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After Food Brain broke up, Shinki Chen (guitars), simultaneously producing his solo work Shinki Chen & His Friends, was introduced to Atlantic Japan by Ikuzo.
Shinki Chen and Masayoshi Louise Louis Kabe (bass), a former Food Brain band mate, were trying to create a novel heavy-rock project when they discovered Joey Smith, a Filipino singing drummer.
Shinki and Masayoshi, fascinated by Joey's skill of drumming and his Occidental appearance and flavour, persuaded him to shoulder an important part of their project.
Speed, Glue and Shinki, named by Shinki from each of their nicknames, took off and started a terrific but all to brief career.
In a short time they produced two albums - Eve (1971) and an eponymous double LP (1972). Most of the songs were written and sung by Joey, looking up to Ginger Baker as one of his drumming teachers.
Both of the other members respected Eric Clapton and Cream, therefore it was natural that their production was bluesy and psychedelic.