Forbes Walker got in touch with some photos of Scottish group The Haze, who opened for a number of visiting English bands, notably The Foundations in 1968.

The first photo above (circa 1968) was taken at the Star Bingo Hall, Bo’ness. Left to right: Neil Allan (bass), Alex Fisher (keyboards), Iain Walker (drums), Brian Ure (vocals) and Tom Ritchie ( guitar).

According to Forbes, Neil Allan, Tom Ritchie and Alex Fisher had all previously played together in a local band called The Jokers in the early 1960s. His brother Iain had played drums since he was about 12 years old and had been in The Sapphires, Finders Keepers and Five By Five before teaming up with the band. The Haze had been previously known and gigged as The Amazing Grace.

The second picture above shows a later line-up from around 1969. Left to right (back row): Brian Johnston with saxophone (he was 14 when he first played in the band), Iain Walker (drums), Billy Erskine (vocals).  Front row, left to right: Alex Fisher (keyboards), Tom Ritchie (guitar), Gregor Risk (bass).

Thanks to Forbes Walker for providing the images and text.