Top 10 Members of Yes
John Roy Anderson, known professionally as Jon Anderson, is an English singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the former lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes, which he co-founded in 1968 with bassist Chris Squire. He's a wonderful singer and also a nice guy. I met him last year in June, and he was very kind to me.
There's just something about his voice that screams Yes.
Christopher Russell Edward Squire was an English musician, singer and songwriter. He was best known as the bassist and founding member of the progressive rock band Yes. He changed my perspective on the bass guitar forever. Now, I don't play bass, but he is an inspiration to me.
He was the only member to have appeared on every album. May he rest in peace.
He was the only member to appear on every album. May he rest in peace.
Stephen James "Steve" Howe is an English musician and songwriter. He is best known as the guitarist in the progressive rock group Yes.
Richard Christopher "Rick" Wakeman is an English keyboardist, songwriter, television and radio presenter, and author. Keith Emerson might be the king, but Rick is the undisputed leader in terms of longevity. He's still tickling those keys! What an awesome tribute to Keith that he performed as well.
A real-life wizard, I kid you not. His keyboards are ear candy.
William Scott "Bill" Bruford is an English retired drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, and record label owner.
He saved Yes. 90125, Big Generator, and Talk are the holy trinity of post-'70s Yes, and I doubt anybody else would have been capable of reviving Yes and adapting them into the '80s and beyond.
He's been doing a commendable job keeping Yes active and relevant. No wonder Chris picked him personally as his successor after his death.