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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 .
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.
Jan 24, 2024 · Guitarist Peter Banks gave Yes their name, designed their logo, and played on their first two albums – yet when he died, there was no money for his funeral. (Image credit: Fin Costello via Getty Images)
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 on...
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.
Peter Banks (15 July 1947 – 7 March 2013) was the original guitarist of British progressive rock band Yes. The BBC's Danny Baker and Big George often called Banks "The Architect of Progressive Music".
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.
