"Yes 50 Live" is a live album by the English progressive rock band Yes. This album was released on August 2, 2019, by Rhino Records. The album features highlights from Yes's 50th-anniversary tour, which took place in 2018.
The album is notable for including a new line-up, featuring Steve Howe on guitar, Alan White on drums, Geoff Downes on keyboards, Jon Davison on vocals, and Billy Sherwood on bass guitar. Sherwood replaced Chris Squire following his death in 2015. It also features Tony Kaye, who was Yes's original keyboardist, on special guest appearances.
The album contains a mix of songs from across the band's long career, including classics like "Roundabout", "Starship Trooper", and "Close to the Edge". "Yes 50 Live" received positive reviews from critics and fans, with many praising the band's ability to maintain their energetic and compelling live performances over their extensive career.
The cover art for "Yes 50 Live" was drawn by Roger Dean, a longtime collaborator with Yes, who has designed many of their previous album covers.
As a special edition release, the album was published as a 2CD and 4LP set. The 2CD set includes a 12-page booklet, while the 4LP set is presented in a double gatefold format, both showcasing Dean’s new artwork and Roger Dean's art from the tour programme. With this, the band continues to celebrate their 50th anniversary and legacy as one of the most influential progressive rock bands in the world.
