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1.

"The Yes Album" hit what number on the U.S. charts after reaching #7 in England?
- A.
  
  #22
- B.
  
  #12
- C.
  
  #40
- D.
  
  #5
Correct Answer
C. #40
2.

Which classical composer's music inspired some of Yes' musical compositions?
- A.
  
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- B.
  
  Rachmaninoff
- C.
  
  Igor Stravinsky
- D.
  
  Ludwig Von Beethoven
Correct Answer
C. Igor Stravinsky
3.

How long did the Yes combo Anderson, Squire, Howe, Wakeman, & Bruford stay together?
- A.
  
  2 Years
- B.
  
  1 Year
- C.
  
  6 Months
- D.
  
  5 Years
Correct Answer
B. 1 Year
4.

Which Yes album, released in 1973, earned a gold record based only on advanced sales?
- A.
  
  Yessongs
- B.
  
  Close To The Edge
- C.
  
  Fragile
- D.
  
  Tales From Topographic Oceans
Correct Answer
D. Tales From Topographic Oceans
5.

What album did Jon Anderson, from Yes, make with Greek keyboardist Vangelis in 1980?
- A.
  
  Short Stories
- B.
  
  Olias Of Sunhillow
- C.
  
  Fish Out Of Water
- D.
  
  Sound Stories
Correct Answer
A. Short Stories
6.

What major limitation does Jon Anderson, the creator of Yes's complex music, have?
- A.
  
  Tone Deafness
- B.
  
  Low Vocal Range
- C.
  
  Limited Instrumental Abilities
- D.
  
  Arthritis
Correct Answer
C. Limited Instrumental Abilities
7.

Why did Jon Anderson of Yes change his name from John to Jon?
- A.
  
  Wrong Name On Birth Certificate
- B.
  
  His Girlfriend Asked Him To
- C.
  
  He Thought It Looked Better As Jon
- D.
  
  He Dreamed His Name Was Jonathan
Correct Answer
D. He Dreamed His Name Was Jonathan
8.

Why did Chris Squire, Yes bassist, end up leaving school at age 16?
- A.
  
  He Got Suspended For Long Hair
- B.
  
  He Had To Help Care For His Mother
- C.
  
  He Got A High-Paying Job
- D.
  
  He Got Expelled For Doing Drugs
Correct Answer
A. He Got Suspended For Long Hair
9.

Where did Yes drummer Rick Wakeman study classical piano?
- A.
  
  Royal Northern Academy Of Music
- B.
  
  Royal Academy Of Music
- C.
  
  Royal College Of Music
- D.
  
  Musicians Institute
Correct Answer
C. Royal College Of Music
10.

What are some of the clouds on the inside cover picture of the album Yessongs?
- A.
  
  Marshmallows
- B.
  
  Cat Paw Prints
- C.
  
  Cotton Balls
- D.
  
  Fingerprints
Correct Answer
B. Cat Paw Prints
11.

"Workings of man, crying out from the fires set aflame..." is from which Yes song?
- A.
  
  City Of Love
- B.
  
  Future Times
- C.
  
  Awaken
- D.
  
  All In All
Correct Answer
C. Awaken
12.

What Yes album went to #5 on the American charts?
- A.
  
  Talk
- B.
  
  Relayer
- C.
  
  90125
- D.
  
  Open Your Eyes
Correct Answer
B. Relayer
13.

Why did Yes band members have to postpone the Asian leg of their 2003 tour?
- A.
  
  Chris Squire Got Arrested
- B.
  
  Jon Anderson Hurt His Back
- C.
  
  Rick Wakeman Broke 2 Fingers
- D.
  
  Steve Howe Left The Band Again
Correct Answer
B. Jon Anderson Hurt His Back
14.

What award did Yes win in 1984 for their instrumental track, "Cinema"?
- A.
  
  An Academy Award
- B.
  
  An MTV Music Award
- C.
  
  A Grammy
- D.
  
  A Gold Record
Correct Answer
C. A Grammy
15.

What mishap has Yes lead vocalist Jon Anderson been teased about since 1971?
- A.
  
  He Fell Onstage & Ripped His Pants
- B.
  
  He Introduced A Song Wrong
- C.
  
  His Shoe Flew Into The Audience
- D.
  
  He Introduced Chris Squire As Clark
Correct Answer
B. He Introduced A Song Wrong
16.

In 1976, Yes packed the JFK stadium with an audience of over how many people?
- A.
  
  50,000
- B.
  
  110,000
- C.
  
  92,000
- D.
  
  17,000
Correct Answer
B. 110,000

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The Ultimate Quiz On Yes Rock Band

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where did Yes drummer Rick Wakeman study classical piano?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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