Ex-PRAYING MANTIS and FLIGHT 19 vocalist Mark Thompson-Smith recorded his debut solo album 'A Far Cry From New Jersey' in the USA. Although issued in 1998, the recordings were made in '91 and '92 and feature former RAINBOW and RED DAWN keyboard player David Rosenthal along with guitarist Mike Walsh.

Thompson-Smith has also served time in IDOL RICH, TOUCHÉ and AFTER HOURS.