineup of Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, and bassist Billy Sherwood. Sherwood, of course, was personally chosen by founding bassist and bandleader Chris...

Yes Releases “Topographic Drama: Live Across America”
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Yes Releases “Topographic Drama: Live Across America”

Yes has released a new live album, Topographic Drama: Live Across America, taken from the legendary prog band’s U.S. tour in 2016 and 2017. The album title is a play on the songs from the tour which included their 1980 album Drama in its entirety plus the first and fourth sides of the 1973 release Tales From Topographic Oceans. Besides...