The group was named after Harding's grandmother and the real name for actor John Wayne. Shortly after this, the line-up consisted of Harding on vocals, Tony Grantham on guitar, Phil Cunningham on guitar, Julian Philips on bass and Murad Mousa on drums.
The band got its name from Harding's maternal grandmother and the famous actor John Wayne. Shortly thereafter, the group's lineup consisted of Harding singing lead vocals, accompanied by Tony Grantham on guitar, Phil Cunningham on guitar, Julian Philips on bass, and Murad Mousa on drums.