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The popular music group Yes is a progressive rock band that formed in London in 1968. Despite many lineup changes, occasional splits and many changes in popular music, the band has endured for over 30 years and still retains a strong international following. Membership overviewFounding members Jon Anderson and Chris Squire are often considered the core of the band since Squire has performed on all official Yes albums and Anderson has performed on all but one. Rick Wakeman, on the other hand, has joined and left the band at least four times. The following explains the different lineups of Yes. Keep in mind that Yes was split up in 1981 and 1982. Current Lineup
Original Members
Other Members
The "classic" lineupThe early 1970s Yes recordings are still considered the classic Yes sound by many fans. These albums feature complex classically-influenced arrangements, unusual time signatures, virtuoso musicianship, dramatic dynamic and metrical changes and oblique, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Their repertoire often exceeded the standard three-minute pop-song structure with lengthy multi-part suites lasting 20 minutes or more. Vocal verses alternated with atmospheric instrumental interludes, frenetic ensemble passages and extended guitar, keyboard and bass improvisations. The most recognisable sonic features of this 'classic' period are Anderson's distinctive high-register lead vocals, their strong vocal harmonies, Wakeman and Howe's respective keyboard and guitar solos, Bruford's polyrhythmic drumming and the distinctive sound of Squire's Rickenbacker model 4001 stereo bass. Squire was one of the first rock bass players to successfully adapt electronic guitar effects such as tremolo, phasing and the wah-wah pedal to the instrument. The rhythm section of Squire and Bruford was considered by many to be one of the best in rock music at this time. Steve Howe, lead guitarist for YesTheir first two Yes LPs (recorded with the lineup of Anderson, Banks, Bruford, Kaye and Squire) mixed original material with covers of songs by their major influences, including The Beatles, The Byrds and Simon & Garfunkel. The departure of Peter Banks in 1970 and his replacement by ex-Tomorrow guitarist Steve Howe gave Yes a new edge. The group's emerging style coalesced on their next LP, the critically acclaimed The Yes Album, which for the first time consisted entirely of original compositions by the band; it was also the record that united them with long-serving producer and engineer Eddie Offord; his studio expertise was a key factor in creating the Yes sound. In 1971 original keyboard player Tony Kaye left to form his own group, Badger. He was replaced by classically trained Rick Wakeman, who had just left The Strawbs and was already a noted studio musician with credits including David Bowie and Lou Reed. As a soloist, Wakeman proved to be a perfect foil for Steve Howe. He also brought two vital new additions to the group's instrumentation -- the Mellotron and the Minimoog synthesiser. Surrounded by banks of keyboards, his flowing blonde hair and sequinned cape provided a strong visual focus on stage, although they later became the object of ridicule in some quarters. The first recording by this 'classic' lineup of the group (Anderson, Bruford, Howe, Squire and Wakeman) was a dynamic ten-minute interpretation of Paul Simon's America. It was both the end of one era -- their last non-original track -- and the beginning of another, showcasing all the elements of the new Yes sound in place. With Wakeman on board, Yes entered what some consider their most fertile and successful period, cutting two highly acclaimed LPs. Fragile (1971) went Top Ten in America, and Close to the Edge (1972) was also a huge seller. Yes enjoyed enormous commercial and critical success around the world and became one of the most popular concert attractions of the day. They also notably benefitted from the tremendous advances in live music technology that were taking place at that time, and they were renowned for the high quality of both their sound and lighting. Fragile also marked the beginning of a long collaboration with artist Roger Dean, who designed the group's logo and their album covers, as well as their light shows. Some consider the album Close to the Edge to be the high point of the whole progressive rock genre. Fans of this era commonly describe themselves as "Troopers", after the 3-part track "Starship Trooper" from The Yes Album. Shortly after the release of Close To The Edge, at the height of the band's success, Bill Bruford stunned fans with the news that he was quitting to join King Crimson; he was replaced by former Plastic Ono Band drummer Alan White who debuted on their next release, the three-record live collection Yessongs, recorded on their world tour in late 1972 and early 1973. Yessongs was a hugely ambitious project and undoubtedly a major gamble for their label, Atlantic Records. It was one of the first rock triple-album sets, featuring live versions of all-original material from the previous three studio albums. Presented in one of the most lavish album packages to date, Roger Dean's artwork spread across a triple gatefold cover, and continued the cosmic-organic design concepts of the two previous albums. The album was another best seller. Their next studio album, Tales from Topographic Oceans marked a sea change in the band's fortunes, polarising fans and critics alike. Although extended compositions were by now a Yes hallmark -- the title track of Close To The Edge took up the entire first side of that album -- the four tracks, each roughly 20 minutes long, that comprised the two-disc Topographic Oceans earned mixed reviews and left many feeling that the band was beginning to overreach itself. Rick Wakeman, in particular, was not pleased with the album and increasing interpersonal tensions between him and the rest of the band led Wakeman to quit at the end of the Tales tour. Perpetual changeWakeman was replaced by Swiss musician Patrick Moraz for Relayer in 1974. Again, the album featured a side-long track, "The Gates of Delirium," from which the "Soon" section was put out as a limited single release. This reached no.1 in the Spanish charts. Following an extended tour through 1975-76, each member of the group released their own solo album. When Moraz left in 1976, the group commenced sessions for a new album without a keyboard player. After a considerable amount of negotiation Rick Wakeman rejoined the band on a "session musician" basis. However after hearing and being impressed by the new material he once again became a permanent band member. Apart from the 15 minute track, "Awaken," the album Going for the One was mostly made up of shorter songs. The album, along with 1978's Tormato, was successful in spite of being released at the height of the punk rock era in Britain, during which Yes were often critisised by the music press as representing the most bloated excesses of early 1970s progressive rock. Ironically, Yes outlasted almost all the