The journey of English glam rock band Savannah Nix began in an unexpected locale: the northern Italian city of Bergamo. Italian guitarist Massimo “Max” Numa had spent over seven years performing on the local club circuit with the metal band Hallowed, culminating in the release of an album in 1986. This album garnered the attention of Venom's Abaddon (Tony Bray), who took an interest in Hallowed's sound and sought to secure them a record deal. However, for this deal to be realized through the established label NEAT Records, the band would need to relocate to the UK, a move that the other members were unwilling to make. Consequently, Numa left Hallowed with the intent of forming a new band in London, which he decided was to be his new base.

In London, Numa quickly recruited Italian drummer Fabio del Rio and was subsequently introduced to guitarist Colin Bowles and bassist Mark Goodchild. By October 1987, the foundations of Savannah Nix were laid as they began rehearsals. Bowles and Goodchild had already composed several songs, which were refined during these initial sessions, but the band was still in search of a vocalist. After nearly a year of auditions, they finally found their frontman in Spanish/Swiss singer David Rubio. Savannah Nix made their live debut at the renowned Stick of Rock club in London in August 1988.

In November of the same year, the band recorded their first demo, titled “Ready for the Cruise,” at Off Beat Studios in London. Shortly thereafter, Del Rio departed from the band and went on to have brief stints with UFO and Jagged Edge. Kelv Hellrazer of Metal Forces magazine, after hearing the demo, likened them to notable bands such as Ratt, Dokken, and Stryper. Savannah Nix's sound was designed for the American market while retaining a distinct British flavor. The band soon welcomed drummer Ramsay Bisharah, and they began performing extensively across the UK, along with some gigs in mainland Europe, earning a reputation as a formidable live act.

In late 1989, Savannah Nix entered the studio once more to record a new demo, but it was ultimately shelved due to a change in management and was never utilized for promotion. Despite interest from a German label and MCA America, no deals materialized due to differing expectations from the labels. In 1990, lead vocalist David Rubio departed, leading to the recruitment of Marc Huckle as the new frontman.

With Huckle at the helm, Savannah Nix returned to Off Beat Studios in May 1990 to produce the Obscene Obsession demo. In the autumn of that year, they embarked on a UK tour with Cheap n’ Nasty, featuring Nasty Suicide from Hanoi Rocks. However, the band faced significant challenges when both Bowles and Bisharah exited in early 1991, leaving a considerable void. Numa adapted by assembling what would become the Mark IV lineup of Savannah Nix, bringing in Karl Chappell on bass and rotating drummers to Jules Fayle-Parr.

Despite the absence of a record deal, Savannah Nix contributed two tracks for a Japanese compilation titled Metal for Muthas (“Love Last Shot,” second version, and “Free My State of Mind”), which was released by Pony Canyon in 1992. That same year, the band recorded their fourth demo, and these tracks were selected for the compilation. By 1992, Max Numa had established a mobile recording studio in his living room, where Savannah Nix recorded their final six tracks. However, with the rise of grunge and the decline of the club scene, Savannah Nix disbanded in early 1993, having dedicated themselves fully to their music.