Pioneers of progressive rock, YES have achieved worldwide success with a history spanning over 50 years and 22 studio albums.

The band's current line-up consists of guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Geoff Downes, bassist Billy Sherwood, vocalist Jon Davison and drummer Jay Schellen.

YES alumni are Chris Squire, Jon Anderson, Alan White, Rick Wakeman, Bill Bruford, Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin, Tony Kaye, Peter Banks, Patrick Moraz, Benoit David, Oliver Wakeman, Igor Khoroshev and Tom Brislin.

The band is known for its expansive songs, esoteric lyrics, elaborate album art and live stage sets.

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The Top 50 Chris Squire Tracks as voted for by YES Fans on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

YES Fans Top 50 Chris Squire Tracks

Tracks featuring members of YES that are not YES tracks.

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Steve Howe's YES guitar tutorials

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Topographic Drama – Live Across America
In the Summer of 2016, YES embarked upon an ambitious tour. At each show, the band performed its 1980 album ‘Drama’ in its entirety – for the first time ever – plus sides one and four from YES’ 1973 double-album ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ (their first number one album), together with fan favourites like ‘Roundabout’ and ‘Starship Trooper’.

Rhino salutes the influential progressive rockers – who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year – with the new live album, TOPOGRAPHIC DRAMA – LIVE ACROSS AMERICA. The music will be available on 24th November as a Double-CD and a Triple-LP. Both versions feature detailed cover art designed by the band’s longtime collaborator Roger Dean.

The new collection features live performances from 12 dates recorded on the tour in February 2017, by the current Yes line-up: Steve Howe (guitars), Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Billy Sherwood (bass), Jon Davison (vocals), and additional drummer for this tour Jay Schellen.

TOPOGRAPHIC DRAMA – LIVE ACROSS AMERICA highlights the best performances from the 2017 leg of the 12-show tour and mirrors the set list from those concerts. Each night, Yes opened with all six songs from Drama (1980), the band’s tenth studio album, which peaked at No.2 on the U.K. Album Chart. Standouts include ‘Machine Messiah’, ‘Tempus Fugit’ and the album’s only single ‘Into The Lens’.

After ‘Drama’, the band shifted gears for songs from two of its best-selling albums: ‘And You And I’ from 1972’s ‘Close To The Edge’ (UK Platinum) and ‘Heart Of The Sunrise’ from 1971’s ‘Fragile’ (UK Platinum).

Next, the group played the opening and closing tracks of its concept album, ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ (1973). Howe’s exceptional guitar work on ‘The Revealing Science Of God’ and White’s propulsive drumming on ‘Ritual’ have always been regarded as ground-breaking. The album concludes with two live staples: ‘Roundabout’ from ‘Fragile’ (1971) and ‘Starship Trooper’ from ‘The Yes Album’ (1971).

Among the world’s most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, YES was founded in 1968. The Grammy-Award® winning recording artists have sold more than 50 million records in a career that has so far spanned six decades.

2018 marks half a century since the formation of YES and to celebrate this remarkable milestone YES will embark on a 13-date UK/European tour next March – #YES50. YES also headline their Cruise to the Edge from 3rd-8th February from Tampa and visiting Belize and Mexico. Only a few cabins remain. More info at yesworld.com

YES - Topographic Drama - Steve Howe Q&As & Previews

R&R Hall of Fame 2017

PROGENY is out on 25 May 2015 comprising 7 full-length YES live concerts from their 1972 'Close To The Edge' US Tour.
Available as a 14xCD Box set, or as highlights on 2xCDs or 3xLPs - Preorder now from Amazon: http://bit.ly/YESPROGENY or iTunes: http://bit.ly/YESprogeny-iTunes
Find out more about #PROGENY at http://yesworld.com/2015/03/yes-progeny-live-from-seventy-two/
Audio: YES live excerpts from the PROGENY shows.
Artwork by Roger Dean. http://rogerdean.com
Animated by Beth Walsh at REVL8 at UHD 4K Resolution

Progeny

Remixed & Expanded by Steven Wilson (2014)
Get the BluRay/CD: http://bit.ly/RelayerBluRay
Get the DVDA/CD: http://bit.ly/RelayerDVDA

