Fraternity were formed in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in early 1970 by four ex-members of the recently split Levi Smith's Clefs, John Bisset on keyboards and vocals, Tony Buettel on drums, Bruce Howe on bass guitar and vocals, and Mick Jurd on lead guitar. The band recorded their debut single, "Why Did It Have to Be Me" which was issued on the Sweet Peach label in October.
In early 1970, four former members of the disbanded Levi Smith's Clefs formed a fraternity in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The band consisted of John Bisset on keyboards and vocals, Tony Buettel on drums, Bruce Howe on bass guitar and vocals, and Mick Jurd on lead guitar. They recorded their first single, "Why Did It Have to Be Me," which was released by Sweet Peach Records in October.