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The Speedies
Powerpop / Pop / Rock

"You Need Pop !"

Your Town, New York
United States

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Last Login:  8/10/2008
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   The Speedies: General Info
Member Since9/7/2005
Band Websitespeediesremix.com
Band Members


“Artwork by Maya Leah Hoffert Topitzer”

JOHN "BUCK WHEAT" MARINO - Frontman, Lead Vocals, Screams, Looks.

ERIC "POP" HOFFERT - Lead Guitar, 11 string Acoustic, Computerized Keyboards, Whizkid.

GREGORY "ZAP" CREWDSON - Rythm Guitar, Backing Vocals, Jumps, Snapshots.

ALLEN ZANE HURKIN - Percussion, Gong, Cowbell, Amazing Drums, Hair.

JOHN CARL - Bass, Backing Vocals, Beatle boots.

“Artwork by Maya Leah Hoffert Topitzer”

InfluencesMott the Hoople
David Bowie
Kiss
T.Rex
Buzzcocks
Aretha Franklin
Brian Eno
The Jam
The Undertones
N.Y. Dolls
Sex Pistols
Little Richard
Generation X
The Clash
The Ramones
Iggy Pop
Teenage Head (Canada)
The Mumps
The Kinks
The Who
Flamin Groovies
Student Teachers
The Creation
Adam & The Ants
Jerry Lee Lewis
Bow Wow Wow
Cibo Matto
The Beatles
Elvis
The Dictators
Richard Hell
AC/DC
Angie Stone
The Dead Boys
The Blessed
The HeartBreakers
The Killers
Morrissy
Klaus Nomi
Be-Bop Deluxe
Jobriath
Joey Ramone
Jimi Hendrix
The Dictators
John Lennon
Bob Marley
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Keith Moon
Iggy & The Stooges
MC5
Screamin Jay Hawkins
Johnny Cash
Willie Nelson
The Damned
Twisted Sister
The Cramps
Bo Diddley
Chuck Berry
Ritchie Valens
The Comateens
Slade
Plastic Bertrand
Roxy Music
Patti Smith
Queen
Television
Mink Deville
Blondie
The list goes on and on
Sounds LikeTotally Raw, Fast paced In your face, Power Pop!
Record LabelRadio Heartbeat
Type of LabelIndie




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   About The Speedies
"SPEEDY DELIVERY"
Album and CD available for preorder – interested email TO: RADIO.HEARTBEAT@YAHOO.COM Retail is $12 post-paid for CD’s, $15 post-paid for LP’s (domestic).

CHECK IT OUT - Let Me Take Your Photo on iFilm!!
"The Speedies: An Unfinished Pop Revolution



"More Speedies



The Speedies were one of the most popular bands of the late 1970’s NYC, Max’s Kansas City/ C.B.G.B’s Club Scene, despite the fact that 3 of the 5 members were still in High School at the time. At the height of their popularity, Allen, the drummer, was only 15, Greg and Eric, the 2 guitar players were 16, and The 2 John’s in the band, Marino & Carlucci (John Carl) were 20 & 21, respectively. They broke the House attendance records at Max’s Kansas City by selling out 4 shows in one weekend. The lines stretched around the block. The Speedies opened for many of the biggest Punk/Power Pop bands of the era, including The Jam, The Undertones, The Gang of Four, Ultravox, The Members, The David Johanson Group,The Plimsouls, The Rezillos, and the Tourists (pre Eurythymics, Dave Stewart & Annie Lennox) They released 2 independent 45’s 1)"Let Me Take your Foto" b/w "No Substitute", which was produced by the late Joel Webber, (the founder of the New Music Seminar). They were recorded at Skyline studios in NYC. 2)"Something on My Mind" b/w "Time", which was produce by Clem Burke of Blondie, and recorded at Jimi Hendrix’ Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village. Both singles are quite collectable and command hefty prices on E-bay. The Speedies also released 2 videos that were played on early MTV. "Let Me Take Your Foto" was filmed on the Brooklyn Promenade, directly across the river from The World Trade Center. The Twin Towers can be seen in the video. The Brooklyn Bridge is also prominently featured in the video. "Time" was filmed in the lower Manhattan financial district, near Wall Street. The Speedies were voted the Best Unsigned Band in America by the 1979 NY Rockers readers poll. The Speedies have been included on the following compilation CD’s: The Great NY Singles Scene (Roir) Yellow Pills (Numero Group) A long lost Speedies Album, Titled, "YOU NEED POP!", will be released in the coming weeks availiable on I-Tunes. It will include the rare 45’s, unreleased material and re-mixes of the previously released songs. Look for "Let Me Take Your Photo" (new spelling) to begin airing as part of a nationwide television commercial this fall. The New Speedies album, "You Need Pop!" is out now on Itunes !!!!! It features unreleased material & re-mixes (done by Jordan Tarlow-x Fuzztones guitar player)

You like our Music, You say you like our act! Haven’t seen it yet? Check out the Speedies Music Video’s !

"LET ME TAKE YOUR PHOTO"
Let Me Take Your Photo: Danny Cornyetz & Dennis Politakis; Directed/Edited
"TIME"
Time: Danny Cornyetz; Directed/Edited Chris Martinez & Vinnie Longobardo; Production


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Aug 3 2008 6:44 PM

Thanks!
twistedwheel





Aug 4 2008 4:23 AM

thanks for adding me.
Speedy Delivery,, It's really amazing!
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Aug 5 2008 5:42 AM

Sleep is a crutch! Let's get some pancakes afterwards!

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Aug 8 2008 1:37 AM

The Blessed single from 1979 long out of print and VERY RARE is now yours and avail @
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Deep Frenzy
American Bandstand

..............more to come!
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Jul 18 2008 5:09 AM

hanks guys killer stuff
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Jul 16 2008 11:46 PM

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xxx!!
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Jul 11 2008 5:27 AM

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Jul 2 2008 11:26 PM

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WISHING YOU TO HAVE A BLAST ON THE 4TH!
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Jun 21 2008 7:20 PM


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Jun 17 2008 7:13 AM

Thanks for the add.Good stuff in your jukebox.Cheers from Greece.
*Roy/ST*
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Jun 11 2008 3:54 PM

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Jun 3 2008 11:52 PM

thank you from spain!!!!
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May 15 2007 12:49 PM

Recien llegado a catalogo / Just arrived to our shop:



 

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The Joans- Bless you
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May 12 2008 7:18 PM

Thanx for addin' me!
Greetings from Italy.
Ciao, Antonio.
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May 12 2008 7:44 PM

Thanks for the friendship!!

Contact me about getting played on Brimstone Radio.
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May 13 2008 1:08 PM

Thanks for adding me!
Walter





May 8 2008 4:39 AM

Hey Speedies... slow down!!!
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May 6 2008 7:54 AM

thanks for yr frenship
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May 2 2008 2:45 PM

sudores de muerte, ladyfest
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Apr 30 2008 4:31 PM

thanks!
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Apr 29 2008 2:53 PM

i like your songs!!!
Hello from granada (spain)
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