THE SPEAKER WARS are an American rock band formed by Stan Lynch and Jon Christopher Davis. They co-wrote and recorded a collection of songs for their inaugural self-titled release that’s the culmination of their long-time collaboration, revealing rock, country and gospel influences with a new, but already famous sound.

Stan Lynch is widely known as one of rock’s most tasteful timekeepers and a founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer, singer-songwriter and producer has written songs for Don Henley, Ringo, Toto, The Byrds, Rita Coolidge, Meredith Brooks, Tim McGraw, Eagles, Sister Hazel, Eddie Money, The Mavericks and The Knack. He’s also played on and produced some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful records in the industry. He brings those skills to his first band project since Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Beyond producing and playing bedrock grooves for THE SPEAKER WARS, Stan lends his formidable guitar, keyboard, bass and vocal chops to the mix.

Jon Christopher Davis (JCD) began his career as a singer-songwriter in Dallas, Texas. He honed his craft working in bars, theaters and concerts halls for over 30 years. JCD spent ten of those years in Nashville, garnering several major-label record contracts and made his bones as a highly-sought-after songwriter and performer. It was in Nashville where JCD was introduced to Stan. Stan was selected to produce JCD’s solo album on MCA Records, and they quickly struck up a friendship and professional collaboration that led them ultimately to form, THE SPEAKER WARS.

JCD has written songs for and collaborated with Steve Lukather, Dolly Parton, Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill, Radney Foster, Rodney Crowell, Hal Ketchum, Billy Ray Cyrus and The Go-Go’s. JCD’s dynamic and soulful approach to lead vocals anchors the commercial, yet eclectic sound of THE SPEAKER WARS. He played guitar, bass, keyboards and harmonica on the record. JCD serves as the band’s frontman for their exceptionally entertaining live show.

Rounding out the band is Ellis Brown – keyboards, Brian Patterson – bass and vocals, Steve Ritter – percussion and vocals and Jay Michael Smith – lead guitar. Look for their first album to drop in May, 2025.