The band consisted of Ric Johnston (lead vocals, guitar), Joel Anderson (percussion, vocals) and John Tidswell (bass, keyboards), with bassist and keyboardist Doug Ranford joining the band after their relocation to Toronto in 1987.
Neo A4 was established in 1981 in Edmonton as a trio, featuring Ric Johnston as the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Joel Anderson on drums and backing vocals, and John Tidswell on bass and keyboards.
[1] In 1987 Neo A4 relocated to Toronto, signed with the Duke Street Records, and released the album Desire that same year.
[3][7] Bassist and keyboardist Doug Ranford joined the band in 1988 for their follow-up, self-titled album, NEO a4, allowing Tidswell to move from playing bass to guitar.
[8][9] The band dissolved in 1990, with Tidswell returning to Alberta, Johnston relocating to Penticton, British Columbia and Anderson remaining in Toronto and joining the Leslie Spit Treeo.