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Peter William Brockbanks (15 July 1947 – 7 March 2013), known professionally as Peter Banks, was a British guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. He was the original guitarist in the rock band Yes , Flash , and Empire; he was also a guitarist for The Syn .
Jan 24, 2024 · During the 70s and 80s, Banks worked as an in-demand session musician in LA (he played on Lionel Ritchie’s hit 1984 album Can’t Slow Down, among others). But family problems forced him to return to London in the 90s. “He returned home because his dad was ill,” explains Darlow.
Mar 12, 2013 · The web page reports the death of Peter Banks, who played on Yes' first two albums and was dismissed in 1970. It also mentions his later projects with Flash, Empire and solo works.
Mar 15, 2013 · Peter Banks, one of the founders of the popular British rock band Yes, died on March 7 at his home in London. He was 65. The cause was heart failure, according to an announcement...
Mar 13, 2013 · Peter Banks, who played on the first two Yes albums and helped shape the progressive rock genre, passed away in 2013 from heart failure. He also formed his own band Flash and collaborated with other musicians, including Lionel Richie.
Mar 14, 2013 · Peter Banks was the brilliant guitarist and founder-member of Yes who pioneered progressive rock while creating his own distinctive sound and style.
Mar 12, 2013 · Pioneering British guitarist Peter Banks has died. Best known for his work as the original guitarist in the seminal progressive rock band Yes, the musician was a trailblazer in the...
