Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Peter Banks Biography and Timeline

Follow Peter Banks through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Peter Banks, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1947–1970Years on this page

1947

Birth of Peter William Brockbanks

Member of Yes · Barnet · Arts / Popular Music

Birth of Peter William Brockbanks, later known as Peter Banks, original Yes guitarist.

Role range: 1947-2013

1967

Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Member of Yes · London · Arts / Popular Music

Plays guitar in Mabel Greer's Toyshop before joining the first Yes line-up.

Role range: 1967-1968

1968

Yes

Member of Yes · Arts / Popular Music

Founder Member of Yes

Yes

Member of Yes · London · Arts / Popular Music

Joins the first Yes line-up as guitarist after work in Mabel Greer's Toyshop.

Role range: 1968-1970

1969

Yes

Member of Yes · London · Arts / Popular Music

Plays guitar on the debut Yes album before leaving during the next recording period.

Role range: 1968-1970

1970

Departure

Member of Yes · London · Arts / Popular Music

Leaves Yes after the Time and a Word period, ending his time as original guitarist.

Role range: 1968-1970

Records, sources and methodology

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