This marked the band's first manifestation since its 1975 break-up. Original keyboard player Dave Stewart declined to take part and was replaced by French jazz pianist Sophia Domancich, at the time a member of drummer Pip Pyle's band Equip'Out.
This event signaled the band's return to activity after its initial split in 1975. The original keyboardist Dave Stewart turned down the opportunity and was replaced by French jazz pianist Sophia Domancich, who was part of drummer Pip Pyle's band Equip'Out at that time.