Peter Banks

Peter Banks is the stage name of Peter Brockbanks (July 15, 1947—). He was the original guitarist of the progressive rock band Yes.

Peter Brockbanks was born in England. When he was a young boy, his father bo

Peter Banks is the stage name of Peter Brockbanks (July 15, 1947—). He was the original guitarist of the progressive rock band Yes.

Peter Brockbanks was born in England. When he was a young boy, his father bought him a cheap acoustic guitar, and Pete showed unsuspected devotion and ability with the instrument. As a teenager, he also learned how to play the banjo.