R.I.P. Peter Banks (founding Yes guitarist)

Peter Banks, who played on the first 2 Yes albums (Yes, Time And A Word) has passed away. He was 65.

This is a good example Peter's jazz-influenced playing from the first Yes album, check out the section that starts around 2:47:



Peter also recorded 3 excellent progressive rock albums with the band "Flash" in 1972/73.

That sucks!!! I used to own the first Yes album on vinyl and currently own the two Flash albums on vinyl.

It has been several years since I have heard his music but back in the day, those Flash got plenty of spins

There are actually 3 Flash albums:

Flash (1972)


In The Can (1972)


Out Of Our Hands (1973)

SUCKS. 'Time and a Word' is one of the most underrated Yes albums. Too young..

Orion Crystal Ice wrote:

SUCKS. 'Time and a Word' is one of the most underrated Yes albums. Too young..

You need to check out those Flash albums, knowing your appreciation for jazz arrangements I think they would be right up your alley.

S.D. wrote:

There are actually 3 Flash albums:

Flash (1972)


In The Can (1972)


Out Of Our Hands (1973)

I was not aware of that third Flash album, til just now! Hey I never claimed to be an expert on Peter Banks or Yes, I just like what I like, and liked these albums back in the day.

Never owned the other Yes album he appeared on.