[1] The band originally consisted of lead singer and guitarist Chris Tait, bassist Brad Hopkins, keyboardist Tad Winklarz and drummer Derrick Murphy.
The band recorded a demo single "The World" (b/w "Black Pit") on cassette and played the Toronto area, subsequently winning the CASBY Award for Most Promising Non-Recording Group in 1985.
The band produced videos for both tracks which were regularly featured on MuchMusic, and the EP went on to become Duke Street's biggest seller at that time.
[9] In 2006, Universal Music Group released a Chalk Circle greatest hits compilation as part of its 20th Century Masters series.
[13] On July 29, 2023, the band played a reunion concert in Chris Tait's hometown as part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Newcastle Community Hall.