Drama
Plays keyboards on Drama, giving Yes a sharper early-1980s sound.
Role range: 1980-1981
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Geoff Downes Biography and Timeline
Follow Geoff Downes through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Geoff Downes, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1980–2011Years on this page
1980
Yes
Joins Yes as keyboard player, bringing Buggles experience into the Drama period.
Role range: 1980-1981
2011
Fly from Here
Returns to Yes and plays keyboards on Fly from Here.
Role range: 2011-
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