The Escape Club

The Escape Club, a London-based band consisting of lead singer Trevor Steel, lead guitarist John Holliday, bassist Johnnie Christo, and drummer Milan Zekavica, made a significant impact on the music scene after breaking out of the London club circuit. They signed with EMI Records in 1986 and quickly gained attention, though their debut album White Fields saw limited success. However, their 1988 follow-up, Wild, Wild West, produced by Chris Kimsey and released by Atlantic, propelled the band to international fame. The album went gold, driven by the success of the title track, which topped the charts. Additional singles like “Shake For The Sheik” and “Walking Through Walls” further cemented their presence in the late ’80s music scene.

The band’s sound evolved with their 1991 release, Dollars & Sex, which featured a more rock-oriented style. The album’s singles, particularly “Call It Poison” and “I’ll Be There,” resonated with fans, with the latter track becoming the band’s second Top 10 hit. Written by Steel following the death of a close friend, “I’ll Be There” connected deeply with audiences and remains one of their most memorable songs.

In addition to managing the Escape Club’s classic catalog, Spirit Music has teamed up with Trevor Steel, who remains an active writer and producer through his Sunday Morning Records imprint in Australia. Steel has worked with a variety of successful artists, including Short Stack, Because They Can, and Die For You. Steel and Holliday are also working on new material for an upcoming Escape Club project, ensuring that their legacy continues to evolve and reach new audiences.

Licensing with Spirit: License The Escape Club’s music HERE.