groups of that era as well. In 1980, the band's career took a serious left turn, even by its own standards. Wakeman had again grown disenchanted with the band, but this time so had Jon Anderson, who was enjoying success out of the band in partnership with Vangelis. This left Squire, Howe and White to start sessions for a new album without a singer or a keyboard player. Meanwhile, Howe had heard an album called Age of Plastic by a band called The Buggles which contained the world-wide Number One hit, "Video Killed The Radio Star". Howe invited Buggles duo Geoffrey Downes (keyboards) and Trevor Horn (bass/vocals) to help out on a new Yes album. Initally, the plan was that Downes and Horn would help shape the material, ready for the return of Wakeman and Anderson. Eventually though, Howe, Squire and White confessed that their singer and keyboards player had actually left the band. To their surprise, Downes and Horn were invited to join Yes as full-time members; they accepted the invitation and performed on the Drama album in 1980. While Drama was well received by many fans (named "Panthers" after a feature of the album's artwork), many other Yes followers missed Anderson's unique lyrics and vocal style. After the Drama tour, Yes broke up. Downes and Howe went on to form Asia, Horn went into producing, and Squire and White began sessions with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, fresh from Led Zeppelin's recent breakup. The band was to be called XYZ, but nothing came of the sessions. In late 1982, two years after the breakup of Yes, Squire and White met guitarist Trevor Rabin (late of the band Rabbitt) and formed a new group, initially dubbed Cinema, which also included original Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye. They played Jon Anderson some of their new music, who was very impressed and decided to join the project, thus resulting in the reformation Yes in 1983. The album, 90125 (produced by Trevor Horn), was a radical departure from their earlier sound. It was simpler and harder, with modern (for the time) electronic effects. The song Owner of a Lonely Heart from this album was even a hit in discos, resulting in the band's only number one single. Fans of this line-up are called "Generators", from this line-up's second album, Big Generator. Yes had major success throughout the rest of the 1980s, playing arenas and scoring major hits with "Leave It," "Love Will Find a Way," and "It Can Happen." By the end of the 1980s, Anderson grew tired of the new Yes sound and wanted the band to return to its classic sound. While Yes was on break after the 1988 tour, Anderson began working with former Yes members Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, and Bill Bruford. The group wanted to be called Yes, but Yes was technically still a current group with other members, so the group called themselves "Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe." Legal battles ensued. Law suits were followed by a remarkable turn of events, as Bruford, Wakeman, and Howe joined Anderson and the rest of Yes, which resulted in the album Union and a world tour which united all eight members in a short-lived "mega-Yes". Featuring tracks spanning the band's entire career, it was one of the highest grossing concert tours of 1991 and 1992. After the tour, Bruford quit the band, followed shortly by Howe and then Wakeman. Yes was suddenly back down to its popular 1980s lineup of Anderson, Squire, Rabin, Kaye, and White. In 1994, Yes released Talk, one of the group's poorest selling releases. On the 1994 tour, guitarist/vocalist Billy Sherwood joined as a sixth member. Proving the truth of the old adage never say "never again," the band surprised and delighted fans by reforming with the classic '70s line-up of Anderson, Squire, White, Howe and Wakeman for a live performance in the Californian town of San Luis Obispo in 1996. The resultant live recordings were released, together with new music, on the Keys To Ascension albums, considered by many fans to be their finest music since their 1970s zenith. The new studio cuts from those two albums were later reissued on a single CD called "Keystudio." As fans waited for a tour of the classic lineup, Wakeman left the group again before the release of Keys To Ascension 2. Wakeman was replaced by Sherwood, who not only played guitar, but also now handled keyboard duties. Open Your Eyes was released in 1997. While Sherwood's influence seemed to take the band back in the direction of the 90125 lineup, the tour also featured keyboards from Russian keyboard player Igor Khoroshev, who was later made a full time member for the following album The Ladder. The 1999 tour resulted in a live DVD from The House of Blues in Los Angeles. Both Sherwood and Khoroshev left the band before the recording of the 2001 orchestral release Magnification. Magnification, the only Yes album without keyboards, is considered by many as the best Yes studio album since the 1970s. The band was not only backed by a 60-piece orchestra, but specific parts and arrangements were written and executed by the orchestra, sounding as if the orchestra was a permanent band member. Fans short-changed in 1996 were delighted as Wakeman announced his return to the group in 2002 and a world tour for Yes followed, including a return to Australia after more than 30 years absence. The classic line up is currently enjoying a somewhat revitalized presence in the public consciousness, especially after the celebration of their 35th anniversary in 2004. Discography
Sleeve artwork for many of these albums was done by Roger Dean, who also designed the band's logo. The Yes Atlantic Records catalog has undergone at least two remasterings and re-releases on CD. The initial CD releases appeared in the late 1980s, and the first remasters were released in the mid 1990s, with dramatically improved sound and much original album art restored. In 2003 a further remastering effort was begun by Rhino Records, this time including more original art, extensive booklet liner notes, and rare bonus tracks. Game coversThe cover track of the 1999 album The Ladder, Homeworld (The Ladder) was used in Relic Entertainment's Homeworld real-time strategy as the credits and outro theme. This page about band Yes includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about band Yes News stories about band Yes External links for band Yes Videos for band Yes Wikis about band Yes Discussion Groups about band Yes Blogs about band Yes Images of band Yes |
