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1. What founding member of Yes is credited with coining the group's name?
2. What English speaking nation is Yes' visionary guitarist-songwriter Trevor Rabin originally from?
3. While most Yes members have never really been known as sessionmen, they have played with other luminaries in the rock world on occasion. Before joining Yes, which Yes-man played with John Lennon?
4. Robert Fripp, of King Crimson, nearly joined Yes as guitarist. Jon Anderson later sang on a Crimson track. Which album did it appear on?
5. The keyboard position in Yes has always been rather "fluid." Which of the following progressive key-meisters has never played in Yes?
6. Roger Dean was noted for creating the "signature" Yes logo and numerous of the band's LP/CD covers and stage designs. He created cover for many other bands. Of the following, which band did not use his artwork?
7. Peter Banks, Jon Anderson and Chris Squire all played together in a band in 1968 prior to forming Yes. What was the name of the band?
8. What famous producer was working with Yes during the aborted 1979 sessions that led to the subsequent departure of both Jon Anderson and
Rick Wakeman?
9. Jon Anderson's Christmas album featured a famous title track. What was it?
10. Steve Howe's most successful outing prior to Yes was a psychedelic band called Tomorrow. What was the name of their minor hit?
11. Chris Squire participated with a number of other rock legends in Rock-Aid Armenia to assist victims from a massive quake in the small nation in the Caucasus in the late 1980's. What was the featured track?
12. A member of Genesis was a big fan of Yes' during their early years and "roadied" for them. Who was it?
13. Who played bass on the ABWH ("the other Yes") recording and toured with them during the late 1980's?
14. Where was some of Yes' "Big Generator" recorded?
15. Part-time Yes man Billy Sherwood along with Chris Squire and Alan White perform a classic tune by another legendary progressive band on a tribute album. Name the band.
16. Rick Wakeman, Yes most famous keyboardist, has done a lot of sessions with many artists and has appeared on numerous hits. Which of the following does not include Rick?
17. The "Union" period represented both Yes bands together for an album (which was not at all well received by band members) and a tour that was very successful and memorable. What was the original working title for the Union album?
18. Most rock stars have humble beginnings and un-glamorous first jobs. Jon Anderson was no different. What was Jon's first job?
19. Rick Wakeman, always a showman, has used famous British actors to narrate on some of his projects. Who narrated Return to the Center of the Earth?
20. Yes bassist and founder Chris Squire was involved in a project featuring his ex-wife Nikki's band. What was the name of the band?
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