Yes

Yes
  • Type: Band/Group
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Born: June 10, 1968 in London, Greater London, United Kingdom
  • Active: 1968 - present

Biography

Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968. Renowned for their virtuosic musicianship, complex compositions, and expansive vocal harmonies, they became one of the leading figures of the progressive rock movement of the 1970s. Their sound blends rock, classical, and jazz influences, marked by extended instrumental passages and a focus on musical and lyrical abstraction. The group’s lineup has evolved through multiple eras, reflecting continual reinvention and experimentation while maintaining a distinct symphonic identity.

Genres

Yes Discography

Members

  • Steve Howe - guitar (1970–1981; 1990–1992; 1995–Present)
  • Geoff Downes - keyboards (1980–1981; 2011–Present)
  • Billy Sherwood - bass, backing vocals (1997–2000; 2015–Present)
  • Jon Davison - lead vocals, guitar (2012–Present)
  • Jay Schellen - drums (2023–Present)
  • Jon Anderson - lead vocals (1968–1980; 1983–2004)
  • Chris Squire - bass, backing vocals (1968–2015)
  • Tony Kaye - keyboards (1968–1971; 1983–1994)
  • Peter Banks - guitar (1968–1970)
  • Bill Bruford - drums (1968–1972; 1990–1992)
  • Rick Wakeman - keyboards (1971–1974; 1976–1980; 1990–1992; 1995–1997; 2002–2004)
  • Alan White - drums (1972–2022)
  • Trevor Rabin - guitar, vocals (1982–1994)
  • Igor Khoroshev - keyboards (1997–2001)

Frequent Collaborators