YES in Atlanta, GA July 28, 2018 (photo credit: Andy Clark)
L-R: Tony Kaye, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, Alan White, Jay Schellen, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe

The #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES tour wrapped triumphantly July 28 with two sold-out Florida plays and a sold-out show in Atlanta, and now the prog rock pioneers would like to thank all involved for making this summer’s 35-date North American 50th Anniversary trek a big success, receiving high praise from critics and fans across the board.

“Thank you to all the fans, promoters, venues, agents and everyone else involved for helping us celebrate such a special milestone,” shares the band: Steve Howe (guitar – joined 1970), Alan White (drums since 1972), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire’s choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015). “An extra special thank you goes out to founding member Tony Kaye for joining us every night, to Jay Schellen for additional drums, to Roger Dean and his team for bringing their exhibition to the East Coast dates, and to Trevor Horn, Patrick Moraz and Tom Brislin for joining us in Philadelphia for a special weekend and fan convention.” Alan White sums it up, “It was great to reconnect with friends and fans from near and far! Onward…”

Critical praise for #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES:

“The entire band over hours delivered sights and sounds that consumed the theater with tone and texture while nudging us into lyrical leaps down rabbit holes…YES was sweeping and spectacular.”
–John Barry, Poughkeepsie Journal, 7/25/18

“When [Tony Kaye] showed up in Anaheim, you could feel an extra surge of excitement…[Steve Howe] indulged the audience with the shrill of the steel [guitar] on the ‘Soon’ portion from ‘The Gates of Delirium.’ That one still makes the hair on my arms stand to attention. Slender and sleight, the guitarist attacks his instrument with pointed passion and precision…Tonight, there was simply no way to ignore [Howe’s] brilliance…Kaye played with abandon, asserting his might at the breaks and on an extended solo during ‘Roundabout.’ By the time the grand sweep of ‘Starship Trooper’ spread its sonic space dust over the bedazzled crowd, the majestic history of YES couldn’t have been more apparent…Tonight proved the bar has been set high.”
–Shawn Perry, Vintage Rock, 6/20/18

 
 
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“YES is the type of band that always puts on an unforgettable show and takes the audience on a journey through decades of great music. [The Ford Theatre in Los Angeles] was the perfect venue to see YES at.”
–Alex Kluft, Music Connection, 6/22/18

“The opulence of the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre [in Los Angeles] with the captivating majesty of the YES experience was the absolute winning combination. As the sun was beginning to set, the legendary YES made their way to the stage, ready to celebrate their 50 Year Anniversary with the concert of a lifetime. Out onto the stage arrived a collection of the most respected musicians on the planet and what a dazzling set of YES songs they all had in store for the audience!…The grand finale was nothing short of mesmerizing…YES at 50 presents each and every member at the height of their creative energies, unleashing timeless compositions that will remain within our consciousness for an eternity. Do not miss YES50 when they arrive to captivate your town with their thrilling auditory tapestries!”
–Ken Morton, Highwire Daze, 6/26/18

“For a band to persevere through 50 years, and still perform with the virtuosity for which YES is known, is a stunning accomplishment…No other ’70s’ prog-rock group has survived with the vitality and widespread fanbase of YES. This night at the Warner [in Washington, DC] showed us why YES music is still the gold standard of prog-rock.”
–Marc Caicedo, Parklife DC, 7/27/18

“The current configuration [of YES] hearkens back to its heyday while striving to remain contemporary…Yes was always perceived as a band that combined otherworldly lyrics and vocals with superb instrumental prowess. This version remains as muscular as ever, and Howe has emerged as an honest-to-God guitar hero, as opposed to simply the brilliant guitarist he’s always been.”
–Ross Boissoneau, Local Spins, 6/29/18

“The night featured a wide range of songs from across their 21 album catalog…This wasn’t meant to be a ‘greatest hits’ show, but a celebration of the diversity of styles across the band’s 50 year history, and an homage to the late Chris Squire…YES put on a great show and it was fantastic to see Tony Kaye perform with the band that he founded 50 years ago.”
–Kevin Keating, SF Bay Area Concerts, 6/21/18

Photo by Kevin Keating ©SFBayareaconcerts.com

“YES played some of their most eccentric songs which also showcased the band’s musicianship and playing ability. ‘Perpetual Change,’ ‘Does It Really Happen?’ and ‘Soon’ were played to near perfection and the audience showed their appreciation with standing ovations at the conclusion of each song…The band put on an exceptional performance and it was an awesome evening of great music.”
–Michael Baltierra, VNYLDEN.com, 6/16/18

“Howe’s guitar playing was stellar and watching his nimble fingers move effortless across the neck of any guitar is worth the price of admission…A perfect evening of YES playing as good in 2018 as they did in 1968…actually maybe even better.”
–Pat Francis, Pop Culture Beast, 6/25/18

