The Cross were a British rock band formed in 1987 by Queen drummer Roger Taylor as a side project while Queen was on hiatus. The band consisted of Taylor on vocals and rhythm guitar, along with Clayton Moss, Spike Edney, Peter Noone, and Josh Macrae. The Cross allowed Taylor to explore a more straightforward rock sound than Queen's theatrical approach. They released three albums including 'Shove It,' 'Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know,' and 'Blue Rock,' which featured a harder rock sound. While the band toured and built a following, particularly in Europe, they never achieved major commercial success and remained in Queen's shadow. The Cross disbanded in 1993 as Queen resumed activities. The project demonstrated Taylor's talents as a frontman and songwriter outside Queen's context, though it remained a curiosity for Queen fans rather than establishing independent success.
Cross vinyl records
188 Cross new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
CHRISTOPHER CROSS All Right (1983 UK 7 vinyl single also including Long World picture sleeve W9843)
£7.99 used
CROSS & ROSS Can You Believe It. (Scarce 1971 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre from Keith Cross [T2 / Bulldog Breed] and Peter Ross [Immaculate Fools] featuring two tracks which did not appear on their rare one & only LP Bored Civilians also includes Blind Willie Johnson Decca company die-cut paper sleeve
£45.00 used
THE MISSION Hands Across The Ocean (1990 UK 3-track injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Amelia and Love picture sleeve MYTH11) Track Listing: 1. Hands Across The Ocean 2. Amelia 3. Love
£7.99 used
ETHNA CAMPBELL The Old Rugged Cross (1975 UK injection label 7 vinyl single also including It Is No Secret Philips die-cut paper sleeve)
£9.00 used
CHRISTOPHER CROSS Arthurs Theme (Best That You Can Do) (1981 UK 7 vinyl single as used in the film Arthur also featuring Minstrel Gigolo [Edit] die cut company sleeve K17847)
£9.00 used
DESMOND DEKKER Many Rivers To Cross (1980 UK Stiff label solid centre 7 vinyl single featuring his version of the Jimmy Cliff classic. Also includes Pickney Gal picture sleeve. This is an Excellent example with minimal wear or play BUY105) Track Listing: 1. Many Rivers To Cross 2. Pickney Gal
£12.00 used
ANNABEL LAMB Chase Across The World (1987 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring Global Mix Inferno and Mixing picture sleeve with lyrcis on reverse. The sleeve shows only light wear and the vinyl looks barely played PB41595
£7.99 used
RADIO HEART featuring GARY NUMAN All Across The Nation (1987 UK injection label 7 vinyl single also including River picture sleeve. The sleeve has some light storage wear and the vinyl looks barely played NBR1)
£9.00 used
HOWARD JONES Cross That Line (1989 original Australian issue 10-track vinyl LP picture sleeve with Not For Sale - Promotion Use Only sticker on the back & lyric inner inside. Both the sleeve & vinyl are near mint condition) Track Listing: 1. The Prisoner 2. Everlasting Love 3. Powerhouse 4. Last Supper 5
£23.00 used
THE CROSS Manipulator (1988 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single not featured on album of the groups albums also including Stand Up For Love glossy card picture sleeve. The sleeve on this copy has some minor general wear whilst the vinyl remains excellent with little signs of play VS1100)
£28.00 used