New York
Rock, pop rock, hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal
Speedway Blvd. were a New York based act assembled by famed bubblegum impresarios, Kasenetz and Katz. Looking to capitalize on the booming arena rock sensation that was sweeping the nation at the dawn of the 80’s, the duo put Speedway Blvd. together strictly as a studio project. Allowing the musicians their own creative freedom, the unique assemblage of players concocted a potent blend of AOR, new wave and progressive rock. The results were astounding and Epic Records quickly released the album with a massive promotional campaign in tow. For reasons unknown, audiences just didn’t have a clue how to take Speedway Blvd. and the album tanked. The project was essentially abandoned and various members went on to Balance (Dennis Feldman) and later Dream Theater (Jordan Rudess).
Speedway Blvd. (1980)
