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REO Speedwagon (originally stylized as R.E.O. Speedwagon), or simply REO, was an American rock band from Champaign, Illinois.Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s.
R.E.O./T.W.O. is the second studio album released by the Illinois-based rock band REO Speedwagon, released in 1972.Under the leadership of guitarist Gary Richrath, this album continued the musical direction set on 1971's REO Speedwagon with Richrath's own compositions carrying the record.
REO Speedwagon released their debut album, R.E.O. Speedwagon, in 1971. They have undergone many changes of personnel over the years, [2] And today, currently the members of the band as of January 2023 are Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, Dave Amato, and Bryan Hitt. (See also List of REO Speedwagon members.)
Gary Dean Richrath (October 18, 1949 – September 13, 2015) [1] was an American guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist and a songwriter for the band REO Speedwagon from 1970 until 1989. Early life
R.E.O. is the sixth studio album by REO Speedwagon, released in 1976.It peaked at number 159 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1976. [3] It marked the return of Kevin Cronin to the band after a four-year absence.
REO Speedwagon. Kevin Cronin – lead vocals, rhythm guitars, keyboards; Gary Richrath – lead guitars; Neal Doughty – keyboards, synthesizers; Gregg Philbin – bass, backing vocals (tracks 9 and 12 on the original CD, tracks 10 and 14 on the reissue) Bruce Hall – bass, backing vocals (lead on track 13) Alan Gratzer – drums, backing vocals
REO Speedwagon played their final show on Saturday, Dec. 21 ... but the music, the spirit, the songs of REO Speedwagon will live on with this band and with me under the name Kevin Cronin. We hope ...
By late 1970, REO Speedwagon had finalised its first recording lineup with the addition of guitarist Gary Richrath in place of Scorfina. [5] In early 1972, shortly after the release of the band's self-titled debut album, Luttrell left REO Speedwagon following a disagreement with Richrath. [6]