THE UNTOUCHABLES was a short-lived outfit put together by guitarist Adrian Smith. Following his decision to leave the security of his place in the ranks of IRON MAIDEN, Smith forged the supremely melodic A.S.A.P. Joining Smith in this venture came fellow guitarists Dave Colwell, previously with Smith's formative act URCHIN, 720 and SAMSON, and Andy Barnett, also ex-URCHIN, bassist Robin Clayton, keyboard player Richard Young and drummer Zak Starkey, the son of THE BEATLES drummer Ringo Starr.

Smith had tested the waters for his projected solo career whilst still a member of IRON MAIDEN by performing fun club gigs billed as THE ENTIRE POPULATION OF HACKNEY and performing lead vocals on the track 'Reach Out', the B-side to the 'Wasted Years' single.

A.S.A.P. released a well received AOR influenced Rock album that had many critics commentating on Smith's songwriting prowess. However, although A.S.A.P. charted moderately and the band's press profile was high, the project soon folded. Following the band's demise Andy Barnett later joined FM, whilst Dave Colwell found success with BAD COMPANY. Adrian Smith meantime put together a live band in 1992 for a handful of club gigs during March with guitarist Carl Dufresne and former THE CULT bassist Jamie Stewart. Later the same year, Smith and Dufresne formed THE UNTOUCHABLES with ex-JAGGED EDGE drummer Fabio Del Rio, and L.A. SECRETS credited bassist Gary Leidermann.

Another version of Smith's band included former SHOGUN drummer Bob Richards, Liedermann and the KOREA, TROUBLE and ROBIN GEORGE credited guitarist Huw Lucas before returning once more with the more substantial PSYCHO MOTEL in 1996 which also featured Leidermann. Richards joined MAN.

Smith since teamed up with old IRON MAIDEN band mate BRUCE DICKINSON and was seen recording and touring with the legendary 'Air Raid siren'! Both of them have now of course reunited with IRON MAIDEN.