Who is the keyboardist for REO Speedwagon?

Kevin Cronin
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Who was the original lead singer of REO Speedwagon?

Joe Matt
REO Speedwagon is an American hard rock band from Champaign, Illinois. Formed in 1967, the group originally included guitarist and lead vocalist Joe Matt, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Blair, keyboardist Neal Doughty and drummer Alan Gratzer.

What does REO in Speedwagon stand for?

Ransom Eli Olds
The members returned to school in the fall of 1967 and had their first rehearsal before classes started. They named the band REO Speedwagon, from the REO Speed Wagon, a 1915 truck that was designed by Ransom Eli Olds.

Are there any original members in REO Speedwagon?

The current lineup of REO Speedwagon consists of Cronin, original member Neal Doughty (keyboards), Bruce Hall (bass), Dave Amato (lead guitar) and Bryan Hitt (drums). Notably, these five band members have been together since 1989.

Is REO Speedwagon in the Rock Hall of Fame?

Hi friends, so yesterday REO Speedwagon joined the first induction class, along with Cheap Trick, Chicago, The Buckinghams, and the Ides of March, into the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

What state does Kevin Cronin live in?

Kevin and his wife, Lisa, live in Southern California. The Cronin clan consists of son, Paris, daughter, Holly, and twins, Josh and Shane.

Are there any original members of REO Speedwagon?

Why is Styx not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?

Despite the band’s resume, Styx have never been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 2014, cofounder and former singer Dennis DeYoung opined that Styx were simply not the type of group the Hall looked upon with favor.

How old is Neal Doughty from REO Speedwagon?

Neal Allan Doughty (born July 29, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana) is an American keyboardist, best known as a founding member of the rock band REO Speedwagon and the only member to have played on every album. He formed the band in fall 1967, with original drummer Alan Gratzer.

Who is the only member of REO Speedwagon to play every album?

Neal Doughty. Neal Allan Doughty (born July 29, 1946, Evansville, Indiana) is an American keyboardist, best known as a founding member of the rock band REO Speedwagon and the only member to have played on every album. He formed the band in the fall of 1967, with original drummer Alan Gratzer.

Did Don Doughty write any REO Speedwagon songs?

Although he has never been one of REO Speedwagon’s primary songwriters, Doughty has written or co-written several of the band’s songs. Songs for which he is the sole composer include “Sky Blues” from 1974, “One Lonely Night” from 1984 and “Variety Tonight” from 1987.

Can I get backstage passes to a REO Speedwagon show?

This website is designed to honor Neal, and to inform you about this wonderful man. This website cannot offer backstage passes or tickets to REO Speedwagon shows. Sorry! This site is supportive to the fight against Online Abuse, Usenet & Message Board Harassment, and Cyberstalking.