10 Rock Bands Without Any Original Members Left

Formed in London towards the tail-end of the swinging '60s, Yes earned a decent following through their technically-advanced playing style, fantastical lyrics, and long, varying song structure.

Then, in the 1980s, they realised they liked money, and totally sold out.

The history of Yes is a confusing one, containing 20 officially recognised members and even more who were just there for sessions and tours. The generally agreed-upon original lineup consists of Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Peter Banks, Tony Kaye, and Bill Bruford.

Banks didn't last long at all, splitting in 1970. Bruford first left in 1972, only to briefly re-join between 1990 and 1992. As for Kaye, he enjoyed several stints with Yes, but hasn't played with them full time since 1995.

Anderson and Squire were by far the most consistent members, appearing regularly on albums in both phases of the band's life. Anderson chose not to return after the band went on hiatus between 2004 and 2008, so, when Squire died in 2015, that was the end of that.

Anderson, Bruford, and Kaye are all still around, so maybe the band will offer to have them back, and they'll say... well, you can probably figure out what.