Fragile (Yes album) Fragile (Yes album) Fragile is the fourth studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes, released in November 1971 by Atlantic Records. After touring in support of their previous album, "The Yes Album" (1971), the band entered rehearsals in London in preparation for their next studio album. Early into the sessions, keyboardist Tony Kaye was fired over his reluctance to utilize more electronic synthesizers. He was quickly replaced with Rick Wakeman of the Strawbs, whose experience with various instruments helped expand the group's sound with the addition of the electric piano and harpsichord, Mellotron, and Minimoog synthesiser. Four tracks
Rock of Ages (The Band album) Rock of Ages (The Band album) Rock of Ages: The Band in Concert is a live album by the Band, released in 1972. It was compiled from recordings made during their series of shows at the Academy of Music in New York City, from December 28 through December 31, 1971. It peaked at #6 on the "Billboard" 200 chart, and was certified a gold record by the RIAA. An expanded release of recordings taken from the same series of shows, called "Live at the Academy of Music 1971", was released in 2013. The Band booked a residency at the Academy