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| Video of (Only a) Summer Love | 11/22/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Richrath/Golden Country | 11/16/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Mike Murphy | 10/19/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Album | 9/21/2009 | Mark 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 ...
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| The Session with REO Speedwagon | 9/20/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Lightning | 9/18/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Album | 9/16/2009 | Mark 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 ...
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| REO Chaos | 9/7/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Early Performances | 9/7/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Neal Doughty | 9/6/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Everybody's Gotta Face the Music | 8/21/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Richrath rarities | 8/18/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| 1981 High Infidelity Tour | 8/16/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Remastered re-releases | 7/20/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| 1979 tour dates | 7/14/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| 1979 tour dates | 7/14/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Into the Light | 7/11/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| REO.Styx concert tonight at DTE Detroit | 7/9/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| REO Speedwagon Song | 7/8/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Gary's wah pedal | 7/3/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Gary's songwriting | 6/20/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| REO | 6/20/2009 | Kathy |
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. ...
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| alan gratzer | 6/13/2009 | Mark 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 ...
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| Alan Gratzer | 6/12/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| history | 6/1/2009 | Mark 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 ...
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| Current tour | 5/29/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Smilin' in the End | 5/24/2009 | Kathy |
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. ...
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| 2009 setlist | 5/22/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| live shows - Dictators opening? | 5/21/2009 | Mark 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 ...
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| Super Bowl of Rock - Chicago | 5/13/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Live in the Heartland DVD | 5/6/2009 | Kathy |
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, ...
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| 2009 Tour | 4/9/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| REO - live bluesy song? | 4/4/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| REO Speedwagon | 4/3/2009 | Mark 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 ...
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| GARY RICHRATH | 3/3/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Original & Current REO Speedwagon Lineup | 3/2/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Missing Gary | 2/25/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| 2000 Illinois State Fair | 1/9/2009 | Kathy |
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 ...
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| Uncle Otto's General Store | 12/10/2008 | Kathy |
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, ...
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| Song title | 12/2/2008 | Kathy |
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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