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]

This article is about the New York band. For the Atlanta band, see Spy (band).
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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