Peter McGraw (Vocals) 

John Goadsby (aka Goldy McJohn) (Keyboards) replaced by Pat Godfrey (Keyboards)

Ricky Capreol (Guitar)

John Brower (Bass) 

Richie Grand (Drums) 

Little John & The Friars were an early R&B band formed in Toronto in 1962 by singer Peter McGraw (b. 23 December 1943, Toronto, Ontario).

The group is perhaps best known for containing Goldy McJohn and Richie Grand (b. 11 June 1945, Toronto, Ontario) who went onto play with The Mynah Birds with Rick James 1964-1965.

Brower and Godfrey had started out playing in The Omegas. In early 1965 the group added second vocalist Bob McBride and changed name to The Diplomats.

Advertised gigs:

8 October 1966 – Hawk’s Nest, Toronto (billed as Little John & The Diplomats) (Toronto Telegram’s After Four section)

We’d love to hear from anyone who has any photos of the band and can add more information