REO SPEEDWAGON - FULL SHOW (Front Row), Santander Arena, Reading, PA, March 20th, 2024; Winter North American Tour with Rick Springfield
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@4nyla3 ай бұрын
Waited all my life to see REO live . Made it to Reading . A dream come true . Amazing
@robertburns51452 ай бұрын
It’s unfortunate that you didn’t get to see the real REO Speedwagon. What you saw were replacements since there’s no original members left in the band. However, I’ll concede Kevin Cronin since he’s been around the longest.
@MarcRitchie4 ай бұрын
Gotta give it up for a band that smiles and has fun on stage while knocking it out of the park. Kevin's energy is bar setting and his voice still has amazing range after 50 + years of performing. Hat's off.❤
@Jessica_Roth4 ай бұрын
It is incredible how Kevin has had his voice recover at his age. Circa 2015-2016 he was VERY weak. It's a bit treacly nowadays but it is much better than before. I'm just sad that Dave Amato has been in the band for *35 years* now and he still can't come close to Gary Richrath's level. My nickname for Dave is "Adequate" because that's as good of a "compliment" as I can give. He is still getting pushed out of "Don't Let Him Go" by the keyboard player, and it's not even that he's deferring to Neil Doughty any longer. That was a guitar song when Gary played it. (It's also bizarre that "DLHG" has been the opener for *45* years. Change it up a bit, Kev! I know you like a song where you refer to yourself as "he's hot!", but honestly.) Still, it's an excellent songbook and they execute it well enough, considering the average age is "I Do' Wanna Know". I'd be more excited to see Cheap Trick or Rick Springfield (their openers), but still impressive, even if it's not on a level with their older shows.
@Jessica_Roth4 ай бұрын
Up to "Tough Guys" now. Dave hits the opening well enough, but again, he doesn't get past "mid" on the solo. And Kev barely says "they're full of shit"…he used to hiss it with VENOM. I guess when you haven't been shoved in a locker and called a "faggot" since 1969 or so, it's hard to stay angry?
@toddmcintyre62533 ай бұрын
Not sure if you saw original lineup, but Dave is way more together than Gary R was due his addictions. This band sounds amazing and delivers the songs live better than 40 years ago. I was there, trust me.
@jeffl915Ай бұрын
I saw them back in the 70’s when I was a kid. The original Lineup!
@markkroner98009 күн бұрын
Me too! They could rock with anybody in the 70s. I can't even look at em now! Just sayin
@simonelijahmusic4 ай бұрын
0:30 Don't let him go 5:00 Take it on the run 9:06 Keep Pushin 14:46 Live Every Moment 19:50 Tough Guys 23:55 I wish you were there 29:17 Music Man 34:15 Son of a Poor Man 41:30 Can't fight this feeling 49:20 Golden Country 56:30 Time for me to fly 1:00:55 Ridin' the Storm Out 1:07:50 Keep on Loving you 1:11:53 Roll with the changes
@TomBequette2 ай бұрын
Why they don't PLAYING MY DREAMS?
@neokccomongАй бұрын
Thanks!
@mivan565223 күн бұрын
Wow, that’s a really short set….75 minutes?
@elapet8694 ай бұрын
Kevin Cronin’s voice sounds great! Love REO!!
@cbsundance4 ай бұрын
He sounds terrible!
@sjs15554 ай бұрын
Get your hearing checked.
@brettjames79963 ай бұрын
You high?
@acmekanik91353 ай бұрын
@@cbsundance Quit trollin bro. Sounds better than Vince Neil.....haha.
@intertubicular4 ай бұрын
Still sounding incredibly awesome!
@Wazup41774 ай бұрын
I've been going to see these guys since I was a kid. I'm 60 now. My favorite group. See ya again in michigan.
@hadley374 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I’ve seen them a handful of times since their Good Trouble tour. They still sound great! Great video!
@cyborgnj2 ай бұрын
Kevin killing it at 72 years old lol, GJ!!!