YES - Relayer (2014 Steven Wilson Remaster) Audio Excerpts

Get the CD & MP3 downloads from Amazon: http://bit.ly/Heaven-Earth-Amazon

Download the album from iTunes: http://geni.us/iTunesHeavenAndEarth

Limited Edition 180g 12" Vinyl: Blue Vinyl http://amzn.to/RmNp9s; Black Vinyl http://amzn.to/1grtuSR

Find out more at http://yesheavenandearth.com

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YES - HEAVEN & EARTH

YES
Steve Howe -- Electric, Acoustic, & Steel Guitars, Vocals
Chris Squire -- Bass Guitar, Vocals
Alan White -- Drums, Percussion
Geoff Downes -- Keyboards, Computer Programming
Jon Davison -- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar (on Believe Again & Light Of The Ages)

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HEAVEN & EARTH
1 -- Believe Again (Davison/Howe)
2 -- The Game (Squire/Davison/Johnson)
3 -- Step Beyond (Howe/Davison)
4 -- To Ascend (Davison/White)
5 -- In A World Of Our Own (Davison/Squire)
6 -- Light Of The Ages (Davison)
7 -- It Was All We Knew (Howe)
8 -- Subway Walls (Davison/Downes)

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ALBUM CREDITS
Produced by: Roy Thomas Baker for RTB Audio Visual Productions
Mixed by: Billy Sherwood
Mastered by: Maor Appelbaum
Engineered by: Dave Dysart and Eric Corson
Backing Vocals Engineered by: Billy Sherwood
Assistant Engineer: Daniel Meron
Recorded at: Neptune Studios, Los Angeles, California

Painting & Logos: Roger Dean © Roger Dean 2014
http://rogerdean.com
Sleeve Design: Kate Haynes
Photos: Rob Shanahan
Management: Paul Silveira Management

Website: http://yesheavenandearth.com
YES website: http://yesworld.com

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YES - Heaven and Earth

YES - YesSongs, live at the Rainbow Theatre. London, 15 & 16 Dec 1972

Videos from the YES Album, 90125:
Owner Of A Lonely Heart - Oct 1983
Leave It - Feb1984
It Can Happen - June 1984
Hold On - Nov 1985

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Hi Folks!
To do this, I had to leave out 20 of the greatest guitarists ever: Segovia, J. Bream, S. Morse, K. Burrell, F. Sala, M. Travis, J. Douglas, T. Rice, H. Garland, M. Taylor, J. Williams, F. Zappa, J. Hall, J. McLaughlin, P. de Lucia.... and more!
I hope you enjoy them all.
Best wishes,
Steve

Read more at http://www.yesworld.com/2013/09/askyes-steve-howes-guitar-inspirations/

Steve Howe's Guitar Inspirations

I hope this all makes interesting and inspiring listening & viewing for those who are playing or learning to play the bass. All the best, Chris Squire

Chris Squire's Bass Inspirations

For the weekly #askYES feature over 5 weeks, the current touring members of YES will be choosing tracks they find inspiring and hope will be inspiring for people learning their instrument.

Here are Alan White's' Drums & Percussion Inspirations, with notes from Alan below.

Alan White's Drums & Percussion Inspirations

For the weekly #askYES feature over 5 weeks, the current touring members of YES will be choosing tracks they find inspiring and hope will be inspiring for people learning their instrument.

Here are Geoff Downes' Keyboard Inspirations, with notes from Geoff below.

Geoff Downes' Keyboard Inspirations

For the weekly #askYES feature over the next 5 weeks, the current touring members of YES will be choosing tracks they find inspiring and hope will be inspiring for people learning their instrument. First up is Jon Davison's Vocal Inspirations:

These songs of vocal inspiration are not in any particular order of preference. I could go on and on, but I better quit at 15. To think that I haven't touched on the likes of Jon Anderson, Peter Gabriel, Björk, Bono, Jeff Buckley... there's simply no end to the inspiration!
Thank you all for letting me share further vocal inspiration with you.
Much love,
- Jon.

Jon Davison's Vocal Inspirations

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Join Jon Davison and the collective consciousness this Friday with the release of YES' 24th studio album, 'Aurora'.

Pre-order now at: https://yes-band.lnk.to/AuroraID

A Message From Jon Davison

Aurora, YES' 24th studio album, will be released Friday, 12 June!
Pre-order now: https://yes-band.lnk.to/Aurora

Available in a variety of formats including Limited Deluxe 180g Light Green 2LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook & Poster, Ltd Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook, Gatefold 180g 2LP + LP-booklet, Special Edition CD Digipak and as Digital Album. All featuring the stunning artwork of Freyja and Roger Dean!

