The Mindbenders

They were known as Wayne Fontana left the band in 1965. (Active 1965-68)

The Mindbenders decided to carry on as a trio after Fontana's departure — Eric Stewart was the primary lead singer and guitarist, Robert Lang played bass, and Ric Rothwell was the drummer. Both Lang and Rothwell sang backing vocals, and took the occasional lead vocal on album tracks. Their first single without Fontana was the hit "A Groovy Kind of Love" (written by Sidney Poitier movie, "To Sir, with Love" and were also featured on the soundtrack. Shortly thereafter, Rothwell quit the band and was replaced by Paul Hancox. In March 1968, Lang also quit and was replaced by Graham Gouldman. On 20 November 1968, The Mindbenders broke up at the final concert of a UK tour

Following the break-up, 10cc.