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The Complete Story of YES

The Complete Story of YES
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There has never been a band like Yes. Not only are they one of the biggest prog acts in history, but they did more than most to expand the vocabulary of rock’n’roll. This special edition is a celebration of all things Yes. Inside you’ll find the very best articles and interviews from the pages of Prog and Classic Rock magazines. From the making of such landmark albums as Fragile, Close To The Edge, Tales From Topographic Oceans and 90125, to up-close-and-personal interviews with Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman and the late, great Chris Squire, it’s a suitably epic tribute to one of the most influential prog bands of all time. Throw in the 40 Greatest Yes Songs Ever, and this is everything a Yes fan could want.

The Complete Story of YES

Editor’s Note

Starship Troopers • Just over fifty years ago, Yes unexpectedly discovered the path to stardom and embarked on a magical journey that led to them becoming one of the biggest progressive rock bands in the world. Prog invites Bill Bruford, Tony Kaye, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Phil Franks and Roger Dean to explore the journey up to and beyond the band’s annus mirabilis: 1971.

COVER STORIES • Phil Franks discusses the making of The Yes Album cover.

COVER STORIES • How Roger Dean entered the world of Yes and changed it forever…

Big Generator • From LSD ‘death’ to CEO of a 30-million-selling band, Chris Squire was the rock on which Yes were built. In 2014, we joined him to look back over his wondrous journey.

Yes “…is a marriage multiplied by five” • Producer Roy Thomas Baker on working with prog’s most dysfunctional band.

CLOSE TO THE EDGE: The Making Of A Masterpiece • It’s considered to be the pivotal Yes album, the one that flung the band to new artistic and commercial heights. But how did Yes reach this zenith – and where did this complex creativity leave them personally?

ROGER DEAN • The legendary fantasy artist on creating CTTE’s sleeve.

“When I sing it I go weak at the knees!” • Geoff and Jon, the two (relatively) new Yes boys, discuss what CTTE means to them.

A Boxful Of Bonuses! • Your guide to Yes’ career-spanning box set…

“Pure Hardcore Yes” • From the influence of an Indian guru to the loss of Rick Wakeman, Prog takes an in-depth look into the making of Yes’ opinion-dividing sixth album, Tales From Topographic Oceans.

THE PROG INTERVIEW JON ANDERSON • Prog icons don’t come much bigger than Jon Anderson, the man who, for most, is the definitive voice and esssence of Yes. In 2015, Prog caught up with the singer to talk about his upcoming album with Jean-Luc Ponty, reveal what he really thought of his former bandmates carrying on without him, and share his thoughts on everything from Sibelius to strippers and spiritualism.

All That Jazz • New year, new line-up, new sound. With Rick Wakeman out and Swiss hotshot Patrick Moraz in, Yes were about to enter exhilarating new territories with 1974’s delirious Relayer.

Close To The Edge • From the unexpected high of Going For The One to the crashing lows of Tormato and the ill-fated Paris sessions, the late 70s was boom and bust for prog’s biggest band. This is how Yes’ decade ended in disarray and a drunken accident on rollerskates.

All The World’s A Stage • Exit the 1970s, Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman, enter the 1980s, Buggles and a heap of controversy. In 2012, the musicians involved looked back on Drama – a Yes album like no other.

THE CLASSIC ROCK INTERVIEW STEVE HOWE • Steve Howe was the guitarist with proto-psychedelic Brit-rockers Tomorrow. Then he joined Yes and embarked on a hugely successful and acclaimed career as a member of prog royalty. He sat down with Classic Rock in 2020…

Brave New World • With their 1983 album 90125, propelled by the irresistible smash hit single...


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There has never been a band like Yes. Not only are they one of the biggest prog acts in history, but they did more than most to expand the vocabulary of rock’n’roll. This special edition is a celebration of all things Yes. Inside you’ll find the very best articles and interviews from the pages of Prog and Classic Rock magazines. From the making of such landmark albums as Fragile, Close To The Edge, Tales From Topographic Oceans and 90125, to up-close-and-personal interviews with Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman and the late, great Chris Squire, it’s a suitably epic tribute to one of the most influential prog bands of all time. Throw in the 40 Greatest Yes Songs Ever, and this is everything a Yes fan could want.

The Complete Story of YES

Editor’s Note

Starship Troopers • Just over fifty years ago, Yes unexpectedly discovered the path to stardom and embarked on a magical journey that led to them becoming one of the biggest progressive rock bands in the world. Prog invites Bill Bruford, Tony Kaye, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Phil Franks and Roger Dean to explore the journey up to and beyond the band’s annus mirabilis: 1971.

COVER STORIES • Phil Franks discusses the making of The Yes Album cover.

COVER STORIES • How Roger Dean entered the world of Yes and changed it forever…

Big Generator • From LSD ‘death’ to CEO of a 30-million-selling band, Chris Squire was the rock on which Yes were built. In 2014, we joined him to look back over his wondrous journey.

Yes “…is a marriage multiplied by five” • Producer Roy Thomas Baker on working with prog’s most dysfunctional band.

CLOSE TO THE EDGE: The Making Of A Masterpiece • It’s considered to be the pivotal Yes album, the one that flung the band to new artistic and commercial heights. But how did Yes reach this zenith – and where did this complex creativity leave them personally?

ROGER DEAN • The legendary fantasy artist on creating CTTE’s sleeve.

“When I sing it I go weak at the knees!” • Geoff and Jon, the two (relatively) new Yes boys, discuss what CTTE means to them.

A Boxful Of Bonuses! • Your guide to Yes’ career-spanning box set…

“Pure Hardcore Yes” • From the influence of an Indian guru to the loss of Rick Wakeman, Prog takes an in-depth look into the making of Yes’ opinion-dividing sixth album, Tales From Topographic Oceans.

THE PROG INTERVIEW JON ANDERSON • Prog icons don’t come much bigger than Jon Anderson, the man who, for most, is the definitive voice and esssence of Yes. In 2015, Prog caught up with the singer to talk about his upcoming album with Jean-Luc Ponty, reveal what he really thought of his former bandmates carrying on without him, and share his thoughts on everything from Sibelius to strippers and spiritualism.

All That Jazz • New year, new line-up, new sound. With Rick Wakeman out and Swiss hotshot Patrick Moraz in, Yes were about to enter exhilarating new territories with 1974’s delirious Relayer.

Close To The Edge • From the unexpected high of Going For The One to the crashing lows of Tormato and the ill-fated Paris sessions, the late 70s was boom and bust for prog’s biggest band. This is how Yes’ decade ended in disarray and a drunken accident on rollerskates.

All The World’s A Stage • Exit the 1970s, Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman, enter the 1980s, Buggles and a heap of controversy. In 2012, the musicians involved looked back on Drama – a Yes album like no other.

THE CLASSIC ROCK INTERVIEW STEVE HOWE • Steve Howe was the guitarist with proto-psychedelic Brit-rockers Tomorrow. Then he joined Yes and embarked on a hugely successful and acclaimed career as a member of prog royalty. He sat down with Classic Rock in 2020…

Brave New World • With their 1983 album 90125, propelled by the irresistible smash hit single...



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