Kevin Borich Express was formed in early 1976 by Kevin Borich on lead guitar, lead vocals and occasional flute with Harry Brus on bass guitar (ex-Blackfeather) and Barry Harvey on drums (Wild Cherries, Chain).[4][5] They recorded a track, "The End of Me" before Brus and Harvey were soon replaced by Reuben San Fiansco on bass guitar and Gil Matthews on drums.[4][5] Subsequent line-ups were typically a three piece with a succession of bass guitarist and drummers.