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    "Workings of man, crying out from the fires set aflame..." is from which Yes song?

    • City Of Love
    • Future Times
    • Awaken
    • All In All
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Explore the history and achievements of the rock band Yes in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on album successes, musical inspirations, and key band member dynamics. Ideal for fans of progressive rock and those studying music history.

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  • 2. 

    Which classical composer's music inspired some of Yes' musical compositions?

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    • Rachmaninoff

    • Igor Stravinsky

    • Ludwig Von Beethoven

    Correct Answer
    A. Igor Stravinsky
  • 3. 

    What album did Jon Anderson, from Yes, make with Greek keyboardist Vangelis in 1980?

    • Short Stories

    • Olias Of Sunhillow

    • Fish Out Of Water

    • Sound Stories

    Correct Answer
    A. Short Stories
  • 4. 

    Why did Chris Squire, Yes bassist, end up leaving school at age 16?

    • He Got Suspended For Long Hair

    • He Had To Help Care For His Mother

    • He Got A High-Paying Job

    • He Got Expelled For Doing Drugs

    Correct Answer
    A. He Got Suspended For Long Hair
  • 5. 

    What award did Yes win in 1984 for their instrumental track, "Cinema"?

    • An Academy Award

    • An MTV Music Award

    • A Grammy

    • A Gold Record

    Correct Answer
    A. A Grammy
  • 6. 

    Which Yes album, released in 1973, earned a gold record based only on advanced sales?

    • Yessongs

    • Close To The Edge

    • Fragile

    • Tales From Topographic Oceans

    Correct Answer
    A. Tales From Topographic Oceans
  • 7. 

    Why did Yes band members have to postpone the Asian leg of their 2003 tour?

    • Chris Squire Got Arrested

    • Jon Anderson Hurt His Back

    • Rick Wakeman Broke 2 Fingers

    • Steve Howe Left The Band Again

    Correct Answer
    A. Jon Anderson Hurt His Back
  • 8. 

    In 1976, Yes packed the JFK stadium with an audience of over how many people?

    • 50,000

    • 110,000

    • 92,000

    • 17,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 110,000
  • 9. 

    What major limitation does Jon Anderson, the creator of Yes's complex music, have?

    • Tone Deafness

    • Low Vocal Range

    • Limited Instrumental Abilities

    • Arthritis

    Correct Answer
    A. Limited Instrumental Abilities
  • 10. 

    Where did Yes drummer Rick Wakeman study classical piano?

    • Royal Northern Academy Of Music

    • Royal Academy Of Music

    • Royal College Of Music

    • Musicians Institute

    Correct Answer
    A. Royal College Of Music
  • 11. 

    "The Yes Album" hit what number on the U.S. charts after reaching #7 in England?

    • #22

    • #12

    • #40

    • #5

    Correct Answer
    A. #40
  • 12. 

    How long did the Yes combo Anderson, Squire, Howe, Wakeman, & Bruford stay together?

    • 2 Years

    • 1 Year

    • 6 Months

    • 5 Years

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 Year
  • 13. 

    What are some of the clouds on the inside cover picture of the album Yessongs?

    • Marshmallows

    • Cat Paw Prints

    • Cotton Balls

    • Fingerprints

    Correct Answer
    A. Cat Paw Prints
  • 14. 

    What Yes album went to #5 on the American charts?

    • Talk

    • Relayer

    • 90125

    • Open Your Eyes

    Correct Answer
    A. Relayer
  • 15. 

    What mishap has Yes lead vocalist Jon Anderson been teased about since 1971?

    • He Fell Onstage & Ripped His Pants

    • He Introduced A Song Wrong

    • His Shoe Flew Into The Audience

    • He Introduced Chris Squire As Clark

    Correct Answer
    A. He Introduced A Song Wrong
  • 16. 

    Why did Jon Anderson of Yes change his name from John to Jon?

    • Wrong Name On Birth Certificate

    • His Girlfriend Asked Him To

    • He Thought It Looked Better As Jon

    • He Dreamed His Name Was Jonathan

    Correct Answer
    A. He Dreamed His Name Was Jonathan

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