Progressive rock legends Yes kicked off their 'Fragile Tour 2025,' performing their classic album 'Fragile' in full at U.S. venues during Halloween season. The tour features current lineup members and highlights the band's haunting, complex sound, connecting with the year's spookiest holiday.
October 31, 2025
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Yes Celebrates 'Fragile' Album on Tour
Yes has returned to U.S. stages with their “Fragile Tour 2025, The Album Series,” bringing the entirety of their landmark 1971 record Fragile to fans. Timed to overlap with Halloween, the tour aims to spotlight the band’s storied reputation for mystical, atmospheric progressive rock. The group’s official website (YesWorld) provides full tour schedules, album details, and exclusive artwork reminiscent of their classic era.
Classic Album, Modern Lineup
The central set is Fragile, featuring iconic tracks like “Roundabout,” “Long Distance Runaround,” and “Heart of the Sunrise.”
This tour’s lineup includes Steve Howe (guitar), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals), Billy Sherwood (bass), and Jay Schellen (drums). For lineup history, see the official band biography here.
Original Fragile members Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, and Bill Bruford are not performing in this edition. The band honors their legacy with new interpretations and technical prowess.
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Halloween Connections and Sonic Exorcism
Critics and fans often liken Yes’s music, especially on Fragile, to a 'sonic exorcism'—a fitting motif for Halloween’s eerie vibe. The album’s intricate musicianship, virtuosic solos, and surreal soundscapes resonate with the season’s spooky atmosphere. Steve Howe, Yes’s longtime guitarist, described the period as “odd-ball” and “at the height of our creativity” (Rolling Stone).
Tour Visuals and Promotion
Official tour images, concert posters, and iconic logo visuals are available on ticketing platforms such as Ruth Eckerd Hall and on Yes’s tour page.
Visuals evoke the surreal and immersive nature of the 1970s prog rock era, connecting the new audience with Yes’s roots.
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