The group Vitesse was started by Herman Van Boeyen and Herman Brood, who were friends, in 1975. After the first album Herman Brood left the band in 1976.
Since then the band has known many different casts, build around Herman van Boeyen. The last successful album of the band was released in 1985. Herman tried to keep the band alive, but in 1994, without any more hits, he stopped making music.


Band o.l.v. drummer Herman van Boeyen (Amsterdam, 1949). Talloze wisselingen in de bezetting. O.a. Herman Brood, Jan-Piet den Tex en Jan van der Meij (naar Powerplay) waren lid.
(Band led by drummer Herman van Boeyen (Amsterdam, 1949). Numerous changes in occupation. a.o. Herman Brood, Jan-Piet den Tex and Jan van der Meij (after Powerplay) were members.)