“These Rock and Roll Hall of Famers delivered a set for connoisseur fans of the band…Musically, oh my, is this Yes awesome; as musically proficient as any that ever taken the stage since [they] first played together in public as YES…”
–Steve Smith, Classic Pop, Rock & Country News, 7/3/18

 

YES (L-R): Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Alan White, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood
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Celebrate The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer’s 50th Anniversary With A Vinyl Set Featuring Steven Wilson’s Remixes Of Five Classic Albums: The Yes Album, Fragile, Close To The Edge, Relayer And The Double Album, Tales From Topographic Oceans

YES mark their 50th anniversary this year and release YES: THE STEVEN WILSON REMIXES which spotlights five studio albums that helped secure the band’s recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

YES: THE STEVEN WILSON REMIXES will be available on 29th June as a five album set. It includes remixed versions of: The Yes Album (1971), Fragile (1971), Close To The Edge (1972), the double album Tales From Topographic Oceans (1973), and Relayer (1974). Each album features remixed audio by Steven Wilson, released on vinyl for the first time.

The record case features artwork created specifically for the set by Roger Dean, whose artwork and trademark calligraphy are synonymous with the band’s identity; two of the albums, Close To The Edge and Tales From Topographic Oceans, have new cover art, while the remaining three covers have been reworked by Dean.

After their initial release in the 1970’s, Wilson’s articulate remix shines a light on the stellar performances that run deep through each of these the albums, from hits like “Roundabout” and “I’ve Seen All Good People,” to album-side length epics like “Close To The Edge” and “The Gates Of Delirium.”

The music included in this collection confirms the band’s standing as the most enduring, ambitious, and virtuosic progressive band in rock history. It also follows the band through a number of personnel changes. Starting in February 1971 with YES’s third studio release, The Yes Album, the band featured vocalist Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Tony Kaye and drummer Bill Bruford. Released just nine months later, Fragile was YES’s first release with keyboardist Rick Wakeman. The same line-up returned on 1972’s Close To The Edge. A year later, drummer Alan White made his YES debut on Tales From Topographic Oceans. And finally, keyboardist Patrick Moraz joined for Relayer in 1974.

The Steven Wilson remixes are also currently available individually on BluRay and DVD-A:

The Yes Album

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Fragile

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Close To The Edge

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Tales From Topographic Oceans

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Relayer

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2xCD Track Listing

Disc One
1. Machine Messiah
2. White Car
3. Does It Really Happen?
4. Into The Lens
5. Run Through The Light
6. Tempus Fugit
7. And You And I
8. Heart Of The Sunrise

Disc Two
1. The Revealing Science Of God
2. Leaves Of Green
3. Ritual
4. Roundabout
5. Starship Trooper

 

3xLP Track Listing

Side One
1. Machine Messiah
2. White Car
3. Does It Really Happen?

Side Two
1. Into The Lens
2. Run Through The Light
3. Tempus Fugit

Side Three
1. And You And I
2. Heart Of The Sunrise

Side Four
1. The Revealing Science Of God
2. Leaves Of Green

Side Five
1. Ritual

Side Six
1. Roundabout
2. Starship Trooper

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Poster & 3 x LPs Bundle

Limited Offer: Albums bundled with exclusive, signed, Limited Edition Roger Dean print of ‘The Crossing’ at the Warners Eurostore.

Exclusive: Listen to YES performing ‘Roundabout’ from ‘Topographic Drama – Live Across America’ at Planet Rock.

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.

Peter Banks was one of the original members of YES and an accomplished guitarist, but sadly passed away in 2013.

Two releases have been prepared in his memory, by The Peter Banks Musical Estate, during the 5th anniversary of his passing and the 50th Anniversary of YES.

Be Well, Be Safe, Be Lucky…The Anthology and The Self-Contained Trilogy – all three of Peter Banks’ solo studio albums from the 1990s.

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The Self-Contained Trilogy

Be Well, Be Safe, Be Lucky…The Anthology

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YES: THE STEVEN WILSON REMIXES – Steven Wilsons remix series of 5 albums collected in a 6LP Boxset

FLY FROM HERE – RETURN TRIP – The remixed version of Fly From Here feat. new vocals from Trevor Horn and an additional song.

TOPOGRAPHIC DRAMA LIVE ACROSS THE USA

TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS – Steven Wilson HiRes 24-96 5.1 & Stereo Remixes – NOW AVAILABLE TO PREORDER AT AMAZON:
1 BluRay & 3 CDs: http://bit.ly/yes-tfto-bluray
2 DVD-As & 2CDs: http://bit.ly/yes-tfto-dvd

FRAGILE – Steven Wilson HiRes 24-96 5.1 & Stereo Remixes – OUT NOW BLURAY/CD or DVD-A/CD
The Yes Album, Close To The Edge & Relayer – More Definitive Remixes by Steven Wilson.

Progeny – 14 CD Box set of 7 shows from 1972.

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