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Far and away the longest lasting and the most successful of the '70s progressive rock groups, Yes proved to be one of the lingering success stories from that musical genre. The band, founded in 1968, overcame a generational shift in its audience and the departure of its most visible members at key points in its history to reach the end of the century as the definitive progressive rock band. Where rivals such as Emerson, Lake & Palmer withered away commercially after the mid-'70s, and Genesis and King Crimson... Read More... at allmusic.com
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?