Yes “You Have to Account for 'Tales'…I Don’t Think We’d Be the Same Group Without It”: Steve Howe Talks Yes's ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ and Other Milestone Albums As Yes release their second album in two years, the guitarist reflects on the 50th anniversary of ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ and his newly reconceptualized take on the debut album from his 1960s band Tomorrow John Frusciante Called This Album “Beautiful” While John Petrucci Played It “Over and Over and Over”: Here’s Why Yes’s ‘Close to the Edge’ Remains a Prog Rock Masterpiece “It’s astounding. Even I can see that,” said Steve Howe Steve Howe Reveals the Awesome Guitars Used on Yes’s Expansive New Album, ‘Mirror to the Sky’ The prog rock guitar doyen gives the low-down on some of his most prized instruments Latest Yes Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year By Vinnie DeMasi last updated 22 December 21 The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson. “I Was a Bit of a Lunatic!” Steve Howe Speaks About His Number One Ax By David Mead, Rod Brakes published 21 September 21 The Yes legend reflects on his love affair with the Gibson ES-175D. Steve Howe's Top Six Tips for Enhancing Your Creativity By Rod Brakes published 24 August 21 video From lifestyle and listening to note-taking and setups, the Yes guitarist gives us his advice on how to stay productive. video Hear “The Ice Bridge,” Yes's First New Song in Seven Years By Jackson Maxwell published 26 July 21 The seven-minute epic is the first single from the band's upcoming album, 'The Quest.' 'Fragile' at 50: Steve Howe Tells the Story Behind Yes‘s Landmark Album By Joe Bosso published 12 May 21 There was no such thing as progressive rock, explains Howe. It was just that their sound needed a bigger canvas. A Look Back at Steve Howe's Gibson ES-175 By Richard Bienstock published 1 April 21 Although he used a number of different guitars throughout the 1970s, the ES-175 remained Howe's main studio guitar and his personal favorite. Steve Howe: Why I Ditched My Pedals for the Line 6 Helix By Jackson Maxwell published 13 August 20 The Yes guitarist says that his days lugging a big, complex pedalboard around on tour are long over. Watch Geddy Lee Perform “Roundabout” with Yes By Damian Fanelli published 29 July 20 This also marked Jon Anderson's first performance with the group since 2004. Steve Howe's Fretboard Geometry: How to Adopt the Yes Icon's Progressive Guitar Approach By David Brewster published 16 April 20 Uncover the origin behind a number of famous riffs, licks, and phrases from the classic Yes catalog. Steve Howe’s 10 Most Mind-Blowing Yes Solos By GP Editors published 16 April 20 Celebrate Steve Howe's greatest guitar work with Yes. 12Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1How Noel Gallagher and Beck helped bring the Black Keys' latest funky full-length, Ohio Players, to life2Best amp modelers 2024: Get your dream guitar tone with our top picks3Best overdrive pedals 2024: Strap in, it's time to drive4“A lot of times when someone says, ‘They have good technique, but there’s something missing,’ what’s actually missing is part of the technique”: Paul Gilbert on the essentials of great guitar playing5Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, and composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year By Vinnie DeMasi last updated 22 December 21 The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson.
“I Was a Bit of a Lunatic!” Steve Howe Speaks About His Number One Ax By David Mead, Rod Brakes published 21 September 21 The Yes legend reflects on his love affair with the Gibson ES-175D.
Steve Howe's Top Six Tips for Enhancing Your Creativity By Rod Brakes published 24 August 21 video From lifestyle and listening to note-taking and setups, the Yes guitarist gives us his advice on how to stay productive.
Hear “The Ice Bridge,” Yes's First New Song in Seven Years By Jackson Maxwell published 26 July 21 The seven-minute epic is the first single from the band's upcoming album, 'The Quest.'
'Fragile' at 50: Steve Howe Tells the Story Behind Yes‘s Landmark Album By Joe Bosso published 12 May 21 There was no such thing as progressive rock, explains Howe. It was just that their sound needed a bigger canvas.
A Look Back at Steve Howe's Gibson ES-175 By Richard Bienstock published 1 April 21 Although he used a number of different guitars throughout the 1970s, the ES-175 remained Howe's main studio guitar and his personal favorite.
Steve Howe: Why I Ditched My Pedals for the Line 6 Helix By Jackson Maxwell published 13 August 20 The Yes guitarist says that his days lugging a big, complex pedalboard around on tour are long over.
Watch Geddy Lee Perform “Roundabout” with Yes By Damian Fanelli published 29 July 20 This also marked Jon Anderson's first performance with the group since 2004.
Steve Howe's Fretboard Geometry: How to Adopt the Yes Icon's Progressive Guitar Approach By David Brewster published 16 April 20 Uncover the origin behind a number of famous riffs, licks, and phrases from the classic Yes catalog.
Steve Howe’s 10 Most Mind-Blowing Yes Solos By GP Editors published 16 April 20 Celebrate Steve Howe's greatest guitar work with Yes.