Throughout his storied musical career, Pete Banks has collaborated with: Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, Tony Kaye, Colin Carter, Ray Bennett, Mike Hough, Sidney Foxx, Lonnie Donegan, Pete Townshend, Gerard Johnson, Bill Forth, Ant Bee, Saint Entienne, Funky Monkey, Lionel Richie, George "TheMiz" Mizer, Jakob Magnusson, Jeffrey Fayman, Oliver Wakeman, Clive Nolan, Phil Collins, Jan Akerman, Nick Cottam, Andrew Booker, and many others.
Influences
Some of Peter Banks' favorite artists include: Soft Machine, King Crimson, Keith Jarrett, Benjamin Britten, Vaughan Williams, Schnittke, The Beatles, Weather Report, and David Sylvian.
Sounds Like
Peter Banks, The Syn, Mabel Greers Toyshop, Yes, Flash, Empire, Harmony In Diversity The Early Days
PETER BANKS & EMPIRE featuring PHIL COLLINS - Sky At Night
One of the Bootleg Videos of Harmony in Diversity taken in at Blackwood Miners Institute. The Band Members are ex Yes guitarist Peter Banks, Nick Cottam Bass and David Speight: Drums. HARMONY IN DIVERSITY
Hello Myspace people! I'm very delighted to know that so many fellow musicians and aficionados alike have been stopping by this space. Thanks for your kind messages and memorable mentions. --Pete Banks, London
London-born, Peter Banks came to the fore of the progressive rock world after recording two albums with Yes--their self-titled debut release in 1969, followed by Time And A Word in 1970.
After a brief stint with Blodwyn Pig, Banks then formed Flash and released three notable albums: Flash (1972), Out Of Our Hands, (1972), and In The Can (1973).
Pete has also produced and recorded several solo albums beginning with Two Sides of Peter Banks in 1973 which featured Jan Akkerman and Phil Collins.
Instinct (1993), Self-Contained (1995), and Reduction (1997) were more intimate examples of Bank's diverse technical and stylistic virtuosity.
Never one to stagnate with predictability, in late 2004, Banks formed Harmony In Diversity, a free-form psychedelic improv three-piece who perform in London and have a CD out entitled Trying. The group currently consists of Banks, Nick Cottam on bass and David Speight on drums.
Pete is also currently involved in a jazz-fusion project called Self-Contained with Spanish keyboard player Gonzalo Carrera (Infusion, Wild Turkey, Karnataka).
The Official Pete Banks MySpace Page is maintained by friends of PB with his consent and direction. The best way for Pete to see a message is if you leave it in the comments section. But please say something more than "thanks for the add." Thanks.
Gracias por agregarte. Saludos desde Las Palmas, Islas Canarias, España. Thank you for the add. Kind regards from Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. Thank you Peter, what you did in YES is very important to all YES lovers. Thank you for your friendship.
Hello Peter...It's been a long time, but I'm hoping you remember me. I met you in 1976 from drummer Jeff Fayman. I was a 19 year old keyboardist, and you and I worked together for a short time. It would be great to hear from you. I'm glad to see that you're still creating great music. Take care!
Hi Peter, thanks for accepting my request. Still trying to establish the date Flash played The Amethyst Club, Preston in 1972. If you can help please let me know. Best regards - Phil Eaves.
Greetings Peter Banks!<br />Your friendly neighborhood <br />bassist is stopping by to <br />say hello and wish you Good <br />Karma always! Peace Out ;)<br /> * * Jay * *
Hi Peter, Thanks to be my friend on Myspace, and respect for your amazing musical career and your beautiful music. I wish you a big success and all the best you can hope. Sincerely Pierre
Still one of my most memorable musical experiences I recall sitting at home totally bored on a Friday night (mid 70's) when I get a phone call from Peter Banks inviting me up to L.A. for a jam with some friends!!!!
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