Tony Banks

Biography

Anthony George Banks was born on March 27, 1950, in East Hoathly, East Sussex, England, to a musically inclined family. As the youngest of five children, he was exposed to classical music at a young age and later co-founded Genesis in 1967 while studying at Charterhouse. He became an influential keyboardist and songwriter for the band, releasing six solo albums across progressive rock, pop, and classical genres. Banks' contributions were recognized with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and "Prog God" honors.