Soon afterwards, the two new recruits (together with Fonfara) lobbied for the inclusion of another former Tempest, singer John Finley (born May 6, 1945, Toronto), whose recruitment in mid-1964 prompted a name change to Jon and Lee & The Checkmates.
After the arrival of the two new recruits, along with Fonfara, they sought to add another former member of Tempest, singer John Finley (born May 6, 1945, Toronto), who joined in mid-1964, resulting in a name change to Jon and Lee & The Checkmates.