 Formed in 1969, Brutus consisted of Zwol as vocalist, Tom Wilson as bassist, Michael Magann on trumpet, Lance Wright on drums, Eldon "Sonny" Wingay on guitar, and Bill Robb on sax and trombone.The band was the opening act for popular Canadian and American acts that were touring Canada.The group disbanded in 1971, then reformed with a revised line-up and new look in 1973.