Kevin Cronin says REO Speedwagon cut up wasn’t his alternative: “I simply received outvoted”

Kevin Cronin has opened up on the upcoming finish of REO Speedwagon – see what he needed to say under.

In September, REO Speedwagon introduced that although “heartbroken” to take action, they are going to stop touring on the finish of the yr, bringing an finish to the beloved rock band as a consequence of “irreconcilable variations” between frontman Kevin Cronin and bassist Bruce Corridor.

Now in a brand new chat with Billboard, Cronin has spoken concerning the REO Speedwagon state of affairs and his solo debut on January 25: “By no means in my wildest goals did I ever see this coming. I didn’t need to finish REO Speedwagon. That is unhappy, and I might do something in my energy to proceed [as] REO Speedwagon. I by no means stop the band; I by no means will stop the band. I simply received outvoted and… need to cease calling it REO Speedwagon on the finish of this yr.”

For context, possession curiosity in REO Speedwagon is managed by three members of the band: Cronin, sole remaining founding member Neal Doughty, and longtime bassist Bruce Corridor. Corridor has been absent from tour since November 2023 as a consequence of again surgical procedure, and Doughty retired from touring final yr. Doughty and Corridor have voted to carry an finish to REO Speedwagon, outvoting Cronin 2-to-1.

Cronin went on to clarify to Billboard: “The easy reply is that REO Speedwagon at this level is a three-person partnership… and I've one vote. So if I get outvoted then I've to just accept that, whether or not I prefer it or not. I’ll be sincere with you — I don’t prefer it. However I've to just accept it… I might do every thing in my energy to have the ability to proceed with REO Speedwagon however, when a vote is taken, you must stay with the outcomes.”

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 urged that he can see a case by which Corridor joins the bands for choose reveals right here and there, however doesn’t contemplate Corridor’s return as a full-time member “as an possibility”.

REO Speedwagon’s ultimate present will happen on December 21 on the Venetian in Las Vegas. In addition to the December 21 present, they may also carry out on the similar venue on December 18 and 20. You may get any remaining tickets here.