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The cover track of the 1999 album The Ladder, Homeworld (The Ladder) was used in Relic Entertainment's Homeworld real-time strategy as the credits and outro theme. See [6] (http://www.glennsacks.com/in_defense_of_spiderman.htm). In 2003 a further remastering effort was begun by Rhino Records, this time including more original art, extensive booklet liner notes, and rare bonus tracks. In the political sphere, David Chick used a spiderman outfit to obtain publicity for fathers' rights. The initial CD releases appeared in the late 1980s, and the first remasters were released in the mid 1990s, with dramatically improved sound and much original album art restored. children dressed up as Spider-Man, making it the year's most popular costume. The Yes Atlantic Records catalog has undergone at least two remasterings and re-releases on CD. On Halloween 2004, an estimated 2.15 million U.S. Sleeve artwork for many of these albums was done by Roger Dean, who also designed the band's logo. It is unlikely that this song is about the comic book character, however. The classic line up is currently enjoying a somewhat revitalized presence in the public consciousness, especially after the celebration of their 35th anniversary in 2004. In addition, the 1994 Veruca Salt album American Thighs has a track entitled Spiderman '79. Fans short-changed in 1996 were delighted as Wakeman announced his return to the group in 2002 and a world tour for Yes followed, including a return to Australia after more than 30 years absence. The theme song to the 1960s cartoon rendition of Spider-Man (called "Spider-Man") has been covered by:. The band was not only backed by a 60-piece orchestra, but specific parts and arrangements were written and executed by the orchestra, sounding as if the orchestra was a permanent band member. Spider-man imitators in real life include :. Both Sherwood and Khoroshev left the band before the recording of the 2001 orchestral release Magnification. Magnification, the only Yes album without keyboards, is considered by many as the best Yes studio album since the 1970s. 2005 will see another version of Spider-Man 2, this time for Sony's new handheld, the PlayStation Portable; to debut in the first quarter of the year along with the system. The 1999 tour resulted in a live DVD from The House of Blues in Los Angeles. Like the movie, it opened to critical and commercial success. While Sherwood's influence seemed to take the band back in the direction of the 90125 lineup, the tour also featured keyboards from Russian keyboard player Igor Khoroshev, who was later made a full time member for the following album The Ladder. Most recently, the 2004 video game Spider-Man 2 by Activision was released along with the Spider-Man 2 movie, also for GameCube, Xbox and PlayStation 2, a version was made specifically for PC, plus a handheld versions for both Game Boy Advance and the N-Gage. Open Your Eyes was released in 1997. In tandem with the 2002 release of Spider-Man the movie, Activision released Spider-Man, the first Spider-Man game for all the major video game console systems, including Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, PlayStation 2 and PC, as well as a portable version for the Game Boy Advance. As fans waited for a tour of the classic lineup, Wakeman left the group again before the release of Keys To Ascension 2. Wakeman was replaced by Sherwood, who not only played guitar, but also now handled keyboard duties. Both games were successful. The new studio cuts from those two albums were later reissued on a single CD called "Keystudio.". The first title also appeared on Sega Dreamcast, N64 and PC. The resultant live recordings were released, together with new music, on the Keys To Ascension albums, considered by many fans to be their finest music since their 1970s zenith. Two three-dimensional Spider-Man games (Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro) were developed for the PlayStation by Neversoft, using a similar engine to their Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games (Spider-Man was also a secret character in the second installation of THPS). Proving the truth of the old adage never say "never again," the band surprised and delighted fans by reforming with the classic '70s line-up of Anderson, Squire, White, Howe and Wakeman for a live performance in the Californian town of San Luis Obispo in 1996. Capcom series. On the 1994 tour, guitarist/vocalist Billy Sherwood joined as a sixth member. Spider-Man has also been featured as a character in several fighting games made by Capcom, beginning with Marvel Super-Heroes and continuing in the Marvel vs. In 1994, Yes released Talk, one of the group's poorest selling releases. [5] (http://www.spiderfan.org/software/console/1983_parker_brothers/index.html) Subsequently, Spider-Man games were created by Acclaim, Sega, Paragon Software Corporation, LJN, and Activision for various video game consoles over the years. Yes was suddenly back down to its popular 1980s lineup of Anderson, Squire, Rabin, Kaye, and White. Spider-Man first appeared in video game form in 1982, in the Parker Brothers game Spider-Man for the Atari 2600. After the tour, Bruford quit the band, followed shortly by Howe and then Wakeman. Main article: Spider-Man (games). Featuring tracks spanning the band's entire career, it was one of the highest grossing concert tours of 1991 and 1992. Spider-Man 2 will be the first motion picture released in the Sony UMD format for the PlayStation Portable, being included for free with the first one million PSP systems released in the United States. Law suits were followed by a remarkable turn of events, as Bruford, Wakeman, and Howe joined Anderson and the rest of Yes, which resulted in the album Union and a world tour which united all eight members in a short-lived "mega-Yes". Spider-Man 2's three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) total failed to beat its predecessor's $114.8 million record, but its six-day $180.1 million total outpaced The Matrix Reloaded's $146.9 million mark. While Yes was on break after the 1988 tour, Anderson began working with former Yes members Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, and Bill Bruford. The group wanted to be called Yes, but Yes was technically still a current group with other members, so the group called themselves "Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe." Legal battles ensued. The first Spider-Man's opening-day record was set on Friday, a more traditional opening day; Shrek 2's record-breaking day was the Saturday after the Wednesday of its release. By the end of the 1980s, Anderson grew tired of the new Yes sound and wanted the band to return to its classic sound. Spider-Man 2's opening-day gross was even more impressive for occurring on a Wednesday, usually a weak day of the week for movies. Yes had major success throughout the rest of the 1980s, playing arenas and scoring major hits with "Leave It," "Love Will Find a Way," and "It Can Happen.". The only higher single-day movie gross was Shrek 2's $44.8 million in the first weekend of its May 2004 release, and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith's $50 million on the first day of its May 2005 release. Fans of this line-up are called "Generators", from this line-up's second album, Big Generator. Its first-day gross ($40.5 million) surpassed its predecessor's $39.4 million record. The song Owner of a Lonely Heart from this album was even a hit in discos, resulting in the band's only number one single. It premiered in more North American movie theaters than any previous movie. It