@wendylfong2 ай бұрын
Kevin’s voice is so much better since he started working with his son’s vocal coach. Before the coach, he was using a falsetto that sounded like Elmer Fudd! He sounds great now! Keep it up KC!!!
@JJ48482 ай бұрын
Yeah, I always wondered why his voice sounded so high pitched like that. Whatever he’s doing now sounds a lot better.
@davidlafond83273 ай бұрын
This is awesome! I'm so glad to see them still performing after so many years!! ❤
@monchorga4 ай бұрын
I attended their concert in Charleston, WV on 3/22/24 after this concert in Reading, PA. Their performance was still high energy, and they didn't miss a beat. Kevin's energy, guitar playing and singing was top notch. Kevin just turned 72 in October and Dave Amato just turned 71 on March 3rd, both of them are moving all around the stage. In Kevin's words "Rock and Roll Will Keep You Young Forever." I guess in their cases that may be so true. You have to give Kevin credit for keeping the band together, still touring and making things run so smoothly, so that we can all enjoy the live performances of their great music which we grew up listening to. With Neal retiring while they were in between their touring schedule last year (2023), he had to scramble to get a keyboard player to replace Neal, and with Bruce having back surgery in between this recent tour schedule, Kevin had to find a bass player as soon as he could to fill in for Bruce while he recovers from surgery. There's a lot of logistics Kevin has to handle in order to bring these shows to the fans of REO Speedwagon. The guys don't want to cancel any shows and disappoint their fans in any city on their tour schedule. I have to say that I loved the concert and had a lot of fun seeing them perform at such high energy and enthusiasm. Just having fun together on stage doing what they all love to do which is singing and playing their music. Thanks, REO Speedwagon for all of great shows (past, present and future) and thanks for sharing your craft with us all over the years and beyond. REO SPEEDWAGON "KEEP ON ROLLING."
@Christopher-jk9bj4 ай бұрын
Saw these guys for the first time at the Charlotte Coliseum in March 1985 and quite a few after. Kevin Cronin is the true road warrior that has kept the wagon rolling and touring 💪since the late 1970s
@steelydan1334 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting, great recording and coverage
@hotshotjcb379812 күн бұрын
Awesome. I will see them tonight opening for train at Jones Beach NY, my favorite concert venue near the water. I actually wanted to see REO more than train, but love both bands, should be a great show!
@billb.73464 ай бұрын
Saw them late last year on this tour. Amazed how good Kevin’s voice is after all these years.
@williaml48934 ай бұрын
Best his voice has sounded in a decade
@photosbyjoeendy4 ай бұрын
Great Show! I was there too! Thank you for posting this vid of the show! :)
@AshtondeMrag-np8zq3 ай бұрын
Thanks bro , I tried my best to make this concert but something came up thanks for filming it 😊
@johndakuras22504 ай бұрын
Gary Richrath made his guitar smoke on that song one of the most underrated guitatist RIP Gary
@Jessica_Roth4 ай бұрын
I assume "that song" is "Golden Country". Because, wow, was that neutered. (Not only Dave, it missed Gratzer, too. Yikes.)
@user-vo3wh7jx3c4 ай бұрын
Love REO !!!seen them 54 times!!! Can't wait for next show
@terriroman61364 ай бұрын
Wow!!! Kevin Cronin still sounds amazing ❤😊👍
@robinpasquarello6864 ай бұрын
Great show! I was there also. Rick Springfield rocked too!!
@secularsmith-yx5ne4 ай бұрын
1977- 1988 Line up is REO Speedwagon .
@billb.73464 ай бұрын
Yes but 50 years has a way of changing things.
@toddmcintyre62533 ай бұрын
Started going to concerts in 1979. Sure, cheap. Live sound sucked, you’d routinely get puked on. Audience fucked up, bands coked to the rafters. I’ll take the non-original lineups.
