Título: Yes (band)
Seção: Drama and split (1980-1981)
Background: Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and drummer Bill Bruford. The band have undergone numerous formations throughout their history; nineteen musicians have been full-time members. Since June 2015, it has consisted of guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Geoff Downes, singer Jon Davison, and bassist Billy Sherwood, with no remaining founding members. Yes have explored several musical styles over the years, and are most notably regarded as progressive rock pioneers.

Conteúdo: In 1980, pop duo the Buggles (keyboardist Geoff Downes and singer Trevor Horn) acquired Brian Lane as a manager.  At this point, the departure of Anderson and Wakeman had been kept secret from everyone outside the Yes inner circle. Seeing an option of continuing the band with new creative input and expertise, Squire revealed the situation to Horn and Downes and suggested that they join Yes as full-time members. Horn and Downes accepted the invitation and the reconfigured band recorded the Drama album, which was released in August 1980. The record displayed a heavier, harder sound than the material Yes recorded with Anderson in 1979, opening with the lengthy hard rocker "Machine Messiah". The album received substantial radio airplay in the late summer-fall of 1980, and peaked at number 2 in the UK and number 18 in the US, though it was the first Yes album to not be certified Gold by the RIAA since 1971. Their 1980 tour of North America and the UK received a mixed reaction from audiences. They were well received in the United States, and were awarded with a commemorative certificate after they performed a record 16 consecutive sold out concerts at Madison Square Garden since 1974.  After the Drama tour, Yes reconvened in England to decide the band's next step, beginning by dismissing Lane as their manager. Horn chose to leave Yes to pursue a career in music production, with White and Squire next to depart. Left as the sole remaining members, Downes and Howe opted not to continu

user: What is "Drama"?

assistant: Horn and Downes accepted the invitation and the reconfigured band recorded the Drama album,

user: Was the album a success?

assistant: The album received substantial radio airplay in the late summer-fall of 1980, and peaked at number 2

user: Did a tour go along with the album?

assistant: Their 1980 tour of North America and the UK received a mixed reaction from audiences.

user: Why did it receive a mixed reaction?

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user: Did the band split up in 1980-81?

assistant: Horn chose to leave Yes to pursue a career in music production, with White and Squire next to depart.

user: What did White do after the split?

assistant: Squire and White continued to work together, initially recording sessions with Jimmy Page

user: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?

assistant: A second Yes compilation album, Classic Yes, was released in November 1981.

user: Did the album have any award nomination or awards?

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