REO Speedwagon

8/30/2010 - Kevin Surprises eHarmony couple

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PDT

8/30/2010 - Kevin Cronin & Little Big Town

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Check out Kevin and Little Big Town: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet.
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8/27/2010 - Vote for "Time For Me To Fly" NASA final shuttle mission 2011

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Vote for REO!!! You fans can vote on what song wakes up the astronauts on the final shuttle mission in 2011. "Time for me to Fly" made the list!!! click here NASA Space Rock

7/29/2010 - REO plans 'Hi Infidelty's' 30th anniversary

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Though REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin says that he's "not one for nostalgia," he's enthusiastic about the band's two-year plan to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its biggest-selling album, 1980's "Hi Infidelity" -- which includes a deluxe reissue and possibly a tour playing the full album.

"This is 2010, so we're kind of celebrating 30 years since we recorded the album," Cronin tells Billboard.com. "Next year is 2011 -- 30 years since 1981, the year that rocked our world...The 'Hi Infidelity' record was such a turning point for us, just on a personal and professional level. And an awful lot of people took this music into their lives, into their hearts. It's just too special of a time to ignore, so I just decided for this anniversary I'm going to embrace it and go for it...We're milking it for everything it's worth!"

"Hi Infidelity" was REO's only No. 1 album and the top-selling rock release of 1981. It's been certified nine-times platinum and spawned four Top 40 hits, including the chart-topping "Keep on Loving You" and the Top 5 "Take It on the Run." And, Cronin adds, it came at a time when REO was "literally on the brink of being dropped by our label. This was kind of our last chance."

Now the group and its fans will have multiple opportunities to relive "Hi Infidelity." The group is performing the album's entire first side, with some subtle re-arrangements, on its current summer tour with Pat Benatar; meanwhile, Cronin says, REO is talking about performing the complete album in 2011 -- which it's only done once before, for an XM satellite radio broadcast.

Also on tap for next year is a deluxe edition of "Hi Infidelity," which will likely include the original demos that REO's manager recently found in his garage.

"He found a box that said 'REO' on it," Cronin recalls. "It was mostly old photographs, but he dropped it off at my house and when I went through it there it was, a tape from Crystal Recording Studios, July 1980. No one knew where they were. We searched the vaults in New York, L.A. -- a full cavity search, you might say -- and no one found them. So we were like, 'All right, I guess that's our holy grail. We'll keep searching for them'. "

Cronin says it took significant work to get the tape into usable shape, but the results were as good as he remembered. "It's pretty fun to listen to -- no keyboards, no backing vocals, just guitar and lead vocals. On the finished 'Hi Infidelity,' about half of it is performances that were on that demo tape. There was just some magic in those performances, so hopefully we'll include that in the deluxe set."

Other plans for the reissue are still being set, as are REO's tour plans for 2011. Meanwhile, Cronin says the current edition of REO is in a "creative spurt" that he hopes will yield the group's first set of new material since 2007's "Find Your Own Way Home" (not counting the 2009's holiday album, "Not So Silent Night.")

Cronin is playing a new song in concert -- which he says will be called either "Can't Stop Loving You" or "Unfinished Poem" -- and he's pleased that "this is another one of those tight periods for the band. You can't take it for granted when you get five guys all in the same mindspace -- like we were for 'Hi Infidelity.' It's a real special thing."

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7/26/2010 - REO SPEEDWAGON AFTER-PARTY AT ROK VEGAS NIGHTCLUB!!

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT

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7/13/2010 - REO Speedwagon's Setlist: The Very best of REO Speedwagon Live"

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Get your copy of Reo Speedwagon's brand new Setlist today! "Setlist: The Very Best of REO Speedwagon Live" includes some of REO Speedwagon's greatest live tracks including the hits, fan faves plus gems from the Vault! Click here to purchase on amazon.com
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7/7/2010 - Photo's from Chastian Park in Atlanta, GA.

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT

REO Speedwagon made a stop at Chastain Park in Atlanta, Georgia on their Love On The Run Tour. Pat Benatar has teamed up with REO Speedwagon for this summer tour. The tour will run from June 24 until August 27. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the concert below.
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7/7/2010 - Photo's on Pollstar from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT

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6/26/2010 - Win VIP Seats and a First-Class Dinner Served Backstage by the Members of REO Speedwagon at Select "

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Los Angeles, Calif., June 25, 2010-In celebration of eHarmony's 10th anniversary and REO Speedwagon's summer concert tour, the online relationship site and award-winning band have teamed up for the "Keep on Loving You" Video Contest that will run in select cities across the country during REO/Benetar's "Love on the Run" Tour.

eHarmony success couples in multiple markets will have the exclusive chance to showcase their chemistry and compete for a chance to win an ultimate sweethearts' VIP package to attend a "Love on the Run" tour date in their town with an experience that includes a luxurious first-class dinner served by REO Speedwagon.

Beginning today, lucky couples who have connected through eHarmony can submit their best rendition of an REO Speedwagon song on YouTube, where entries will be voted on by the general public.

The grand prize winner will be personally selected by REO Speedwagon from three videos with the most votes in each market. The winning couple will receive a pair of tickets to the show and a romantic dinner for two served by the members of REO Speedwagon, complete with VIP transportation.

"So many REO songs come from exploring the mysteries of love, understanding and surviving the challenges of long term relationships and finding new ways to say 'I Love You.' "I feel like our band has a lot in common with eHarmony, so partnering with them seems like a natural fit," said lead singer Kevin Cronin. "I hear from people all the time who tell me they have fallen in love and walked down the aisle, while an REO song was playing. The romantic dinner backstage is going to be so cool. Plus, our wives are going to love the idea of us waiting on someone else!"

Videos can be entered into the competition at www.youtube.com/eharmony.com. Winners will be selected by REO Speedwagon one week prior to the show in the participating markets. For full contest rules and regulations, please visit http://bit.ly/cj2XOf

"Keep On Loving You" Video Contest Dates:

Sat. 7/10 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Video Deadline: Fri. 7/2

Sun. 7/11 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theater Video Deadline: Sat. 7/3

Sun. 7/18 Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion Video Deadline: Sat. 7/10

Fri. 7/23 Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mack Center - UNLV Video Deadline: Thu. 7/15

Sat. 7/24 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre Video Deadline: Fri. 7/16

Sat. 7/31 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre Video Deadline: Fri. 7/23

Thu. 8/19 Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center Video Deadline: Wed. 8/11

Fri. 8/20 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre Video Deadline: Thu. 8/12

Sat. 8/21 Cleveland, OH Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City Video Deadline: Fri. 8/13

Sun. 8/22 Canandaigua, NY Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center Video Deadline: Sat. 8/14

ABOUT THE "LOVE ON THE RUN" TOUR

Bringing the songs of two historic rock bands to stages all across America, REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar will visit over 35 cities across the country for their co-headlining summer tour, "LOVE ON THE RUN," kicking off on June 24th. Their music will take fans back to their early '80s explosion onto the Billboard charts, where both artists enjoyed #1 and Top 10 positions for the better part of the decade and will carry on through their career with music that continues to define their excellence in song craftsmanship and performance. Edwin McCain and Keaton Simons will each be joining these two legendary acts on various stops along the tour. All tickets are on-sale now.

"LOVE ON THE RUN" is dedicated to raising awareness about hunger among American school children by partnering with "Blessings in a Backpack," a non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to school children in need. During their recent "Can't Stop Rockin Tour," REO Speedwagon and Styx raised over $300k for school kids, helped to open 20 schools and helped feed nearly 4k children a weekend for a full year as a result of their partnership with Blessings in a Backpack. Benatar and REO Speedwagon hope to add to these accomplishments and help more school children along this tour. For more information, please go to www.blessingsinabackpack.com

ABOUT REO SPEEDWAGON

Kevin Cronin, lead singer and principle songwriter; bass player Bruce Hall; Neal Doughty, keyboard player and founding member; lead guitarist Dave Amato, and drummer Bryan Hitt, are REO Speedwagon. Since the release of their first record in 1971, the band has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums including the monumental 10 million seller, Hi Infidelity, has scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the Number One hits "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep On Loving You," timeless classics including "Roll With The Changes", "Ridin' The Storm Out", "Take It On The Run", "Time For Me To Fly" and "Keep Pushin." In 2009, they released Find Your Own Way Home, featuring the radio favorites "I Needed To Fall" and "Smilin' In The End." Most recently, they released a Christmas album Not So Silent Night with an REO production spin on the classics including "The First Noel," "Winter Wonderland," "Little Drummer Boy," and "Happy Xmas (War is Over)." REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums to date. For more information on REO Speedwagon, please visit www.reospeedwagon.com.

ABOUT eHarmony, Inc.

Pasadena, Calif.-based eHarmony, Inc. (www.eharmony-inc.com) was founded in 2000 and is a pioneer in using relationship science to match singles seeking long-term relationships. Its service, available in the United States, Canada, Australia and United Kingdom, presents users with compatible matches based on key dimensions of personality that are scientifically proven to predict highly successful long-term relationships. eHarmony, Inc. also operates a network of dating and relationship, wedding planning and parenting websites that give people resources and support to make better decisions at important times in their lives.

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6/22/2010 - Storm drenches electrical gear, rains out REO gig

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

In an interview Thursday with the NewsTribune, REO Speedwagon front man Kevin Cronin promised a "big storm" that would "blow everybody away" when discussing the band's then-upcoming "Concerts for a Cause" show at Cedar Point Sportsman Club. He couldn't have been more right. REO Speedwagon fans were left wet and disappointed Friday night when storms caused the cancellation of the show. Shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, concert organizer Merry Noonan contacted the NewsTribune to say the show had been canceled. "We tried everything we possibly could to have the show go on," Noonan said. A brief, windy storm early in the afternoon blew over a few tents, but didn't ruin the show. Two opening acts managed to play but a second storm provided a "torrential downpour" that soaked the stage, equipment and everything electrical, according to Noonan. "The band wanted to play but there was no way we could turn anything on," she said. The concert raised funds for Leepertown Grade School to assist with a technology upgrade. "We're hoping that at the end of the day we have money to give...to the cause," Noonan said. She shared her thanks to those in attendance for being understanding. The REO Speedwagon show will not be rescheduled. "It's something we can't control," Noonan said. The next Concerts for a Cause show will be Lady Antebellum on Aug. 14 at Cedar Point Sportsman Club to benefit John F. Kennedy School in Spring Valley.
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6/19/2010 - Peru, IL Rainout June 18, 2010

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

6/17/2010 - Walmart Video Part 2

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

6/15/2010 - REO Gets First Class Ride to Walmart Show

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

6/11/2010 - Slideshow: Reo Speedwagon & Barenaked Ladies

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

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6/9/2010 - New Drum Rack for Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

This rack was designed and built by REO Speedwagon drummer Bryan Hitt and his tech. After seeing all of the new chrome clamps on the Geosphere rack at NAMM 2010 Brian and his team came up with a new design for his tour.
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6/4/2010 - Special Announcement

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Special Announcement! You could meet the Band this Summer!

The Find Your Own Way Home Video Game Summer Sweepstakes is now open!

Buy The Game between now and June 20 and you'll be automatically entered for a chance to meet REO Speedwagon at the "Love On The Run" tour.

The prize includes 2 concert tickets to the show of your choice, and 2 passes to meet the band.
Visit www.CuriousSense.com/MeetREO to learn more, and Buy the Game for your chance to win!

6/4/2010 - Live Nation has started No Service Fee in June!

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Live Nation has started No Service Fee in June!
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5/28/2010 - Rick Springfield Cruise

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT

The time you have all been waiting for has finally come! We are pleased to announce all of our special guests for this year's Rick Springfield & Friends Cruise! Our special Musical Guest this year will be Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon! Kevin will be headlining a concert on board as well as participating in the singer-songwriter session with Rick! We are pleased to also welcome back Rick's very good friend, Doug Davidson, (Paul Williams) from the Young & The Restless as well as our host, Mark Goodman (MTV, Sirius/XM Radio)! And lastly, we are thrilled to be joined by Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) from the Days of Our Lives who will be joining us onboard this year as well! With this incredible line-up, the third annual Rick Springfield & Friends cruise is going to be the best one yet! There is still time to make your reservation, so sign up now! Looking forward to seeing you onboard!

3rd Annual Rick Springfield & Friends Cruise - November 15th - 20th, 2010 This Year's Special Guests are Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon, Doug Davidson (Paul Williams, Young & the Restless), Eric Martsolf (Brady Black, Days of our Lives) and our host, Mark Goodman (MTV, Sirius/XM Radio)

The itinerary for this year's cruise is Monday 11/15 - Miami, FL - Depart 4PM Tuesday 11/16 - Nassau, Bahamas Wednesday 11/17 - Half Moon Cay Thursday 11/18 - Grand Turk Friday 11/19 - Day at Sea Saturday 11/20 - Arrive Miami - 8AM Activities include

Full Concerts with Rick Springfield & Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon
Intimate unplugged concert with Rick Springfield & Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon
Special Interview by Mark Goodman with Rick Springfield on his book, Late, Late at Night
Personal Q&A sessions with Rick Springfield, Doug Davidson (Paul Williams, Young & the Restless), Eric Martsolf (Brady Black, Days of our Lives) & Mark Goodman (MTV,Sirius/XM Radio)
Hosted by Mark Goodman (MTV, Sirius/XM Radio)
Photograph and Autograph opportunities with all special guests
Special events with all our special guests
Five nights' accommodations aboard Carnival's Destiny Cruise Ship
Special Gift Bag with Cruise Event Souvenirs
Cocktail Parties
Chances to enter onboard exclusive Rick Springfield Event Opportunities
Full schedule of activities including dancing, deck activities & more
Gourmet dining experiences
VIP Concierge at your service
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5/26/2010 - Check out this Cheetos commercial featuring "Can't Fight This Feeling"

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT

5/26/2010 - What to do over Memorial Day Weekend? Liberty Fest in Farmers Branch, perfect for the entire family

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT

The legendary rock band REO Speedwagon has signed on to the inaugural edition of Liberty Fest to be held in Farmers Branch over Memorial Day weekend, May 28 and 29. REO Speedwagon, with special guests Gin Blossoms, will cap the two-day event with a free Saturday night concert at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Tickets are available at participating retail locations in the city.Click here to see article.
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5/14/2010 - Robert Pattinson Wearing REO Speedwagon Shirt

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT

As seen on Oprah, Robert Pattinson is wearing an REO Speedwagon shirt. Check out the video below.

