The band consisted of four members:[1] Lifelong friends Ray Simone and Martin Lee, together with Dave Sumeray (who was the bass player with Simone and Lee in a band called Woodfog)[3] placed an advert in Melody Maker in an attempt to recruit bandmates at an open audition.
An astounding number of enthusiastic musicians queued patiently waiting their turn to prove their worth; ultimately Edwards' natural vocal flair, Wilkin's 'Wilkey Fingers' and, after Dave Sumeray decided to quit the band and the music business, Steed's conquering bass prevailed to form Masterswitch.
Despite talent and the intelligent social commentary (notably That's Light Entertainment), Masterswitch only picked up a small cult following playing regularly at the Marquee Club in Soho, London.
With The Clash grabbing all attention of Epic's marketing combined with poor management, Masterswitch split in 1978.
[5] Dave Sumeray and Mart Lee as Creatures of Habit released Where Have All The Years Gone?