The Partners In Crime

Ex-Status Quo drummer John Coghlan put this short-lived UK ‘supergroup' together. Enlisting the services of Noel McCalla (vocals, ex-Moon), Mark de Vanchque (keyboards, ex-Wildfire), Ray Major (guitar, ex-Mott) and Mac Mcaffrey (bass), they specialized in Americanized melodic rock. Debuting with Organised Crime in 1985, it was obvious that this set of seasoned musicians gelled together well. Produced by John Eden (Status Quo) and James Guthrie (Pink Floyd, Queensrÿche) it was a strong album in many respects, yet failed to stand out from the numerous other acts offering similar...