His stage name was taken from one of the characters in the 1979 kung fu film Mystery of Chessboxing

Multiinstrumentalist [a=Martin McCarrick] was the band's full-time keyboard player from 1987 onwards

but still then unknown

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The Last Dinner Party - Prelude To Ecstasy (Limited Edition Smokey Marble Vinyl) Have You Been Good To Yourself His stage name was takenBritish indie rock band from London, founded in 2021. Formed as "The Dinner Party" in London whilst studying at University Gained cult popularity during a year (2021 2022) of playing London's independent gig venues, attracting Management and PR deals and a recording deal with Island Records Began recording at [l=The Church, London] Studios in Crouch Hill, with [a=James Ford] Early in 2023, announced a change of name to "The Last Dinner Party", to