Speedealer biography of rory

Speedealer originally formed in in Lubbock, TX. under the name REO Speedealer.

Speedealer biography of rory

Its founding members are James Follis [who named the band] (guitar), Rodney Skelton (bass), Jeff Hirshberg (vocals), and Chris Brown (drums). By early '93 REO Speedealer had run its course and broke up. Both Skelton and Hirshberg decided to return to Dallas, while Follis and Brown remained in Lubbock.

Upon their return, Skelton, Hirshberg (now on guitar and vocal duties), Mike Noyes (guitar), Dave Woodard (vocals) and Jason Purtle [RIP]/Toby Sheets (drums) reformed the band. REO Speedealer began to play local and regional shows, which in short order turned into DIY, "get in the van," touring on the national level.

In the fall of the band released its first eponymously titled full length record on Lori Barbero's (Babes in Toyland) label, Spanish Fly -- directly after the release of the record, Woodard split from the band.

The following year the group signed with Royalty Recor