I've wrestled with this one a long time.  I own The Yes Album on vinyl and CD and have actually listened to it in 2008, its good clean fun.  I even bought a pile of Rick Wakeman's weird themed solo albums in the 70's, like Six Wives of Henry the Eighth, Criminal Record, Journey to the Centre of the Earth.   

They are arguably the standard barers of their genre, and their type of prog rock music is under-represented in the HOF.  'Roundabout' is a stone classic single. 

They loose points for sticking around way too long in a series of configurations that were a desperate commercial shadow of their classic line up and they have become a wrinkled oldies act who trot out for an annual summer cash grab tour. 

There were probably more interesting prog rock bands musically, King Crimson for one, but they have paid dues.  A 3 or 4 in my books, I'd tend higher if only for the song "I've Seen All Good People".

No

How Yes has still been passed over just shows how questionable the selection process really is. Their most recent tour was every bit as impressive as just about any other band in the HOF. Furthermore, their innovation throughout the years, contributions to musical diversity, and amazing musicianship trounces so many other bands that have been nominated and/or inducted over the years.

When you look at the individual members, I feel compelled to point out two of the most innovative and talented artists on their instruments in the history of rock and roll: Steve Howe and Chris Squire.

Howe is still a virtuoso on the guitar, and hearing him perform live is an emotional experience. Squire plas the Bass like no one else, his performance an amazing blend of the typical bass responsibility for supporting the undertone of a song, and active renditions of lead guitar-like activity that leave you questioning why others don't take a similar approach.

These guys quite simply are among the best bacnds in the seventies, eighties, and still perform at a high level that blows current talent away - and deserve their place in the hall.

Progressive rock needs a place in the Hall. But you can't have it without these guys.

This is a no-brainer. That they are not already inducted says more about the HOF than it does about Yes. Fortunately, history is what it is and Yes albums will be around for decades for people to discover and enjoy. I continue to listen to this band today and their music still blows me away. Although they're best known for their 70's prog-rock heyday, they've created brilliant music over the course of four decades. How many bands can say that? I don't know of ANY other band that has that longevity and originality. Each member of the group has a legacy, a fan base and is a virtuoso in his own right. Steve Howe was voted Best Overall Guitarist by Guitar Player magazine FIVE years in a row ('77-'81). Chris Squire reinvented the rock bass and inspired a generation of young bassists to go beyond just being part of the rhythm section. Jon Anderson has one of the most distinctive and instantly recognizable singing voices in the world. Bruford and White are legendary percussionists, and Rick Wakeman is probably the most influential keyboardist in rock history. Whether you're into prog-rock or not, you've heard lots of Yes music through the years and it will continue to be around for a very long time. Their place in history is secure.

Yes!!!

YES!!!

Absolutely they should be in. In fact, if I become President I'll see to it this band is offered their rightful place in the HOF (then I'd hope they'd respectfully decline), then I'll go ahead and put the individuals who have kept them out of the hall for so long into Guantanamo where they can - and will - listen to their beloved RUN DMC all day and night.

Silly committee.

Yes, Yes, Yes!!!

YES!

Mais Oui!

Yes!

Yes, no?

I had written a letter to the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame last year suggesting that their current absence be corrected in 2009, in addition to signing a petition on www.yesworld.com which is still available for anyone to add their thoughts. Chris Squire is one of the most influential bassists of all time and Jon Anderson has one of the most unique voices. Other great musicians to come out of this combo include versatile guitarists Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin, stellar keyboardists Rick Wakeman and Patrick Moraz, drummers Bill Bruford and Alan White and many others. From the hits "Roundabout," "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" and "I've Seen All Good People" to the epics "Close To The Edge," "Gates Of Dellerium" and the entire Topographic Oceans album, they have displayed energy and innovation. I don't see numerous personnel changes as a worthy excuse to exclude them. After all, when the Rolling Stones were inducted, nobody said "Mick, Keith, Woody and Charlie are inducted, but Brian Jones and Mick Taylor are not!" Come on, Hall of Fame! Give these guys the honor they earned many years ago, long before you inducted rap acts.

"Like the time I ran away and turned around and you were standing close to me"

YES they should be in.
If for nothing more than the opening line from CTTE.

"A seasoned witch could call you from the depths of your disgrace,
And rearrange your liver to the solid mental grace."

The best band (musically) of all time!

It's unbelieveable that Yes has not been iducted into the RockNRoll Hall of Fame. They are masters of their art. This is a long overdue oversight that should be corrected immediately. They were one of the leaders of the prog rock era in the 70's and created so much fanstastic music. I've had enough of this political bullsh-t...come on people, let's fix this and make it right!

