Geoff Downes

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson quizzed by Yes, Genesis, ELP stars and others

By Dave Everley Published 12 August 26

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

“He was first and foremost a composer”: Rick Wakeman, Ian Anderson, Geoff Downes pay homage to Keith Emerson

By David West Published 30 July 26

15 classic cuts from the keyboard genius’ career, as loved by the good and the great of prog rock and beyond

“The sleeve was better than the record”: After a weak album and Chris Squire's death, Yes had a lot to prove

By Dave Ling Published 16 July 26

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

Amazingly, a prog supergroup soundtracked the summer of 1982. Their secret? English church music

By Mark Blake Published 8 March 26

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

“What Keith Moon did on drums, he did on keyboards”: When Geoff Downes first saw Keith Emerson live

By Malcolm Dome Published 1 March 26

The Yes man hails ELP counterpart as a musician and entertainer

"I was blown away!" The greatest prog albums, according to prog legend Geoff Downes

By Geoff Downes Published 18 October 25

He's been in The Buggles, Yes and Asia – but what does Geoff Downes consider the finest prog albums ever?

Wombles, Buggles, Asia and more: Geoff Downes’ life and times in and out of Yes

By Dave Everley Published 25 August 25

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

“A leopard doesn’t change its spots. There’s going to be certain levels of diva‑ness. It might be nice if there wasn’t, but there is”: Why Yes decided, after some doubts, to make Heaven & Earth

By Paul Lester Published 16 July 25

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