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History of the band, their music, lyrics, instrumentation, touring, hits, chart activities, and just about everything else in between. President of REO FANS, the band's largest international fan club, and REO fan for over 35 years, having attended hundreds of concerts all over the world.

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Video of (Only a) Summer Love11/22/2009Kathy
  Q: One of my favorite REO songs is the live version of (Only a) Summer Love. I keep hoping a video of ...
  A: There's no video of this song with REO's original lineup that I'm aware of. You have to remember ...
Richrath/Golden Country11/16/2009Kathy
  Q: A related question to the others here. Do you know of any video of Gary Richrath performing Golden ...
  A: There's videos of Gary performing his song "Golden Country" with Terry Luttrell on lead vocals, as ...
Mike Murphy10/19/2009Kathy
  Q: Is there any live recordings or footage (audio or video) of REO Speedwagon from 1973 - 1976 with ...
  A: Although I'm sure that live audio/video recordings of REO during the Murphy years exist, I've never ...
Album9/21/2009Mark Lopa
  Q: When I was in High school Graduated 1979 TJHS alex VA, I remember one spring day cutting class with ...
  A: The note fight you reffered to is part of "157 Riverside Avenue," which is on the album...so if you ...
The Session with REO Speedwagon9/20/2009Kathy
  Q: I am the person who created, produced, and directed "The Session." I later went on to create and ...
  A: I can't tell you how grateful fans are that you created, produced and directed "The Session" with ...
Lightning9/18/2009Kathy
  Q: I love this song from the COW album. Was this song ever played live? If not, why....it is one of ...
  A: The last time REO played "Lightning" live was back in 2001 when lead singer Kevin Cronin put ...
Album9/16/2009Mark Lopa
  Q: When I was in High school Graduated 1979 TJHS alex VA, I remember one spring day cutting class with ...
  A: The album you're looking for is "You Get What You Play For," REO's live record from 1977. The CD ...
REO Chaos9/7/2009Kathy
  Q: There is something that has been nagging away at me for a very long time regarding the 'ousting' of ...
  A: REO chaos? I like that! Indeed, with so many versions about what happened, seeking the "truth" has ...
Early Performances9/7/2009Kathy
  Q: I saw a video clip of the original REO lineup. They were playing on a small studio stage (in the ...
  A: The 1971 "Session" video was shot in the Communications Building on the campus of Southern Illinois ...
Neal Doughty9/6/2009Kathy
  Q: In the band introduction at there concert Sept 5,2009 it was announced the Neal Doughty was from ...
  A: Yes, it's true. Neal Doughty recently married his fourth wife, Ms. Darya Gemmel Trimble, a high ...
Everybody's Gotta Face the Music8/21/2009Kathy
  Q: Was the song "Everybody's Gotta Face the Music" from the soundtrack of a movie or from one of REO's ...
  A: This great song originated from the soundtrack to the 1989 movie, "Sing." Although Kevin Cronin ...
Richrath rarities8/18/2009Kathy
  Q: Kathy Thanks for you Speedwagon rarities answer. I suppose this is the obvious follow up. Are there ...
  A: Gary told me there are actually quite a few recordings that accumulated over the years, but there's ...
1981 High Infidelity Tour8/16/2009Kathy
  Q: Kathy, REO played Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Mo in April, 1981. I shot ...
  A: After asking several die-hard Missouri fans who might have attended the show and coming up empty, I ...
Remastered re-releases7/20/2009Kathy
  Q: BGO records in the UK have just re-released Reo 1 & 2 on 1 CD and Ridin'the Storm Out & Lost In A ...
  A: The REO-REO/TWO double album was actually released over 2 years ago on July 2, 2007 by BGO and was ...
1979 tour dates7/14/2009Kathy
  Q: I have a question. In 1979 I had my first date with my wife at an REO Speedwagon concert at Pine ...
  A: Kurt: A picture of the backstage pass isn't online, only this description from a person selling it ...
1979 tour dates7/14/2009Kathy
  Q: I have a question. In 1979 I had my first date with my wife at an REO Speedwagon concert at Pine ...
  A: I'm pretty sure it was Monday, August 5, 1979. If I remember correctly, REO was on their "Nine ...
Into the Light7/11/2009Kathy
  Q: Hey, Kathy, I pulled up the song "into the Light", that Kevin Cronin played and it was beautiful! ...
  A: I agree "Into the Light" is a very beautiful song. The band never officially recorded a video for ...
REO.Styx concert tonight at DTE Detroit7/9/2009Kathy
  Q: I am taking some friends and surprising my husband for his birthday. We have great seats but would ...
  A: Having been to hundreds of REO Speedwagon concerts over the past 30 years, as well as backstage ...
REO Speedwagon Song7/8/2009Kathy
  Q: Can you tell me how wrote the song title Keep On Rolling by REO Speedwagon and who is the ...
  A: The song is actually called "Roll With the Changes," and was written by REO lead singer Kevin ...
Gary's wah pedal7/3/2009Kathy
  Q: I have been trying to figure out Gary's "wah sound". I've read accounts that he has used a Crybaby ...
