An Anglo-American Hard Rock outfit formed in 1975 comprising ex SILVERHEADfrontman MICHAEL DES BARRES, former STEPPENWOLF guitarist Michael Monarch and ex YES and BADGER keyboardist Tony Kaye. DETECTIVE estabished a reputation for themselves as a band in the vein of LED ZEPPELIN. Ironically, the group signed to ZEP's Swansong label!

Guitarist Michael Monarch was to later record with ANDY FRASER, tour with MEAT LOAF and form STEEL MONARCH. Kaye rejoined YES in the early 80's via a spell with BADFINGER in 1978.

Naturally, the charismatic Des Barres would enjoy a diverse career post DETECTIVE, recording a number of solo works (including the 'Obsession' single with ex SPIDER keyboard player HOLLY KNIGHT) and spells fronting the Los Angeles based 'supergroup' CHEQUERED PAST and THE POWERSTATION.

The singer also took up acting, appearing in the likes of 'Cagney & Lacey' and 'Miami Vice' as well as minor movie roles.

Barres wife, Pamela, authored an eye opening tomé based upon her exploits as one of America's leading 70's Rock groupies.