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[[Image:SpeedwayLogo.jpg|thumb|right|Speedway Detectives]]
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[[Image:Speedway-detectives 01.jpg|thumb|right|Speedway Detectives at [[Achilles Last Stand 2003]]]]
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[[Image:SpeedwayClassicLineup.JPG|thumb|right|Classic Lineup of Speedway]]
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[[Image:SpeedwayLiveAtApollo.jpg|thumb|right|Classic Lineup of Speedway Live at the "old" Apollo]]
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1997-2007
 
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==Members==
 
==Members==
[[Image:SpeedwayLogo.jpg|thumb|right|Speedway Detectives]]
 
  
 
Classic Lineup:
 
Classic Lineup:
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==Biography==
 
==Biography==
  
[[Image:SpeedwayClassicLineup.JPG|thumb|right|Classic Lineup of Speedway]]
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Well we've been around for years and have had dozens of line up changes.
 
Well we've been around for years and have had dozens of line up changes.
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* "Leave your shit ass attitude at the door."
 
* "Leave your shit ass attitude at the door."
 
-various posts on tbshows
 
-various posts on tbshows
 
[[Image:SpeedwayLiveAtApollo.jpg|thumb|right|Classic Lineup of Speedway Live at the "old" Apollo]]
 
  
 
==Other Info==
 
==Other Info==

Revision as of 22:36, 21 December 2008

Speedway Detectives
Speedway Detectives at Achilles Last Stand 2003
Classic Lineup of Speedway
Classic Lineup of Speedway Live at the "old" Apollo

1997-2007


Members

Classic Lineup:

Other members:

Biography

Well we've been around for years and have had dozens of line up changes.

  • "Speedway doesnt just play rock n roll, they live it."
  • "They are the hardest party you can be around"
  • "The gritty, dirty fowl sound and fuck you attitude."
  • "Live is where they really shine."
  • "Speedway is the fucking definition of rock and roll."
  • "Speedway is the essence of punk rock."
  • "One of the most original bands around."
  • "Leave your shit ass attitude at the door."

-various posts on tbshows

Other Info

  • Had a track on An Anthology of Underground Music in Canada (Uncle Sam) in 1997. This was their first song, and the band formed for the sole reason of creating track for compilation. They started playing live after this song was created.
  • Played 100's of shows.
  • Released 2 cd's Demo's (2003) and "A Cause for Concern" (2005)
  • Also released a CD-R called "Live and Rare" (2004)
  • Won Achilles Last Stand and used winning proceeds to record "A Cause for Concern"
  • Last Show was on Wednesday, December 19th 2007 @ Kilroys
  • Also performed at last show were Faceless Hulk, Red Devil, Rock Truck and Bottom Rockers

Discography

  • Demos (2003) Recorded at Revolution Music Studio
  • Live and Rare (2004) Released Independently
  • A Cause for Concern (2005) Produced by Shaun Kelly and Chris Darota, Released by Speedlife Music and Revolution Music

Links

  1. http://www.speedwaydetectives.com/
  2. Soundclick: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/thespeedwaydetectives.htm
  3. Purevolume: http://www.purevolume.com/thespeedwaydetectives
  4. Speedway is my Life (documentary)
  5. A Cause for Concern at #7 on CILU charts December 20, 2005

- Competed in Achilles Last Stand 2003