Jon Anderson1968
Founder Member of Yes
Great Britain · Arts / Popular Music. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Founder Member of Yes
Co-founds Yes with Chris Squire after meeting him in the London music scene.
Founder Member of Yes
Joins the first Yes line-up as guitarist after work in Mabel Greer's Toyshop.
Founder Member of Yes
Joins Yes as drummer, bringing jazz-influenced precision to the early band.
Founder Member of Yes
Joins Yes as original keyboard player, favouring organ and piano in the early sound.
Founder Member of Yes
Co-founds Yes and becomes the band's only constant member until illness stops him touring.
Sings on the debut album Yes, introducing the band's harmony-rich progressive approach.
Plays guitar on the debut Yes album before leaving during the next recording period.
Plays bass on the debut Yes album, establishing his bright and melodic bass style.
Joins Yes as guitarist, replacing Peter Banks and transforming the band's instrumental range.
Joins Yes, replacing Tony Kaye and adding Mellotron, synthesizers and virtuoso keyboard parts.
Joins Yes as drummer after Bill Bruford leaves for King Crimson.
Joins Yes as keyboard player, bringing Buggles experience into the Drama period.
Joins Yes as vocalist after success with the Buggles.
Returns to Yes during the 90125 era after earlier years away from the band.
Returns to Yes for another period with Anderson, Howe, Squire and White.
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