@dissydusterАй бұрын
Thanks for this,,,,,,Thanks man from Essex England,,,Life fan here,XXX
@Me202414 ай бұрын
Jim...you are NOW my favorite person on KZfaq.....O-M-G! ITS REO SPEEDWAGON!!!!!!!!!🤩
@ochoron74304 ай бұрын
Wow they really sounded good ! And they're playing through regular microphones and standard gear not like these other super groups that are literally playing through new technology that could make me and you sound outstanding ! Bravo thanks for posting I really enjoyed this great job REO the REAL DEAL !!!!
@JJ48484 ай бұрын
Yes, some people knock REO because Kevin doesn’t have the exact same voice as he did when these hits came out 40+ years ago, but he gives his all and doesn’t use any special effects or anything like that. And he really cares and still works on his singing. He’s lost a little range, but he can still put on a great show.
@lasvegasdwellers35654 ай бұрын
nice work..thanks!!
@cosmicsunbeams4 ай бұрын
I❤ love REO Speedwagon!!!
@rosauhrin-zk9gw4 ай бұрын
Fantastic concert! Thanks for this! And poo poo the critics who say REO sold out to the ballads. Please! They still ROCK! 💙✌️
@u2rocksme4 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim!!!
@youropionmattersnot4 ай бұрын
Nice. The sound track of the bread belt late 70s and early 80s. Saw them in their hay day at the Toledo Speedway Jam.
@williammccormick9664 ай бұрын
Saw them 88 ocean front fla original drummer guitar keyboard . Great. Thanks for sharing excellent ❤
@michnativ2-mn6ib4 ай бұрын
Seen em back in the 80's and again 2 years ago at a casino in Michigan. Would definitely go see REO again. You can never get enough of REO. Going to see Stevie Nicks June 18.
@user-iy6sg3sv8s4 ай бұрын
great to see Son of a Poor Man played. love that song.
@davedrums18734 ай бұрын
Superb. 😊
@samp70034 ай бұрын
That guitar in Take It On The Run gave me goosebumps. They sound like they never aged!
@Jen07144 ай бұрын
I absolutely cannot wait to see them again in Atlanta! Thanks for the video!
@jimk16844 ай бұрын
KC still sounds good Thanks for the concert
@russellcarter18724 ай бұрын
Wow is that Matt Bissonnette on bass? He just finished playing with Elton. Right out there again. He is an awesome bass player.
@jimmyz20984 ай бұрын
Filling in for Bruce, after he had to have some sort of surgery. Back I think.... But he is supposed to be back with them once he recovers. I think that's the plan, anyway. Love this Band. They've given us some great rock and roll, for a long time.
@drumlover16873 ай бұрын
Yes he is! Just came off the road with Elton recently, and right back out again. Good for him! Great player
@RumTumJPM22 күн бұрын
Kinda cool given the fact that Kevin & Richrath originally...back in the 70s...hit it off, when they realized their shared love for Elton John's song "Holiday Inn".
@tonyw21364 ай бұрын
something is missing, it's called Gary, seen his last concert in Bloomington Illinois
@11B4V4 ай бұрын
A shame people give Cronin so much credit for writing the ballads of the early 80's and forget who wrote the songs that made REO a rock band.
@Genninap2 ай бұрын
Those who say they don’t rock as they used to haven’t heard them in concert.
@mikedwello9313 ай бұрын
Best version of Golden Country I’ve seen in a while….🤘🏻👍🏻
@patrickd18052 ай бұрын
love he s still playing an ovation viper. got to see them at silver springs ocala fl. …can u say golden country!!!
@lindaparker89744 ай бұрын
Seen them in waco,tx in 88, first rock band to ever play in waco.
@vanlifeonthego66844 ай бұрын
On a side note, had no idea any venue still printed old fashioned hard tickets. Beats the mobile only bs any day.
@Tomchichi19754 ай бұрын
KC sounds great! Sad Bruce and Neal aren’t there but I guess Bruce is back in June.
@charlesreuther29164 ай бұрын
what happened?