YES

The seminal prog band of the 70's and 80's. Outstanding musicianship, amazing vocals by Jon Anderson, no better keyboardist than Rick Wakeman.This band belongs in the rock and roll hall of fame. Just the Yes Album, Fragile and Close to the Edge should shoo these guys in.

They have a few really solid albums, but I think there a ton of bands from the same genre that belong for they do.

Who gives a damn.

The whole concept of a "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" is specious nonsense at best.  Arguing who should or shouldn't go in it, is like Reformation theologians discussing how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.

4 virtuoso musicians and a singer that pretty much defined progressive rock. I think that's enough to earn them the honor.

YES

YES is badass!!  BRIALLIANT keyboards in alot of their songs (ie Roundabout).  Cranked out alot of good tunes.  Other popular tunes......I See All Good People,  Owner Of A Lonely Heart.  Get them in The Hall!!

Yes music is timeless. May their music live forever!

Songs are annoying and too long.

This band deserves to be in. The band has featured a number of fine musicians through the years. Anderson is a fine singer. The song "And You and I" stands out especially. The reason that they are not in I attribute to a general prejudice, unconscious or otherwise, against groups that have been given the label prog-rock. For too many, prog-rock automatically equals self-indulgent. (Think of all the groups in this "category" not in the HOF: Yes, Jethro Tull, Genesis, Procol Harum, King Crimson and the Moody Blues).  It's time for the HOF to get beyond this.  All the groups above had their share of good and great players.  Sid Vicious couldn't even play the bass.

LastFM has finally pestered me into buying their 30th Anniversary Greatest Hits, and I consider it to be a very great purchase indeed. Not quite up to Rush's standard yet, but they are clearly an amazing band, and will grow on me quickly.

Fabulous group, fabulous musicians, fabulous music! I say YES!

Yes, no?

No!

They sold out stadiums (100K+ capacity @ JFK in Phila.). They held the sell out record for MSG in the 70's (beating the Who and Zeppelin). They, Moody Blues, and Genesis did more for music than Madonna. I will not visit the Hall until all the Super Groups are in. In the 70's YES was one of those groups.

Not in the hall of fame? My guess is that the Hall looks for the hits. As we know, the prog convention of 6-10 minute pieces precludes any significant amount of radio play. All the worse for radio! Is this part of the reason Rush is not in yet?

I think that Yes is one of the bands that used synthesizers and electronic drums.

Yes is long overdue.

Inexcusable omission bordering on a music industry crime since it appears the members of YES (like other highly deserving potential nominees) are being snubbed by a few industry power brokers and denied their rightful acclaim as the Rock Superstars that they are. See: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,298681,00.html and: http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-o4GgGs4ycaBcsWpRQsAcqw--?cq=1&p=14 By the way, I am a Progressive Rock fan and have noticed how much of this list reads like a Who's Who of Progressive Rock's Greatest. It's a crime that a very real part of Rock is being blacklisted on the personal whims of a few.

No

Perhaps the most popular and influential of the prog rock bands, the only reason this enduring group is not in the Hall of Fame is the obvious bias against this style of music. Though there has been a revolving door of musicians at times, the sound, the style, the quality of music has always been there. Grow up voters, accept the fact that prog rock is as worthy of induction as disco.

Yes has been the most influential progressive band ever. Many new bands like porcupine tree, dream theater and even Rush would not be possible if it was not for this talented group. Tell Mr. Rolling stone himself to get off his high horse and stop disregarding progressive rock as a complete miss non entity for the Pre voted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yes has a potential 40 year concert coming up and this would be a boost to a group that has entertained for years.

Rush definitely...and soon. But without Yes there is no Rush. Most of Rush's 70's catalog was influenced by Yes....heavily influenced by Yes. Don't believe me...watch a Geddy Lee interview. Yes is, and always will be, the kings of Progressive Rock. They took an art-form that is usually too complex and esoteric for the masses and made it accesible to all..

Maybe.

How can Yes have been overlooked? They have written some brilliant music. Fragile is a great album.

Yes has influenced music for nearly 40 years! They should have been inducted into The Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame a long time ago!

These guys are music perfection!

Tell the Moondog! I don't care if they were technically talented or not. They rocked. Roundabout is a magical composition.Fragile is one awesome record that EVERYBODY has in their classic rock collection.

instrumentally greatest of all time

Yes!

No question this group should have been inducted long ago. Outstanding, timeless music and lyrics from consummate, groundbreaking musicians. Slam dunk!

YES.  They should be in already, and when they do get in, hopefully they'll pull a few other great prog rock bands in with them...

Pros: Have a healthy fan base that will argue endlessly for their inclusion. Cons: Aforementioned base doesn't realize that the band's music contains nothing of lasting merit.