Marking the first national tour for the band in over five years, the 26 date jaunt will bring the iconic band's virtuosic musicianship and exhilarating live shows to amphitheatres and arenas across North America. The tour will kick off July 12th in Quebec City and wrap-up on August 22nd in Los Angeles. Produced by Live Nation, tickets for the "Close to the Edge and Back" tour go on sale beginning March 29th (go to livenation.com not ticketbastards)

A dominant force in rock music for more than four decades, YES has created some of rock's most enduring and compelling hits and has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. The group has defined music history with their dynamic instrumental contrasts, extended song lengths and abstract lyrics. Their symphonic use of sound and innovative musical styles continues to make them the most successful progressive rock band in history. Their celebrated discography includes hits like "Owner of A Lonely Heart", "I've Seen All Good People" and "Roundabout." Now 40 years later their career continues to defy many of their rock counterparts.

"It feels incredible to gear up and get ready for the road," says YES frontman Jon Anderson, "It's been five years since our last tour. We're all very excited to play to all of our fans, a lot of which have been with us for almost 40 years. A lot of marriages don't even last that long."

"VH1 Classic Presents: Your Move with YES" in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary YES tour. Launching in early April on VH1Classic.com, VH1 Classic and YES will be looking for talented aspiring rock performers to join the band on stage. The winner will be invited to join Jon Anderson in performing "Give Love Each Day" from the album Magnification. Users will upload a 2-5 minute video of themselves performing an original rock song or piece of music. Submissions will be reviewed, and a panel of VH1 Classic judges and Jon Anderson from YES will select 3 finalists. The VH1Classic.com audience will vote for the winner. Videos submitted and chosen as finalists will also be used in on-air promotional spots during the voting period. Additional details about the contest will be announced in early April.