Here is all the things REO Speedwagon performed for his or her closing gigs
REO Speedwagon have performed their finals present beneath their present title – see the total setlist and photographs of their farewell gig under.
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In September, REO Speedwagon introduced that although “heartbroken” to take action, they may stop touring on the finish of the yr, bringing an finish to the beloved rock band as a result of “irreconcilable variations” between frontman Kevin Cronin and bassist Bruce Corridor.
Earlier this month, Cronin revealed that he “didn’t need to finish REO Speedwagon… I simply received outvoted and… need to cease calling it REO Speedwagon on the finish of this yr.”
On December 20 and 21, the band performed their closing present at Las Vegas’ The Venetian Theatre beneath the REO Speedwagon moniker. On the December 21 present, Cronin mentioned throughout a parting speech: “The REO Speedwagon title is being retired tonight.”
“However the music, the spirit, the songs of REO Speedwagon will reside on with this band and with me beneath the title Kevin Cronin. We hope you be a part of us on that journey.”
They break up their set into two parts: the primary half noticed them carry out 1980’s ‘Hello Infidelity’ in full, whereas the second half noticed them play an assortment of profession hits.
Amongst these had been ‘Time For Me To Fly’, ‘Golden Nation’, ‘Can’t Battle This Feeling’ and ‘Roll With The Adjustments’.
REO Speedwagon’s December 21, 2024 setlist was:
‘Don’t Let Him Go’
‘Maintain On Loving You’
‘Observe My Coronary heart’
‘In Your Letter’
‘Take It On The Run’
‘Powerful Guys’
‘Out Of Season’
‘Shakin’ It Free’
‘Somebody Tonight’
‘I Want You Have been There’
‘Music Man’ (Acoustic)
‘In My Goals’ (Acoustic)
‘Time For Me To Fly’
‘Maintain Pushin”
‘Reside Each Second’
‘Golden Nation’
‘Ridin’ The Storm Out’
‘Can’t Battle This Feeling’
‘Roll With The Adjustments’
Main as much as REO Speedwagon’s finish, possession curiosity within the band was managed by three members: Cronin, sole remaining founding member Neal Doughty, and longtime bassist Bruce Corridor. Corridor has been absent from tour since November 2023 as a result of again surgical procedure, and Doughty retired from touring final yr. Doughty and Corridor have voted to convey an finish to REO Speedwagon, outvoting Cronin two-to-one.
Cronin will make his solo debut in January, and hopes to proceed on with REO’s present touring roster – which incorporates Matt Bissonette, Dave Amato, Bryan Hitt and Derek Hilland – albeit beneath a special title.
Cronin has additionally advised that he can see a case during which Corridor joins the bands for choose exhibits right here and there, however doesn’t think about Corridor’s return as a full-time member “as an choice”.