Spys (band)

Spys was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1981 by Al Greenwood and Ed Gagliardi, who had been keyboardist and bassist, respectively, of Foreigner.[1] They signed with EMI Records and released their debut album, Spys, in 1982, produced by Neil Kernon.[1] The album reached #138 on the Billboard 200 chart[2] and the single "Don't Run My Life" reached #82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #19 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[3] A follow-up album, Behind Enemy Lines, was released in 1983, but it did not sell well, and after a contract dispute with the label, the group disbanded.[1]

Spys
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S
Genres
Years active1981–1983
LabelsEMI Records
Associated actsForeigner
Past membersJohn Blanco
John DiGaudio
Al Greenwood
Ed Gagliardi
Billy Milne

Members

  • John Blanco – vocals (1981–1983)
  • John DiGaudio – guitar (1981–1983)
  • Al Greenwood – keyboards (1981–1983)
  • Ed Gagliardi – bass (1981–1983)
  • Billy Milne – drums (1981–1983)

Discography

  • Spys (EMI, 1982)
  • Behind Enemy Lines (EMI, 1983)

References

  1. Spys at Allmusic
  2. Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Albums. 6th edition, 2006, p. 990.
  3. Joel Whitburn, Rock Tracks 1981-2008. Record Research, 2008, p. 239.
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