YES - Aurora - 12 June 2026

Yes - Aurora - OUT 12 JUNE

PRE-ORDER YES ‘LIVE AT ROOSEVELT STADIUM, JERSEY CITY, 17 JUNE 1976’ NOW. Check it out here: https://yes.lnk.to/NJ76.

You're watching the track "Roundabout (Live at Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ, 6/17/1976)]" from YES’ upcoming album, ‘Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976’, out on July 17, 2026.

This is the official release of one of YES’ most legendary performances, a record that captures the band at a creative peak during the historic “Solo Albums Tour.” Experience the formidable Relayer lineup mid-tour, delivering a masterclass in progressive fusion and technical brilliance.

This expansive live collection is available in 2CD and 3LP configurations, including a Rhino.com exclusive vinyl edition limited to 500 copies featuring a lithograph with original artwork by Roger Dean. Originally captured during a New York WNEW-FM broadcast, this marks the first official appearance of a performance that has been a fan-favourite bootleg for decades. The setlist balances full-band epics like “The Gates Of Delirium” and “Ritual” with rare live spotlights from Jon Anderson’s 'Olias of Sunhillow' and Patrick Moraz’s 'The Story of I'.

For more info and tracklisting see yesworld.com

YES - Roundabout Live at Roosevelt Stadium, 17 June 1976 - Visualiser

ANNOUNCING YES ‘LIVE AT ROOSEVELT STADIUM, JERSEY CITY, 17 JUNE 1976’. Check it out here: https://yes.lnk.to/NJ76.

‘Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976’ is the official release of one of YES’ most legendary performances, a record that captures the band at a creative peak during the historic “Solo Albums Tour.” Experience the formidable Relayer lineup mid-tour, delivering a masterclass in progressive fusion and technical brilliance.

This expansive live collection is available in 2CD and 3LP configurations, including a Rhino.com exclusive vinyl edition limited to 500 copies featuring a lithograph with original artwork by Roger Dean.

Originally captured during a New York WNEW-FM broadcast, this marks the first official appearance of a performance that has been a fan-favorite bootleg for decades. The setlist balances full-band epics like “The Gates Of Delirium” and “Ritual” with rare live spotlights from Jon Anderson’s 'Olias of Sunhillow' and Patrick Moraz’s 'The Story of I'.

For more info and tracklisting see yesworld.com

ANNOUNCING YES LIVE AT ROOSEVELT STADIUM 1976

Pre-order 'Aurora' now: https://yes-band.lnk.to/AuroraID 

The second single, Turnaround Situation from YES'  forthcoming new album ‘Aurora’, out 12th June 2026 via InsideOutMusic.

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Animation Directed by Matt Hutchings
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TURNAROUND SITUATION

Turnaround situation lately
Turnaround, turnaround
Turnaround situation, 180
Turnaround, turnaround

Dark night at the wheel
Angel flight or devil fear
On this twisty track
Want to explore
Need to turn back

Every cell of being scheming
Later learn
One more crash and burn

No more trusting treasure maps
Wanderlusting dead end paths
Let all disappear in rearview mirrors
Trip and glide the high skyway home
Redemption road

No more bridges need burn
Cross them all to return
With heart and high skyway home
Redemption road
In headlights home
Redemption road

It’s been a turnaround situation lately
Turnaround, turnaround
Turnaround situation, 180
Turnaround, turnaround
Turn and run to save your life

Impulse pushes me on
Unknown bound or higher ground
Dark night at the wheel
Wrong or right
Wield or yield

Every cell of my being is a soldier in an army for change
Now turn and run to save your life

No more trusting treasure maps
Wanderlusting dead end paths
Let all disappear in rearview mirrors
Trip and glide the high skyway home
Redemption road

No more bridges need burn
Cross them all to return
With heart and high skyway home
Redemption road
In headlights home
Redemption road

Turnaround situation lately
Turnaround, turnaround
Turnaround situation, 180
Turnaround, turnaround

Out across the plaines
Atop the mountain range
A primal voice that speaks so clear to every heart sincere
Guiding every conscience home, the cosmic mighty Aum
To a full loop back to life
Back to light!

