----------------------------------------------------- SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 ----------------------------------------------------- Source: Rolling Stone Magazine http://www.rollingstone.com/features/coverstory/featuregen.asp?pid=1917 The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time #69 Steve Howe of Yes During an era when everyone wanted to be a bluesman, Howe brought jazz, country, flamenco, ragtime and psychodelia into the mix for prog-rockers YES. The ringing harmonics that open "Roundabout" may be Howe's best-known moment, but Close to the Edge shows his range, from acoustic delicacy to high-octane riffs. Essential recording: "The Clap", The Yes Album (1971). Close Window YesInThePress.com For site comments, problems, corrections, or additions, contact YesinthePress@aol.com