Robert Pattinson Surprises Fans Video
What would you do if Twilight Saga star Robert Pattinson came knocking? See how Twi-hards react when this heartthrob shows up at their doors! http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Robert-Pattinson-Surprises-His-Biggest-Fans-Video
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5/11/2010 - REO in Clear Lake, Iowa

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT

REO visiting Buddy Holly Plane Crash Site

4/20/2010 - Samantha Brown's Great Weekends

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT

The Samantha Brown Atlantic City/Jersey Shore episode will premiere on May 13th at 10pm. This special episode will be featuring REO Speedwagon and STYX at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic.

4/9/2010 - Visit to the Buddy Holly plane crash site in Clear Lake, Iowa

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Check out these photo's from the Buddy Holly plane crash site in Clear Lake, Iowa.
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3/25/2010 - REO SPEEDWAGON FORCED TO RESCHEDULE TWO SHOWS THIS WEEKEND DUE TO ILLNESS

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Los Angeles, CA...March 25, 2010 - Due to doctor's orders, REO Speedwagon is forced to, regretfully, reschedule two shows this weekend as a result of a severe flu REO guitarist Dave Amato is experiencing. The March 26th show at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL and the March 27th show at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL will be rescheduled; announcement of the new dates to come shortly.

"Dave is one of the true rock warriors and, if he could, he would absolutely be on stage this weekend," said lead singer Kevin Cronin. "As much as we hate to postpone these concerts, we have to respect doctor's orders. The truth is that we know both of these shows would be packed with some of our most loyal fans; and we would not be able to do our best for you guys under these conditions."

All tickets for the shows this weekend will be honored for the rescheduled dates. If ticket holders can no longer attend these newly rescheduled dates, they can contact the box offices at 815-726-6600 in Joliet, or 847-263-6300 in Waukegan, or Ticketmaster Customer Service at 800-653-8000.

3/12/2010 - REO SPEEDWAGON AND PAT BENATAR ANNOUNCE MORE DATES FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED "LOVE ON THE RUN" TOUR

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

15 More Dates Added To Cross-Country Trek; Next On-Sale 3/11

Los Angeles, CA...March 10, 2010 - REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar announce 15 more dates for their highly anticipated co-headlining summer tour, "LOVE ON THE RUN," it was announced today. Two legendary rock voices, Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon, team up for their "LOVE ON THE RUN" cross-country summer tour, kicking off at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on June 24th.

"We are so excited to continue to add dates to this tour to bring the combination of REO and Pat to as many fans as possible," said Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon. "Since talking with Neil Giraldo and Pat about the idea of touring together, we have just been incredibly amped to get on the road and the more fans we can entertain, the better."

Kevin Cronin has said: "REO and Pat Benatar toured together in 1995 and we all had a blast. I ran into Neil Giraldo in the neighborhood last year, and we talked about getting the bands together again...so here we are. Both REO and Pat Benatar share a history of hits, a family oriented approach, and a continuing desire to rock hard and have fun doing it. We embrace and take pride in our past achievements, while we are all about growing as artists and keeping our standards high. We intend to prove it every night on stage with the 'Love On The Run' tour."

"LOVE ON THE RUN" will bring the songs of these two historic rock bands to stages all across America. Their music will take fans back to their early '80s explosion onto the Billboard charts, where both artists enjoyed #1 and Top 10 positions for the better part of the decade; and will carry on through their career with music that continues to define their excellence in song craftsmanship and performance. Edwin McCain and Keaton Simons will each be joining these two legendary acts on various stops along the tour. Additional tour dates and on-sale dates will be announced shortly.

American Express Early On Sale opportunities will be available for most "LOVE ON THE RUN" tour dates.

REO Speedwagon has teamed up with I Love All Access on the "LOVE ON THE RUN" tour to offer the ultimate fan experience, which features a variety of VIP ticket packages, some of which include the chance to meet REO Speedwagon at their shows. For more details go to www.iloveallaccess.com.

"LOVE ON THE RUN" is dedicated to raising awareness about hunger among American school children by partnering with "Blessings in a Backpack," a non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to school children in need. During their recent "Can't Stop Rockin Tour, "REO Speedwagon and Styx raised over $300k for school kids, helped to open 20 schools and helped feed nearly 4k children a weekend for a full year as a result of their partnership with Blessings in a Backpack. Benatar and REO Speedwagon hope to add to these accomplishments and help more school children along this tour. For more information, please go to www.blessingsinabackpack.com.

Kevin Cronin, lead singer and principle songwriter; bass player Bruce Hall; Neal Doughty, keyboard player and founding member; lead guitarist Dave Amato, and drummer Bryan Hitt, are REO Speedwagon. Since the release of their first record in 1971, the band has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums including the monumental 10 million seller, Hi Infidelity, has scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the Number One hits "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep On Loving You," timeless classics including "Roll With The Changes", "Ridin' The Storm Out", "Take It On The Run", "Time For Me To Fly" and "Keep Pushin." In 2009, they released Find Your Own Way Home, featuring the radio favorites "I Needed To Fall" and "Smilin' In The End." Most recently, they released a Christmas album Not So Silent Night with an REO production spin on the classics including "The First Noel," "Winter Wonderland," "Little Drummer Boy," and "Happy Xmas (War is Over)." REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums to date.

More than three decades ago, Pat Benatar began breaking rules and blazed a new trial for female rock stars. Pat was bold, self-assured, and independent. She was alluring but not exploitive. She was vulnerable but not weak. She was strong-minded without being hardhearted. Songs such as "Love Is a Battlefield," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "We Live For Love," and "Heartbreaker" became anthems for a new attitude. At the dawn of MTV, Benatar was the image of the female rocker for an entire generation of young woman, and the young men who loved them. That generation has grown up with her and others have walked down the path she helped pave. Still going strong, Benatar has been married for 28 years to guitarist, songwriter producer, collaborator and soul mate Neil Giraldo. Pat and Neil have been touring almost non-stop for over three decades. Benatar is acknowledged as the leading female rock vocalist of the '80s. During this time she was nominated nine times for Grammy Awards for Best Rock Vocal Performance (female), winning an unprecedented four Grammy Awards in consecutive years from 1980 to 1983. Benatar has also won three American Music Awards. Of the sixteen original and compilation albums released during her 30+ year career, seven were certified platinum and three were certified gold. One of the most popular performers in rock, she is also one of the most recognized and admired female artists.

For more information on REO Speedwagon, please visit the band's official web page at www.reospeedwagon.com for more information on Pat Benatar, please visit her website at www.benatar.com.

LOVE ON THE RUN Tour Dates:

Jun 24, 2010 - Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena On Sale 3/19
Jun 25, 2010 - Rutland, VT Vermont State Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jun 26, 2010 - Atlantic City, NJ Caesar's Atlantic City On Sale 3/6
Jun 29, 2010 - Vienna, VA The Filen Center On Sale TBD
Jul 1, 2010 - Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheater On Sale 3/7
Jul 2, 2010 - St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 3, 2010 - Orlando, FL Universal Studios Florida On Sale TBD
Jul 8, 2010 - Lampe, MO Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 9, 2010 - Memphis, TN Memphis Botanic Gardens On Sale TBD
Jul 10, 2010 - St.Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre On Sale 3/13
Jul 11, 2010 - Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 13, 2010 - Wichita, KS Intrust Bank Arena On Sale 3/12
Jul 16, 2010 - Walker, MN Moondance Jam Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jul 17, 2010 - Red Wing, MN Treasure Island Resort & Casino On Sale TBD
Jul 18, 2010 - Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion On Sale TBD
Jul 21, 2010 - Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheater On Sale TBD
Jul 23, 2010 - Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mack Center On Sale TBD
Jul 24, 2010 - Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 27, 2010 - Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery On Sale TBD
Jul 31, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre On Sale TBD
Aug 1, 2010 - Murphys, CA Ironstone Vineyards Amphitheatre On Sale 4/23
Aug 19, 2010 - Cincinnatio, OH PNC Pavillion at Riverband US Cellular Pavilion On Sale TBD
Aug 20, 2010 - Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre On Sale TBD
Aug 21, 2010 - Cleveland, OH Time Warner Cable Amphitheater On Sale TBD
Aug 22, 2010 - Canandaigua, NY Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center On Sale 3/12
Aug 27, 2010 - Gilford, NH US Cellular Pavilion On Sale 3/5
Aug 28, 2010 - Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts On Sale 3/12
Aug 29, 2010 - Boston, MA Bank of America Pavilion On Sale 3/13
Aug 31, 2010 - Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre On Sale TBD
Sep 2, 2010 - Cary, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre On Sale 3/12
Sep 3, 2010 - Solomons, MD Calvert Marine Museum On Sale TBD
Sep 4, 2010 - Baltimore, MD Pier Six Concert Pavilion On Sale 3/11
Sep 5, 2010 - Virgina Beach, Va 5th Street Satge On Sale TBD

Additional Tour Dates 2010

March 13, 2010 Mercer Theatre Savannah, GA
March 26, 2010 Genesse Theatre Waukegan, IL
March 27, 2010 Rialto Square Theatre Joliet, IL
April 10, 2010 Crystal Grand Music Theatre Lake Delton, WI
April 16, 2010 - IP Casino Resort and Spa Biloxi, MS
April 17, 2010 - Wild Adventures Theme Park Valdosta, GA
April 22, 2010 - Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO
April 23, 2010 - Peppermill Concert Hall Wendover, NV
May 28, 2010 - Riverwind Casino Norman, OK
May 29, 2010 - Farmers Branch Memorial Day Celebration/Gussie Field Watterworth Park Farmers Branch, TX
May 30, 2010 - Winstar Casino Thackerville , OK
June 19, 2010 - Freedom Fest - La Crosse Municipal Airport La Crosse, WI
July 30, 2010 - Agua Caliente Casino Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA
October 01, 2010 - Gretna Heritage Festival Gretna, LA

3/1/2010 - REO SPEEDWAGON AND PAT BENATAR ANNOUNCE "LOVE ON THE RUN" SUMMER TOUR

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Two legendary rock voices, REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar, team up for their "LOVE ON THE RUN" co-headline summer tour. The first 20 dates of the cross-country tour have been announced today, along with the first on-sale date of Wednesday, February 24th for the Gilford, NH stop at US Cellular Pavilion. The tour will kick off at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on June 24th.

"REO and Pat Benatar toured together in 1995 and we all had a blast. I ran into Neil Giraldo in the neighborhood last year, and we talked about getting the bands together again…so here we are," said Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon. "Both REO and Pat Benatar share a history of hits, a family oriented approach, and a continuing desire to rock hard and have fun doing it. We embrace and take pride in our past achievements, while we are all about growing as artists and keeping our standards high. We intend to prove it every night on stage with the 'Love On The Run' tour."

"I'm looking forward to touring with REO again," said Pat Benatar. "It's been 15 years since the "Can't Stop Rockin'" tour. These are a great bunch of people and it should be a blast for us as well as the audience."

"LOVE ON THE RUN" will bring the songs of these two historic rock bands to stages all across America. Their music will take fans back to their early '80s explosion onto the Billboard charts, where both artists enjoyed #1 and Top 10 positions for the better part of the decade; and will carry on through their career with music that continued to define their excellence in song craftsmanship and performance. Edwin McCain and Keaton Simons will each be joining these two legendary acts on various stops along the tour. Additional tour dates and on-sale dates will be announced shortly.

American Express Early On Sale opportunities will be available for most "LOVE ON THE RUN" tour dates.

REO Speedwagon has teamed up with I Love All Access on the "LOVE ON THE RUN" tour to offer the ultimate fan experience, which features a variety of VIP ticket packages, some of which include the chance to meet REO Speedwagon at their shows. For more details go to www.iloveallaccess.com.

"LOVE ON THE RUN" is dedicated to raising awareness about hunger among American school children by partnering with "Blessings in a Backpack," a non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to school children in need. During their recent "Can't Stop Rockin Tour, "REO Speedwagon and Styx raised over $300k for school kids, helped to open 20 schools and helped feed nearly 4k children a weekend for a full year as a result of their partnership with Blessings in a Backpack. Benatar and REO Speedwagon hope to add to these accomplishments and help more school children along this tour. For more information, please go to www.blessingsinabackpack.com .

