According to the group's producer John Schroeder, who wrote the booklet notes for the 3-CD compilation The Early Years, Lynes was 'the quietest member of the group' and 'somehow always seemed to be the odd one out'. He had fallen in love on tour, claiming he could see how serious the other band members (Lancaster, Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt and John Coghlan) were about fame and glory, and that he just wanted to settle down to a life with his newfound love.
Lynes was described as 'the quietest member of the group' and seemed to stand out from the others. He fell in love on tour, differing from his fellow band members (Lancaster, Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, and John Coghlan), who were more dedicated to achieving success.