by John BushThe group that took Detroit techno to the masses via the British charts and the worlds dancefloors, Inner City was no crossover act — rather, an intense collaboration between a noted Chicago house vocalist and one of the most influential Detroit producers of the 1980s. Both Paris Grey and Kevin Saunderson were well-known for their contributions to the club music of their respective communities well before their 1989 debut album. Saunderson did more to advance techno than anyone except Juan Atkins and Derrick May, through his releases as Tronik House, Reese, E-Dancer and Essaray; Grey recorded several house classics, including Dont Make Me Jack. Between the two (and later addition Ann Saunderson, Kevins wife), Inner City topped dance charts in America and Britain 11 times, hit Britains Top 40 eight times, and sold over six million records.The group was formed in 1987 when Saunderson, still in college and recording out of his ...