Time and a WordSingles from Time and a Word "Time and a Word"Released: 27 March 1970"Sweet Dreams"Released: 19 June 1970Alternative coverUS coverfeaturing Steve Howe (far right)Time and a Word is the second studio album by English rock band Yes, first released in the UK on 24 July 1970 and later in the US on 2 November 1970 by Atlantic Records.
King CrimsonKing Crimson were an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald and Peter Sinfield. Guitarist and leader Fripp remained the only constant member throughout the band's history. The band drew inspiration from a wide variety of music, incorporating elements of classical, jazz, folk, heavy metal, gamelan, blues, industrial, electronic, and experimental music.Flash (Flash album)Flash is the self-titled debut studio album by British band Flash, released in February 1972 by Sovereign Records, a subsidiary of Capitol Records. It reached the top-40 on the US national album charts.
Flash (band)English progressive rock band FlashOriginLondon, EnglandGenresProgressive rockYears active1971–1973, 2010–2013LabelsSovereign, Capitol, Voiceprint, Friday MusicPast membersPeter BanksColin CarterRay BennettMike HoughWebsiteflash.net.co Flash was an English progressive rock group, formed by former Yes guitarist Peter Banks, vocalist Colin Carter, bassist Ray Bennett, and drummer Mike Hough in August 1971.Two Sides of Peter BanksTwo Sides of Peter Banks is the debut album by ex-Yes, Flash, and Syn guitarist Peter Banks. It features contributions from members of several progressive rock bands, including Genesis (Phil Collins and Steve Hackett), King Crimson (John Wetton) and Flash (Ray Bennett and Mike Hough). Banks had previously been the guitarist of Yes, before being replaced by Steve Howe; after being fired from Yes in 1970 he formed Flash, which ran from 1971 till 1973.
The SynThe Syn are an English band that were active from 1965 to 1967, and then reunited as a progressive rock band in 2004. The band was founded by Steve Nardelli, Chris Squire, Andrew Pryce Jackman, Martyn Adelman and John Painter. Chris Welch, in his book, Close to the Edge: The Story of Yes wrote, "The Syn were very similar to Yes in fact. It was very much a precursor of Yes." Early yearsThe Selfs were a rhythm and blues band formed in 1964 in Wembley, London.
Lonnie DoneganAnthony James "Lonnie" Donegan (29 April 1931 – 3 November 2002) was a British skiffle singer, songwriter and musician, referred to as the "King of Skiffle", who influenced 1960s British pop and rock musicians.
Pete TownshendPeter Dennis Blandford Townshend (; born 19 May 1945) is an English musician and songwriter. He is the co-founder, guitarist, keyboardist, second lead vocalist, and principal songwriter of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s. His aggressive playing style, poetic songwriting techniques and authorship of two rock operas with the Who, as well as other projects, have earned him critical acclaim.
Chipping BarnetChipping Barnet or High Barnet is a suburbanmarket town in north London, forming part of the London Borough of Barnet, England. It is a suburban development built around a 12th-century settlement, and is located 10+1⁄2 miles (17 km) north of Charing Cross, 3 miles (4.8 km) east from Borehamwood, 5.2 miles (8.4 km) west from Enfield and 3.2 miles (5.1 km) south from Potters Bar.
Lionel RichieLionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and the co-lead singer of the Motown group Commodores; writing and recording the hit singles "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady", and "Still" with the group before his departure. In 1980, he wrote and produced the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Lady" for Kenny Rogers.
Yes (band)Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968. Having featured 20 full-time musicians across their history, their most notable members include lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarists Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin, drummers Bill Bruford and Alan White, and keyboardists Tony Kaye and Rick Wakeman, who represented Yes when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
Progressive musicProgressive music is music that attempts to expand existing stylistic boundaries associated with specific genres of music. The word comes from the basic concept of "", which refers to advancements through accumulation, and is often deployed in the context of distinct genres, with progressive rock being the most notable example.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.