Peter Banks

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. Banks has been described as "the architect of progressive music".

For the keyboard player, see After the Fire.

Peter Banks
Birth namePeter William Brockbanks
Born(1947-07-15)15 July 1947
Chipping Barnet, Hertfordshire, England
Died7 March 2013(2013-03-07) (aged 65)
Chipping Barnet, London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Guitarist
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1966–2013
Formerly of
Websitepeterbanks.net
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