PolarizeMe Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am a big Yes fan but a bigger Rush fan. Their body of work is tremendous but their sound and style is not for everyone. Not unlike Rush, it is just over most people's heads. The one major difference between them is the endless lineup changes over the years. It's a bit of a turnoff but doesn't overshadow their accomplishments musically. If they get in, which they should have long ago, they may need a bigger stage!Which leads to a bigger question, if Yes get inducted which lineup(s) get inducted? I think I'll be in the majority thinking that the Close To The Edge lineup has got to be inducted. And whether we like it or not, I think the 90125 lineup might also be inducted as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I think all members past and present in Yes will be included. The most successful lineup is the Anderson, White, Wakeman, Howe, and Squire lineup (Tales, Going for the one, Tormato, Magnification, and I'm sure others) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) I am a big Yes fan but a bigger Rush fan. Their body of work is tremendous but their sound and style is not for everyone. Not unlike Rush, it is just over most people's heads. The one major difference between them is the endless lineup changes over the years. It's a bit of a turnoff but doesn't overshadow their accomplishments musically. If they get in, which they should have long ago, they may need a bigger stage!Which leads to a bigger question, if Yes get inducted which lineup(s) get inducted? I think I'll be in the majority thinking that the Close To The Edge lineup has got to be inducted. And whether we like it or not, I think the 90125 lineup might also be inducted as well.At least Anderson, Howe, Wakeman, Squire, White and Bruford. I have been listening a lot lately to the Yes Years 4. It's more 80's, kind of poppy(if that's a word) music, but I still like it and find it toe tapping and uplifting. I enjoy the Tormato/Going For The One era better however. I just can't get away from loving the pipe organ from the earlier Yes music. It's such a powerful sound and my mother plays piano/organ and I heard it a lot of it growing up in church. Awaken get's to me every time! Edited October 17, 2013 by Narpet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 My favorite album is Close to the Edge. Spiritual and uplifting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am a big Yes fan but a bigger Rush fan. Their body of work is tremendous but their sound and style is not for everyone. Not unlike Rush, it is just over most people's heads. The one major difference between them is the endless lineup changes over the years. It's a bit of a turnoff but doesn't overshadow their accomplishments musically. If they get in, which they should have long ago, they may need a bigger stage!Which leads to a bigger question, if Yes get inducted which lineup(s) get inducted? I think I'll be in the majority thinking that the Close To The Edge lineup has got to be inducted. And whether we like it or not, I think the 90125 lineup might also be inducted as well.At least Anderson, Howe, Wakeman, Squire, White and Bruford. Leaving out Trevor Rabin would be absolutely ridiculous. And Patrick Moraz deserves to be inducted for his playing on The Gates of Delirium alone. In any event, I don't know how this hall nonsense works, but I have a feeling circumstantial tree is right in thinking that all of the members over the years would be included. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm looking at the list of inductees.... Run DMC, Public Enemy and Modonna got into a rock hall of fame before these?! Can...can we sue for false advertising? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm looking at the list of inductees.... Run DMC, Public Enemy and Modonna got into a rock hall of fame before these?! Can...can we sue for false advertising?I saw a great quote on a message board today. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has as much credibility as the Creation Museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am a big Yes fan but a bigger Rush fan. Their body of work is tremendous but their sound and style is not for everyone. Not unlike Rush, it is just over most people's heads. The one major difference between them is the endless lineup changes over the years. It's a bit of a turnoff but doesn't overshadow their accomplishments musically. If they get in, which they should have long ago, they may need a bigger stage!Which leads to a bigger question, if Yes get inducted which lineup(s) get inducted? I think I'll be in the majority thinking that the Close To The Edge lineup has got to be inducted. And whether we like it or not, I think the 90125 lineup might also be inducted as well.At least Anderson, Howe, Wakeman, Squire, White and Bruford. Leaving out Trevor Rabin would be absolutely ridiculous. And Patrick Moraz deserves to be inducted for his playing on The Gates of Delirium alone. In any event, I don't know how this hall nonsense works, but I have a feeling circumstantial tree is right in thinking that all of the members over the years would be included.I am not saying those members should not be inducted as part of the Yes "family" so to speak. I was just saying when I think of Yes, I think of those 6 members first and foremost. All who contributed to their incredible catalog of music over 45 years should be there front and center. Fire up the wide angle lens for the group photo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Pardon me for injecting this into the discussion but i can't help it. I am listening to Tormato at this moment. Damn, what a great piece of music!!!!!!!! Any group of people who wrote and performed this masterpiece should have been in the hall long ago! Just one man's opinion as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Although