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Yes

The twenty eighth selection returns us back to the never ending Rock and Roll Hall of Fame question of inducting Progressive Rock acts. As a key player in the Progressive Rock movement; Yes was an impressive outfit regardless of which lineup they had.


Throughout the 70’s, Yes was best known for their epic albums, utilizing classical components infused with the modern. A Yes album (or concert) could be counted on to provide the best platform to showcase the individual skills of its members, of which those skills are bountiful. In the 80’s they shortened their songs and achieved some of their greatest commercial success, yet were able to do so without departing form their Progressive Rock roots. After going through multiple members and watching many other musical styles form and die around them, their culture of proficiency and progression always remained intact. They are another on the list of Progressive Rockers with a shot should the genre get any love from the Hall

 
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Should Yes be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 83.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.5%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 5.3%

The Bullet Points

  • Previous Rank: 2010: #27
    2012: #27
    2013: #24
    2014: #22
    2015: #16
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 1994
  • Country of Origin: United Kindgom (London, England)
  • Why they will get in: They are as technically proficient as they come.
  • Why they won't get in: Multiple lineups and the Progressive Rock bias do not help them here.
  • Nominated in: 2014, 2016
  • Essential Albums: Fragile (1971)
    Close to the Edge (1972)
    Relayer (1974)
    90125 (1983)
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Starship Trooper (From The Yes Album, 1970)
    Roundabout (From Fragile, 1971)
    South Side of the Sky (From Fragile, 1971)
    Siberian Khatru (From Close to the Edge, 1972)
    Changes (From 90125, 1983)

Should Yes be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 83.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.5%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 5.3%

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YE LIVE IN SAN ANTONIO

Jul 05, 2026

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JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS PERFORMING YES EPICS, CLASSICS & MORE

Jul 06, 2026

Buy your Tickets to see JON ANDERSON and THE BAND GEEKS performing YES Epics, Classics & More HERE!

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SNAKE EYES PRESENTED BY HELL YES CREATIVE

Jul 08, 2026

Buy your Tickets to see Snake Eyes presented by Hell Yes Creative HERE!

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