Latest about Geoff Downes
Discover his thoughts on three-fingered guitar playing, a rock icon asking for his autograph, hot chillis, abandoned rabbit suits, never learning to drive, retirement, the 70s codpiece – and why he took up flute in the first place
15 classic cuts from the keyboard genius’ career, as loved by the good and the great of prog rock and beyond
The failure of Heaven & Earth and the passing of the iconic bassist left people wondering if the veteran band should keep going. After making 2021’s The Quest, Steve Howe and Geoff Downes argued their case
Asia's new album, Indigo, features two songs co-written with John Wetton and guest appearances from Steve Howe and Mike Portnoy
With a background in three of the genre’s biggest bands, the quartet got tired of creating epics and decided to go pop. But they know their debut album would have only achieved a thousandth of its sales without the last track to be added
The Yes man hails ELP counterpart as a musician and entertainer
Prog supergroup Asia will release their new live album, Asia – Live In England, in March
He's been in The Buggles, Yes and Asia – but what does Geoff Downes consider the finest prog albums ever?
His big break came with the Wombles, then he impressed Trevor Horn with synths he’d only borrowed. He forged a partnership with John Wetton and made it big with Asia – and his easygoing nature means he’s avoided most of Yes’ infamous dramas
Their first with Jon Davison, and their last with Chris Squire, the 2014 album saw them continuing to release new music after many of their peers had stopped – but didn’t meet the standards expected of it
