Yes (Entertainment Minute)
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Mark Snyder reports on the band Yes, highlighting their new CD 'The Ladder.' He discusses the band's history, their enduring success in progressive rock, and changes in their lineup. Snyder also mentions the album's production by the late Bruce Fairbairn.
Yes (Entertainment Minute)
About Yes (Entertainment Minute)
Yes is an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968, becoming pioneers of the progressive rock genre. The band has released 25 studio albums and sold 13.5 million RIAA-certified albums in the United States. Known for hits including "Roundabout" and "Owner of a Lonely Heart," Yes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, performing both signature songs at the ceremony.
In this interview
- Discusses The Ladder album, produced by Bruce Fairbairn prior to his May 1999 death
- Mentions lineup including Chris Squire, Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Alan White, and Billy Sherwood
- Notes the band added a new keyboardist for The Ladder
- Highlights 30-year career with 28 million copies sold of classic hits
Since this interview
Bassist Chris Squire died in 2015, leaving the band with no original members. Drummer Alan White died on May 26, 2022, and was officially replaced by Jay Schellen in February 2023. Yes released their latest studio album, Aurora, in June 2026.
