Group    From 1968 

Yes

Categories: Music / songs

A progressive rock band formed in the basement of the then Lucky Horseshoe Cafe, at the site of the plaque.  Their first gig with the name Yes was in Essex on 3 August 1968. The band is still recording (2023) and have a website.

There have been numerous line-up changes, involving  20 musicians as full-time members, including Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman.

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