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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) [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 . Born in Stockport, Downes moved to London to pursue a music career.
Learn about the life and career of Geoff Downes, the keyboardist of YES, Asia and other projects. Find out the latest news, releases, events and projects of his band, the Downes Braide Association, and his solo work.
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.
- 1977–1982, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2023–present
- Wimbledon, London, England
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.
Geoff Downes – keyboards, backing vocals (1981–1986, 1990–present) Carl Palmer – drums, percussion (1981–1986, 1989–1992, 2006–present) Billy Sherwood – bass (2017–present, guest: 2004), backing vocals (2019–present), lead vocals (2017-2019), guitar (guest: 2004) Marc Bonilla – lead vocals, guitar (2022 ...
30. Sept. 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 ...