LOVE ON THE RUN Tour Dates:

LOVE ON THE RUN Tour Dates:

Jun 24, 2010 - Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena On Sale 3/19
Jun 25, 2010 - Rutland, VT Vermont State Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jun 26, 2010 - Atlantic City, NJ Caesar’s Atlantic City On Sale 3/6
Jun 29, 2010 - Vienna, VA The Filen Center On Sale TBD
Jul 1, 2010 - Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheater On Sale 3/7
Jul 2, 2010 - St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 3, 2010 - Orlando, FL Universal Studios Florida On Sale TBD
Jul 8, 2010 - Lampe, MO Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 9, 2010 - Memphis, TN Memphis Botanic Gardens On Sale TBD
Jul 11, 2010 - Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 15, 2010 - Council Bluffs, IA Harrah’s Council Bluffs On Sale 4/15
Jul 16, 2010 - Walker, MN Moondance Jam Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jul 17, 2010 - Red Wing, MN Treasure Island Resort & Casino On Sale TBD
Jul 18, 2010 - Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion On Sale TBD
Jul 21, 2010 - Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheater On Sale TBD
Jul 23, 2010 - Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mack Center On Sale TBD
Jul 24, 2010 - Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 27, 2010 - Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery On Sale TBD
Jul 31, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre On Sale TBD
Aug 27, 2010 - Gilford, NH US Cellular Pavilion On Sale 3/5

Additional dates and ticket on-sale information will be announced shortly. The following are the on-sale dates for the I Love All Access special packages: Uncasville on March 16th, Atlantic City and Gilford on March 3rd, Atlanta on March 4th, Council Bluffs on April 8th.

Kevin Cronin, lead singer and principle songwriter; bass player Bruce Hall; Neal Doughty, keyboard player and founding member; lead guitarist Dave Amato, and drummer Bryan Hitt, are REO Speedwagon. Since the release of their first record in 1971, the band has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums including the monumental 10 million seller, Hi Infidelity, had scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the Number One hits "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep On Loving You," timeless classics including "Roll With The Changes", "Ridin' The Storm Out", "Take It On The Run", "Time For Me To Fly" and "Keep Pushin." In 2009, they released Find Your Own Way Home, featuring the radio favorites "I Needed To Fall" and "Smilin' In The End." Most recently, they released a Christmas album Not So Silent Night with an REO production spin on the classics including "The First Noel," "Winter Wonderland," "Little Drummer Boy," and "Happy Xmas (War is Over)." REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums to date.

More than three decades ago, Pat Benatar began breaking rules and blazed a new trial for female rock stars. Pat was bold, self-assured, and independent. She was alluring but not exploitive. She was vulnerable but not weak. She was strong-minded without being hardhearted. Songs such as "Love Is a Battlefield," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "We Live For Love," and "Heartbreaker" became anthems for a new attitude. At the dawn of MTV, Benatar was the image of the female rocker for an entire generation of young woman, and the young men who loved them. That generation has grown up with her and others have walked down the path she helped pave. Still going strong, Benatar has been married for 28 years to guitarist, songwriter producer, collaborator and soul mate Neil Giraldo . Pat and Neil have been touring almost non-stop for over three decades. Benatar is acknowledged as the leading female rock vocalist of the '80s. During this time she was nominated nine times for Grammy Awards for Best Rock Vocal Performance (female), winning an unprecedented four Grammy Awards in consecutive years from 1980 to 1983. Benatar has also won three American Music Awards. Of the sixteen original and compilation albums released during her 30+ year career, seven were certified platinum and three were certified gold. One of the most popular performers in rock, she is also one of the most recognized and admired female artists.

2/26/2010 - REO Speedwagon Plot Tour With Pat Benatar

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon, together again? If it seems like an odd marriage, learn your history: the two paired up in 1995 for a cross-country co-headlining tour that was, by all accounts, a hit. In their quest to prove that lightning may indeed strike twice, the two acts have partnered up again for "Love on the Run" an extended summer tour that will take them to arenas, amphitheaters and, yes, casinos across the country. There's even one date at a California winery.

"Pat Benatar remains one of a select few great female rock voices and Neil Giraldo one of the most underrated rock guitar slingers," REO's Kevin Cronin tells Spinner. "Listen to any of their records and you hear Pat's amazing vocal with Neil's powerful yet artistic guitar work as a perfect compliment."

We're pretty sure Benatar's camp feels the same way about REO Speedwagon. In a release about the upcoming tour, Benatar says that "it should be a blast for us as well as the audience." If they're having fun, everybody's having fun.

Tour Dates 2010

February 26, 2010 Freedom Hall Louisville, KY (with STYX & 38 Special)
February 28, 2010 Lucas County arena Toledo,OH (with Styx & 38 Special)
March 03, 2010 National Auditorium Paseo de la Reforma No 50 Bosque de Chapultepec Mexico City (With STYX)
March 04, 2010 Arena Monterrey Conchello Esq. Madero Monterry, Mexico (With STYX)
March 11, 2010 Florida Strawberry Festival Plant City, FL
March 12, 2010 House of Blues North Myrtle Beach, SC
March 13, 2010 Mercer Theatre Savannah, GA
March 26, 2010 Genesse Theatre Waukegan, IL
March 27, 2010 Rialto Square Theatre Joliet, IL
April 10, 2010 Crystal Grand Music Theatre Lake Delton, WI
April 16, 2010 - IP Casino Resort and Spa Biloxi, MS
April 17, 2010 - Wild Adventures Theme Park Valdosta, GA
April 22, 2010 - Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO
April 23, 2010 - Peppermill Concert Hall Wendover, NV
May 28, 2010 - Riverwind Casino Norman, OK
May 29, 2010 - Farmers Branch Memorial Day Celebration/Gussie Field Watterworth Park Farmers Branch, TX
May 30, 2010 - Winstar Casino Thackerville , OK
June 19, 2010 - Freedom Fest - La Crosse Municipal Airport La Crosse, WI
July 30, 2010 - Agua Caliente Casino Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA
October 01, 2010 - Gretna Heritage Festival Gretna, LA

LOVE ON THE RUN Tour Dates:

Jun 24, 2010 - Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena On Sale 3/19
Jun 25, 2010 - Rutland, VT Vermont State Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jun 26, 2010 - Atlantic City, NJ Caesar’s Atlantic City On Sale 3/6
Jun 29, 2010 - Vienna, VA The Filen Center On Sale TBD
Jul 1, 2010 - Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheater On Sale 3/7
Jul 2, 2010 - St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 3, 2010 - Orlando, FL Universal Studios Florida On Sale TBD
Jul 8, 2010 - Lampe, MO Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 9, 2010 - Memphis, TN Memphis Botanic Gardens On Sale TBD
Jul 11, 2010 - Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 15, 2010 - Council Bluffs, IA Harrah’s Council Bluffs On Sale 4/15
Jul 16, 2010 - Walker, MN Moondance Jam Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jul 17, 2010 - Red Wing, MN Treasure Island Resort & Casino On Sale TBD
Jul 18, 2010 - Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion On Sale TBD
Jul 21, 2010 - Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheater On Sale TBD
Jul 23, 2010 - Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mack Center On Sale TBD
Jul 24, 2010 - Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 27, 2010 - Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery On Sale TBD
Jul 31, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre On Sale TBD
Aug 27, 2010 - Gilford, NH US Cellular Pavilion On Sale 3/5

2/11/2010 - Keith Urban Shares His 'Guilty Pleasure' on Piano

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Country star though he is, Keith Urban can't resist the sweet sounds of '70s and '80s soft rock.

Urban indulged in piano versions of a few of his favorite tunes at a recent cover shoot in Los Angeles for the new PEOPLE Country issue, treating onlookers to an impromptu concert that included REO Speedwagon's "Keep on Loving You."

"Guilty pleasure!" laughed Urban, who good-naturedly complained as he tickled the ivories, "I wish I could really play."

Urban, who shared the true stories behind his music for the PEOPLE Country cover story, continued his playing with a medley of Elton John's hits. "I loved Elton John's voice growing up," he said. "He had almost a country sound to it."

2/11/2010 - "Glee" - The Music

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

If you are going to introduce the kids to older artists such as Journey, REO Speedwagon, The Supremes, Neil Diamond, Paul Anka and the Rolling Stones, why not go all the way and bring along the livelier recording techniques of artists from those era? Granted, some of those "classic" musicians were teen idols themselves in their time, but surely none used such amount of studio tinkering as the songs on the "Glee" soundtrack.

A cover of REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling" sung by Cory Monteith who plays the hunky Finn Hudson on the series" is a pleasant power ballad that thrives on its archetypal 1980s melody. Monteith's voice is pleasant but not strong enough to carry the song, ironically lacking the theatrically sentimental power of the original vocals.
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If you are a fan of Glee then this playlist is for you!

It's the originals from each of the songs featured on Glee Volume 1 and 2 which will have to do until Glee is available on Spotify!

Journey - Don't Stop Believin' REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling Kanye West, Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger Rihanna - Take A Bow - Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Club Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows Céline Dion - Taking Chances Heart - Alone The New Musical Cast - Maybe This Time Queen - Somebody To Love Jill Scott - Hate On Me Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown - No Air duet with Chris Brown - Main Version The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On Avril Lavigne - Keep Holding On Young MC - Bust A Move Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline Billy Idol, Generation X - Dancing With Myself The New Musical Cast - Defying Gravity Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary Diana Ross, Lionel Richie - Endless Love The Pretenders - I'll Stand By You The Police - Don’t Stand So Close To Me Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Union Gap - Young Girl Jennifer Paige - Crush Ray Conniff & The Singers - (You're) Having My Baby Bill Withers - Lean On Me - Single Version Dionne Warwick - Don’t Make Me Over Studio 99 - Imagine Cyndi Lauper - True Colors Van Halen - Jump Lily Allen - Smile Charlie Chaplin - Smile (Love Theme) Jennifer Hudson, Dreamgirls (Motion Picture Soundtrack) - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going - Highlights Version Barbra Streisand - Don't Rain On My Parade The Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You

1/29/2010 - "The Dream Foundation"

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

The event was a benefit for "the Dream Foundation", which helps make dreams come true for terminal cancer patients who are over 18 years old. Steve Ferone, (Tom Petty), played drums, and Lisa sang backup. It was really a fun show.
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1/5/2010 - FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME, A COMPUTER GAME FEATURING REO SPEEDWAGON!

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

In Find Your Own Way Home the gamer plays the role of a Hollywood reporter who has been on assignment with the legendary rock band, REO Speedwagon. Tonight the band's new album debuts and there's a star-studded album release party at a fabulous oceanfront estate. You'll be doing a report live from the red carpet.

But as the busy day is unfolding, and you prepare for tonight's broadcast, and the gala event to follow, an unexpected mystery-adventure will begin. REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin doesn't show up for pre-party interviews. When, hours later, still no one knows Kevin's whereabouts, you have the chance to be the hero tracking down clues to locate the missing star.

All game buyers will be granted a coupon code for 25% off Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon.

Throughout the game, several REO tracks from their latest album as well as some of their classics are used.

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12/23/2009 - Holiday Celebration On Ice

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON ICE Thursday, December 24 (6p.m. ET/PT, 5C) Bing Crosby may have dreamt of a white Christmas, but this year Brian Boitano and friends will be heralding in a holiday of rock and roll! Legendary rock bands REO Speedwagon (pictured with cast) and Rick Springfield perform as a star-studded cast of Olympic, World and National figure skating champions celebrate the wonders of the holiday season. The two-hour Cable Television Premiere of "Holiday Celebration on Ice" is Thursday, December 24 (6p.m. ET/PT, 5C), exclusively on Hallmark Channel.
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12/19/2009 - A Chat With REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

Over the past few years, a number of music acts have jumped into video games as those who have been bombarded with ads for the Beatles Rockband game can attest. Until now, every one of these games have been "action" oriented video games where users must keep up with the pace of action to win.

Now, 1980s powerhouse band REO Speedwagon is offering something different. Yes, that REO Speedwagon: rock mullets, taking it on the run baby, because, you know, that's the way you want it baby, and you just want to keep on lovin' you. Or so they say.

Along with Curious Sense, which creates digital music experiences for various acts, the band just released a "casual" video game called "Find Your Own Way Home," that features new and old REO songs in a story-based, slower paced "mind-game" you can play on a computer.

And unlike the $200 - $300 Guitar Hero and Rockband fare, REO's game can be played and downloaded online for $8 at the new Republic of Music (and other popular gaming sites).

I recently sat down with REO lead singer Kevin Cronin to talk about his former mullet, the video game, and vinyl pants.

Q: The music industry has obviously changed a lot. It's gotten tough for bands. Give me your perspective of those changes and how has the band changed to meet those alterations in the landscape.

A: When we started out, in choosing life as a musician you were also choosing a life of desperate poverty. When musicians actually started getting paid, a lot of posers decided it was a sound financial strategy to start bands.

Q: It's making a mild comeback but do you miss vinyl?

A: I really do miss my old vinyl pants.

Q: What did you think when you were first approached with the idea of a video game?

A: I was impressed by the dashing good looks of my avatar.

Q: What does the video game provide you in terms of a creative avenue to reach fans?

A: Fans get an opportunity to re-mix "Roll With The Changes", so it will be interesting to see how they hear the song.

Q: Were you amazed to learn how many people are playing games like these?

A: I am amazed that anyone has the time to play these games. I barely have time to brush my teeth.

Q: When you first met Adam Blumenthal of Curious Sense, and rumor has it his first words to you were, "F!@# you." Did you want to club him over the head with your guitar or hug him?

A: Adam had the misfortune of meeting us on a Thursday...or as it came to be known on our tour, "F!@# You Thursday". The following Thursday I met figure skating champion, Peggy Fleming, who greeted me in similar fashion. Being told to f!@# off by 'America's Sweetheart' was definitely a tour highlight.

