After a break of ten years, in 1979 he joined a group called Omega; the bass player being Paul McHugh. After a few changes of personnel, in 1986 the duo After Eight was formed.
In 1992 Paul and John began to write with friend and lyricist John Bowker.
Seven albums have been produced so far,the latest being Another Day with After Eight. John was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2004 but continued to play live until August 2013 due the worsening condition of his Parkinson’s.