was simpler and harder, with modern (for the time) electronic effects. Spider-Man 2 was 2004's third-most financially successful movie and 16th-most financially successful movie of all time. The album, 90125 (produced by Trevor Horn), was a radical departure from their earlier sound. Adjusted for inflation, it is ranked 34th in North American movie history. In late 1982, two years after the breakup of Yes, Squire and White met guitarist Trevor Rabin (late of the band Rabbitt) and formed a new group, initially dubbed Cinema, which also included original Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye. They played Jon Anderson some of their new music, who was very impressed and decided to join the project, thus resulting in the reformation Yes in 1983. Spider-Man went on to become the fifth highest-grossing film in North American history -- not adjusting for inflation -- and is ranked 11th worldwide with a total take of more than $820 million internationally. The band was to be called XYZ, but nothing came of the sessions. Spider-Man 2 was released on June 30, 2004; Spider-Man 3 will be released on May 4, 2007. Downes and Howe went on to form Asia, Horn went into producing, and Squire and White began sessions with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, fresh from Led Zeppelin's recent breakup. box offices, it was the highest-grossing movie of the year, outperforming Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (the first Star Wars movie not to be the biggest box-office hit of the year). After the Drama tour, Yes broke up. Earning more than $404 million at U.S. While Drama was well received by many fans (named "Panthers" after a feature of the album's artwork), many other Yes followers missed Anderson's unique lyrics and vocal style. Though the film adaptation took a number of liberties with the character's history and powers, most notably giving him organic web-shooters rather than mechanical, it was essentially true to the character and was widely embraced by the viewing public. To their surprise, Downes and Horn were invited to join Yes as full-time members; they accepted the invitation and performed on the Drama album in 1980. The film featured a number of impressive CGI effects to bring Spider-Man to life. Eventually though, Howe, Squire and White confessed that their singer and keyboards player had actually left the band. It was directed by Sam Raimi and starred actor Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker. Initally, the plan was that Downes and Horn would help shape the material, ready for the return of Wakeman and Anderson. On May 3, 2002, the film Spider-Man was released. Howe invited Buggles duo Geoffrey Downes (keyboards) and Trevor Horn (bass/vocals) to help out on a new Yes album. Spider-Man has been adapted to television numerous times, through a short-lived live-action television series and several animated cartoon series. Meanwhile, Howe had heard an album called Age of Plastic by a band called The Buggles which contained the world-wide Number One hit, "Video Killed The Radio Star". These include:. This left Squire, Howe and White to start sessions for a new album without a singer or a keyboard player. In the comics, others have used the Spider-Man identity. Wakeman had again grown disenchanted with the band, but this time so had Jon Anderson, who was enjoying success out of the band in partnership with Vangelis. He also has had a number of series that are since canceled or have been given new names:. In 1980, the band's career took a serious left turn, even by its own standards. Many followed, but currently these are his related titles:. Ironically, Yes outlasted almost all the groups of that era as well. After that he was given his own series. The album, along with 1978's Tormato, was successful in spite of being released at the height of the punk rock era in Britain, during which Yes were often critisised by the music press as representing the most bloated excesses of early 1970s progressive rock. Spider-Man first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15. Apart from the 15 minute track, "Awaken," the album Going for the One was mostly made up of shorter songs. Among the most famous of his friends and acquaintances are:. However after hearing and being impressed by the new material he once again became a permanent band member. Spider-Man also has one of the best-known supporting casts in comics. When Moraz left in 1976, the group commenced sessions for a new album without a keyboard player. After a considerable amount of negotiation Rick Wakeman rejoined the band on a "session musician" basis. Among the most infamous supervillains he encounters regularly are:. Following an extended tour through 1975-76, each member of the group released their own solo album. Spider-Man has one of the best-known rogues galleries (list of enemies) in comics. This reached no.1 in the Spanish charts. In addition, the Human Torch once helped Spider-Man build a car called the Spidermobile which had a paint job and modifications that follow his spider motif. Unfortunately, Spider-Man had never learned to drive and he crashed the car into the Hudson river soon after receiving it. Wakeman was replaced by Swiss musician Patrick Moraz for Relayer in 1974. Again, the album featured a side-long track, "The Gates of Delirium," from which the "Soon" section was put out as a limited single release. He typically uses it not only for a light source, but as a way of unnerving opponents and to call attention. Rick Wakeman, in particular, was not pleased with the album and increasing interpersonal tensions between him and the rest of the band led Wakeman to quit at the end of the Tales tour. Finally, the belt contains a strong light called a Spider Signal that creates an image of his mask when activated. Although extended compositions were by now a Yes hallmark -- the title track of Close To The Edge took up the entire first side of that album -- the four tracks, each roughly 20 minutes long, that comprised the two-disc Topographic Oceans earned mixed reviews and left many feeling that the band was beginning to overreach itself. The camera also has an automatic shutter mechanism linked to an internal motion detector so it will take a picture whenever Spider-Man moves in front of the camera lens. Their next studio album, Tales from Topographic Oceans marked a sea change in the band's fortunes, polarising fans and critics alike. It also carries his camera, which has an extended rear metal plate that allows him to use his web to position it without interfering with its functions. The album was another best seller. Spider-Man keeps his regular field equipment in a specially designed utility belt that contains his web fluid cartridges and his tracers. Presented in one of the most lavish album packages to date, Roger Dean's artwork spread across a triple gatefold cover, and continued the cosmic-organic design concepts of the two previous albums. However, he eventually learned that he could tune the tracer signal frequency to his own spider-sense for more convenient