 Gaynor was also a member of Birmingham-based Muscles, a funk-oriented covers band that had minor chart success with "If It Relaxes Your Mind" and "I'm a Girlwatcher".A new band Risk - also known as Mel Gaynor's Risk - a three piece rock band with a difference, powerful, precise and harmonious sound began recording and touring extensively from 2018.Mel not only drums but also covers vocals with other band members including blues guitarist James Ford and bassist Sarit Black.