Yes

Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by singer Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire. The band has undergone numerous personnel changes throughout its history; twenty musicians have been full-time members. Yes have explored several musical styles over the years, and are most notably regarded as progressive rock pioneers. With the exception of a brief period, between January 1981 and summer 1983, when the band were disbanded, they have not split up. Chris Squire was the only founding member never to leave the group, until his death in June 2015. The beginnings of Yes can be traced back to Soho, London in April 1968. It was there that singer Jon Anderson was introduced to bassist Chris Squire by Jack Barrie at La Chasse Club on Wardour Street, a few doors down from the legendary Marquee Club. The pair wrote a song together soon after meeting: "Sweetness". On 18 May 1968, Jon Anderson joined Mabel Greer's Toyshop on stage during the encore of a London gig, pe