Q: I'm a longtime fan and I really miss the old school rock mullet you used to sport. What the hell?

A: Strictly speaking, my doo was more of a "mull-fro"...equal parts mullet and Afro, but thanks.

Q: When you had that hair, did you and Billy Squier ever exchange notes on hair care?

A: No, but Richard Marx learned a thing or two from me. Later I would trade in the "mull-fro" for more of an Art Alexakis (of the band Everclear) look...and Art tortures me with this fact regularly.

Q: Despite being bare-lipped, would you say you support the Mustached American way of life?

A: Actually, I strongly disapprove of mustaches...two words: "food particles". I am Irish. Facial hair is not one of my people's strong points.

Q: You do know it improves guitar play and melodies by 38 and 49 percent respectively, yes?

A: That would explain David Crosby's perfect pitch.

Q: You've been at this 40 years or so and you've done more interviews than I'm sure you care to remember. Certainly I'm the best looking person to ever interview you, but am I also the dumbest? And if not, who was?

A: I'll take your word for it. I'm sure I have spoken to dumber interviewers, but none come to mind at the moment.
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12/18/2009 - Kevin Cronin on EXTRA!

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

REO Speedwagon will run on this weekend’s show for EXTRA! Check out Kevin Cronin in an exclusive on camera interview about all of Kevin's current projects. EXTRA! will also feature Kevin's performance into their Christmas day episode. Fans should check their local listings for air times and channels as it's a syndicated show.

12/7/2009 - REO, Martina McBride, & Brad Paisley

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

Check out Photo's from the Nashville Show at Sommet Center, which Kevin mentions in his newsletter.

"The week began in Nashville, where two of my favorite country music artists showed up to jam with us on "Roll With The Changes". When we arrived at the Sommet Center, we heard this beautiful voice reverberating through the backstage area. Turns out that Martina McBride, perhaps the purist natural singer in country music, was rehearsing with her band in the sound stage, which connects to the dressing room area. I was told that her and her husband, Johnny, are REO fans, and wanted to meet us. Turns out they are from Wichita, Kansas, right in the heart of REO Country, and have been fans since they were dating. Then, word got around the Brad Paisley was coming to the show, and the buzz backstage was palpable. Dave and I had met Brad at a benefit concert we played together a few years back, so it was cool of him to come down. I really didn't expect it, but both Brad and Martina came up for "Roll", and the audience went wild. Standing on stage in Nashville, with Brad to my left and Martina to my right, the band rocking full tilt, singing that song...it was another unbelievable moment that music has allowed me to experience."
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12/4/2009 - TUNE-IN ALERT, RE-AIRING of NBC's "Holiday Celebration On Ice Special" on Hallmark Channel

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

TUNE-IN ALERT
RE-AIRING OF HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON ICE SPECIAL

What:
Holiday Celebration on Ice
When:
Thursday, December 24th, 2009
Time:
6pm (EST), 5pm (CST), 3pm (PST)
Where:
Hallmark Channel (check your local listings for channel information)

Cast:
Brian Boitano
Elvis Stojko
Jeffrey Buttle
Jozef Sabovcik
Michael Weiss
Steven Cousins
Caryn Kadavy
Shae-Lynn Bourne
Marie-France Dubreuil & Patrice Lauzon

Musical Guest Stars:
REO Speedwagon & Rick Springfield
Another rebroadcast will also air on Sunday December 27th at 1as (EST), 12am (CST), 10pm (PST).
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12/4/2009 - REO Speedwagon on Rockline Dec. 9th

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

REO Speedwagon will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show ROCKLINE on Wednesday night December 9 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with REO at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast go to www.RocklineRadio.com This show will be streamed for two weeks on the Rockline website beginning the afternoon after the broadcast.

12/4/2009 - REO Speedwagon on ABC's Holiday of Stars Sunday Dec. 6th

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

REO Speedwagon will be featured promoting their holiday album on ABC's Holiday of Stars. The holiday special airs on ABC across the country at 5pm(EST),4pm(CST),2pm (PST) on Sunday, December 6th. REO's lead singer/guitarist Kevin Cronin and lead guitarist Dave Amato spent some time in the studio, performed some classic hits and even a classic holiday hit from the new Not So Silent Night album. Fans will also get a special,intimate look at home with Cronin and his family for the holidays, as well.

12/1/2009 - REO Speedwagon Releases First-of-its-Kind Rock Music Video Game

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

"Find Your Own Way Home" designed by Curious Sense for gamers and music fans
December 2, 2009 (Chapel Hill, NC)" Legendary rock band REO Speedwagon has released a first-of-its-kind video game product aimed at the worldwide audience of "casual gamers." Estimated to be nearly 200 million consumers, casual gamers are primarily adults over 30, more than half of them women" a demographic that overlaps well with the REO Speedwagon audience.

"Find Your Own Way Home- The Game," was conceived of and produced by digital product studio Curious Sense. It is the first game featuring an actual rock band in the thriving global video game category of "downloadable casual games." Curious Sense selected GameTantra/Dhruva as the game's developer following a competition among ten of the best developers in the world.

In Find Your Own Way Home, the player is the protagonist in a story that unfolds across dozens of game levels for several hours of entertainment. The game is designed to appeal to both the typical gamer, and the dedicated REO Speedwagon fan. For music fans, the game introduces new ways to interact with music; and for the typical gamer, it brings several innovative game features to the category" in particular bridges between the game experience and the real world.

As players reach certain milestones in the game they earn prizes. For example, the product features an exclusive release of REO Speedwagon’s new re-recording of their classic, Roll With the Changes, a single from their brand new album, "Not So Silent Night" Christmas with REO Speedwagon," and a well-hidden "Golden Ticket," which, when found by the player makes them eligible to win concert tickets and a backstage meet-and-greet with the band.

"Just when we thought we had done it all, along comes an awesome video game, where millions of people around the world can interact with us, and our music. How cool is that?" says Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon. "We are always looking for exciting ways to stay current in a music world which is constantly changing. Video gaming is a whole new vehicle to get our music out to our fans, as well as connect us with new fans world wide...and our avatars are quite handsome."

"Find Your Own Way Home" is unlike fast-paced action video games such as Guitar Hero or Rock Band. This game uses the popular "hidden object mystery game" model to deliver the music of REO Speedwagon to a huge global gaming audience. The game is being distributed globally, in five languages, first as an online product via dozens of "game portals," then likely, to be put on a disk and packaged for retail distribution.

"With global reach, long, fun interaction time, and a purchase from gamers, products like "Find Your Own Way Home" are high-value marketing experiences and revenue-generating products," said Adam Blumenthal, CEO of Curious Sense. "This product concept comes from our company's focus on helping music artists use new media. By building an experience that applies the best practices in game design to a body of great rock music, we have created some very interesting new ways for bands and fans to interact."

Curious Sense developed the concept for the product with REO Speedwagon manager, Tom Consolo, at Frontline. "Tom encouraged us to draw from the themes of the band's latest album when designing the game," said Blumenthal. "Those themes, with a fictitious plot and more than a dozen REO songs utilized in interesting ways, appeals to gamers who may not know REO, and REO fans who may not yet be gamers."

In the game the player is an entertainment reporter who has been on assignment with REO Speedwagon as they’ve been finishing their new album. The game takes place on the day the new album is to be released at a fantastic release party. But something goes wrong, when Cronin goes missing, and it’s up to the player to locate the missing star.

Curious Sense has designed some innovative incentive programs with the game:

1. Everyone who buys the game will get a discount coupon to purchase REO's new album, "Not So Silent Night" Christmas with REO Speedwagon."

2. Hidden deep within the game are "Golden Tickets." Players who find a Golden Ticket will be eligible to win two real tickets to a real REO Speedwagon concert, and a backstage meet-and-greet with the band.

The game launches along-side other REO Speedwagon’s recently released new Christmas album, Not So Silent Night Christmas with REO Speedwagon, on Sony Legacy Recordings, produced by Joe Vannelli, with associate producer and lead singer Kevin Cronin. The album features 13 Christmas classics with a unique REO Speedwagon musical twist.

REO Speedwagon is set to perform for over 5 million viewers on NBC's "Holiday Celebration on Ice" special, which will air nationally on Thanksgiving Sunday, November 29th, from 4:00 to 6:00PM EST. The show features figure skating legend Brian Boitano and friends, skating to music from REO Speedwagon.

"Find Your Own Way Home" The Game" can be downloaded on a PC or Mac at most of the major online game portals. It will be distributed around the world in English, Japanese, German, French, and Spanish. The game will also be available from Curious Sense’s Republic of Music Web site (TheROM.com) and at REOSpeedwagon.com. The game concept, creative direction, and production were managed by Curious Sense and developed by GameTantra/Dhruva.

About Curious Sense

Curious Sense is a new media strategy consultancy and digital product studio comprised of veteran interactive designers from the fields of global advertising, video game development, and major entertainment media. Curious Sense helps brands leverage new media to create marketing opportunities and new revenue sources with a balance of innovation and thoughtful brand stewardship. Curious Sense founder, Adam Blumenthal, has been a digital strategist and producer for fifteen years, at elite communications agencies such as R/GA, McKinney, and Burson-Marsteller. www.CuriousSense.com | www.TheROM.com

About REO Speedwagon

REO Speedwagon is comprised of Kevin Cronin, lead singer and principle songwriter; bass player Bruce Hall; Neal Doughty, keyboard player and founding member; lead guitarist Dave Amato, and drummer Bryan Hitt. Since the release of their first record in 1971, the band has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums including the monumental 10 million seller, Hi Infidelity, had scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the Number One hits "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep On Loving You," timeless classics including "Roll With The Changes", "Ridin' The Storm Out", "Take It On The Run", "Time For Me To Fly" and "Keep Pushin." REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums to date. For more information about REO Speedwagon, their newest album, and the current tour, please visit www.REOSpeedwagon.com.

GameTantra / Dhruva

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12/3/2009 - REO Speedwagon, The Game

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

More proof the Internet owns the music business: Wednesday, REO Speedwagon released a first-of-its-kind videogame called "Find Your Own Way Home" to promote its music.

Casual gamers must track down Speedwagon lead singer Kevin Cronin, who goes missing just before a virtual album release party. The game features more than a dozen of the band's songs.

Users can buy the game for $8 (or play for an hour for free) at The Republic of Music. It will also be available at the game sites for Internet portals such as Yahoo! ( YAHOO - news - people ) and Microsoft's ( MSFT - news - people ) MSN. Everyone who buys the game will get a 25% discount on the band's new Christmas album, Not So Silent Night. For those who find the "golden ticket" embedded in the game, there's a chance to meet the group in person.

Even though REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums since its first record was released in 1971, the group's foray into the casual gaming market is both an attempt to reach new fans and an effort to stay relevant among its existing fan base. "As time goes on, you have to work harder to stay current," says Cronin.

Indeed. The Internet era of music has forced established artists in particular to seek new revenue streams to compensate for the decline in physical album sales. The result is that music is being marketed as an experience, not simply as a product--a phenomenon highlighted by David Kusek and Gerd Leonhard in their 2005 book The Future of Music.

Will the game get fans listening to Speedwagon? They have no idea. At this point the entire project is an experiment in Internet marketing--and not the only one. Singer Lady Gaga has used Twitter and an outre fashion sense to build a brand around herself. Methods of Mayhem, the solo project of Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, is allowing anyone to upload tracks at www.thepublicrecord.com to contribute to the band's next album. And southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd have nearly 185,000 fans on Facebook. It is not known how many of them have requested the band play "Freebird."

12/4/2009 - NPR on REO Speedwagon Game

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

Listen to the NPR feature on the REO Speedwagon game.

12/2/2009 - REO Speedwagon Rocks On as a Game

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

AS the recorded music industry struggles, rock bands have been trying to stay in the limelight by marketing themselves in myriad ways. A familiar group from the classic-rock era of the 1970s and 1980s is hoping to get fans to pay for play.The band, REO Speedwagon, is teaming up with a digital agency, Curious Sense, to introduce an online video game aimed at the adults known as casual gamers. The game, scheduled to come out on Wednesday, is titled REO Speedwagon: Find Your Own Way Home, after the band's 2007 album.

The game joins the ranks of online video games sponsored by or created for marketers. Among them are DQ Tycoon, for Dairy Queen, and The Office, inspired by the sitcom "The Office" on NBC.

The REO Speedwagon game was conceived and produced by Curious Sense and developed by Dhruva Interactive in Bangalore, India. It is intended to promote the band in general and its new album, "Not So Silent Night: Christmas With REO Speedwagon," in particular.

For instance, game buyers receive coupon codes for 25 percent off the holiday album. And there is a sweepstakes for players who find the "golden ticket" hidden in the game; 20 prize packages will include real tickets to see REO Speedwagon at a concert in 2010 and to meet backstage with the band.

The downloadable interactive game features avatar versions of the five band members and a make-believe reporter for an entertainment TV show. The plot is centered on the disappearance of Kevin Cronin, the lead vocalist for REO Speedwagon.

The game will be made available on Web sites popular with casual gamers, like BigFishGames.com, MSN Games (games.msn.com) and Yahoo Games (games.yahoo.com). It will cost computer users about $8 to play for each session, which can last as long as 10 hours; they can play the first hour free.

"We build digital experiences beyond a typical Web site, which offer long, interactive times between the content and the consumer," said Adam Blumenthal, president and chief executive at Curious Sense in Durham, N.C.

