Crazy Joe and the Variable Speed Band is a musical project best known for their unique blend of funk, rock, and pop music. The band, primarily featuring the talents of Joe Renda (aka Crazy Joe), came to prominence in the early 1980s with their novelty hit "Eugene". Renda's distinctive vocal delivery, combined with the band's eclectic musical stylings, set them apart within the music industry. Despite their brief period of success, the band's influence can be heard in the subsequent waves of genre-mixing bands and artists.