Peter Banks
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:33 am
While it's still July the 15th in some parts of the planet, I would like to post here - Happy Birthday, Peter Banks!
Peter Banks was of course a very important part in the beginnings of Yes and indeed a "Rickenbacker-musician" of that era. He was also involved with Chris in the pre-Yes projects and reportedly it was him who came up with the band's name! Musically, Peter Banks left a very strong contribution to the bands early work, and for the continuation of what Yes would be in the future. His Rickenbacker playing was something (like Chris) very distinctive both in tone and technique, and his composition contributions and vocal harmonies with Chris are very beautiful, and in my opinion also set the basis for subsequent Yes work.
On this forum, devoted to Rickenbacker instruments and in particular, in the Chris Squire-Yes section, I would like to evoke the importance of Peter Banks and congratulate and thank him, in this special day, for all the beautiful music.
Miguel
www.miguelbass.com
Peter Banks was of course a very important part in the beginnings of Yes and indeed a "Rickenbacker-musician" of that era. He was also involved with Chris in the pre-Yes projects and reportedly it was him who came up with the band's name! Musically, Peter Banks left a very strong contribution to the bands early work, and for the continuation of what Yes would be in the future. His Rickenbacker playing was something (like Chris) very distinctive both in tone and technique, and his composition contributions and vocal harmonies with Chris are very beautiful, and in my opinion also set the basis for subsequent Yes work.
On this forum, devoted to Rickenbacker instruments and in particular, in the Chris Squire-Yes section, I would like to evoke the importance of Peter Banks and congratulate and thank him, in this special day, for all the beautiful music.
Miguel
www.miguelbass.com
