Biography
Flash was formed in London in 1971 when ex-Peter Bardens Camel singer Colin Carter sought out ex-Yes guitarist Peter Banks with the idea of forming a new band. Ray Bennett, who had known Banks since early Yes days, heard the news via his old friend and former bandmate, Yes drummer, Bill Bruford and was quickly recruited on bass. To complete the line-up Flash drummer Mike Hough was found through an ad placed in the London weekly music paper The Melody Maker. Original Yes keyboard player Tony Kaye was a session player on the first album—FLASH, and not a member of the band as is often reported. After the first album, Flash decided to tour, and continue, as a four piece. The band was signed to Sovereign Records in London, distributed by EMI/Capitol, and managed by music publisher Ben Nisbet. Deep Purple producer Derek Lawrence guided the band through the first two albums and helped launch Flash in the USA. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_(band)