Yes inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the Class of 2017
SUPERGROUP Yes will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the Class of 2017.
Yes will be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year
Guitarist Steve Howe said: "What an honor this is for us and all involved with the history of this band.
"We thank all the Yes fans who have been so passionate over the decades, and helped us to keep the flag flying.
"It is the fans who have constantly demanded our inclusion. They have been heard."
Drummer Alan White said: "We look forward to accepting this esteemed award next spring in honor of our fallen brother, Chris Squire, who would have been delighted to see his musical vision finally receive such recognition.
"We thank everyone who voted for Yes. We'll see you soon, Cleveland!"
The members of YES who will officially be inducted into the Rock Hall are the "Union" tour line-up: current members White and Howe, the band's late bassist and founding member Chris Squire, and former members Jon Anderson (vocals), Bill Bruford (drums), Tony Kaye (keyboards), Rick Wakeman (keyboards) and Trevor Rabin (guitar).
The supergroup first formed in 1968
We thank all the Yes fans who have been so passionate over the decades
Bruford added: "Yes was like my first girlfriend, to whom I was hopelessly committed.
"Despite a couple of wrinkles, I'm glad to hear the old girl is in fine shape."
Kaye confirmed: "I am honored to be included in Yes' induction. I am delighted for my friends in the band, and I salute Chris, without whom it would never have happened. Chris would have been so very proud."
Guitarist Steve Howe said it was an 'honour' for everyone involved in the band
The 'Union Tour' lineup are the member who will be inducted to the Hall of Fame
In addition to Steve Howe and Alan White, YES' current line-up includes Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015).
ARW comprising Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman have just completed an extensive tour of America and are touring the UK in March 2017.