@Tomchichi19754 ай бұрын
He had back surgery in November
@lasvegasdwellers35654 ай бұрын
@@Tomchichi1975 this getting old crap sucks
@MD-zo7cl4 ай бұрын
AWESOME🙏♥🇺🇸🙏
@oddkarlsen75932 ай бұрын
I wish that they would play something from their latest albums. "Building the bridge" and " Find your own way home" The Bridge is actually a great album.. But they still sounds great..🇳🇴
@JJ48488 күн бұрын
They were playing Building The Bridge last year, if you look it up, it actually sounded pretty good.
@bshef34244 ай бұрын
....Love it....(even if is lil slower than I remember)....😄
@VickyMarlin-zb4qeАй бұрын
Hi hi Covid shot and it’s just tired me out for the last few days. I’m sorry I haven’t got to talk to you or listen to your music.
@Goodboy09534 ай бұрын
Imagine how many miles and days these men traveled during their career!!! Saw them back in 84!
@gmailyoutube94694 ай бұрын
Original members ?
@jevs4024 ай бұрын
Roll with the changes in my top 10 of all songs
@CollectorsCrib-gs2pe4 ай бұрын
Singing great here no more nose singing
@jeffreylane36863 ай бұрын
I was wondering if that was Bruce or someone else i have never seen bruce with short hair
@raptorvloges22864 ай бұрын
Where is the rick spring field part of the concert
@kiddcisco4 ай бұрын
why would that be included when the title says REO Speedwagon Full show? LOL
@sergiogio17612 ай бұрын
I must say, they are the most talented group of all time?
@chrismusso65694 ай бұрын
How do you get good video from a $30 seat?
@jimpowers104114 ай бұрын
Its called making your own seat - moved up to front row - empty space there - my ticket wasnt that seat
@Razoul-xf1wtАй бұрын
@@jimpowers10411damn fine job kudos🤩
@greglewis5724 ай бұрын
Literally only one person from the band of 1979; is it really REO.....
@JJ48484 ай бұрын
Yes, it is. Unlike Styx, journey, Foreigner, and a lot of other classic bands they still have the original lead singer. The man who wrote the majority of these songs. And Bruce will be back, he’s just out recovering from back surgery. Two of the other band members have been with them for the last 35 years. So yes, I’d say its still REO!
@cbsundance4 ай бұрын
No Richrath,no REO..m.
@JJ48484 ай бұрын
@@cbsundance haha ok. Maybe he shouldn’t have drank himself out of the band.
@Tomchichi19754 ай бұрын
Kevin started singing in 1972 and came back for good in 1976 Bruce will be back and joined in 1977
@mivan565223 күн бұрын
No, it is a tribute band. The band ceased to exist for me when Gary amd Alan left
@grgoldner4 ай бұрын
Where's Bruce?
@user-qv8qu3vn8p4 ай бұрын
That’s Kevin Cronen
@stevehowe2094 ай бұрын
Another classic rock band with only one original member. Sad the good times have to come to an end
@hgholson64954 ай бұрын
No original members Kevin was REO’s second vocalist. Terry Latrell was the original on the first album
@bradcrawford19984 ай бұрын
Sadly we're seeing a lot of that now 😢 I saw 38 Special this summer, only the lead singer left BUT he sounded GREAT and the musicians were AWESOME, and they sounded great. Journey is down to one original with Neal Schonn 😢
@hgholson64954 ай бұрын
All that is true !! He’s still not the original lead singer. He sang on one album of the first 5 REO albums And he rejoined and took it from there and has done a great job
@barium0u8124 ай бұрын
Thanks! save Me 50 buck with row W.
@weldonmackenzie19634 ай бұрын
wheres bruce
@jgillettejukebox4 ай бұрын
Wow I am FB friends with the bass player, who played with Rick Springfield for years, and I met their guitarist back in 1990 and he was playing with Rick at the time. Kevin is the original member left...and he's not technically an original member lol
@robertburns51453 ай бұрын
Who’s the guy playing bass? He’s not Bruce Hall.
