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Peter Banks

British guitarist

Fame55.0
Momentum2.6
Wikipedia7K

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Lived 1947–2013, aged 66United Kingdom

United Kingdom MusiciansSinger / Musician

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1947–2013
Aged 66
Known for
Yes: Rock Of The 70's
2009

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Updated 2026-06-24

Peter William Brockbanks, known professionally as Peter Banks, was an English guitarist. He was the original guitarist in the rock bands Yes, Flash, and Empire; he was also a guitarist for The Syn. Banks has been described as "the architect of progressive music".

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