use, but the receiver is still used as a back-up and long-range measure. It was one of the first rock triple-album sets, featuring live versions of all-original material from the previous three studio albums. Spider-Man originally used a small receiver device to follow the tracers. Yessongs was a hugely ambitious project and undoubtedly a major gamble for their label, Atlantic Records. While he originally threw his tracers at a target in the hopes that at least one hits, he later developed a wrist launcher which ejects tracers above the wrist while the web is fired from below to allow for more precise and reliable applications of the tracers. Shortly after the release of Close To The Edge, at the height of the band's success, Bill Bruford stunned fans with the news that he was quitting to join King Crimson; he was replaced by former Plastic Ono Band drummer Alan White who debuted on their next release, the three-record live collection Yessongs, recorded on their world tour in late 1972 and early 1973. The outer casing is shaped like a spider and is designed to cling to a target without attracting attention. Fans of this era commonly describe themselves as "Troopers", after the 3-part track "Starship Trooper" from The Yes Album. Spider-Man has also developed small electronic "spider-tracers" which allow him to track objects or individuals. Some consider the album Close to the Edge to be the high point of the whole progressive rock genre. For now (until Marvel decides to change this), Spider-Man is able to produce webbing without the aid of his web-shooters. Fragile also marked the beginning of a long collaboration with artist Roger Dean, who designed the group's logo and their album covers, as well as their light shows. The transformation, however, seemed to give Spider-Man organic web glands in his wrists. They also notably benefitted from the tremendous advances in live music technology that were taking place at that time, and they were renowned for the high quality of both their sound and lighting. The end of the situation saw the Queen presumably dead and Spider-Man reverting back to human form. Yes enjoyed enormous commercial and critical success around the world and became one of the most popular concert attractions of the day. During this encounter, the Queen transformed Spider-Man into a human-sized spider. Fragile (1971) went Top Ten in America, and Close to the Edge (1972) was also a huge seller. Lately, Spider-Man and Captain America crossed paths with a villain called the Queen. With Wakeman on board, Yes entered what some consider their most fertile and successful period, cutting two highly acclaimed LPs. In some versions of the character (such as the Spider-Man 2099 comic series and the popular Spider-Man movie series), the character generates webs organically from his own altered spider-like biology, instead of mechanical web shooters. It was both the end of one era -- their last non-original track -- and the beginning of another, showcasing all the elements of the new Yes sound in place. The web-shooters can also be used to expel other liquids, using interchangeable cartridges, but are seldom used to do this. The first recording by this 'classic' lineup of the group (Anderson, Bruford, Howe, Squire and Wakeman) was a dynamic ten-minute interpretation of Paul Simon's America. In addition, Parker can modify the fluid formulation to suit particular specialized needs when called for (this explains why the webbing sometimes conducts electricity, but can also be used as an insulator). Surrounded by banks of keyboards, his flowing blonde hair and sequinned cape provided a strong visual focus on stage, although they later became the object of ridicule in some quarters. The substance is formulated to dissolve after one hour which is generally sufficient time for Spider-Man's needs while ensuring the webs he makes do not cause undue litter. He also brought two vital new additions to the group's instrumentation -- the Mellotron and the Minimoog synthesiser. However, the default meshed spray generally allows for sufficient strength while being more versatile in its use and easier to remove when desired. As a soloist, Wakeman proved to be a perfect foil for Steve Howe. In addition, when Spider-Man desires it, he can fire the web fluid as a straight liquid when he needs to use the substance's maximum adhesive strength. He was replaced by classically trained Rick Wakeman, who had just left The Strawbs and was already a noted studio musician with credits including David Bowie and Lou Reed. He can also form crude objects with a heavy application. In 1971 original keyboard player Tony Kaye left to form his own group, Badger. He can change the setting to a wide spray to ensnare criminals, and to form protective shields or nets. The group's emerging style coalesced on their next LP, the critically acclaimed The Yes Album, which for the first time consisted entirely of original compositions by the band; it was also the record that united them with long-serving producer and engineer Eddie Offord; his studio expertise was a key factor in creating the Yes sound. Typical uses of his webs include creating long swing lines which he uses to travel through the cavernous chasms between the Manhattan high-rises. The departure of Peter Banks in 1970 and his replacement by ex-Tomorrow guitarist Steve Howe gave Yes a new edge. The substance dries almost immediately into a strong material that can support very heavy loads: into the one-ton range. Their first two Yes LPs (recorded with the lineup of Anderson, Banks, Bruford, Kaye and Squire) mixed original material with covers of songs by their major influences, including The Beatles, The Byrds and Simon & Garfunkel. The default setting has the adhesive threaded through a special mesh to take on a spider web like design. The rhythm section of Squire and Bruford was considered by many to be one of the best in rock music at this time. The trigger rests high in the palm and requires two taps to activate, so Peter can't accidently fire the shooter if he makes a fist or his hand hits the trigger. Squire was one of the first rock bass players to successfully adapt electronic guitar effects such as tremolo, phasing and the wah-wah pedal to the instrument. They are wrist mounted devices that fire a fibrous adhesive very similar to material spiders use to construct webs. The most recognisable sonic features of this 'classic' period are Anderson's distinctive high-register lead vocals, their strong vocal harmonies, Wakeman and Howe's respective keyboard and guitar solos, Bruford's polyrhythmic drumming and the distinctive sound of Squire's Rickenbacker model 4001 stereo bass. Spider-Man's web-shooters are one of the character's most distinguishing traits. Vocal verses alternated with atmospheric instrumental interludes, frenetic ensemble passages and extended guitar, keyboard and bass improvisations. Although he is usually of limited financial means, Spider-Man has developed personal equipment that plays an important role in his superhero career. Their repertoire often