News Apr 26, 2026

“Kate Bush saw me recording at Townhouse Studios, popped her head in, saw the Fairlight and said ‘What's that?’”: We speak to Yes, Asia and the Buggles' synth legend Geoff Downes

From pop to prog, keyboard maestro Geoff Downes charts his journey from auditioning for Wizzard to global success with the Buggles, Yes and Asia

Originally published by MusicRadar
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“Kate Bush saw me recording at Townhouse Studios, popped her head in, saw the Fairlight and said ‘What's that?’”: We speak to Yes, Asia and the Buggles' synth legend Geoff Downes