The hours spent playing games online are a far cry from the brief moments a consumer spends watching a television commercial or glancing at a banner ad. That interested Mr. Blumenthal, who worked at agencies like McKinney and R/GA before starting Curious Sense as what he calls a "product development studio."

Also of interest is the potential revenue from the game. It costs about $80,000 to develop and market a typical online casual game, Mr. Blumenthal said, and "a good game" can be bought by 100,000 to 150,000 people.

"The games pay for themselves," he added, "and then some." (Revenue in this instance will be divided among the producers, the Web sites that host the game and REO Speedwagon.)

The game is intended to provide the band and potentially, any band that wants to star in a similar game with an alternative source of revenue, in addition to that from participation in other video games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, licensing songs for commercials, selling songs on iTunes and peddling merchandise at concerts.

Such revenue is increasingly important to musicians to compensate for the falling sales of CDs and other forms of traditional recorded music.

"It's a great concept and we're very happy to be involved," said Tom Consolo, a manager at Front Line Management in Los Angeles who has represented REO Speedwagon for more than 20 years.

"You have your ups and downs" as a band, so "you're always looking to reach a broader audience," Mr. Consolo said. "And with the advent of the Internet, you can reach around the globe."

In fact, the game being promoted on the group's Web site (reospeedwagon.com) and a Curious Sense Web site (therom.com) will be available in French, German, Japanese and Spanish as well as English.

When Mr. Blumenthal contacted him about having REO Speedwagon take part in the game, Mr. Consolo recalled, "I didn't even know what casual games were."

"I remember the first time I saw a pinball machine with Kiss," he added. "This is a 21st-century version."

"For me and the band, it's always interesting to try new ideas out," Mr. Consolo said, because it helps cultivate an image for the band as contemporary rather than an oldies act.

"You don't just lay back and play your greatest hits all the time," he added.

Mr. Consolo said he appreciated the irony that the Internet, which has been blamed for falling sales of recorded music, could generate interest in bands through online games.

(It is appropriate then that the game features a version of the REO Speedwagon song "Roll With the Changes," along with versions of other hits like "Keep on Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling.")

There is another benefit to the Internet, Mr. Consolo said, in that "kids are getting turned on to a lot of classic-rock radio artists" they may not hear on the radio either because they do not listen to stations playing those acts or because they do not listen to radio at all.

Mr. Blumenthal recently met the band members at a concert and demonstrated what the game looked like after six months of development and production work.

"I was struck right off the bat by the dazzling good looks of my avatar," Mr. Cronin said, laughing.

"There is a need for us to explore all kinds of different avenues to get our music out there," Mr. Cronin said in a telephone interview. "If you just think about how it used to be, you'll be left in the dust."

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12/2/2009 - Artist of the Month: December

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

Check out www.coyote1025.com and see on the Home page who the Lucky "Artist of the Month" is for December.

12/2/2009 - Tis' The Season...

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

Hi There,

REO Speedwagon will be featured promoting their holiday album on ABC's Holiday of Stars. The holiday special airs on ABC across the country at 5pm(EST),4pm(CST),2pm (PST) on Sunday, December 6th. REO's lead singer/guitarist Kevin Cronin and lead guitarist Dave Amato spent some time in the studio, performed some classic hits and even a classic holiday hit from the new Not So Silent Night album. Fans will also get a special,intimate look at home with Cronin and his family for the holidays, as well.

In Find Your Own Way Home the gamer plays the role of a Hollywood reporter who has been on assignment with the legendary rock band, REO Speedwagon. Tonight the band's new album debuts and there's a star-studded album release party at a fabulous oceanfront estate. You'll be doing a report live from the red carpet.

But as the busy day is unfolding, and you prepare for tonight's broadcast, and the gala event to follow, an unexpected mystery-adventure will begin. REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin doesn't show up for pre-party interviews. When, hours later, still no one knows Kevin's whereabouts, you have the chance to be the hero tracking down clues to locate the missing star.

All game buyers will be granted a coupon code for 25% off Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon. Additionally, game buyers who make it to the final level of the game will have the chance to find a "Golden Ticket," a well-hidden special object which will award 20 players with concert tickets to an REO Speedwagon performance and a backstage meet-and-greet with the band.

Throughout the game, several REO tracks from their latest album as well as some of their classics are used.

Click here to BUY the game.

TUNE-IN ALERT
RE-AIRING OF HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON ICE SPECIAL

What:
Scotch Brand Holiday Celebration on Ice
When:
Monday, December 7th, 2009
Time:
6pm (EST), 5pm (CST), 3pm (PST)
Where:
Hallmark Channel (check your local listings for channel information)

Cast:
Brian Boitano
Elvis Stojko
Jeffrey Buttle
Jozef Sabovcik
Michael Weiss
Steven Cousins
Caryn Kadavy
Shae-Lynn Bourne
Marie-France Dubreuil & Patrice Lauzon

Musical Guest Stars:
REO Speedwagon & Rick Springfield

Fan Appreciation Christmas Package

Tis' the season to save!

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Special REO Speedwagon Fan Appreciation Gift Pack!

Package includes:

1 Autogrpahed "Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon" CD

1 "No So Silent Night" Tee

(Please see store for pictures of these items.)

This package Makes a great gift for the whole family!

Order now to receive your item's before the Holidays.

REO Holiday Savings & *Fan Appreciation Price: 25.00 + Shipping. *

Retail Value: $45.00

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11/30/2009 - FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME, A COMPUTER GAME FEATURING REO SPEEDWAGON!

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Pre-Order Now Available!

If you Pre-Order FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME before December 2, you'll be automatically entered to win tickets to an REO Speedwagon concert and a backstage meet-and-greet with the band.

Game Facts:

More than 70 Game Levels with "Hidden Object" scenes, puzzles, and other mini-games.

More than a dozen REO songs used throughout the game.

Reach certain milestones in the game and you'll unlock brand new recordings of CHILDREN GO WHERE I SEND THEE and a re-recording of the REO classic, ROLL WITH THE CHANGES

11/24/2009 - Forever Christmas

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST
Visit Forever Christmas to get details on how to listen and request the new REO Christmas CD. "Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon" CD is on full rotation. Peter G wants to hear from the true REO fans and wants to know their favorite songs from this new CD.

11/24/2009 - Check out REO Speedwagon's interview

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST
REO Speedwagon's interview from the Scotch Brand "Holiday Celebration On Ice" special.
NBC November 29th 4pm EST

REO Speedwagon on "Not So Silent Night"

REO Speedwagon on Touring

11/20/2009 - Photo from the Live Holiday Celebration on Ice 11/19/2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Check out this photo from the Live Holiday Celebration on Ice on Nov 19th 2009 in Little Rock, AR to be aired Nov 29th on NBC 4pm-6pm EST

Celebrate with the sounds of silver bells, blades gliding across the ice and the wail of electric guitars. Legendary rock bands REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield will perform live as a star-studded cast of Olympic, World and National figure skating champions herald the wonders of the holiday season.

NBC SPECIAL INFORMATION: This event is the actual production of the NBC Special, Holiday Celebration on Ice that will air on Sunday, November 29 from 4pm to 6pm. EST

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11/20/2009 - "Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon" NY Times Online Review

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST
Big-gesture and easygoing, sweetened by Kevin Cronin's ever-enthusiastic voice, "Not So Silent Night" is pretty much the ideal pop Christmas album for early-1980s sentimentalists: double-guitar leads, a little bit of blues, a little bit of country, a lush ballad ("The White Snows of Winter"), a rock shuffle, ("Winter Wonderland"), and some moral high-ground (John Lennon's "Happy Xmas"). It's a record trading on styles so old and codified, it's incredible that it was made in 2009, but man, is it efficient. (Sony Special Products, $6.98)

11/3/2009 - Review of Not So Silent Night

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST
Written by General Jabbo
www.blogcritics.org

It's been a busy few years for veteran rockers REO Speedwagon. From releasing their first album in more than a decade, one that had the band rediscovering its rock roots - 2007's Find Your Own Way Home - to nonstop touring with the likes of Styx, Journey, and Night Ranger, the band has worked at a harder pace than many bands half their age.

Now, nearly 40 years after their debut, REO is releasing its first Christmas album. Not So Silent Night mixes traditional Christmas carols, obscure gems, and a cover of John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" with the classic REO sound - big, melodic choruses and guitars.

The album begins sweetly with a short, melodic version of "The First Noel," before segueing into a bluesy "Winter Wonderland." ‘Silent Night" and "Children Go Where I Send Thee" show the band in a surprisingly gospel vein and prove to be highlights of the disc with the former done as a ballad with choir and the latter as an up-tempo number.

For a band most famous for its ballads, the fact the slower material works better here is not surprising. "The White Snows of Winter" in particular stands out and should prove to be a favorite of fans of the band's softer side.

The Lennon cover is by the numbers and while not an improvement over the classic original is still a strong track. In keeping with the holiday spirit, all proceeds from this track go to the John Lennon Foundation. The band's cover of "Blue Christmas" finds them veering off into country territory in surprisingly convincing fashion

While the band rocks up their versions of "Deck The Halls" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman," these versions come off as forced and aren't to the same standard as the rest of the CD. Still the positives outweigh the negatives here.

REO Speedwagon may not be the first band people think of when it comes to recording a Christmas album, but they make it work. Fans of the band and of Christmas music should enjoy this release for years to come.

Read article at www.blogcritics.org

10/16/2009 - Taking Orders for "Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon"

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Now taking orders for Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon with Original autographs by the band! Will be shipped by November 1, 2009.

After being inspired to create an album unlike anything they have before, original members, Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, and Neal Doughty, and twenty-year REO veterans, Dave Amato and Bryan Hitt, were excited to put together the band's first Christmas album. They gave these classics the full REO production treatment, providing a unique spin for the yuletide season. By choosing 13 songs that range from the most traditional carols to some more obscure songs, this album reflects the REO Speedwagon holiday spirit. Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon is poised to be a very special Christmas album that will bring generations within families together to rock the holiday nights away.

Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon

Tracks to Include:
The First Noel
Winter Wonderland
Silent Night
Deck the Halls
Little Drummer Boy
The White Snows of Winter
Angels We Have Heard on High (Gloria)
Children Go Where I Send Thee
I'll Be Home For Christmas
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Blue Christmas
Joy To The World

In support of their upcoming release, REO Speedwagon is set to perform for over 5 million viewers on NBC's "Holiday Celebration on Ice" special, which will air nationally on Thanksgiving Sunday, November 29, from 4:00 to 6:00PM EST. The show features figure skating legend Brian Boitano and friends, skating to music from REO Speedwagon, as well as special guest Rick Springfield.

The band is currently on the second leg of their "Can't Stop Rockin'" tour across the country through November with Styx and Night Ranger, offering recession friendly prices through their "Rock n Roll Stimulus Package."

Tour Dates 2009
October 23: Embassy Theater - Ft. Wayne, IN
October 24: Ford Community & Performing Arts Center - Dearborn, MI
October 25: Kewadin Casino - Sault Ste Marie, MI

Can't Stop Rockin' II Tour
October 29: North Charleston Coliseum - North Charleston, SC
October 30: Ford Amphitheatre - North Tampa, FL
October 31: Cruzan Amphitheater - West Palm Beach, FL
November 1: Columbus Civic Center - Columbus, GA
November 3: Richmond Coliseum - Richmond, VA
November 5: Big Sandy Superstore Arena - Huntington, WV
November 6: Sovereign Center - Reading, PA
November 7: Covelli Center - Youngstown, Ohio
November 8: Nationwide Arena - Columbus, Ohio
November 10: Bank of Kentucky Center - Highland Heights, Kentucky
November 12: Lawrence Joel Vet. Memorial Coliseum - Winston Salem, North Carolina
November 13: Viking Hall - Bristol, TN
November 14: Eastern Kentucky Expo Center - Pikeville, Kentucky
November 15: Sommet Center - Nashville, TN
November 17: Allen Event Center - Allen, TX
November 19: Verizon Arena North - Little Rock, AR
November 20: Arkansas State Convocation Center - Jonesboro, Arkansas
November 21: Coushatta Casino Resort - Kinder, LA
November 22: American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, TX

9/25/2009 - Not So Silent Night Christmas Album

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT
REO SPEEDWAGON PUTS THEIR OWN UNIQUE SOUND TO CHRISTMAS CLASSICS WITH NOT SO SILENT NIGHT CHRISTMAS ALBUM DUE OUT OCTOBER 27th

Los Angeles, CA...September 23, 2009" Rock superstars REO Speedwagon will be releasing a new Christmas album, Not So Silent Night...Christmas With REO Speedwagon, on October 27th on Sony Legacy Recordings, produced by Joe Vannelli, along with associate producer and lead singer Kevin Cronin. The album will feature 13 Christmas classics with a unique REO Speedwagon musical twist.

"We are really excited to bring something brand new for our fans to enjoy with their families, just in time for the holidays," said Cronin. "We are as proud and passionate about this project as we have been about any album we have ever made. We hope that this music is as much fun for our fans to listen to as it has been for us to create. The holiday spirit is alive in the REO family, and we wish the same for yours."

