Person · Male
John Finley
- From
- Toronto, Canada
- Since
- 1945–present
- Releases
- 0
- soul
About
John Finley (born May 6, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter who came to prominence with Toronto R&B band Jon and Lee & the Checkmates and later with the Elektra supergroup Rhinoceros.
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Finley's talents reach over many genres, including R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Rock, and is acclaimed for his song writing, recording and live performances. After Rhinoceros, Finley was a member of Blackstone before engaging in projects with Homestead and Michael Quatro. Finley has worked with the reformed band The Checkmates, and a contemporary jazz and R&B group, SoulBop!. He currently leads his own band in Toronto, Ontario, and released "Soul Singer" in 2020.
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Data from MusicBrainz, saved 6 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.