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Apr 4, 2021 · During an appearance on Rock History Book, classic Yes frontman Jon Anderson talked about the band's original guitarist Peter Banks, who parted ways with the group in 1970 after a two-year tenure.
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peterbanks.net. 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 bands Yes, Flash, and Empire; he was also a guitarist for The Syn. Banks has been described as "the architect of progressive music".
Feb 10, 2023 · Apparently Peter Banks and Tony Kaye were both fired from the band in 1970 and 1971 respectively. Jon Anderson left voluntarily with Rick in the late 70s and in 1988 but was fired in 2008 because they didn't want to wait for his health issues to improve. Trevor Rabin left voluntarily in 1994.
Mar 14, 2013 · After internal disagreements Banks was "let go" from Yes in 1970 to be replaced by Steve Howe.
Having expressed dissatisfaction with the idea of recording with an orchestra as well as the sacking of Flynn earlier in the year, [25] [29] Banks later indicated that he was fired by Anderson and Squire, and that Kaye and Bruford had no prior knowledge that it would be happening. [24]
Mar 20, 2013 · Peter Banks was an eclectic and acrobatic guitarist who holds the distinction of being a founding member of the Progressive Rock band Yes. Banks appeared on the first two albums before he was replaced by virtuoso Rock guitarist Steve Howe.
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Jul 11, 2022 · As Chris Welch reports in "Close to the Edge," Chris Squire felt he had reached a musical plateau in the mid-1960s, before he met Jon Anderson and formed Yes. But a strange experience with acid (or LSD) was as daunting an experience as it was a musical breakthrough for Squire.