After being inspired to create an album unlike anything they have before, original members, Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, and Neal Doughty, and twenty-year REO veterans, Dave Amato and Bryan Hitt, were excited to put together the band's first Christmas album. They gave these classics the full REO production treatment, providing a unique spin for the yuletide season. By choosing 13 songs that range from the most traditional carols to some more obscure songs, this album reflects the REO Speedwagon holiday spirit. Not So Silent Night is poised to be a very special Christmas album that will bring generations within families together to rock the holiday nights away. In the spirit of the holidays, REO Speedwagon will be donating all artist royalties from "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" to the John Lennon Foundation.
Tracks to Include:
The First Noel
Winter Wonderland
Silent Night
Deck the Halls
Little Drummer Boy
The White Snows of Winter
Angels We Have Heard on High (Gloria)
Children Go Where I Send Thee
I'll Be Home For Christmas
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Blue Christmas
Joy To The World

In support of their upcoming release, REO Speedwagon is set to perform for over 5 million viewers on NBC's "Holiday Celebration on Ice" special, which will air nationally on Thanksgiving Sunday, November 29, from 4:00 to 6:00PM EST. The show features figure skating legend Brian Boitano and friends, skating to music from REO Speedwagon, as well as special guest Rick Springfield.

The band is currently on the third leg of their "Can't Stop Rockin'" tour across the country through November with Styx and Night Ranger, offering recession friendly prices through their "Rock n Roll Stimulus Package."

Kevin Cronin, lead singer and principle songwriter; bass player Bruce Hall; Neal Doughty, keyboard player and founding member; lead guitarist Dave Amato, and drummer Bryan Hitt, are REO Speedwagon. Since the release of their first record in 1971, the band has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums including the monumental 10 million seller, Hi Infidelity, had scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the Number One hits "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep On Loving You," timeless classics including "Roll With The Changes", "Ridin' The Storm Out", "Take It On The Run", "Time For Me To Fly" and "Keep Pushin." Their latest album, Find Your Own Way Home, featured the radio favorites "I Needed To Fall" and "Smilin' In The End." REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums to date.

10/21/2009 - Bruce and Butter

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Part of REO Speedwagon bassist Bruce Hall's arsenal for decades, this '65 Fender Jazz Bass is the instrument heard on the band's classic early albums, including You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish.

Visit Vintage Guitar website for more details and hear the story behind REO Speedwagon bassist Bruce Hall's '65 Fender Jazz. http://www.vguitar.com/current/

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10/7/2009 - Bryan Hitt featured on Ludwig Epic series drum line

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Check out the Ludwig ad that is on the inside cover of November Modern Drummer Magazine. This magazine is the biggest drummer magazine in the world. Ludwig has chosen Bryan to be the poster boy for their new Epic series drum line! Hitt 'em Hard!
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9/4/2009 - Check out Bryan Hitt featured on Vic Firth & Set to appear at Hollywood Drum Show!

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

BRYAN APPEARS AS FEATURED ARTIST ON VIC FIRTH WEBSITE AND SET TO APPEAR AT THE HOLLYWOOD DRUM SHOW! The folks at Vic Firth recently interviewed Bryan for their website. This is a fantastic video interview. Bryan will perform at the Hollywood Drum Show Sunday the 18th @ 1pm . The drum show is being held October 17th and 18th at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, CA. Along with Bryan, this event also features other drumming greats such as Todd Sucherman, Cindi Blackman, Bernie Dresel, Joe LaBarbera and Nick Rich. A better time would be hard to "beat" ... so if you can make it, get out there and see the HITTMAN!

Visit Vintage Drum Show website for more details of Hollywood Drum Show! http://vintagedrumshow.com/

Visit Vic Firth website for an exclusive video interview with Bryan http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/bryan_hitt.html

Check out Bryan Hitt's Official homepage for more info... here

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8/10/2009 - The Band & Crew

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Check out the Band & CREW Rockin'out on stage for the finale of the "Can't Stop Rockin" Tour.

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7/18/2009 - REO frontman Cronin likes to Styx it to his act

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT
In the realm of good ideas that take forever to realize, Kevin Cronin might deserve some kind of medal.

The REO Speedwagon front man easily jokes about the three-plus decades it took him and longtime friend Tommy Shaw of the band Styx to get together and write some music.

While aboard a tour bus in upstate New York, Cronin recounted meeting Shaw after a club gig in Chicago in 1975 and how the two hoped to write together someday.

"We actually met on a flight to Florida and it was right as he was going to join Styx and I was getting hooked up with REO," Cronin said by phone. "But we always enjoyed each other and we had that idea to work together at some point. It just took us longer than we thought to actually do it."

PREVIEW
What: REO Speedwagon concert
When: 7 p.m. July 9
Where: DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston
Cost: $65 and $45 pavilion, $20 lawn
Info: www.ticketmaster.com

The music that was 34 years in the making comes at the end of each show on the bands' dual-headlining summer tour, in the form of "Keep On Rocking," which sees both bands on stage together for an extended jam session that's been sending the Baby Boomer crowds away happy each night.

On top of realizing a long-time ambition, Cronin said the two-band finale on the new song helps put a new twist on their shows since REO and Styx have toured together twice before.

"Tommy and I were sitting around last winter, talking about touring and we wanted to do something that would make this one special since we've toured together a couple times before," he said. "It was a bit of a challenge, getting all the arrangements to work and matching up everyone's sensibilities. That's hard enough when you're one band working on a song, but even more so when it's two different bands even if you have a lot of overlap in styles like we do.

"But we worked on it, we got in the right head space and it's let us have a blast during this entire tour. It's hard to say why it is we match up so well and you try to not think about it too much, but it's kind of one of those Billy Joel and Elton things where when you pair it up - one plus one makes three."

Part of the attraction is that both bands have had lots of time to polish their hits-heavy shows through the years. While both bands have released new studio albums in recent years - with another REO record due at the end of 2009 - Cronin said everyone is aware that it's the longtime anthems like "Keep On Loving You" and "Take It On The Run" that keep audiences coming out.

"I know the game is that people are coming out to these shows to hear the hits they've known for years and that's fine, but we need to stay creative so we can do new things like the new song with the combined jam at the end," he said.

"If we were a total nostalgia act we would never have been able to do that. By staying creative you get to help the old songs stay fresh, even if you're messing with them in the smallest way that the audience isn't really going to pick up on."

Cronin also said the latest song comes as a bit of an affirmation to people going through hard times during a recession, especially in Detroit where the band has always been warmly received.

"'Can't Stop Rocking' is about how you have to keep on going no matter what," he said. "It's a hard thing to write about because I know that if I lost my job I can't imagine what that would feel like, but we wanted to do something with that idea in mind and make something that would help people have some fun even as they go through some of the toughest times they've ever seen.

"You see lots of news about people hit really hard by the economic situation we're going through as a country, how lots of hard-working people turned around one day and had the American dream pulled out from under them. We know that's especially true in Detroit, which has through the years been a place that felt really special. When we walk out on the stage at Pine Knob the joy just seems to be at a higher level.

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7/18/2009 - REO Speedwagon, Styx, 38 Special stir up old memories

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

It would be nearly impossible to rifle through a cassette collection in the 1970s or '80s and not find the works of .38 Special, Styx and REO Speedwagon - three bands that helped define arena rock.

The Can't Stop Rockin' Tour brought all three to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday night - a powerhouse lineup for fans of the genre.

The opening act .38 Special came out guns a blazin' with the signature tune "Rockin' into the Night" from the album Flashback preparing the audience for just that. Those who had already settled into their seats responded, singing along with "Fantasy Girl," "Second Chance" and, of course, "Hang on Loosely".

As befits a Fourth of July celebration, Styx hit the stage with "Miss America". They followed with "Too Much Time On My Hands" as well as a Beatles tribute performance of "I Am The Walrus," with the audience filling in the "goo goo g'joobs".

From Lawrence Gowan's moves on the rotating keyboard platform (playing backwards and even standing on top of the thing) to moments where the three guitarists James Young, Tommy Shaw and Ricky Phillips would play in a synchronized line, Styx definitely gets the formula for good arena rock.

Shaw had the crowd's attention as he reminisced about his lucky break getting called to join Styx, following the story with the hit "Crystal Ball".

Styx kept the crowd happy, playing all the hits "Renegade", "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" and "Come Sail Away".

REO Speedwagon took the stage last, jamming out familiar hits like "Don't Let Him Go" and "Take It On the Run". The crowd roared in support as the band lit into "Time For Me to Fly".

If we all still smoked, the lighters would have been waving for "Can't Fight This Feeling," circa 1984, and "Keep on Loving You". Kevin Cronin's pitch-perfect vocals and dead-on guitar solos had us searching the memories of our hearts, taking us back to first loves and bad breakups.

And though the waists we wrapped our arms around Saturday night weren't likely the same as two decades ago, the emotion translates to today. Because it's how the song made us feel back then all weird and cool and desperately in love.

Styx returned to the stage for the bands' new single "Can't Stop Rockin" a joint effort in support of the tour. The single was written by REO Speedwagon's Cronin and Shaw from Styx.

While REO Speedwagon and Styx might not be gaining hordes of new fans, as evidenced by the dominant 35 to 60-year-old segment of the crowd, the familiarity keeps these guys relevant at least to those of us who remain rooted in the belief that the mix tapes we grew up with still blow the doors off our kids' iTunes downloads.

When it comes to drawing crowds to concerts, it doesn't hurt that these guys bring the same energy to the stage they did three decades ago. Even after the closing number, Cronin still looked like his Converse sneakers were spring-loaded. I'd be pretty psyched, too, if my band could bring people to their feet after 30 years.

7/1/2009 - Bryan Hitt featured on Ludwig Drum Website & Classic Drummer Magazine

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

BRYAN APPEARS AS FEATURED ARTIST ON LUDWIG DRUM WEBSITE AND CLASSIC DRUMMER MAGAZINE HAS "HITT" THE STANDS! The folks at Ludwig drums recently interviewed Bryan for their website. This is a fantastic interview and Bryan talks about things ... as Bryan/Speedwagon fans ... you are going to want to know about. Trust me on that. Click 'em hard here to read about the new guy in REO Speedwagon ... make that twenty years new.

Visit Classic Drummer Magazine for more details www.classicdrummer.com

Visit Ludwig Drums website for an exclusive interview with Bryan www.ludwig-drums.com

Check out Bryan Hitt's Official homepage for more info... here

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6/12/2009 - Enter Casio's Almost Famous Challenge

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Casio Exilim and REO Speedwagon are challenging you to take the best live picture of the "Can't Stop Rocking" Tour.

One Grand Prize Winner will receive a new High Speed Casio Exilim EX-F1 and a signed guitar from REO Speedwagon and Styx.

Click here to enter and for all the info.

6/12/2009 - ShoWare Center

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

The new ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington gets its first rock show with REO Speedwagon/STYX May 27, 2009.
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6/9/2009 - Pollstar/Fresno Photo's

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Check out photo Backstage Week Of 6/8/2009 & Live Shots Week Of 6/8/2009.
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6/2/2009 - Special Guest David Archuleta Video

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Check out special guest David Archuleta at the REO Speedwagon/Styx Can't Stop Rockin' stop show in Salt Lake City!

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6/2/2009 - "NO SERVICE FEE WEDNESDAYS" Live Nation

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

ONE DAY ONLY, JUNE 3RD "5 MILLION TICKETS "

ONLY AT LIVENATION.COM

LOS ANGELES, CA June 1, 2009 "Today, Live Nation announced that it’s dropping service fees on more than five million lawn tickets and hundreds of concerts, helping add value and save money for fans throughout North America. The 24 hour event makes June 3rd the biggest one day sale in concert business history. Now that's something for fans to sing about!

"No Service Fee Wednesdays," kick off June 3 at 12:01 a.m., offering fans some of the lowest prices of the summer with no ticket service fees on any LiveNation.com-ticketed amphitheater show, and only at www.LiveNation.com.

Throughout the rest of the summer, Live Nation becomes Free-Nation, as it offers a variety of "No Service Fee Wednesdays" specials at www.LiveNation.com, making Wednesday the biggest day of the week for savings on concert tickets for hundreds of shows and millions of fans.

"Summer concerts are a great escape in these tough times," said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation. "Starting this Wednesday, Live Nation and the world's top artists are making it less expensive for fans to see their favorite bands by waiving service fees on over five million tickets at www.LiveNation.com. We wanted to do something that had never been done before and "No Service Fee Wednesdays" provide incredible value to millions of music fans to attend the hottest concerts this summer."

Tickets for "No Service Fee Wednesdays" go on sale at 12:01 a.m. local time on June 3, 2009 at www.LiveNation.com. This promotion is not valid in combination with other special pricing offers and is subject to availability. Tickets without service fees are available at all Live Nation-ticketed amphitheaters for concerts including:

* 311 * Aerosmith * blink-182 * Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley * Coldplay * Crosby Stills & Nash * Crue Fest 2 * Dave Matthews Band * Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick * Depeche Mode * George Strait with Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough * Incubus * Jason Mraz * Kid Rock & Lynyrd Skynyrd * New Kids on the Block * Nickelback * Nine Inch Nails and Jane’s Addiction * No Doubt * O.A.R. * Phish * Rascal Flatts with Darius Rucker * REO Speedwagon & Styx * Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival featuring Marilyn Manson & Slayer * Rod Stewart * The Allman Brothers Band * The Dead * The Fray * The Killers * Toby Keith with Trace Atkins * Warped Tour

ABOUT LIVE NATION:

Live Nation's mission is to maximize the live concert experience. Our core business is producing, marketing and selling live concerts for artists via our global concert pipe. Live Nation is the largest producer of live concerts in the world, annually producing over 22,000 concerts for 1,600 artists in 33 countries. During 2008, the company sold over 50 million concert tickets and drove over 70 million unique visitors to LiveNation.com. Live Nation is transforming the concert business by expanding its concert platform into ticketing and building the industry's first artist-to-fan vertically integrated concert platform. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol LYV. For additional information about the company, please visit www.livenation.com/investors.

