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Geoffrey Downes (* 25. August 1952 in Stockport, Cheshire) ist ein britischer Rock - Keyboarder . Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Leben. 1.1 Jugend. 1.2 Camera Club, 1976–1979. 1.3 The Buggles, 1979–1981. 1.4 Yes, 1980. 1.5 Asia, 1981–1986. 1.6 Solo, 1986 bis 1989. 1.7 Wieder bei Asia, 1989 bis heute. 1.8 Weitere Soloalben, 1991 bis heute.
Geoffrey Downes (born 25 August 1952) 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. Born in Stockport , Downes moved to London to pursue a music career.
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. Downes Braide Association: Skyscraper Souls
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.
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. His love of music is as fervent now as it was in his teens.
12. Juli 2023 · He released a CD of his original songs, However, in 2021. Yes emerged with the album 'Mirror to the Sky' in 2023, which is in line with 2021's 'The Quest' with its emphasis on orchestration. Keyboardist Downes explains the importance of this aspect and more in the continuing success of a band like Yes.
30. Sept. 2021 · News. Yes keyboard giant Geoff Downes: “At one stage I had up to 28 keyboards out on the road - I filled up half a semi-truck on my own!” By Daniel Griffiths. ( Computer Music, Future Music, emusician, Keyboard Magazine ) published 30 September 2021. “I think there was a bit of cockfighting going on! Certainly with Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman"
