William Scott Bruford is an English drummer and percussionist. He is known for his work from the late 1960s to the 1990s, primarily as both a founding member of Yes and as a member of three forms of K
Bruford performing in 2008
King Crimson in 1974. From left: John Wetton, David Cross, Robert Fripp, and Bruford
Bruford at the Moers Festival in Germany, 2004
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968. Comprising 20 full-time musicians over their career, their most notable members include lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squir
Bill Bruford
…May 1949) is an English drummer and percussionist. He is known for his work from the late 1960s to the 1990s, primarily as both a founding member of Yes and as a member of three forms of King Crimson. Bruford co-founded Yes in 1968 and recorded five albums with them, including The Yes Album, Fragile…
Yes during The Classic Tales of Yes tour in 2024. From left to right: Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Jay Schellen and Billy Sherwood.
Yes in 1972. Standing: Rick Wakeman and Steve Howe. Seated: Bill Bruford and Jon Anderson. Bottom: Chris Squire.
Yes in 1973. Clockwise from top left: Squire, Anderson, Wakeman, Howe and Alan White.
Rick Wakeman with Yes in March 1974, months before his first departure from the band