@oskarus32 ай бұрын
Matt Bissonette. Session ace, longtime Elton John bass player.
@CIAVE4 ай бұрын
Love REO. First saw them in 1978. Ever noticed that when Dave Amato plays a solo he looks like the devil taking a sh*t? I guess he's 'pushing' too hard...
@guitarplayer44294 ай бұрын
Thinking about buying tickets, I grew up with REO, Does anybody know is train on stage with REO the whole show, I don’t care for that, I just want to see REO before they retire.
@JJ48484 ай бұрын
The wont be
@guitarplayer44294 ай бұрын
@@JJ4848 cool, just bought my tickets,taking my 17 YO classic rock fan son to see a real concert with real musicians with real music before they are gone forever.
@JJ48484 ай бұрын
@@guitarplayer4429 nice I have seen them a few times within the last 4 years. They are still good live!
@kiddcisco4 ай бұрын
you would not have see REO what you will have seen if you went is a good cover version singing REO Music
@guitarplayer44294 ай бұрын
@@kiddcisco there is lots of time to see cover bands probably last time to see REO, of course he doesn’t sing like he was young. But not going to affect the band and it’s the last of the Mohicans
@Goldmember664 ай бұрын
Did their bassist Bruce retire or take a night off?
@JJ48484 ай бұрын
No he had back surgery and is out for a bit. He played the encore with them last night but looked pretty gimpy. He should be back soon hopefully
@Goldmember664 ай бұрын
@@JJ4848 thanks!
@jeffl915Ай бұрын
Bruce Hall sick?
@ykmjc4 ай бұрын
who's playing bass??
@oranjguy4 ай бұрын
Matt Bissonette. Started out with David Lee Roth when Billy Sheehan left.
@belellkaeh27754 ай бұрын
why isnt Bruce on bass?
@monchorga4 ай бұрын
Bruce had back surgery. Kevin told him to take as much time as he needed to recover and come back on the road with them again when he's ready.
@martyc26374 ай бұрын
Is Kevin the only one left from the 80s?
@Tomchichi19754 ай бұрын
On this night yes! Bruce will be back in June.
@chrislano85314 ай бұрын
Dave Amato has been with the band since ‘87/88
@Christopher-jk9bj4 ай бұрын
Kevin is the only one left from the 70s
@martyc26374 ай бұрын
@@Christopher-jk9bj i saw REO a number of times while bartending at the Columbus Agora in the 73 to 75 period when Kevin left the band. Richrath was on fire during that period and they brought the the house down every time.
@styrenebuilds68514 ай бұрын
Brian has also been the drummer since 89
@OttoByOgraffey4 ай бұрын
Did you have fun watching the live show through your phone?
@michaelstauffer7234 ай бұрын
Dang they don’t have Bruce on bass or Neil on keys anymore? I’m going to see them in Columbia Saturday and am already disappointed
@monchorga4 ай бұрын
Bruce had back surgery. Kevin told Bruce to take as much time as he needed to recover and come back on the road when he's ready to do so. Neal retired because he said the road trips was getting to him, he also wanted to spend time with his family.
@mr_billb2 ай бұрын
Who’s the new bass player and what happened to Bruce hall???!!!
@JJ48482 ай бұрын
Why don’t you look through the 150+ comments? This has already been addressed like five times.
@royrump75322 ай бұрын
Been a fan since Aces , but all the fans in Europe are left behind since Many years.
@nosajjj14 ай бұрын
Is the drummer missing 50% of the original fills in this song???
@chillwill50802 ай бұрын
Man the cheapest seat tickets I see anywhere for them this year are over $100. How in the world did you get tickets that cheap? ??
@patricklavelle46154 ай бұрын
Saw them at the Cow Palace. Tight band.
