Yes is one of the defining bands of the progressive-rock genre, and yet the veteran U.K. group has so far been overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That may all change in the coming weeks, as the band is among the 16 acts nominated for induction into the Rock Hall in 2014.
Drummer Alan White, who joined Yes back in 1972, tells ABC News Radio that he finds the prospect of finally receiving the prestigious honor “very exciting,” while noting that many people have told him how surprised they are that the group hasn’t already been inducted.
“I, in fact, know quite a few people who are already in the Hall of Fame, and they turn around and tell me, ‘I can’t understand why I’m in there and you’re not,’” he reveals, “because they based their music on some of Yes’ earlier pieces.”
For his part, Alan says, “It’s just really great to be nominated in the first place and it’ll be even better if we can actually get inducted.”
One of the interesting aspects of Yes’ history is that the band’s lineup has featured so many different members over the years — nearly 20 in all. White suggests that this may make for an unpredictable situation at next year’s ceremony.
“It’ll be interesting to see what the choices are on who actually gets to perform at the induction ceremony, if we make it that far,” he declares.
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