Several more have passed this summer of 2025.
These individuals have been in Delaney & Bonnie and co-founded Derek & the Dominos; played Dee in What’s Happening!! (1976–1979); was nicknamed “Superlungs”, and turned down lead singer for Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple; and was a pioneering musician in the realm of Contemporary Christian Music.
The song featured Yes’s signature progressive rock complexity, with shifting time signatures and intricate instrumentation.
“Into the Lens” was first recorded by Yes for their 1980 album Drama, written by Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes alongside the band. The song featured Yes’s signature progressive rock complexity, with shifting time signatures and intricate instrumentation. After Horn and Downes left Yes,
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Great rock song intros have an extraordinary ability to immediately draw listeners in, creating a powerful first impression that sets the tone for the entire track. These intros often feature distinctive guitar riffs, commanding drum beats, or evocative melodies that can evoke a wide range of emotions from anticipation to exhilaration. The use of innovative instrumentation and dynamic rhythms helps to establish the song’s identity right from the start, often becoming iconic elements that are instantly recognizable.
We are Yes
My first inductee of 2022 is the English progressive rock band Yes. They are known for their extended compositions and virtuoso musicianship. They are certainly one of the founding members of the progressive rock genre.
