When REO Speedwagon Became MTV’s First Concert Broadcast: Exclusive InterviewWhen REO Speedwagon Became MTV’s First Concert Broadcast: Exclusive InterviewFrontman Kevin Cronin looks back at his band's place in MTV history during a conversation with UCR. Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Why REO Speedwagon, Iron Maiden Dominated Early MTV: Book ExcerptWhy REO Speedwagon, Iron Maiden Dominated Early MTV: Book ExcerptA passage from 'Duran Duran's Rio' explains why certain bands were all over the network at first.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Kevin Cronin Preps Autobiography and Teases ‘Major’ 2022 TourKevin Cronin Preps Autobiography and Teases ‘Major’ 2022 TourMemoir will address his complicated relationship with former guitarist Gary Richrath.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
REO Speedwagon Hit ‘Reset Button’ With First Post-COVID ConcertREO Speedwagon Hit ‘Reset Button’ With First Post-COVID ConcertBand also paid tribute to late guitarist Gary Richrath.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Meet REO Speedwagon’s Production Manager: Video PremiereMeet REO Speedwagon’s Production Manager: Video PremiereLive Nation's 'Backstage With Crew Nation' web series features Kevin Cronin talking with Michael Richter about his daily responsibilities. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
REO Speedwagon’s Real-Life ‘Spinal Tap’ Puppet Show MomentREO Speedwagon’s Real-Life ‘Spinal Tap’ Puppet Show MomentKevin Cronin recalls sharing a bill and dressing room with a ventriloquist act.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why REO Speedwagon’s ‘Time for Me to Fly’ Took 10 Years to WriteWhy REO Speedwagon’s ‘Time for Me to Fly’ Took 10 Years to WriteFrontman Kevin Cronin recalls roots of 1978 single.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
REO Speedwagon Blown Away by ‘Take It on the Run’ CoverREO Speedwagon Blown Away by ‘Take It on the Run’ CoverTeenager Samantha Howell impressed everybody with her version of 'Hi Infidelity' hit. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
10/26 JOE Kevin Cronin Wrote REO Speedwagon Classic On Trash Bag10/26 JOE Kevin Cronin Wrote REO Speedwagon Classic On Trash BagFrontman recalls inspiration for “Roll With the Changes” during car journey across the U.S.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Chicago and REO Speedwagon Announce Co-Headlining Summer TourChicago and REO Speedwagon Announce Co-Headlining Summer TourChicago and REO Speedwagon are joining forces this summer for a co-headlining tour of North America. Debra FilcmanDebra Filcman