  A: Yes, Gary occasionally used a Crybaby, but it was not modified. You're not the only one who's had ...
Gary's songwriting6/20/2009Kathy
  Q: I had heard an interview with Kevin back in 2000. In the interview he claimed that he wrote Ridin ...
  A: It's always puzzled me why Kevin Cronin, a talented songwriter in his own right, has on multiple ...
REO6/20/2009Kathy
  Q: Someone told me that REO has played up in Rockford,IL years ago.They told me that they played in ...
  A: Rockford Illinois has been a regular tour stop for REO Speedwagon from the 1970's to the present. ...
alan gratzer6/13/2009Mark Lopa
  Q: ...could you please tell me what year alan gratzer got married...thank you
  A: I apologize for the delay. I've been hunting high and low for this answer, and even asked a couple ...
Alan Gratzer6/12/2009Kathy
  Q: what year did alan gratzer get married...is he still with his wife and how many children do they ...
  A: Alan Gratzer and his wife, Nancy have been married over 30 years and live in Santa Barbara. They ...
history6/1/2009Mark Lopa
  Q: what is a REO Speedwagon
  A: An REO Speed Wagon is a motor truck made in the early 20th Century, consisting of suck vehicles as ...
Current tour5/29/2009Kathy
  Q: Since it has to be a question...Want to know what I thought of their concert in Seattle May 29th? I ...
  A: More than a couple of people have shared frustrations about sound quality this time out. I'm not ...
Smilin' in the End5/24/2009Kathy
  Q: Kathy. In the song, "Smilin' in the End" Kevin sings about being an only, lonely child, and I was ...
  A: Several people have asked me about this, assuming the song "Smilin' in the End" is autobiographical. ...
2009 setlist5/22/2009Kathy
  Q: I'm excited about seeing REO 6/7 here in Houston. Never seen them before. Would you happen to have a ...
  A: Kevin determines REO's set list from night to night, but here's what both bands have been playing so ...
live shows - Dictators opening?5/21/2009Mark Lopa
  Q: Did the Dictators ever open any shows for REO? Dates?
  A: All of my research has come up dry on any shows that involved The Dictators opening for REO ...
Super Bowl of Rock - Chicago5/13/2009Kathy
  Q: I was at the 1977 Super Bowl of Rock show with apprearances by Nugent, Skynyrd, Reo, Journey and 38 ...
  A: I can't locate any right now but if you're patient, shirts from this concert have previously been ...
Live in the Heartland DVD5/6/2009Kathy
  Q: Kathy. I was watching our REO Speedwagon DVD the other night. When they sing the song, "Can't ...
  A: Yes, that's Kevin's lovely wife Lisa, the former Lisa Marie Wells. A native of Racine, Wisconsin, ...
2009 Tour4/9/2009Kathy
  Q: I've been a huge fan of REO since 1978 "Tune a Piano" I live in Chilliwack BC Can.(about 45mi ...
  A: Right now the band has no plans to return to Vancouver during this year's tour, but that could ...
REO - live bluesy song?4/4/2009Kathy
  Q: I saw REO last night for the first time and heard a great song that I can't find. It was very bluesy ...
  A: Hmmmm..... This is a tough one. I'm thinking the song you're referring to is "Golden Country" which ...
REO Speedwagon4/3/2009Mark Lopa
  Q: What if any awards have REO speedwagon won and do they have any past gigs that were famous?
  A: REO Speedwagon has been nominated for four major awards, although they didn't win any of them. In ...
GARY RICHRATH3/3/2009Kathy
  Q: I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED KNOW WHY DID GARY LEAVE REO SPEEDWAGON, HE WAS SUCH A BAD ASS GUITAR PLAYER, I ...
  A: I could probably write a book about my observations about the dynamics of the band over the last 35 ...
Original & Current REO Speedwagon Lineup3/2/2009Kathy
  Q: Ms Kathy, Ola! Could you please send me the names of the original REO SW band and if the band that ...
  A: When REO released their debut album in 1971, the original lineup was: Gary Richrath, lead guitar ...
Missing Gary2/25/2009Kathy
  Q: I attended 2 Richrath concerts in the '90's. Will you let us know if, when, and where Gary will be ...
  A: Gary's alive and well, and living in California. Since he recorded "Only the Strong Survive" on the ...
2000 Illinois State Fair1/9/2009Kathy
  Q: I am trying to find that set list to look for a song they played
  A: I was at that show where REO co-headlined with Styx. To the best of my recollection the set list was ...
Uncle Otto's General Store12/10/2008Kathy
  Q: I was wondering if you have any info on the band 'Uncle Otto's General Store' which was REO ...
  A: "Uncle Otto's General Store" was a band in Champaign, IL that frequently played at the Red Lion Inn, ...
Song title12/2/2008Kathy
  Q: what reo speedwagon song features a holiday bird in the title
  A: My guess would be "Flying Turkey Trot," written by former lead guitarist Gary Richrath. The song ...

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