The other members did not take his statement seriously, until an article appeared in New Musical Express on 4 April featuring Quaife's new band, Maple Oak, which he had formed without telling the rest of the Kinks.
De andre medlemmer tog ikke dette alvorligt, før de i New Musical Express 4. april kunne læse om Quaifes nye gruppe, Maple Oak, som han havde dannet uden at omtale det for resten af The Kinks.