Yes is hitting the road this fall with a special treat for their fans. The legendary band will perform their groundbreaking 1971 album ‘Fragile’ in its entirety during The Fragile Tour 2025: The Album Series. The tour will span 31 shows across the U.S. Tickets go on sale June 13th. Get more at YesWorld.com.
Guitarist Steve Howe shared some insight into the creative process behind Fragile, calling it a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution. “All the band’s albums had a unique feel and approach,” he said. “After The Yes Album, so many things came together… While the band focused on only four main songs with full arrangements, each of us wrote and designed a solo piece, which was [drummer] Bill Bruford’s great idea.” Howe described the album as “odd-ball” but a bold step that helped define the band’s signature sound and push the boundaries of rock into what would become known as prog.
The band will perform in front of a video wall featuring AI-enhanced visuals inspired by Roger Dean’s iconic artwork, which first appeared on Fragile. Dean’s art will also be available for purchase at each show. “Roger was and is quintessential to the look of Yes,” said Howe. “He’s still creating great paintings and design — he has no competition.” With timeless tracks like “Roundabout,” “Long Distance Runaround,” and “Heart of the Sunrise,” Fragile remains a fan favorite, having peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and earning double platinum status.
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