Mellotronists

Peter Banks? We know who Tony Kaye is, and Tony Banks. Where was
Peter before Flash? ... and Who the hell is Peter Kaye? (joke)
Picture this: A record store - 1972, looking in the "G" section for
something (can't imagine what). Breasts and bottoms are "Flashing"
at you from the "F" section on the left. What are you going to do?
Buy yet another "too wierd" Gentle Giant LP? You already have two
copies of "Octopus".