Birth of Anthony John Selvidge
Birth of Anthony John Selvidge, later known as Tony Kaye, original Yes keyboard player.
Role range: 1945-
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Tony Kaye Biography and Timeline
Follow Tony Kaye through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Tony Kaye, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1945–1983Years on this page
1945
1968
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Joins Yes as original keyboard player, favouring organ and piano in the early sound.
Role range: 1968-1971
1970
Time and a Word
Plays keyboards on Time and a Word before the band expands its progressive ambitions.
Role range: 1968-1971
1971
Departure
Leaves Yes after The Yes Album as the band seeks broader keyboard textures.
Role range: 1968-1971
1983
Yes
Returns to Yes during the 90125 era after earlier years away from the band.
Role range: 1983-1995
Records, sources and methodology
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