Tony Banks

Tony Banks is best known as the keyboardist and founding member of the band Genesis.

What is the Net Worth of Tony Banks? Salary, Earnings

According to reliable estimates, Banks’ net worth could be as high as $50 million, which he earned from his successful music career.

Tony Banks has a net worth of $50 million.

Where was Tony Banks born? Ethnicity, Nationality, Family, Education

Banks was born on March 27, 1950, in East Hoathly, Sussex, England.

Banks attended Charterhouse School and intended to major in math, physics, and chemistry after graduation. Nonetheless, his passion for music and newfound relationship with fellow student Peter Gabriel spurred him to join The Garden Wall, a rock band that had him on the keyboard, Gabriel as lead singer, and Chris Stewart as a drummer.

They eventually united with their rivals at school, The Anon, a rock band led by guitarists Mike Rutherford and Anthony Phillips.

Quick Facts

Is Tony Banks Single? Relationship

In terms of his personal life, Banks has been married to Margaret McBain since 1972. The couple has two children and lives in London.

How did Tony Banks start his/her Professional Career?

His career began in 1967. Tony Banks was one of five children born to Nora and John Banks. His musical potential was recognized early on, when he mastered a variety of musical instruments, beginning with classical piano tuition and progressing to self-taught guitar.

However, as his career with Genesis demonstrated, keyboard instruments were most suited to his style.  Genesis, the newly established project, released their first studio album with Decca Records in 1969.

“From Genesis to Revelation” was the album’s title, and it yielded the single “The Silent Sun” (1968), written by Banks and Peter Gabriel.
However, neither the album nor the single was successful, and the band split up and took a brief sabbatical.

Banks, not giving up on his musical goals, pushed for the ensemble to tour while preparing new material. After being seen by Tony Stratton-Smith at one of their live gigs, the band signed with Charisma Records.

They published their second studio album for the label, “Trespass,” in 1970, and Banks was extensively featured on this record, both as a songwriter and because the keyboard took center stage in numerous songs, including “The Knife,” which opened with Banks’ solo.

The album was not well reviewed by critics, who judged it too inconsistent. Nonetheless, the band’s live shows helped them develop popularity and a fanbase.

With their fourth studio album “Foxtrot” (1972), the band finally found critical and commercial success, with Banks once again credited as a songwriter, in addition to playing Hammond organ, Mellotron, piano, electric piano, 12-string guitar, and providing back-up vocals.

Along with Mike Rutherford, he was the most consistent band member throughout Genesis’s existence. He collaborated with them on fifteen studio albums, as well as various EPs and live albums.

Some of his most successful films, both critically and economically, were “Abacab” (1981), “Genesis” (1983), and “We Can’t Dance” (1991), all of which contributed significantly to his net worth.

Banks attempted to launch a solo career on the side, but it was always overshadowed by Genesis. He recorded five albums but only had moderate success.

His most successful release was 1983’s “The Fugitive,” which he also produced, and the album was certified gold. Banks also composed film music for films starring Kevin Bacon, such as “The Wicked Lady” (1983) and “Quicksilver” (1986).

He still tours with Genesis, and he recently recorded the classical album “Six Pieces for Orchestra” (2012).

Also Read: Juan Williams Of Fox News Quits The Five! 43 Years Married Life