exceeded the standard three-minute pop-song structure with lengthy multi-part suites lasting 20 minutes or more. He did, however, wear a non-living version of the black costume until the new occupant of the living costume, Venom, frightened Mary Jane so badly that she could no longer stand to see Peter in the non-living black costume. These albums feature complex classically-influenced arrangements, unusual time signatures, virtuoso musicianship, dramatic dynamic and metrical changes and oblique, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Spider-Man rejected the symbiote after finding out it was alive. The early 1970s Yes recordings are still considered the classic Yes sound by many fans. The costume turned out to be a living symbiotic creature, capable of generating its own webbing and improving most of Spider-Man's abilities. Keep in mind that Yes was split up in 1981 and 1982. He appeared in an almost all-black costume, with a large white spider emblem on the chest and back, and with built-in webshooters on the back of his hands. The following explains the different lineups of Yes. The most significant alteration to Spider-Man's costume came about in the mid-1980s, after his return from the Secret Wars. Rick Wakeman, on the other hand, has joined and left the band at least four times. The gloves had web-shooters on the outside, and the web design on the boots and gloves was partially replaced with dark blue. Founding members Jon Anderson and Chris Squire are often considered the core of the band since Squire has performed on all official Yes albums and Anderson has performed on all but one. Instead of a large red spider on his back, the web pattern and spider emblem were repeated there. Despite many lineup changes, occasional splits and many changes in popular music, the band has endured for over 30 years and still retains a strong international following. He placed more emphasis on the spider on the chest, making it large enough to cover the entire torso. The popular music group Yes is a progressive rock band that formed in London in 1968. Several alterations occurred when Ben Reilly replaced Peter Parker in the role. Projected live retrospective CD box set. He is sometimes depicted with "under-arm webbing" connecting his arms to his torso. 2005
2003 Yes Remixes (assembled by Virgil Howe, son of Steve). From the waist down it is dark blue, except for mid-calf boots with a black web pattern on a red background. In a Word — Yes (5-CD compilation). The standard costume is a form-fitting fabric covering his entire body. Yestoday (Anderson Squire White Howe Sherwood Khoroshev). Although the details and proportions have changed somewhat over the years, with a few notable exceptions, Spider-Man's costume has remained fairly consistent. 2002
Magnification (Anderson Squire White Howe with orchestra). He is described as "brilliant but lazy" by one of his physics professors, Dr. Keystudio (compilation of studio material from both Keys to Ascension albums). In the recent films, he maintains his superb intellect with a mastery of physics and a degree from Columbia University. 2001
House Of Yes - Live from the House of Blues (live). Spider-Man can jump the width of a city block, or almost five stories straight up. The Masterworks — Mix Your Own CD (compilation). Because of his strength, he can leap to great heights. 2000
Something's Coming / Beyond and Before (old live material - Anderson Squire Bruford Kaye Banks). The phrase "My spider-sense is tingling" has since become an oft parodied ironic catch phrase in American pop culture. Open Your Eyes (Anderson Squire White Howe Sherwood). This gives the supervillains an edge that Spider-Man often has trouble countering. Keys to Ascension Volume 1 & 2 (live/studio - Anderson Squire White Howe Wakeman). Additionally, the alien symbiotes Venom and Carnage are not recognized by the spider-sense. Keys to Ascension 2 (live/studio - Anderson Squire White Howe Wakeman). For instance, the Green Goblin once secretly attacked him with a gas that temporarily suppressed this perceptive ability, allowing the supervillain to shadow him and learn his secret identity. 1997
Highlights — The Very Best of Yes (compilation). The spider-sense not only alerts Spider-Man to threats to his physical safety, but it also warns him to threats to his privacy such as being observed while changing identities. 1993
Union (Anderson Squire White Howe Wakeman Kaye Bruford Rabin). A form of clairvoyance or sixth sense, it unconsciously activates and alerts him to any threat to himself, manifesting as a tingling at the back of his skull. 1991
1983 90125 (Anderson Squire White Kaye Rabin; produced by Horn). His reflexes are instantaneous, allowing him to dodge single bullets provided they are fired at a reasonable distance from a low caliber gun that is not automatic. 1981 Classic Yes (compilation). Spider-Man's agility and reflexes are far beyond a range attainable by human beings. Yesshows (live double - Anderson Squire White Howe Wakeman/Moraz). However, the superhero has had trouble keeping his grip on heavily lubricated surfaces. Drama (Horn Squire White Howe Downes). In the live-action movies, Peter is shown to have barbed hairs or bristles, similar to those of real spiders, that extend or retract through his skin. 1980
Fish out of Water (Chris Squire— Moraz and Bruford also play on the album). Spider-Man also gained the ability to adhere to any smooth surface, allowing to him to support more than his own weight while on a vertical surface or upside down. Beginnings (Steve Howe — White, Moraz and Bruford guest). In addition, his vision also lost its myopia. Olias of Sunhillow (Jon Anderson — Anderson plays all instruments and sings all parts). His recovery time from injury is less than that of an ordinary human, but it is far inferior to that of the X-Man, Wolverine. Ramshackled (Alan White — Anderson and Howe guest on one track). His bodily tissues are substantially more durable and resistant to impact or trauma than an ordinary human, making it difficult to injure him (although he is not bullet proof). These were:
Tales from Topographic Oceans (double - Anderson Squire White Howe Wakeman). Currently, Parker works again as a photographer for the Daily Bugle. Yessongs (live triple - Anderson Squire Bruford/White Howe Wakeman). Later, the stresses of Parker's dual identity, combined with Mary Jane's tempestuous career, the apparent loss of their daughter, May, and capricious editorial mandates led to a separation, but they later reconciled. 1973
Fragile (Anderson Squire Bruford Howe Wakeman). He continued working as a freelance photographer for the Daily Bugle and living with his elderly and somewhat fragile Aunt May until he graduated from high school. 1972