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5/29/2009 - Can't Stop Rockin' Movie Night

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Check out the guys enjoying themselves at Movie Night on a day off in Billings, Montana.
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5/26/2009 - Can't Stop Rockin' YouTube channel is LIVE!!!

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Check out Can't Stop Rockin' YouTube channel...here

5/26/2009 - Check out Carrot Top with Kevin Cronin & Dave Amato

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Check out Carrot Top, Kevin Cronin, Dave Amato in Las Vegas last weekend!
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5/15/2009 - USA Today's 2009 Summer Concerts

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

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5/13/2009 - Photo's from 1st Show of Can't Stop Rockin' Tour 2009

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Check out Photo's from last night's show!!!
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5/8/2009 - Can't Stop Rockin' Single

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT
To celebrate their upcoming trek together, STYX and REO Speedwagon teamed up to record a new single, "Can't Stop Rockin'," co-written by REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin and STYX's Tommy Shaw. Bonus Tracks "Blue Collar Man" and "Roll with the Changes".

Currently # 5 on the Classic Rock Charts.

"Can't Stop Rockin'" will be Available April 12, 2009. Special LP covers will be individually autographed by both Styx and REO Speedwagon.

Now Available For Pre-Order!!!
Click here to pre-order.

5/1/2009 - "ROCK OF AGES" Welcome Styx and REO Speedwagon to Bdwy!

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

One month after their classic songs debuted as part of the score of the new hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, two unparalleled rock stars - Tommy Shaw from STYX and Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon - made their Broadway debuts as they performed their new single, "Can't Stop Rockin'", immediately following the evening performance on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street).

The performance of the new song, co-written by Cronin and Shaw, celebrates the rockers recently announced CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 Tour, which kicks off on May 12th, presented by VH1 Classic and Rock Band. LOST Star Matthew Fox was also in the house as the bands nearly blew the roof off with their performances! Of course, BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to "bang our heads" along with the wild crowds so we could bring you all the action!

Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and a bidding war over the film rights in which New Line Cinema won; the new musical comedy ROCK OF AGES opened on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. ROCK OF AGES, starring Constantine Maroulis ("American Idol"), is an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, STYX ("Too Much Time on My Hands" & "Renegade"), REO Speedwagon ("Can't Fight This Feeling" & "Keep On Lovin' You"), Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. The show is written by Chris D'Arienzo, directed by Kristin Hanggi and choreographed by Kelly Devine.

VH1 Classic and Rock Band ® are proud to bring the CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 Tour to America, featuring REO Speedwagon, STYX and 38 Special, three of the hardest working bands in rock n' roll. CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' kicks off on May 12th in Amarillo, Texas and will feature hit-packed sets spanning the course of these three rock legacies. The tour is geared to give the ultimate classic rock experience at a fan friendly ticket price (as low at $13.50). Confirmed tour dates are listed below, with additional concerts to be announced shortly.

In addition to Constantine Maroulis, ROCK OF AGES features Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as "Sherrie" and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's "So NoTORIous") as "Stacee Jaxx", Adam Dannheisser (The Coast of Utopia, Twelfth Night), Mitchell Jarvis (Fiddler on the Roof), Michele Mais (Roza), Lauren Molina (Sweeney Todd), Paul Schoeffler (Sweet Charity, Nine), Wesley Taylor (See Rock City), Ericka Hunter (Flower Drum Song, 42nd Street), Jeremy Jordan (Little Dog Laughed tour), Michael Minarik (Les Miserables), Angel Reed (Saturday Night Fever tour), Bahiyah Sayyed-Gaines (Pal Joey, The Color Purple), Katherine Tokarz (White Christmas, A Chorus Line ), Andre Ward (Xanadu, The Producers), Savannah Wise (Les Miserables), Tad Wilson (The Full Monty) and Jeremy Woodard (Glory Days). And rockin' in the on-stage band, ARSENAL, are Music Director/ keyboardist Henry Aronson (Theatre: Rocky Horror, RENT ), lead guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Night Ranger), drummer Jon Weber (The Orion Experience, Theatre: Hedwig), bassist Winston Roye (Ace of Base, Theatre: Bright Lights, Big City) and guitar player David Gibbs (Counting Crows, Film: That Thing You Do), who also wrote the original arrangements. The Music Supervision, Arrangements & Orchestrations are by Ethan Popp (Tarzan; Europe: We Will Rock You, Mamma Mia)

Just as economy conscience as the CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 Tour, ROCK OF AGES offers several ticket initiatives that that will treat audience members to one of the most unique (and inexpensive!) experiences on Broadway, every night. Starting 30 minutes before every show and during intermission, audience members seated in the orchestra will be able to buy color-coded drink chips from waiters in the orchestra or at the bar. The chips can then be redeemed during the show, from your seat, for the drink of your choice. In addition to having the least expensive top ticket price on Broadway (at $89.00 during the week & $99.00 during the weekend), ROCK OF AGES will also have a two VIP GREEN ROOM boxes ($295.00 for 4 tickets), which includes four tickets to the show located in one of only two mezzanine boxes and your own waiter, and LOTTERY tickets ($26.50 each, max 2 per person) which will be available two hours before every show at the box office, cash only.

The performance schedule for ROCK OF AGES is Monday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm, Thursday at 8pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm and Sunday at 2pm & 7pm.

For more information on ROCK OF AGES visit: www.RockofAgesMusical.com

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4/28/2009 - Kevin & Tommy on CBS's "The Early Show"

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

YOU are invited to an exclusive intimate concert event to be broadcast LIVE on CBS's "The Early Show"! FREE this Monday, April 27.

Kevin Cronin and Tommy Shaw will be appearing LIVE on "The Early Show" on CBS! Tune in to hear a special acoustic rendition of "Can't Stop Rockin'" (as well as some of their biggest hits) and hear what they have to say about the new tour, the partnership with Rock Band and the new Broadway play "Rock of Ages" that features their music!

In the New York metro area? If weather permits, you can join them for the show!!! Arrive at the CBS Plaza at 59th and 5th Avenue (next to the Apple store) by 7 am to be see and hear it all live, in person!

And that's not all. On Tuesday, April 28, Kevin and Tommy will be appearing LIVE on "The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet". Check your local listings for times and network information.

Stay tuned for more updates on when/where you can catch the guys talking about the big plans for the Can't Stop Rockin' tour beginning next month.

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4/17/2009 - Rock Band Adds Legendary Rockers Styx and REO Speedwagon

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

- Harmonix and MTV Games announced today it will add a 7-pack of songs featuring some of the biggest hits from Styx and REO Speedwagon to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content. Next week's lineup also includes a 3-pack from progressive rock outfit Hautewerk.

Styx and REO Speedwagon are two of the most commercially successful American rock bands from the late 70s and early 80s. The "REO Speedwagon / Styx Tour '09 Pack" will include three of Styx's biggest singles that were recently re-recorded, including "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" and "Renegade" originally featured on the band's eighth studio album Pieces of Eight (1978), plus "Too Much Time on My Hands" originally featured on the band's 1981 concept album Paradise Theatre, the band's highest charting album of all time. Also included in the 7-pack are REO Speedwagon's timeless classics "Ridin' the Storm Out," originally featured on the band's third album of the same name (1973), "Roll With the Changes," originally featured on the band's seventh studio album, You can Tune a Piano but You Can't Tuna Fish (1978) and "Take It on the Run," originally featured on the band's 9-times platinum 1980 album Hi Infidelity.

The "REO Speedwagon / Styx Tour '09 Pack" also includes the brand-new collaborative song between Styx and REO Speedwagon, "Can't Stop Rockin'," which the band recorded together in anticipation of their upcoming CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' tour for radio and Rock Band DLC. As previously announced, Rock Band and VH1 Classic are sponsoring the bands' upcoming CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' tour and will give fans a chance to play the Styx and REO Speedwagon DLC Rock Band tracks on a mini-stage at every concert, win Rock Band giveaways and more! CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' kicks off on May12th in Amarillo, Texas.

In addition, progressive rockers Hautewerk will be making their Rock Band Music Store debut next week with three tracks from their 2006 debut album Stop Start Again including "Stop Start Again," "Alone in My Head" and "I Know Where You Came From."

Release Date:
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 (Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360)
Thursday, April 23, 2009 (PlayStation Store)

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change **

Tracks:
Styx "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)"
Styx "Renegade"
Styx "Too Much Time on My Hands"
REO Speedwagon "Ridin' the Storm Out"
REO Speedwagon "Roll With the Changes"
REO Speedwagon "Take It on the Run"
Styx/REO Speedwagon "Can't Stop Rockin'"

(All tracks are master recordings)

Price: $1.99
$1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
$10.99 (880 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) "REO Speedwagon / Styx Tour '09 Pack"
$5.49 (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) "Hautewerk Pack 01"

Locations:
Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360
PlayStation Network

Music Videos:
Click on the track below to view the song's corresponding music video. Videos can be embedded on your site.

REO Speedwagon "Take It on the Run"

Website Links: For more information, please visit:
Rock Band Website
Styx Official Website
REO Speedwagon Official Website
Hautewerk Official Website

In addition, progressive rockers Hautewerk will be making their Rock Band Music Store debut next week with three tracks from their 2006 debut album Stop Start Again including "Stop Start Again," "Alone in My Head" and "I Know Where You Came From."

Rock Band 2 is available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION3 and PlayStation2 computer entertainment systems and Wii home videogame console from Nintendo.

There are now more than 640 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music.

Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans' and gamers' voracious appetite for rock with more than 40 million paid downloads since its launch on November 20, 2007. The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band 2 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com. For an exclusive interview please visithttp://www.rockband.com/zine/midnight_reo_styx

4/15/2009 - REO Speedwagon and STYX to perform new single after Rock of Ages

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT
REO Speedwagon and STYX will perform their new single on Broadway immediately following the Rock of Ages show on April 27th!

3/19/2009 - Cool tour spot on VH1 Classic!

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PDT

VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & Gossip

3/6/2009 - REO/Styx Tour News

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST

VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & Gossip

2/27/2009 - "CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 TOUR"

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

REO SPEEDWAGON * STYX

"CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 TOUR"
PRESENTED BY VH1 CLASSIC AND ROCK BAND
* * * *

"Rock n Roll Stimulus Package" - Ticket Prices as Low as $13.50 in most Markets for Three Classic American Bands
* * * *
VH1 Classic and Rock Band are proud to bring the CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 Tour to America, featuring REO Speedwagon, STYX and 38 Special, three of the hardest working bands in rock n roll. CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' kicks off on May13th in Albuquerque, New Mexico and will feature hit-packed sets spanning the course of these three unparalleled rock legacies. The tour is geared to give the ultimate classic rock experience at a fan friendly ticket price. Confirmed tour dates are listed below, with additional concerts to be announced shortly.

To celebrate their upcoming trek together, STYX and REO Speedwagon teamed up to record a new single, "Can't Stop Rockin'," co-written by REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin and STYX's Tommy Shaw. "Can't Stop Rockin'" makes its radio debut in March and will be available for download.

"Both bands have always tried to keep our ticket prices low so that none of our fans get left out. It's our own personal Rock 'n' Roll Stimulus package," says Tommy Shaw. "It's been nine years since the Arch Allies tour and it just seemed like the right time to team up with our friends in REO and hit the road again."

Kevin Cronin adds, "The world is going through a weird phase, and everybody needs music now more than ever. We all need to join our friends, pool our resources, combine our energies, because there is power in people coming together. That spirit has brought REO and Styx together to write, record and tour together, and celebrate it all with the greatest fans in America."

Tickets for the May 23rd Kelseyville concert go on sale Sunday, March 1 at 10 A.M. by calling 800-660-LAKE or via
www.tickets.com.
Tickets for the June 28th Mansfield concert go on sale Friday, February 27th at 10 A.M. exclusively at
www.livenation.com, by calling 877-598-8689 or at the Comcast Center Box Office.
Tickets for the July 10th Chicago concert go on sale Saturday, February 28th at Noon exclusively at
LiveNation.com and charge by phone 877-598-8703.

- Tickets for the May 15th Phoenix, AZ concert go on sale March 9.
- Tickets for the May 13th Albuquerque, NM, May 16th Las Vegas, NV, and May 17th Fresno, CA concerts go on sale March 20.
- Tickets for the May 20th Los Angeles, CA and May 21st Ontario, CA concert go on sale March 16.
- Tickets for the May 31st Morrison, CO concert go on sale March 13.
- Tickets for the June 4th Kansas City, MO concert go on sale March 7.
- Tickets for the June 21st Alpharetta, GA concert go on sale March 21.
- Tickets for the June 27th Gilford, NH concert go on sale March 14.
- Tickets for the July 2nd Verona, NY concert go on sale March 28.

*Additional on-sale dates and information TBA.
American Express Early On Sale opportunities will be available for most CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' tour dates.
CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' has teamed up with I Love All Access to offer the ultimate fan experience for the tour featuring a variety of VIP ticket packages. For more details go to
www.iloveallaccess.com.

Kevin Cronin, lead singer and principle songwriter, keyboard player and founding member Neal Doughty, bass player Bruce Hall, lead guitarist Dave Amato, and drummer Bryan Hitt, are REO Speedwagon. Since the release of their first record in 1971, the band has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums including the monumental 10 million seller, Hi Infidelity, had scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the Number One hits "Can’t Fight This Feeling," "Keep On Loving You," and "Time For Me To Fly," timeless classics including "Roll With The Changes", "Ridin' The Storm Out", "Take It On The Run", "Don't Let Him Go" and "Keep Pushin." Their latest album, Find Your Own Way Home, featured the radio favorites "Needed To Fall" and "Smilin' In The End." REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums to date.

