Spys

This US pomp-rock quintet was formed in 1981 by ex-Foreigner duo Al Greenwood (b. New York, USA; keyboards) and Edward Gagliardi (b. 13 February 1952, New York, USA; bass). Enlisting the services of John Blanco (vocals), John Digaudio (guitar) and Billy Milne (drums), they signed to EMI Records the following year. They debuted with a self-titled album, produced by Neil Kernon (of Dokken and Michael Bolton fame). This featured some upfront, punchy guitar work amid the sophisticated, keyboard-dominated arrangements. On Behind Enemy Lines, they became a little self-indulgent, utilizing a Russian male voice choir on several tracks. The album flopped and with growing legal and contractual problems, Spys disintegrated in 1983. Greenwood went on to work with Joe Lynn Turner and later N.Y.C.