1969 Yes (Anderson Squire Bruford Kaye Banks). Jonah Jameson, publisher of the daily newspaper the Daily Bugle. Igor Khoroshev - keyboards (1998-2000). He is often considered little more than a lawbreaker himself, thanks largely to a smear campaign by J. Billy Sherwood - guitar/vocals/keyboard (1994-1995, 1997-1999). Spider-Man consistently tries to do the right thing, but is viewed with suspicion by many authority figures. Trevor Rabin - guitar/vocals (1983-1995). Realizing that stopping the thug when he had been given the chance would have prevented his uncle's murder, Spider-Man devoted himself to fighting injustice, driven by the realization that "with great power there must also come great responsibility". Trevor Horn - vocals (1980). One night, after a show, Spider-Man refused to help stop a thief that ran past him in the hallway, insisting that he was only going to look out for "number one." But his beloved Uncle Ben was later killed by the same thug he had allowed to escape. Geoff Downes - keyboards (1980). Debuting as a wrestler, Spider-Man quickly hired an agent and began making lucrative television appearances. Patrick Moraz - keyboards (1975-1976). Upon the discovery of his powers, Parker designed a costume and adopted the identity of Spider-Man in order to win money as an entertainer. Bill Bruford - drums (1968-1972, 1991-1992). In current Spider-Man continuity, he produces his webs from spinnerets in his wrists and no longer requires the mechanical web shooters. Peter Banks - guitar (1968-1970). In addition to his physical powers, Spider-Man used mechanical web shooters of his own design to spin webs in a variety of ways. Tony Kaye - keyboards (1968-1971, 1983-1995). A lesser effect was the improvement of his eyesight. Originally near-sighted and bespectacled, he now has perfect vision. Chris Squire - bass/vocals (1968-present). The spider bite gave Parker an array of spider-like powers. Jon Anderson - lead vocals (1968-1979, 1983-present). When he was 16 years old, Parker attended a science exhibit where he was bitten by a spider which had been irradiated. Alan White - drums (1972-present). He was often the target of jokes by more popular fellow students like Flash Thompson, the high-school's star athlete. Rick Wakeman - keyboards (1971-1974, 1977-1979, 1991-1992, 1996, 2002-present). The exceptionally bright Peter showed more interest in his studies, especially science, than in any kind of social life. Steve Howe - guitar/vocals (1970-1980, 1991-1992, 1996-present). Over time he grew to be a lonely, timid teenager. Chris Squire - bass/vocals (1968-present). After his parents' death the infant Peter Parker was left in the care of his Uncle Ben and Aunt May (Richard's older brother Benjamin Parker and his wife May Reilly-Parker), who were both in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York City. Though Peter was always loved by the aging couple, he was unpopular among those of his own age. Jon Anderson - lead vocals (1968-1979, 1983-present). Albert found out about their plans and arranged a plane-crash that resulted in their deaths. Their last assignment was the infiltration as double-agents of the organization of Albert Malik, who had taken on the name of Red Skull in the absence of the original. (a fictional secret agency). Peter Benjamin Parker was born to Richard Parker and his wife Mary Fitzpatrick-Parker, both of whom were agents of the CIA and later of S.H.I.E.L.D. Goodman called for a regular series for the character to capitalize on this success. The story was released in issue #15, and months later, the sales figures indicated that the cover story was unexpectedly popular. When Martin Goodman was presented with the concept, he was resistant to the unorthodox ideas of a teenage hero with troubled personal life, but allowed the character to be used as a cover story for a dying anthology title, Amazing Fantasy, since content mattered little for a title slated to be cancelled. Kirby stated in an interview in Will Eisner's Spirit Magazine that Lee had minimal involvement in the creation of the character. They say that Lee got the original Simon sketches from Kirby and presented them to Ditko, who recognized Simon's work and used it as the basis for Spider-Man (Comic Book Artist/Alter Ego, Winter, 1999). Another version comes from Joe Simon and Steve Ditko, who say that the creation of Spider-Man was based on Simon's Silver Spider (http://www.simoncomics.com/jsmag.htm). Lee turned to artist Steve Ditko, who found the concept particularly appealing and developed a visual motif that Lee found satisfactory. Originally, Lee assigned Jack Kirby to illustrate the story, but after seeing his designs, decided that Jack's style was "too 'larger than life'" for what he wanted. In the Spider-Man movie DVD extras, 90's cartoon soapbox and Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters and Marvels, Lee said he was inspired by seeing a fly climb up a wall. One of the influences for the character came from the pulp magazine, The Spider, and perhaps from an earlier minor spider-themed character, the Tarantula from DC Comics. In the 1980s, Stan Lee said that the idea for the series sprang out of the apparent increased teenage interest in the new Marvel comics characters, so he decided to create a character that could cater to them specifically. Various accounts of the character's creation have been given. The character has grown from shy high school kid to troubled college student to married man, but the core of the character remains the same. Meanwhile, Marvel has published several comic book series featuring the character (most notably Amazing Spider-Man). Through the years, he has appeared in a handful of animated series, a weekly comic strip and, recently, two very successful films. Spider-Man is tremendously popular and is perhaps the most recognizable superhero alongside Superman and Batman. The character expanded the dramatic potential of the fantasy subgenre by proving that a series with a strong focus on a more human character and his personal struggles was a viable basis for a successful series. Despite these complications, Spider-Man continues to fight crime and help those in need because he believes that "with great power there must come great responsibility", a sentiment that serves as the theme of the Spider-Man story. Spider-Man is the quintessential Marvel character--his gift of superpowers does not solve his emotional and personal problems; if anything, his powers seriously complicate his career and personal relationships. He has since become one of the world's most popular superheroes. Spider-Man, the alter ego of Peter Benjamin Parker, is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko who first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962. The punk band The Distillers have also recorded their own unique version for the Spider-Man 2 console game. Apollo 440 for the original Spider-Man game created for PlayStation, Sega Dreamcast, N64 and PC by Neversoft. Somewhat unfaithfully by Tenacious D at concerts. Remixed by Norwegian group Ugress on their 2002 album Resound. The Hyannis Sound on their Aged 10 Years album. Michael Buble for the soundtrack of the 2004 sequel. Aerosmith for the soundtrack of the 2002 feature film. The Ramones as a hidden track in the vinyl version of their 1994 album Adios Amigos. Moxy Früvous in the 1993 album Bargainville. In May 