There were a number of early personnel changes, as guitarist Ralph Ellis joined the band and Ward was replaced by Les Braid.

[5] The band switched to rock and roll, and with a name change to reflect their attire, to the Swinging Blue Jeans.

In early 1966, Terry Sylvester from The Escorts replaced Ellis, who had shared songwriting duties with Ray Ennis.

Also in that year the band went to a five piece unit with the introduction of another member from The Escorts, bass player Mike Gregory, with Braid moving on to keyboards.

During and prior to the tour, Ennis offered Lovell the opportunity to continue with the band under the name "The Swinging Blue Jeans".

Initially Lovell declined but subsequently registered the trademark of the name "The Swinging Blue Jeans" without Ray Ennis's knowledge.

The Swinging Blue Jeans continue to perform today, with no original members, under the leadership of Lovell.