Stray were formed in 1966. Vocalist Steve Gadd (born 27.2.1952, Shepherd's Bush, West London), guitarist Del Bromham (born 25.5.1951, in Acton, West London) (ex Tradera), bass player Gary Giles (born Gary G Giles, 23.2.1952, in London) and drummer Steve Crutchley (born c 1952) formed the band whilst all were attending the local Christopher Wren School in London. They signed to Transatlantic Records in January 1970.