Geoff Downes
Keyboard player for Asia and Yes
Born
August 25th, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A keyboard player, songwriter, and producer, this individual gained prominence in the progressive rock genre. Key contributions include work with the band Yes, particularly on the album '90125,' which featured the hit 'Owner of a Lonely Heart.' As a member of Asia, the band achieved commercial success in the early 1980s with the album 'Asia' and the hit single 'Heat of the Moment.' Contributions to the music industry extend to production roles and collaborations with various artists.
Played on Yes's album '90125'
Co-founded the band Asia and released the album 'Asia'
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