Singer John Finley (born May 6, 1945 in Toronto, Canada) first came to prominence with Toronto R&B band, Jon and Lee & The Checkmates but is better known for his work with Elektra band Rhinoceros. Best known for containing future members of Elektra band Rhinoceros, Jon and Lee & The Checkmates together with Mandala, spearheaded Toronto’s vibrant R&B scene Rhinoceros were a short-lived rock band in late 1960s Paul A Rothchild, then Elektra Records ' talent scout and house producer conceived the idea to individually