@randy-yu5uz4 ай бұрын
Pretty good REO Speedwagon tribute band. 🤷♂️
@user-ou8mk5dz6v4 ай бұрын
Not a tribute band
@chrisbeaman85204 ай бұрын
Not a tribute band
@markpetarde3464 ай бұрын
Not a tribute band, but close to it. Not an original member ever since Neal retired. I saw them last year, and they were good. Dave and Brian have been in the band for a long time now. Dave is a great player, but Gary is sorely missed. Gary and Kevin were great songwriters. Now the band is just a nostalgia act. @chrisbeaman8520
@randy-yu5uz4 ай бұрын
Not 1 original member…just saying 🤷♂️
@Tomchichi19754 ай бұрын
As long as Kevin Cronin is in the band it’s as REO as it can ever be. He is the voice and the man who penned most of the REO hits
@TomBequetteАй бұрын
Does anyone know 🤔 where or why Bruce hall is because they got some bald. Guy playing on 2024?
@JoeHVR4 ай бұрын
Not sure why they never play keep the fire burnin or sweet time off the Good Trouble album. Those were two great songs and the never play them live. Always the same set list.
@JJ48483 ай бұрын
They were playing keep the fire burnin’ last year. There’s some good videos on here of it. But that’s all they’ve played off that album. They always seem to revert back to the same old.
@lorrettagonzales7792Ай бұрын
Dave Amato is still hot at 71
@robertwilliamson53093 ай бұрын
where is bruce hall
@Every-picture-tells-a-story4 ай бұрын
REO Sleaze Wagon yah..
@mitchiddins19354 ай бұрын
Kevin looks just like my grandmother!
@franbrinda4 ай бұрын
I bet your grandma hasn’t toured for 50 years, plays guitar and sings. Your grandma is better looking give her some credit.
@Razoul-xf1wtАй бұрын
You’re lucky then😉
@stuearnst59093 ай бұрын
Going to see them this weekend at Lucky Star Casino in Concho! Looking forward to seeing them and some of the old rockers from Fritzies and O'Toole's, and The Gold Rush, After Daddies Money,lol
@MikeyLovesLife4 ай бұрын
Just couldn't resist monetizing this, sad. I'm out after the first ad...
@mbrownie224 ай бұрын
See ya, won’t miss ya
@OttoByOgraffey4 ай бұрын
KZfaq premium. Zero ads.
@djb12734 ай бұрын
FUCK COMMIE SCREWTUBE !@@OttoByOgraffey
@SeanMorrisonRocks4 ай бұрын
how so cheap
@williammccormick9664 ай бұрын
Thanks get those teeth fixed you won't regret it ❤
@inteRUSSting4 ай бұрын
Who's the lady?
@user-yq4rp7ye6t4 ай бұрын
I'm sorry, but even after all these years, R.E.O. still isn't R.E.O. without Gary and Alan, and I sure miss Gregg too. I was a R.E.O. Speedwagon fan before most of the world even knew who they were, though. Personally, I think they should give it up now.
@kiddcisco4 ай бұрын
So everyone paid to see a basic cover band of RE Speedwagon as there are zero original members
@markmiller31454 ай бұрын
Go back under your rock....
@SCLARK21124 ай бұрын
People age and die off, you will too...
@Razoul-xf1wtАй бұрын
Go with the flow man☺️
@darrenmashl57063 ай бұрын
About 2/3 tempo of the 80's. No energy
@SDune4 ай бұрын
Voice not great.....
@Razoul-xf1wtАй бұрын
Try it at that age when you get there☺️
@SDuneАй бұрын
@@Razoul-xf1wt didn't ask
@mivan565223 күн бұрын
Amatos guitar solo on Golden Country was pathetic
@user-tv6es5fp4e4 ай бұрын
That thumbnail makes kevin look like an old lady playing guitar
@GonzoAmerican4 ай бұрын
Where’s Bruce?
@jimpowers104114 ай бұрын
From the REO facebook page he had back surgery last fall in a November 23 post and is out of action for the time being until he fully recovers - Matt Bissonette is the touring replacement currently