Spys (band)
{{Short description|American rock band}}
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| origin = New York City, New York, U.S
| genre = {{hlist|Rock}}
| years_active = 1981–1983
| label = EMI Records
| associated_acts = Foreigner
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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.[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/spys-mn0000790750/biography Spys] at Allmusic They signed with EMI Records and released their debut album, Spys, in 1982, produced by Neil Kernon. The album reached #138 on the Billboard 200 chartJoel Whitburn, The Billboard Albums. 6th edition, 2006, p. 990. and the single "Don't Run My Life" reached #82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #19 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.Joel Whitburn, Rock Tracks 1981-2008. Record Research, 2008, p. 239. 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.
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)