Tony Kaye (born
Anthony John Selvidge, 11 January 1946) is an English
keyboardist and
songwriter. Kaye was the original keyboard player for the
progressive rock group
Yes from 1968 to 1971, toured with David Bowie in 1975 to 76 for the
Station to station tour and then rejoined Yes from 1983 to 1995. Between his stints with Yes, he was also a founding member of the 1970s rock bands
Badger and
Detective, and joined
Badfinger for their last album in 1981. Kaye currently plays with
CIRCA:, which also features Yes member
Billy Sherwood, and formerly included Yes drummer
Alan White.