Yes -- band name origin?

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   I was wondering if Yes got their name from the affirmations by Molly Bloom in James Joyce's ULYSSES. The book has a lot to say on consciousness and spirituality and I wouldn't say it's totally implausible that members of the band are familiar with the novel. After all, the book contains probably the most famous "Yes"s in all of english literature and represent an affirmation of humanity and life.
Prog bands have a tendency to know Joyce anyway: Jefferson Airplane's "rejoyce", King Crimson's "Islands", Syd Barrett's "Golden Hair" and Dream Theater's "6:00" to name a few.
Am I reaching here? Does anyone know the story of the band name's origin?

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BlackWinterDay Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: March 29 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 16	Posted: July 04 2005 at 19:45
	I was wondering if Yes got their name from the affirmations by Molly Bloom in James Joyce's ULYSSES. The book has a lot to say on consciousness and spirituality and I wouldn't say it's totally implausible that members of the band are familiar with the novel. After all, the book contains probably the most famous "Yes"s in all of english literature and represent an affirmation of humanity and life. Prog bands have a tendency to know Joyce anyway: Jefferson Airplane's "rejoyce", King Crimson's "Islands", Syd Barrett's "Golden Hair" and Dream Theater's "6:00" to name a few. Am I reaching here? Does anyone know the story of the band name's origin?