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Geoff Downes
Geoffrey Downes is an English keyboardist, musician and record producer who made his name as a member of new wave group The Buggles alongside Trevor Horn, progressive rock band Yes and supergroup ASIAN. Born in Stockport, Downes moved to London to pursue a career in music. In 1977, he formed The Buggles with Horn and succeeded with his debut album The Age of Plastic, which included the worldwide hit single "Video Killed the Radio Star". In May 1980, Downes participated in Yes with Horn and recorded Drama. After Yes disbanded in 1981, Downes helped Trevor Horn produce his second Buggles album, Adventures in Modern Recording, though he was mainly involved in only half of them and co-founded Asia with former musicians of Yes, Steve Howe. He left Asia in 1986, returned to 1990 and has been in the squad since; He has released several solo albums and produced for a number of artists, including Mike Oldfield and Thompson Twins.
Birth nameGeoffrey Downes
BornAugust 25, 1952, Stockport, Cheshire, England
GenresProgressive rock, hard rock, space rock, new wave, electronic rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsKeyboards
Years active1974–present
LabelsEMI America Records, Frontiers Records, Geffen Records, Universal
Associated actsThe Buggles, Yes, Asia, Glenn Hughes, New Dance Orchestra, John Wetton, Icon, DBA (Downes Braide Association), GTR

About Geoff Downes

Geoff Downes
Geoff Downes

Songwriter Geoff Downes was born in England on August 25, 1952. He's 71 years old today.

Known for his work with Yes, Asia, and Band The Buggles, he is a talented English songwriter and rock keyboardist.

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Geoff Downes before becoming famous

Geoff Downes was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1952 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dragon (龍).

He went on to compose advertising jingles after graduating from Leeds College of Music.

Achievement of Geoff Downes

In the Guinness Book of Records, he set a global record for performing with the most keyboards onstage in a single performance.

Geoff Downes's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Geoff Downes
Geoff Downes

He was twice married and divorced. He and his long-term partner eventually settled in South Wales. With his first wife, Wenche Steen, who was Miss Norway in 1973, he had two daughters, Christina and Alexandra.

Geoff Downes on Social Media

Geoff Downes's news on his Twitter: @asiageoff.

Geoff Downes Collabed with

He collaborated with Rock Singer Kate Bush on her 1981 single Sat in Your Lap.

Geoff Downes Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Geoff Downes updated on March 22 2023.