2003, he was paid approximately $18,000 to climb the 312-foot, Lloyd's of London, to promote the premiere of the movie Spider-Man on the British television channel, Sky Movies. He sometimes wears a Spider-Man suit during his climbs. Alain Robert nicknamed Spiderman, rock and urban climber who has scaled more than 70 tall buildings using his hands and feet, without using additional devices. "Spider Dan" Goodwin, who in 1981, climbed the glass of the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Center in Chicago using suction cups. Spider-Man was voiced by Neil Patrick Harris. In 2003, another television series adaptation, Spider-Man: The New Animated Series this time using computer animation was produced by Mainframe Entertainment and broadcast on MTV; it featured characters and continuity from the 2002 Spider-Man film, as well as the character Kingpin as depicted in the Daredevil movie. [4] (http://www.spiderfan.org/shows/tv_unlimited/index.html). Here Spidey was voiced by Rino Romano. In 1999, an animated series named Spider-Man Unlimited was developed for Fox (intended to be an Expanded Universe final season of the 1994 show) in which Spider-Man is transported to an animated Counter-Earth. As a result each of the individual 65 episodes (starting with season 2) were called "chapters." [3] (http://www.spiderfan.org/shows/tv_90s/index.html). This series had a bigger budget and used a novel system of one large story arc per season developed by John Semper. In 1994, Spider-Man: The Animated Series was made for the Fox Network, (to accompany their X-Men series) with Christopher Daniel Barnes providing the webslinger's voice. This series also featured a number of Marvel guest stars, and shared many of its character designs with the solo Spider-Man show produced just before it. Actor Dan Gilvezan gave voice to this incarnation of the wall-crawler. Towards this end the cartoon series Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends was created for NBC featuring Spider-Man, Iceman of the X-Men, and a new character, Firestar. The strategy worked, and NBC became interested in having their own Spider-Man cartoon. To garner the attention of the major networks, Marvel first created a new syndicated Spider-Man cartoon that was partially based on the old 60s show. In 1980, with the creation of the animation studio Marvel Productions Ltd., Marvel endeavored to translate more of their comic characters to television. It also had little-to-nothing to do with the Manga Spider-Man from around the same time. In 1978, a Spider-Man tokusatsu series was produced for Japanese television by Toei Doga (now Toei Animation), but apart from Spider-Man's costume it was not based on the original source. It also suffered from a sporadic broadcast schedule. The CBS Television Network cancelled it, along with Wonder Woman, to avoid being called "the superhero network.". Although the series earned good ratings, fans complained about its low-budget production values and its writing, which neither followed the comics' spirit nor provided adventures that were distinctively appropriate for the character. In 1977, a short-lived live action television series was produced called The Amazing Spider-Man, starring Nicholas Hammond in the title role. [2] (http://www.spiderfan.org/shows/tv_electric_co/index.html). In addition, in the educational spirit of the series, Spider-Man communicates only in word balloons for the viewer to read. Spider-Man was also an occasional character in the children's educational show The Electric Company which presented brief tales using a combination of animation and live action called the Spidey Super Stories. [1] (http://www.spiderfan.org/shows/tv_60s/index.html). Spider-Man was voiced by Paul Soles. The series may be best remembered for its theme song. One episode reused complete background animation, characters, and storyline from an episode of Rocket Robin Hood. Bakshi's episodes, which suffered from extremely low budgets, were stylized and featured dark ominous settings and pervasive background music. In 1968, animator Ralph Bakshi took over. The first starring television adaptation was titled simply, Spider-Man, was produced in 1967 by Grantray-Lawrence Animation, which soon went bankrupt. Oddly to save money, the series feature images reproducing from the comic book by photocopying them. The first, animated series was titled, Marvel Super-Heros and only featured Spider-Man. Note: with the exception of Ben Reilly, these characters all exist in alternate versions of the Marvel Universe.. Pavitr Prabhakar in the Indian adaptation of Spider-Man, Spider-Man: India. Peter Parquagh in the 1602 miniseries. Yu Komori (小森ユウ Komori Yū) in Spider-Man: The Manga. Miguel O'Hara, the Spider-Man of Marvel 2099. Spider-Girl, the daughter of Peter Parker, set in an alternate reality. May "Mayday" Parker a.k.a. Ben Reilly, a clone of Parker, who also fought crime as the Scarlet Spider. Sensational Spider-Man, cancelled with issue #33 in 1998, at the same time Spectacular Spider-Man was cancelled and Amazing Spider-Man and Peter Parker: Spider-Man were relaunched. Untold Tales of Spider-Man, a retcon series intended to enrich Spider-man's early super-hero career, cancelled in 1997. Relaunched with issue #98 (1998) and cancelled with volume 2 #58 in 2002. Spider-Man, a series created in 1991 specifically for creator Todd McFarlane, later renamed Peter Parker: Spider-Man at the end of the Clone Saga. Web of Spider-Man, created in 1985 and cancelled in 1995 with issue #129 to make way for Sensational Spider-Man. A 2003 relaunch of the title, written primarily by Paul Jenkins, was cancelled at issue #27 (2005). Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man, this one was renamed Spectacular Spider-Man in 1988 with issue #134 and cancelled with issue #263 (1998). The current version of this title features Spider-Man heavily, but not in every issue. Marvel Team-Up, a series that featured Spider-Man paired with another different Marvel Comics super-hero on a monthly basis. Ultimate Spider-Man, currently written by Brian Michael Bendis, set in the Ultimate Marvel Universe. Spider-Man Unlimited, showcasing Spider-Man in stories by new writing talent. Spider-Girl, currently written by Tom DeFalco, starring the daughter of Spider-Man in the MC2 Universe. Marvel Knights Spider-Man, currently written by Reginald Hudlin. Marvel Adventures Spider-Man, currently written by Sean McKeever, set during Spider-Man's high school years. Michael Straczynski, creator of the television series Babylon 5. The Amazing Spider-Man, currently written by J. Frederick Foswell. Ned Leeds. Betty Brant. Ben Reilly. Felicia Hardy. John Jameson. Liz Allan. Curt Connors. Joseph "Robbie" Robertson. Norman Osborn. Harry Osborn. Flash Thompson. Gwen Stacy. Uncle Ben. Jonah Jameson. J. Aunt May. Mary Jane Watson. Kaine. Shriek. Doppelganger. Spider-Slayers. Toxin. Carnage. Venom. Hobgoblin. Hydro-Man. Kingpin. Shocker. Rhino. Scorpion. Kraven the Hunter. Mysterio. Electro. Lizard. Sandman. Vulture. Chameleon. Doctor Octopus. Green Goblin. |