Two British rock "originals" pass: Clive Burr (Iron Maiden) and Peter Banks (Yes)
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Two British rock "originals" pass: Clive Burr (Iron Maiden) and Peter Banks (Yes)
Peter Banks, the original guitarist of British progressive rock band Yes, has died aged 65.
He played on two albums with the group before pursuing his own band Flash, and a solo career which included a guest spot on Lionel Richie's hit Hello.
Prog magazine editor Jerry Ewing said: "He's very much part of the history and the legacy of progressive rock."
Banks died on 8 March from heart failure. He was found at his home after not turning up to a recording studio.
He was working on a live Flash album called Flash - In Public.
A post on his official website read: "It's with great sadness to have to report the death of Peter Banks. He died in his London home on March 8, 2013. Thanks for all the music Peter!"
He played on two albums with the group before pursuing his own band Flash, and a solo career which included a guest spot on Lionel Richie's hit Hello.
Prog magazine editor Jerry Ewing said: "He's very much part of the history and the legacy of progressive rock."
Banks died on 8 March from heart failure. He was found at his home after not turning up to a recording studio.
He was working on a live Flash album called Flash - In Public.
A post on his official website read: "It's with great sadness to have to report the death of Peter Banks. He died in his London home on March 8, 2013. Thanks for all the music Peter!"
Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died at the age of 56 after suffering from multiple sclerosis.
Steve Harris, the heavy metal band's founder and bass player, said it was "terribly sad news" in an announcement on the group's website.
"He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out."
Burr joined Iron Maiden in 1979 and played on their first three albums.
Lead singer Bruce Dickinson also paid tribute, saying: "Even during the darkest days of his MS, Clive never lost his sense of humour or irreverence."
Burr played on the band's debut album Iron Maiden (1980), Killers (1981) and their number one 1982 album The Number of the Beast.
Steve Harris, the heavy metal band's founder and bass player, said it was "terribly sad news" in an announcement on the group's website.
"He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out."
Burr joined Iron Maiden in 1979 and played on their first three albums.
Lead singer Bruce Dickinson also paid tribute, saying: "Even during the darkest days of his MS, Clive never lost his sense of humour or irreverence."
Burr played on the band's debut album Iron Maiden (1980), Killers (1981) and their number one 1982 album The Number of the Beast.
