25 years of funk
Since forming as a quartet in 1998, Speedometer has been at the forefront of the funk and soul scene. While on the playlists of every funk and soul DJ dropping heavy funk, latin or soulful beats on dancefloors around the world, their music has also been the backdrop for countless TV shows and Hollywood film trailers. They have toured all over Europe and Japan releasing 8 studio albums, including collaborations with some of legendary names in soul and funk. In 2022, the band were busy recording 2 new albums at the legendary Abbey Road Studios released in 2023. To mark the 25th anniversary of the band, we will be releasing a limited edition LP (250 copies) of the Abbey Road Funk & Soul Sessions
The band
Leigh Gracie - guitar
Rich Hindes - bass
Chris Starmer - drums
Matt Wilding - percussion
Matt Hodges - organ & piano
Dave Land - trumpet
Simon Jarrett - tenor sax
The singers
Speedometer have performed live with some amazing singers over the years including Marva Whitney, Martha High, Sharon Jones, Lee Fields, Sir Joe Quarterman, Robert Moore, Myles Sanko, Noel McKoy, Eddie Bo, Ria Currie and more recently, SheZar, Angelo Starr, James Junior & Vanessa Jamie