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The band released three albums, Flash (1972), In the Can (1972 Nov.) and Out of Our Hands (1973 Summer). Flash were signed with Sovereign, a sub-label of Capitol Records and received support from the label, who were hoping for a similar level of success to other progressive rock bands such as Emerson, Lake & Palmer or Yes .
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…
Flash is the self-titled debut studio album by British band Flash, released in February 1972 by Sovereign Records.
Just like the music, Flash's lyrics are like a watered-down version of Yes, with the band trying to retain the pretentious and philosophical lyrical style of Anderson. On "Universe" Flash emerges packing a punch with their music, combining the maritime guitar style of Banks with the symphonic vocals to make a song which despite approaching ten minutes, does not drag on like those written by ...
Aug 21, 2018 · After all, Kaye had Badger, his own band, in the works. It could be said that Flash was an extremely talented band with huge ambitions. Sound familiar? When Flash’s self-titled debut was released, Yes had already made their commercial breakthrough with The Yes Album (1971), followed by the hugely successful Fragile album in early 1972.
Jul 27, 2011 · This continued interaction, plus Flash’s growing cult following, led to an attempt to reunite the original band in 2002. It didn’t work out. Bennett and Carter wanted to explore new approaches — such as the two of them playing guitar on some songs. Banks was adamant that the band stick to the original format.
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