surely not rock, Chic shouldve been in long ago. None other in the list are worthy of getting in, imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Yes! I can finally feel the Nirvana of a Kiss with that Linda Ronstadt on her Deep Purple lips as that Chic Peter Gabriel watches the Zombies devore Hall & Oats four Meters away from Cat Stevens and LL cool J while listening to The Paul Butterfield Blues Band at the N.W.A. :codger: Edited October 17, 2013 by losingit2k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am a big Yes fan but a bigger Rush fan. Their body of work is tremendous but their sound and style is not for everyone. Not unlike Rush, it is just over most people's heads. The one major difference between them is the endless lineup changes over the years. It's a bit of a turnoff but doesn't overshadow their accomplishments musically. If they get in, which they should have long ago, they may need a bigger stage!Which leads to a bigger question, if Yes get inducted which lineup(s) get inducted? I think I'll be in the majority thinking that the Close To The Edge lineup has got to be inducted. And whether we like it or not, I think the 90125 lineup might also be inducted as well.At least Anderson, Howe, Wakeman, Squire, White and Bruford. Leaving out Trevor Rabin would be absolutely ridiculous. And Patrick Moraz deserves to be inducted for his playing on The Gates of Delirium alone. In any event, I don't know how this hall nonsense works, but I have a feeling circumstantial tree is right in thinking that all of the members over the years would be included. Why don't they just induct the Union line up like that most fans are happy! Thats if they get inducted as they should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yes! I can finally feel the Nirvana of a Kiss with that Linda Ronstadt on her Deep Purple lips as that Chic Peter Gabriel watches the Zombies devore Hall & Oats four Meters away from Cat Stevens and LL cool J while listening to The Paul Butterfield Blues Band at the N.W.A. :codger:Good1. Inventive if nothing else. No comment on the previous post to yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yes! I can finally feel the Nirvana of a Kiss with that Linda Ronstadt on her Deep Purple lips as that Chic Peter Gabriel watches the Zombies devore Hall & Oats four Meters away from Cat Stevens and LL cool J while listening to The Paul Butterfield Blues Band at the N.W.A. :codger:Good1. Inventive if nothing else. No comment on the previous post to yours? Lost case! Why Bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Here is my prediction: Deep Purple (sure thing)Yes (as close to a sure thing as you can get)Peter Gabriel (wild card, but SHOULD get enough votes)Cat StevensLinda Ronstadt (absofreakinlutely)NWA Nirvana will win the fan vote, but probably won't get the board vote. Kiss won't get in and I'm not sure that they shouldChic deserves it and will probably get the nod The rest... maybe Link Wray since the Hall always seems to vote in a weird one each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 The Union lineup covers it. Glad someone is thinking around here. Including me :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Yes gets in, then Geddy should be there presenter. Sound good? :) Edited October 17, 2013 by softfilter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yes gets in, then Geddy should be there presenter. Sound good? :)Chris Squire: "I've never lost any sleep over it. And it's kind of, obviously, if it comes together, it'll be an honor -- and maybe we should get Rush to (laughs) give it to us (laughs)." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Linda Ronstadt is rock and roll? And for that matter, Cat Stevens? Linda Ronstadt transcended musical genres.....her voice was that good. She was the best female singer of her generation if not longer. She's done rock, pop, country-western, Spanish...... If anyone deserves to be in the Hall, it is her.Let's not forget she did vocals on Warren Zevon's Excitable Boy,, great sing along and disturbing number classic Zevon!! :) If I remember correctly, they've covered each other's songs as well. I still don't think she's rock and roll, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. P. L. Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 No Steppenwolf yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 From what I remember, Linda Ronstadt was more country than anything but she put elements of rock and pop into her songs. Kind of like Olivia Newton John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nappy2112 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I voted Kiss, Yes,Deep Purple,Peter Gabriel and Linda Ronstadt. The fact that those first 3 aren't already in is insanity. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yes gets in, then Geddy should be there presenter. Sound good? :)Chris Squire: "I've never lost any sleep over it. And it's kind of, obviously, if it comes together, it'll be an honor -- and maybe we should get Rush to (laughs) give it to us (laughs)."Yeah maybe that would be to akward for both parties, since Rush was influnced by them and Rush got in first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusGal Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yes, Peter Gabriel, DP and Ronstadt are all overdue, imo. I suspect Nirvana will get the nod since they have had an enormous impact on music. Will Geddy, Alex and Neil induct Dave and Kris? Rush will not shower, dress in wool sweaters and stare at their shoes while playing "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkingBig Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 would be nice if Yes and Peter Gabriel get in. F*ck Yes -- they are the most arrogant jerks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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