Contraband was a side project band of Richard Black (Shark Island), Michael Schenker (UFO), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Share Pedersen (Vixen), and Bobby Blotzer (Ratt). They were officially formed in 1990 and released only one album in 1991 featuring only one single "All The Way From Memphis", which is a cover of Ian Hunter. Contraband tried to record a new album in 1992, unfortunately they broke up because a few members were trying to concentrate on their next band projects.