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Musician, songwriter, singer and “top bloke” (as Geoff Downes describes him), John Wetton lived a truly extraordinary life. In this book some seventy-plus people who knew and worked with John, from Family, King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash, Roxy Music, U.K., Asia, the John Wetton solo band and beyond, pay tribute to that fact.
Jan 25, 2021 · Downes Braide Association was formed as a studio-based project by Geoff Downes and Chris Braide and has now produced three studio albums: Pictures Of You (2012), Suburban Ghosts (2015) and Skyscraper Souls (2017) and a live album Live In England (2019). The project draws on Downes’ and Braide’s rich musical heritage to create a delightfully ...
May 16, 2023 · Geoff Downes came through that revolving door in 1979, resulting in the controversial but impressive album “Drama.” After moving on to co-write blockbuster hits for ASIA along with many other collaborations and projects, Downes rejoined YES in 2011 for the “Fly From Here” album and has been a member ever since.
A native of England, Geoff Downes went to Leeds School of Music. Upon moving to London, he met Trevor Horn. Working together on commercial jingles, they formed the group the Buggles. They recorded their… Read Full Biography
If you are a prog rocker, you are long familiar with keyboardist Geoff Downes' work, including his stays with the Buggles, Yes, and Asia. Hailing from Stockport, Cheshire, England, Downes first crossed paths with singer/bassist Trevor Horn in the mid-'70s, which led to the formation of the Buggles, and in 1980, a global hit with "Video Killed the Radio Star," the first-ever video aired on MTV ...
Geoffrey Downes biography - Born 1952-08-25 (Stockport, UK) Geoffrey (sometimes shortened Geoff) Downes is probably best known for his involvement with YES and ASIA, and before that with Trevor Horn in the Pop duo of The Buggles. After having enjoyed massive success with their 1979 debut single Video Killed The Radio Star and released their ...
