1- Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968
2- The band’s name came from their first guitarist Peter Banks because it was “Short and sweet.
3- In 1985, they won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance with “Cinema”, and received five Grammy nominations between 1985 and 1992
4- The band’s only No. 1 single was 1983’s “Owner of a Lonely Heart”
5- Yes holds the record for the most performances at New York City’s Madison Square Garden during the 1970s.
6- Yes are one of the most successful, influential, and longest-lasting progressive rock band
7- The band had been called ‘Mable Greers Toyshop’, but Jon Anderson suggested to Chris Squire that a name change was needed. Pete Banks came up with the name because it was short and a very positive word. Submitted by: brotherofmine
8- The band is known for its expansive songs, esoteric lyrics, elaborate album art and live stage sets.
9- Seven of their albums have been certified platinum or multi-platinum, with another four being certified gold
10- YES has featured 19 different full-time band members in their 49-year history
11- One of their first gigs was opening for Cream at their Farewell Concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1968
12 – Yes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which chose specifically to bestow the honour upon current and former members Anderson, Squire, Bruford, Kaye, Howe, Rick Wakeman, White and Rabin
13- YES’ highest-charting album in the U.S. was 1972’s Close to the Edge
14- Fourteen of their albums have charted in the Top 200 in the U.S. (including seven Top Tens), while another ten have landed in the U.K.
15- They were ranked No. 94 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock
16- A film that the group had made along their 1973 tour, Yessongs was released to cinemas at around the same time. The movie received poor reviews, possibly owing to the fact that most reviewers were unfamiliar with the band’s music, but it was profitable and has been popular for years since on home video.
17- They got a lot of exposure opening for Cream at their farewell concert and by appearing on John Peel’s BBC program Top Gear.
Sources
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/yes-mn0000685647/biography
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