The Midwestern United States was the original REO Speedwagon fan stronghold and is pivotal in this period of the band's history. [5] Philbin was replaced with another Champaign, Illinois musician, Centennial High School alumnus, Bruce Hall,[2] to record You Can Tune a Piano but You Can't Tuna Fish. On November 21, 1980, Epic released Hi Infidelity,[3] which represented a change in sound, going from hard rock to more pop-oriented material. Keep On Loving You 3:463. In early 2014, it was announced that REO Speedwagon and Chicago would be teaming up for 15 dates throughout 2014. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for T.W.O. Over the years, the record became a platinum-seller, due to the strength of their series of opening shows for more successful rock acts, but it originally charted at number 171. REO Speedwagon first formed in 1968 via a pair of University of Illinois students, keyboardist Neal Doughty and drummer Alan Gratzer. They have undergone many changes of personnel over the years,[2] and today Neal Doughty is the only member from the original line-up still with the band. He is quoted as saying "I'm going to be a part of that band whether they like it or not", and then went about making it happen. REO Speedwagon headlined on the M&I Classic Rock Stage at the Milwaukee Summerfest on June 30, 2011. The keyboard player was the leader, but several other band members were unhappy with the situation. Speedwagon with Richrath's own classic compositions carrying the record. They held an impromptu jam session in the basement of their Illinois Street Residence Hall dormitory[1][2] and soon started a rock band. Ironically, it's much more enjoyable if you listen to it AFTER listening to REO Speedwagon's other stuff, meaning that it's not an interesting listen without any former knowledge of what the band sounds like. 1987's Life as We Know It saw a decline in sales,[3] but still managed to provide the band with the top-20 hits "That Ain't Love" (U.S. #16) and "In My Dreams" (U.S. Achetez en toute confiance et sécurité sur eBay! [11], In November 2009, REO Speedwagon released a Christmas album, Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon. Passer au contenu principal.fr. Welcome to everybody to REO Speedwagon first album review!! Das Album "R:E.O./T.W.O" ist ja schon etwas länger als CD zu haben, interessant wurde es für mich ja erst, als das erste Album auf CD erschien, es trägt den gleichen Namen wie die Band: "R.E.O. CD de musique album REO Speedwagon - Achetez une variété de produits à prix abordables sur eBay. REO Speedwagon. Bonjour, Identifiez-vous. The 1990 release The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken, with Bryan Hitt (formerly of Wang Chung) on drums, was a commercial disappointment. Can't Fight This Feeling . Steve Scorfina (who would go on to found progressive rock/album-oriented rock band Pavlov's Dog) came aboard for over a year, composing with the band and performing live, before being replaced by Gary Richrath in late 1970. Lear had already been invited to join REO in September 1988 as Gratzer's successor and Joseph was brought in as a temporary stand-in for Richrath. On March 11, 2012, Kevin Cronin appeared on the Canadian reality TV series Star Académie. REO Speedwagon (originally stylized as R.E.O. Speedwagon". In early 1972, shortly after the release of the band's self-titled debut album, Luttrell left REO Speedwagon following a disagreement with Richrath. [3] It contains the new tracks "I Don't Want to Lose You" and "Here With Me." An advertisement in the school newspaper produced their first job, a fraternity party that turned into a food fight. Crownover played guitar for the group until the summer of 1969 when Bill Fiorio replaced him. The most popular track on this record was "157 Riverside Avenue". With their equipment being hauled to dates in a friend's station wagon, REO played bars and clubs all over the Midwest. In September 1998, Gary Richrath briefly joined REO onstage at the County Fair in Los Angeles to play on the band's encore song, "157 Riverside Avenue". [6] Original drummer Alan Gratzer left in September 1988 after he decided to retire from music to open a restaurant. REO Speedwagon's mainstream popularity waned in the late 1980s, but the band remains a popular live act. [12] On December 2, the band released an online video game, Find Your Own Way Home, produced by digital design agency Curious Sense. Speedwagon) is an American rock band from Champaign, Illinois. Speedwagon First Album!! In 1977, REO convinced Epic Records that their strength was in their live performances. Murphy stayed on for two more albums, Lost in a Dream and This Time We Mean It, before Cronin returned to the fold in January 1976 and recorded R.E.O., which was released that same year.[3]. [18] The band toured the UK arena circuit with Status Quo in December 2016. They named the band REO Speedwagon, from the REO Speed Wagon, a 1915 truck that was designed by Ransom Eli Olds. Richrath had driven 100 miles (160 km) to see the band and become a part of it. They were the last songs recorded with Gary Richrath and Alan Gratzer. REO Speedwagon toured the US in 1985, including a sold-out concert in Madison, Wisconsin in May. Testez. By the late 1980s, the band's popularity was starting to decline. Cataloging of published recordings by REO Speedwagon, REO Speedwagon performing at Red Rocks, 2010, You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish, The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken, Not So Silent Night ... Christmas with REO Speedwagon, The Goonies: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon, The Yule Log DVD, You Can Tune a Piano but You Can't Tuna Fish, Not So Silent Night ... Christmas with REO Speedwagon, "Results – RPM – Library and Archives Canada", "American certifications – R.E.O. Note: REO Speedwagon has several songs that never charted as singles but occasionally obtain airplay on classic rock stations. It marked the return of Kevin Cronin to the band after a four-year absence.