The Flyboys were formed in Arcadia, California, United States, in 1975 by guitarist and vocalist John "Jon Boy" Curry, bassist and vocalist David Wilson (aka David Way), and drummer Dennis Walsh (aka Dennis Racket).
This lineup was derailed by Wilson's death in an auto accident in early 1978, shortly following a show at which the band opened for the Go-Go's and the Avengers.
Curry spent time in L.A.-based band the Plugz, writing the music for the title track to their second album, Better Luck.
Curry left The Plugz shortly before the recording of Better Luck to form the New Romantic band Choir Invisible with Lasken and Sincavage.
The duo performs Curry's compositions influenced by 1920s and 1930s music but with a decidedly glam punk vibe.