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WRITTEN BY
Jon Davison

PERFORMED BY
Jon Davison: vocals, piano and organ, acoustic rhythm guitar
Steve Howe: harmony vocal, Gibson Les Paul Jnr, Williams Pedal Steel, Gibson Chet Atkins nylon, Gibson ES-175D
Geoff Downes: synth
Billy Sherwood: bass and vocals
Jay Schellen: drums

YES - Turnaround Situation (Visualiser)

You're watching the track "Heart of the Sunrise" from YES' 'Fragile (Super Deluxe Edition)' album. Check out the full audio here: https://Rhino.lnk.to/FragileSDE

Enjoy the expanded definitive version of the record that launched the group to new heights when it was originally released in 1971!

This set includes a newly remastered version of the original album, rare and unreleased recordings, with fan favorite hits such as “Roundabout”, and its beloved B-side, “Long Distance Runaround”. It is complete with Steven Wilson’s 2024 mixes, as well as the album in Dolby Atmos.

See YES perform Fragile in its entirety along with classic cuts from across their career in the UK in 2027: http://yesworld.com/live

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HEART OF THE SUNRISE

Love comes to you and you follow
Lose one on to the heart of the sunrise
SHARP-DISTANCE
How can the wind with its arms
All around me

Lost on a wave and then after
Dream on, on to the heart of the sunrise
SHARP-DISTANCE
How can the wind with so many around me lost in the city

Lost in their eyes as you hurry by
Counting the broken ties they decide
Love comes to you and then after
Dream on, on to the heart of the sunrise

Lost on a wave that you’re dreaming
Dram on, on to the heart of the sunrise
SHARP-DISTANCE
How can the wind with its arms all around me
SHARP-DISTANCE
How can the wind with so many around me
I feel lost in the city

Lost in their eyes as you hurry by
Counting the broken ties they decided

Straight light moving and removing
SHARPNESS of the colour sun shine
Straight light searching all the meanings of the song
Long last treatment of the telling that relates to all the words sung
Dreamer easy in the chair that really fits you

Love comes to you and then after
Dream on, on to the heart of the sunrise
SHARP-DISTANCE
How can the wind with its arms all around me
SHARP-DISTANCE
How can the wind with so many around me
I feel lost in the city

WRITTEN BY
Jon Anderson/Chris Squire/Bill Bruford

PERFORMED BY YES
Jon Anderson: vocals
Bill Bruford: drums, percussion
Steve Howe: electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
Chris Squire: bass guitars, backing vocals
Rick Wakeman: Hammond organ, piano, RMI 368 Electra-Piano and Harpsichord, Mellotron, Moog synthesizer

PRODUCED BY
Eddy Offord & YES

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YES - Heart of the Sunrise (Visualizer)

You're watching the track "The Remembering (High the Memory) [Live at Free Trade Hall, Manchester, UK, 11/28/1973]" from YES' album 'Tales from Topographic Tours', out now.

The wait is over for the ultimate prog-rock pilgrimage: Tales From Topographic Tours has officially arrived as a standalone 3xLP for Record Store Day! This limited breakout captures Yes at their metamorphic peak during the 1973-74 tour, featuring soaring live versions of all four epic album sides.

Find more info and a participating indie record store to make plans with at recordstoreday.com.

This incredible live set is also part of the 'Tales From Topographic Oceans (Super Deluxe Edition)', available now: https://yes.lnk.to/YesTFTO

The Remembering (High the Memory) [Live at Free Trade Hall, Manchester, UK, 11/28/1973]

You're watching the previously unseen footage of The YES Balloon which followed YES on tour at select dates between 1974 and 1976, accompanied by an excerpt from the track "The Remembering (High the Memory) [Live at Free Trade Hall, Manchester, UK, 11/28/1973]" from 'Tales from Topographic Tours', the limited edition 3xLP release for Record Store Day!

This breakout captures YES at their metamorphic peak during the 1973-74 tour, featuring soaring live versions of all four epic album sides. Find more info and a participating indie record store to make plans with at https://recordstoreday.com. 

Read more of about the fascinating story of the YES Balloon in David Watkinson's essay, including interviews with its artist Julie Britton and pilot Donn Miller at: https://yesworld.com/david-watkinson/the-yes-balloon-story-by-david-watkinson/

This incredible live set is also part of the 'Tales From Topographic Oceans (Super Deluxe Edition)', available now: https://yes.lnk.to/YesTFTO

The YES Balloon

Pre-order Aurora now: https://yes-band.lnk.to/Aurora