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.
Hi Pete, It's been awhile since keeping in touch, any news of you playing anywhere in the future? It would be a treat to see you come to New York City and play selections from your amazing history. the struggle gets harder as time passes by. Eddie from New Jersey.
First heard you in rural Iowa back in the early 70's and have always been a fan. Manhattan Morning on Out of Our Hands is a particular favorite. Keep following your muse and all the best to you. WIOTA
hi Hi HI Peter! I'm lovin the new uploads and they got me back to your page yet again! I could listen to your music 24/7 and love it always! Please always take good care and remember how many people love you! Peace n' Light! From 1 town in Vermont on Canada'a border!
