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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.
Wetton Downes’ iCon Trilogy of Studio Albums Re-Released with Bonus Tracks. 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.
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.
Learn about Geoff Downes' musical journey from his childhood in England to his collaborations with Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, and others. Discover his achievements as a keyboardist, writer, and producer of pop, rock, and classical genres.
Mar 21, 2021 · Read an exclusive interview with Geoff Downes, the keyboardist behind The Buggles, Asia and Yes. Learn about his new record Halcyon Hymns, his influences, his career and his passion for soccer.
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.
Oct 17, 2008 · Geoff Downes, co-author of the classic 'Video Killed The Radio Star', gives a brief history and performance notes . Filmed at Castle Studios by John Tribe.
