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Flash was an English progressive rock group, formed by former Yes guitarist Peter Banks, vocalist Colin Carter, bassist Ray Bennett, and drummer Mike Hough in August 1971. [1] Early career. The band went into the recording studio in November 1971 to record its debut album, and performed its first gig on 14 January 1972.
Peter William Brockbanks (15 July 1947 – 7 March 2013), known professionally as Peter Banks, was a British guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. He was the original guitarist in the rock band Yes , Flash , and Empire; he was also a guitarist for The Syn .
Flash is the self-titled debut studio album by British band Flash, released in February 1972 by Sovereign Records. Background. Guitarist Peter Banks played with several bands before forming Flash, including The Nighthawks in 1963, The Devil's Disciples in 1964, The Syndicats in 1965 and then The Syn with Chris Squire on bass in 1965.
Signing to the Sovereign label in the UK, FLASH recorded their eponymous debut album in 1972 and were joined by another ex-YES member, Keyboard player TONY KAYE whose skill graced the entire album. This Esoteric Recordings re-mastered reissue includes the rare single version of Small Beginnings as a bonus track and is certain to appeal to the ...
Titled 'Flash – In Public', this historic and exciting concert recording features the original Flash line-up – Peter Banks, Colin Carter, Ray Bennett and Mike Hough in rare form live at Kansas City's Cowtown Ballroom.
Their innovative style blended fast-paced rhythms with complex compositions. Touring the US and the world, Flash shared stages with renowned bands, gaining a dedicated following. Despite their burgeoning fame, mainstream success eluded them, their style perhaps too progressive for the era.
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Flash. After Peter Banks found himself replaced in Yes by Steve Howe, he set his sights on creating a new band. That band was Flash. The group formed in 1971 when Banks recruited longtime associate Ray Bennett…. Read Full Biography.
