I do get The Beatles comparisons. I know Yes considered them a big influence and their first two albums had a lot of Beatles esque melodies, they also did a cover of Every Little Thing on their first album and they still play it from time to time.
It's also interesting to note that Alan White played for John Lennon before joining Yes, he did the drums on Plastic Ono Band and Imagine. He also played for George Harrison and performed on All Things Must Pass along with other notable drummers.
Knowing Lennon's taste in music though, he probably despised Yes, because they take less after John's simplicity and cynicism and more after Paul's pomp and whimsy and George's spirtualism and mysticism. I could see Harrison being a fan though, especially because of all the Hindu stuff.
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