 Singer Peter Shields (aka Simon Caine) first came to prominence during 1966 with the group Simon Caine & The Catch, which included bass player Dennis Pendrith, drummer John Savage, keyboard player Tom Sheret and guitarist Bill Palmer.Pendrith left in the summer for five months to play with Luke & The Apostles but rejoined that autumn.The group made a number of appearances on the Toronto club scene throughout the early part of 1967, performing at notable venues like Boris', the Red Gas Room and the Gogue Inn and sharing the stage with local bands like Jon and Lee & The Checkmates and The Paupers.