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Geoffrey Downes (born 25 August 1952) [1] is an English keyboardist who gained fame as a member of the new wave group the Buggles with Trevor Horn, the progressive rock band Yes, and the supergroup Asia .
Wetton Downes’ iCon Trilogy of Studio Albums Re-Released with Bonus Tracks. The John Wetton Estate and Geoffrey Downes are pleased to announce the re-release of the iCon Trilogy of albums, now remastered with bonus tracks in six panel digipacks.
The Buggles are an English new wave band formed in London in 1977 by singer and bassist Trevor Horn and keyboardist Geoff Downes. They are best known for their 1979 debut single "Video Killed the Radio Star", which topped the UK Singles Chart and reached number one in 15 other countries and was chosen as the song to launch MTV in 1981.
Jul 12, 2023 · Besides Howe, the longest-serving member of the current Yes lineup is keyboardist Geoff Downes, who initially joined in 1980. When Yes temporarily broke up a year later, he formed Asia with Howe, along with former King Crimson /U.K. bassist-vocalist John Wetton and ex- ELP drummer Carl Palmer.
Sep 30, 2021 · As an early exponent of the 1980s’ new synthesizer tech, Geoff Downes first came to prominence alongside future super-producer Trevor Horn as part of new-wave duo The Buggles. But his early influences, remarkable keyboard skills and classical training soon conspired to make him the ‘go-to’ keyboard maestro for some of rock’s hardest ...
Biography | Geoff Downes. Writer, Producer, Keyboardist, Icon. Born in Stockport, England, Geoff received his passion for music through a family connection; his father had been organist and choirmaster at a church in Stockport.
Mar 21, 2021 · Today, I’ve got Geoff Downes with us for an interview. We chat about Geoff’s early love for keyboard-driven music, his new record, his time with The Buggles, Asia and Yes, his passion for soccer, and more.
GEOFF DOWNES Geoff Downes is beyond doubt one of the foremost keyboard players of rock. His textures have always pushed boundaries, with signature synth sounds. Geoff’s Hammond playing is also world renowned. His award winning songwriting crosses genres, from pure pop to classical prog.
2018 – Yes: Fly From Here – Return Trip. Fly From Here – Overture. Fly From Here Pt 1 – We Can Fly. Fly From Here Pt 2 – Sad Night At The Airfield. Fly From Here Pt 3 – Madman At The Screens. Fly From Here Pt 4 – Bumpy Ride. Fly From Here Pt 5 – We Can Fly (Reprise) The Man You Always Wanted Me To Be. Life On A Film Set.
Geoffrey Downes is an English keyboardist who gained fame as a member of the new wave group the Buggles with Trevor Horn, the progressive rock band Yes, and the supergroup Asia.
