YES to Return to Glasgow with Iconic Album "Fragile" in Full

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Legendary prog-rock band YES are set to play their first show in Glasgow in years, with a 9-date tour across the UK featuring their 1971 classic album "Fragile" in its entirety. The tour will take the band to the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow on April 22nd, followed by a two-night run at the prestigious Palladium in London on May 3rd and 4th. The album "Fragile" was the fourth album by YES, cracking the Top 10 in the UK in 1971 and achieving Platinum status, with the single "Roundabout" being a Top 20 hit in the States.

Key Takeaways:

  • YES will perform their iconic 1971 album "Fragile" in full, featuring timeless songs like "Heart of the Sunrise", "South Side of the Sky", and "Roundabout", as well as a selection of songs from across their illustrious catalogue.
  • The tour will feature a gallery of work by esteemed artist Roger Dean, whose paintings have graced the covers of many of YES's albums.
  • The current line-up of YES features Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen, with Steve Howe commenting, "We're all looking forward to the UK dates and will be presenting an intriguing first set, then all of 'Fragile', in its entirety, then a slight diversion before our usual final encore."
  • Tickets for the tour go on general sale on Friday, September 19th, at 10am from BookingsDirect.com.
  • YES were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and have sold over 50 million records worldwide, with a new album in the works for release in 2026.
  • "Fragile" was the first yes album to feature keyboardist Rick Wakeman and Roger Dean's iconic artwork.

Statistics:

  • YES will perform 9 dates across the UK, starting on April 22nd at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and ending with a two-night run at the prestigious Palladium in London on May 3rd and 4th.
  • The album "Fragile" was the fourth album by YES and cracked the Top 10 in the UK in 1971, achieving Platinum status.
  • The single "Roundabout" was a Top 20 hit in the States, with the album "Fragile" breaking into the Top 5 on the Billboard chart and receiving a Double Platinum certification.
  • YES have sold over 50 million records worldwide, making them one of the most successful prog-rock bands in history.
  • The current line-up of YES features Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen.

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