Geoff Downes
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Geoffrey Downes is an English keyboardist who gained fame as a member of the new wave group the Buggles with Trevor Horn, the progressive rock band Yes, and the supergroup Asia.
Downes performing with Yes in 2024
Downes performing with Asia, 2006
Asia (band)
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Asia are an English rock supergroup formed in London in 1981. The most commercially successful lineup was its original, which consisted of four members of different progressive rock bands who had enjo
Geoff Downes
…English keyboardist who gained fame as a member of the new wave group the Buggles with Trevor Horn, the progressive rock band Yes, and the supergroup Asia. Born in Stockport, Downes moved to London to pursue a music career. In 1977, he formed the Buggles with Horn and enjoyed success with their first album…
John Payne (pictured in 2011) replaced John Wetton as Asia's frontman between 1991 and 2006, and now continues with the spin-off group, Asia featuring John Payne.
Asia in 2006; left-to-right: Howe, Palmer and Wetton (off-camera: Downes)
Guitarist and vocalist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal joined the band in 2019.