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  1. 06-01-2012 #1
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    30 years of Yesfandom

    In June 1982 I entered now-defunct Record Bar and picked up an LP that my older brothers had had years earlier and lost, but that had stayed in my mind. Maybe it was because of that intriguing cover. Among the tracks listed on the blue sticker affixed to the cellophane – no titles appeared on the jacket itself – were a couple of songs that had recently caught my attention on the radio. I had to hear more music from this band.

    I’m so glad I made the decision to buy Fragile.

    Three decades later I own the entire Yes catalogue, have 20 Yesshows under my belt, and am proud to count fellow Yesfans from at least half a dozen countries among my friends.

    Thank you to Yes and to all the fans who’ve made this ongoing journey so amazing.
    Yesshows attended (22): 4/84, 1/88, 7/91 (x2), 8/94, 8/98, 10/99, 8/00, 8/01, 8/02, 10/02, 4/04, 5/04, 9/04 (x2), 12/08, 7/09, 6/10, 3/11 (x2), 7/12, 4/13 || Yes member gigs: Steve solo ’00 [w/GTR ’86], [w/Asia ’92, ’07 (x2), ’09, ’12] | Jon & Alan charity gig ’99 | Alan drum clinic ’89 | Bill drum clinics ’83 & ’85 [w/Crimso ’95] | Patrick solo ’98, ’11 [w/Moodies ’86 (x2), ’88] | Rick solo ’03, ’09 | Geoff [w/Asia ’92, ’07 (x2), ’09, ’12]

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  2. 06-01-2012 #2
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    Re: 30 years of Yesfandom

    That says it all. :-) Go, Pete! Go, YES! And go, YESfans! An incredible ongoing musical journey full of many smiles, indeed!


    Only a true YESfan gets "it". Go, YES!
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    Re: 30 years of Yesfandom

    Quote Originally Posted by relayeire View Post
    In June 1982 I entered now-defunct Record Bar and picked up an LP that my older brothers had had years earlier and lost, but that had stayed in my mind. Maybe it was because of that intriguing cover. Among the tracks listed on the blue sticker affixed to the cellophane – no titles appeared on the jacket itself – were a couple of songs that had recently caught my attention on the radio. I had to hear more music from this band.

    I’m so glad I made the decision to buy Fragile.

    Three decades later I own the entire Yes catalogue, have 20 Yesshows under my belt, and am proud to count fellow Yesfans from at least half a dozen countries among my friends.

    Thank you to Yes and to all the fans who’ve made this ongoing journey so amazing.
    I bought it for the cover too :) but about 10 years earlier.
    so the story goes
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    Re: 30 years of Yesfandom

    Congrats! I am up there with you as I caught Yes fever in 1982 as well!
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    Re: 30 years of Yesfandom

    I'm so glad you're right here with us, Pete!
    Practice peace.

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    Hook, line, and sinker.........
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    Re: 30 years of Yesfandom

    Nice post Pete!
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    Re: 30 years of Yesfandom

    I bought "YES", the English Import (with the Red bubble logo) in 1969 and 1st saw them at 'The Whiskey A'Go Go' when they introduced their 'new' keyboardist Rick Wakeman. I believe that was 1971 ? Those were the days !!
    Actually sat upstairs with the wives for 4 of the 5 nights they performed.
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    Neato stories.
    Hold on to the miracle of life...
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  9. 06-03-2012 #9
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    Re: 30 years of Yesfandom

    Thanks everyone. It's mind-blowing to me that I've been with this band so long, and that so many wonderful things have resulted from me becoming a fan.
    Yesshows attended (22): 4/84, 1/88, 7/91 (x2), 8/94, 8/98, 10/99, 8/00, 8/01, 8/02, 10/02, 4/04, 5/04, 9/04 (x2), 12/08, 7/09, 6/10, 3/11 (x2), 7/12, 4/13 || Yes member gigs: Steve solo ’00 [w/GTR ’86], [w/Asia ’92, ’07 (x2), ’09, ’12] | Jon & Alan charity gig ’99 | Alan drum clinic ’89 | Bill drum clinics ’83 & ’85 [w/Crimso ’95] | Patrick solo ’98, ’11 [w/Moodies ’86 (x2), ’88] | Rick solo ’03, ’09 | Geoff [w/Asia ’92, ’07 (x2), ’09, ’12]

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    Re: 30 years of Yesfandom

    I started with Close to the Edge and have never stopped.
    Don't doubt yourself , be ready to be Loved.
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