Voyager were an English pop-rock band formed initially in Newbury, Berkshire, as The Paul French Connection by Paul French (vocals, keyboards), Paul Hirsh (keyboards, guitar), Chris Hook (bass), and former member of Mr Big, John Marter (drums). Though they initially saw themselves as a progressive group, they had to tailor their style to a more commercial mood, as evidenced by their debut single "Halfway Hotel". It was their only hit, reaching No. 33 in 1979, and became the title track of their first album.