They’re a niche band if you compare them to pop acts today. But music in the 70s was different. Chicago, Yes, Genesis, Steely Dan, early Journey, and many others were popular bands in the 70s that were hugely popular and didn’t stick to traditional pop/baroque song structures and were technically advanced musicians. There are lots others that followed them into the 80s. In their time Rush was extremely popular and have maintained a following, and managed to bring in younger and new fans. I’d imagine if Yes and Rush both played today, Rush would probably bring in more people than Yes.

I would never bash Yes. Yes is amazing. I’m just saying they kept their old fans while Rush has continued to pick up fans over the years. In 40 years you’ll still be able to buy a Rush shirt at Target that teenagers will wear and Yes will be long forgotten.

It’s a dream theme. Rikki don’t lose that combo. Are you reeling in the points? Peg, it will bounce back to you.