STYX - Tommy Shaw, James "JY" Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips (along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo), have performed more live since ’99 than all of the previous years of its career combined. Two Super-Bowl appearances, Pollstar Box Office chart-topping tours with Def Leppard, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Bad Company (to name only a few), two more studio albums and no end in sight, STYX continues to conquer the planet, one venue at a time. Every STYX release throughout the late '70s earned at least platinum certification (1976's Crystal Ball, 1977's The Grand Illusion, 1978's Pieces of Eight, and 1979's Cornerstone), and spawned such hit singles and classic rock radio standards as "Renegade," "Blue Collar Man" and "Fooling Yourself." Paradise Theater became Styx's biggest hit album of their career (selling over three million copies in a three-year period), as they became one of the U.S. top rock acts due to such big hit singles as "Too Much Time on My Hands." It also marked the first time in history that a band released four consecutive triple-platinum albums. Donnie Van Zant and Don Barnes co-founded 38 Special in their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida and have been touring relentlessly for the past 30 years. In its early days, the band built its reputation with its brand of Southern boogie and blues-rock before transforming into a more arena-rock-friendly style, selling millions of albums and garnering fans worldwide. Since 1975, the band has released more than 15 albums, most of which reached gold or platinum status. Among 38 Special's best-known songs are "Hold on Loosely," "Caught Up in You", "Second Chance", and "Rockin' into the Night". After more than three decades together, 38 Special is still playing more than 100 shows per year. And at every one of them, thousands of audience members are completely blindsided by the explosive power and muscle of the band's performance. "When we come out, people are like, Whoa! It's like a freight train rolling over them" says Barnes.

CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' is dedicated to raising awareness about hunger among American school children by partnering with "Blessings in a Backpack," a non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to school children in need. Fans attending the "CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' tour will be able to help buy food for this valuable effort.

Additional details surrounding the involvement of VH1 Classic and Rock Band in the CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' TOUR will be announced soon.

For more information, visit the band's Web sites:
www.speedwagon.com,
www.styxworld.com, and
www.38special.com.

CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' Tour Dates:

May 13: Albuquerque, NM (Sandia Casino Amphitheatre)
May 15: Phoenix, AZ (Dodge Theatre)
May 16: Las Vegas, NV (Thomas and Mack Center)
May 17: Fresno, CA (Save Mart Center)
May 21: Ontario, CA (Citizens Business Bank Arena)
May 22: Los Angeles, CA (NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE)
May 23: Kelseyville, CA (Konocti Harbor Amphitheatre)
May 24: Mountain View, CA (Shoreline Amphitheatre)
May 27: Seattle, WA (ShoWare Arena)
May 30: Sandy, UT (Rio Tinto Stadium)
May 31: Morrison, CO (Red Rocks Amphitheatre)
June 4: Kansas City, MO (Starlight Theatre)
June 5: Thackerville, OK (Winstar Casino)
June 6: Oklahoma City, OK (Zoo Amphitheatre)
June 7: Woodlands, TX (Woodlands Pavilion)
June 16: Boca Raton, FL (Sunset Cove Amphitheatre)
June 18: Orange Beach, FL (The Amphitheatre @ The Wharf)
June 20: Roanoke Rapids, NC (Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre)
June 21: Atlanta, GA (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)
June 23: Columbia, MD (Merriweather Post Pavillion)
June 26: Atlantic City, NJ (The Borgata)
June 27: Gilford, NH (Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion)
June 28: Mansfield, MA (Comcast Center)
July 1: Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun)
July 2: Verona, NY (Turning Stone Resort Casino)
July 3: Scranton, PA (Toyota Pavilion At Montage Mountain)
July 4: Saratoga Springs, NY (Saratoga Performing Arts Center)
July 9: Clarkston, MI (DTE Energy Music Theatre)
July 10: Chicago, IL (Charter One Pavilion At Northerly Island)
July 11: St Louis, MO (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)

Additional dates and ticket on-sale information will be announced shortly.

3/5/2009 - New Video added

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST
Check out the new video in the video section

2/26/2009 - Can't Stop Rockin' Tour Announced!

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST
Come experience Rock's hardest working bands in the ultimate classic rock experience! REO Speedwagon & STYX together in CAN'T STOP ROCKIN', the summer's hottest tour!

CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' kicks off on May13th in Albuquerque, New Mexico and will feature hit-packed sets spanning the course of these three unparalleled rock legacies.

The CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' tour has also teamed up with I Love All Access to offer the ultimate fan experience for the tour featuring a variety of VIP ticket packages. For more details head on over to www.iloveallaccess.com.
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1/5/2009 - Mardi Gras

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST
REO Speedwagon will be performing at the Endymion 2009 Parade Saturday February 21st with Grand Marshall Kid Rock!!! Click here for more Details!!!

12/11/2008 - Studio Footage Video

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST
Go to the Video Section to watch a video clip of Kevin Cronin and Joe Vannelli at Blue Moon Studio recording the album "FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME"

12/10/2008 - REO Speedwagon To Perform On The Bonnie Hunt Show

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST
Bonnie Hunt has a talk show? The line between sitcom and talk show is really blurring these days. But I digress. REO Speedwagon will be on Bonnie`s new show in Friday. After a busy year that saw REO Speedwagon raise $270,000 for the Des Moines area for the "Ridin' The Storm Out Floods of 2008 Relief Concert", a concert in Trinidad with Rick Springfield and the release of the Soundstage DVD, the band will start wrapping up the year with the Bonnie Hunt Show appearance. They'll perform "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Roll With The Changes". Other guests on the show include Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddy Rodriguez. REO Speedwagon released their first album in 1971 but it was the "Hi Infidelity" album that brought home the superannuation after selling more than 10 million copies in the USA. Bonnie's show started in September and screens on Warner Brothers Television. After starting her working life as a nurse, Bonnie changed careers and became a comedian. Her first show, 1995's The Bonnie Hunt Show, was a co-production with David Letterman. She was a screenwriter for the 2000 movie "Return To Me" starring David Duchovny and starred in the movies "Beethoven" and "Beethoven’s 2nd", "Jerry Maquire", "Jumanji" and "Cheaper By The Dozen". She was also the voice of Sally Carrera in "Cars". She will reprise that role in the sequel "Cars 2", not due until 2011.
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12/9/2008 - Bonnie Hunt Show

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST
Tune in on Friday, December 12 as REO Speedwagon rocks the all-new "Bonnie Hunt Show", performing their classic hits "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Roll With The Changes." Complete show times and networks to follow.

Kevin Cronin, lead singer and principle songwriter, keyboard player and founding member Neal Doughty, bass player Bruce Hall, lead guitarist Dave Amato, and drummer Bryan Hitt, are REO Speedwagon. Since the release of their first record in 1971, the band has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums including the monumental 10 million seller, Hi Infidelity, had scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the Number One hits "Can’t Fight This Feeling," "Keep On Loving You," and "Time For Me To Fly," timeless classics including "Roll With The Changes", "Ridin' The Storm Out", "Take It On The Run", "Don't Let Him Go" and "Keep Pushin." Their latest album, Find Your Own Way Home, was released last year. REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums to date.

The Bonnie Hunt Show premiered on September 8, 2008 and is produced by Bob & Alice Production and paraMedia inc. in association with Telepictures Productions and is distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddy Rodriquez join REO Speedwagon as guests on Friday's show.

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8/30/2010 - Kevin Surprises eHarmony couple

8/30/2010 - Kevin Cronin & Little Big Town

8/27/2010 - Vote for "Time For Me To Fly" NASA final shuttle mission 2011

7/29/2010 - REO plans 'Hi Infidelty's' 30th anniversary

7/26/2010 - REO SPEEDWAGON AFTER-PARTY AT ROK VEGAS NIGHTCLUB!!

7/13/2010 - REO Speedwagon's Setlist: The Very best of REO Speedwagon Live"

7/7/2010 - Photo's from Chastian Park in Atlanta, GA.

7/7/2010 - Photo's on Pollstar from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

6/26/2010 - Win VIP Seats and a First-Class Dinner Served Backstage by the Members of REO Speedwagon at Select "

6/22/2010 - Storm drenches electrical gear, rains out REO gig

6/19/2010 - Peru, IL Rainout June 18, 2010

6/17/2010 - Walmart Video Part 2

6/15/2010 - REO Gets First Class Ride to Walmart Show

6/11/2010 - Slideshow: Reo Speedwagon & Barenaked Ladies

6/9/2010 - New Drum Rack for Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon

6/4/2010 - Special Announcement

6/4/2010 - Live Nation has started No Service Fee in June!

5/28/2010 - Rick Springfield Cruise

5/26/2010 - Check out this Cheetos commercial featuring "Can't Fight This Feeling"

5/26/2010 - What to do over Memorial Day Weekend? Liberty Fest in Farmers Branch, perfect for the entire family

5/14/2010 - Robert Pattinson Wearing REO Speedwagon Shirt

5/11/2010 - REO in Clear Lake, Iowa

4/20/2010 - Samantha Brown's Great Weekends

4/9/2010 - Visit to the Buddy Holly plane crash site in Clear Lake, Iowa

3/25/2010 - REO SPEEDWAGON FORCED TO RESCHEDULE TWO SHOWS THIS WEEKEND DUE TO ILLNESS

3/12/2010 - REO SPEEDWAGON AND PAT BENATAR ANNOUNCE MORE DATES FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED "LOVE ON THE RUN" TOUR

3/1/2010 - REO SPEEDWAGON AND PAT BENATAR ANNOUNCE "LOVE ON THE RUN" SUMMER TOUR

2/26/2010 - REO Speedwagon Plot Tour With Pat Benatar

2/11/2010 - Keith Urban Shares His 'Guilty Pleasure' on Piano

2/11/2010 - "Glee" - The Music

1/29/2010 - "The Dream Foundation"

1/5/2010 - FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME, A COMPUTER GAME FEATURING REO SPEEDWAGON!

12/23/2009 - Holiday Celebration On Ice

12/19/2009 - A Chat With REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin

12/18/2009 - Kevin Cronin on EXTRA!

12/7/2009 - REO, Martina McBride, & Brad Paisley

12/4/2009 - TUNE-IN ALERT, RE-AIRING of NBC's "Holiday Celebration On Ice Special" on Hallmark Channel

***TUNE-IN ALERT*** RE-AIRING OF HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON ICE SPECIAL

12/4/2009 - REO Speedwagon on Rockline Dec. 9th

12/4/2009 - REO Speedwagon on ABC's Holiday of Stars Sunday Dec. 6th

12/1/2009 - REO Speedwagon Releases First-of-its-Kind Rock Music Video Game

12/3/2009 - REO Speedwagon, The Game

12/4/2009 - NPR on REO Speedwagon Game

12/2/2009 - REO Speedwagon Rocks On as a Game

12/2/2009 - Artist of the Month: December

12/2/2009 - Tis' The Season...

***TUNE-IN ALERT*** RE-AIRING OF HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON ICE SPECIAL

Fan Appreciation Christmas Package

Special REO Speedwagon Fan Appreciation Gift Pack!

11/30/2009 - FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME, A COMPUTER GAME FEATURING REO SPEEDWAGON!

Pre-Order Now Available!

11/24/2009 - Forever Christmas

11/24/2009 - Check out REO Speedwagon's interview

11/20/2009 - Photo from the Live Holiday Celebration on Ice 11/19/2009

11/20/2009 - "Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon" NY Times Online Review

11/3/2009 - Review of Not So Silent Night

10/16/2009 - Taking Orders for "Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon"

Tour Dates 2009

9/25/2009 - Not So Silent Night Christmas Album

10/21/2009 - Bruce and Butter

10/7/2009 - Bryan Hitt featured on Ludwig Epic series drum line

9/4/2009 - Check out Bryan Hitt featured on Vic Firth & Set to appear at Hollywood Drum Show!

8/10/2009 - The Band & Crew

7/18/2009 - REO frontman Cronin likes to Styx it to his act

7/18/2009 - REO Speedwagon, Styx, 38 Special stir up old memories

7/1/2009 - Bryan Hitt featured on Ludwig Drum Website & Classic Drummer Magazine

6/12/2009 - Enter Casio's Almost Famous Challenge

6/12/2009 - ShoWare Center

6/9/2009 - Pollstar/Fresno Photo's

6/2/2009 - Special Guest David Archuleta Video

6/2/2009 - "NO SERVICE FEE WEDNESDAYS" Live Nation

5/29/2009 - Can't Stop Rockin' Movie Night

5/26/2009 - Can't Stop Rockin' YouTube channel is LIVE!!!

5/26/2009 - Check out Carrot Top with Kevin Cronin & Dave Amato

5/15/2009 - USA Today's 2009 Summer Concerts

5/13/2009 - Photo's from 1st Show of Can't Stop Rockin' Tour 2009

5/8/2009 - Can't Stop Rockin' Single

5/1/2009 - "ROCK OF AGES" Welcome Styx and REO Speedwagon to Bdwy!

4/28/2009 - Kevin & Tommy on CBS's "The Early Show"

TUNE-IN ALERT
RE-AIRING OF HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON ICE SPECIAL

TUNE-IN ALERT
RE-AIRING OF HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON ICE SPECIAL