Good stuff! Big fan!

you look just like Charlie bennate

are you sure your not twins with the drummer from anthrax

You guys are forgetting probably the purest voice in all of rock n roll ! ((((((( Mr Mickey Thomas ))))

libra/ox big eaters/drinkers/lustful

Level 42 was never the samr for me when the brothers left, Thanks Phil

Roll With the Changes has always been one of my favorite riffings and solos songs. He was all over the place on that one, and I don't mean all over the place in a bad way, like... reign it in dude, you aren't making any sense. I mean it in the best imaginable way possible like, he really made that guitar his bitch on that one. Even during the singing parts, Gary stood front and center. His other recordings were fantastic too. I was like nine or 10 when that song came out, and even then I couldn't believe what I was hearing. The world lost a really cool guy and a very talented musician when he passed.

REO never the same afterwards. I stopped following them but it didn't hurt them.

I think it was because YES has Billy Sherwood who was there but there were politics.regarding the YES RRHOF thing. Geddy even asked Billy why HE wasn't doing it.

Among the times i've seen kansas live, I got to see them front row on Long Island in NY twice. In small venues.. Once with Steve and once with Ronnie. The show with steve was at westbury music fair. Phil's rody had his sticks set up on a table right in front of me. Before the show, I asked where I could buy them. He told me online and some music stores. After they played their first 3 songs, Phil needed new sticks. And his rody handed me the sticks he started the show with🤗 Which he signed for me after the show.👍 The second front row at the Paramount.My daughter had bought me the tickets for my birthday. Strangely we were The only ones in the front row.. and Ronnie was literally singing right to us.. One of the best shows ever🤗👍2019. We moved to Georgia, and we'll be seeing them here in Evans In november.. Can't wait..

Gary really was a remarkable talent and his guitar work was essential to the success of REO speed wagon. After year’s of excess alcohol consumption one’s liver function often gets compromised and causes the weigh gain and puffiness. The band put him out on the street. Too bad he couldn’t get the lasting treatment he needed. RIP Gary

You alluded to Richrath expressing that he wanted the band to go back to the style they had in their early days. Sorry, but if my band went from playing amazing rock songs to the crap they did in the '80s, I'd drink myself to death too. Of course, that's the stuff that made them the most money, which isn't surprising. This is why the music industry eventually devolved into pure corporatism where all songs sound pretty much the same and corporate executives and the CIA dictate how songs are written and performed rather than any so-called "artist". Rock and roll is dead.

Big Richrath fan. He and Joe Walsh were only two of favorite guitarists growing up in the 70s. There are too many to mention.

cetera comes off as very arrogant there a video of him blowing off fans after a concert came across as a real jerk

Shannon, you are so respectful, self-effacing, and humble. But here's the thang- I been listening to Wide Open over and over, and you're a monster groove player, mate. Kudos to you and all you do. You're a great player, mate. respect

Maybe alcohol was how he dealt with the problems in the Band...not saying it is ok to be a drunk..but unless you know the truth of how the band was doing...day to day stuff..you are looking at bits of stuff..that isn't the whole facts....most bands go through the Power stages of who controls the band and sometimes they are different off camera... saying you watched a clip of Kevin acting " Nice " while Gary mentions he wants " conditions are right " tells alot actually... now..do i know either person outside the band performing..No...but i like to listen and not pick sides without being fair... 🇨🇦🤓🤟

Foster has a reputation of being an a-hole. Just ask all of his 50 ex wives

Tragic.. Gary's playing on that vintage Les Paul guitar was fabulous. Great musicianship and tone! 🎉

Um…..and actually sold albums in the 80s unlike the 70s 100k units sold. Their seminal album HI INFIDELITY sold 6 million. A rock in album. Ur facts are close

I got ripped off something shocking. The whole industry stinks. I ended up with nothing!!!!

I'm glad you look at Gary s look and not be rough .Sammy should've been more caring to eddie n his rough shape. It's a terrible thing to witness

And then there is Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce. A whole level above these squabbles

Gary was R.E.O. The minute he was gone. The band sounded totally different. I don't listen to any of their music that came out after. It didn't even sound like R.E.O anymore. R.I.P Gary.

Styx without Deyoung is like Journey without Steve Perry just not the same.

Cetera was a brilliant bass player and one of my biggest early influences on the instrument. His singing in concert was superb. I Chicago live eleven times, and I was always in awe of the band, but particularly him and Terry Kath's guitar genius.

This guy is great. Great interview! Here's the live performance of Lay It Down by Journey in Tokyo. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nq6lgdZ7mKvFpXk.htmlsi=jkKjizXRIV-Co2xB

I saw REO on the last tour with Gary in 1987....he was a monster on that Les Paul.

15:21 As charming and diplomatic by nature as Pete usually is, you can tell he's really annoyed here.

Its true,his songs are Great! His voice is Great! But he’s a shithead.

Did he ever play with the original Tremeloes? I just love them and the Fortunes!

this is totally b/s, they was all on drugs and alcohol! factis gary wanted to play darker meetal ad cronin wanted yo stay top40 so they sandered himof poblicck! gary ate frets or reakfeasr and you insultung him becase time wasnt kind to him! ick name a song reomadeafter ? dont feel alone none of us can! gary was a wonderfl persin!ntw the backstabbers of gary are still gettig rich off him! sorry but in my opinion and i think your channelel is aweseme anyways this needs a deeper dive, look into garys opinion sure and dithch the drugs alcohol they was all doing em! they ust useed it as a weapn againsthim he neer missed a venue or a practice! and speaking from experiene gary plate better eith a bu## on!

Alcohol didn't get Gary kicked out of REO- that's BS. Kevin got Gary kicked out. Kevin you would still be nobody without Gary giving you a chance. WTG Kevin, you're still a nobody.

This band SUCKED!!!

Started going to REO concerts when Riding the storm out and Golden Country were their big hits.. This was early 70s.

Addiction does not discriminate😢

Steve Harwell

HELLO JUSTIN , THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR VOICE , YOUR LYRICS & BEING PART OF THE BEST GROUP OF ALL TIME , MY BELOVED MOODY BLUES XXXX

🏴‍☠🏴‍☠🏴‍☠🏴‍☠🏴‍☠

Dam I didn't know Eddie money died 😢

Oof!

My buddy played bass for Gary his entire solo career . He doesn’t have one negative thing to say about him

No Dennis, no STYX.

Steve Walsh and Streets......................... awesome

FLYING TURKEY TROT!!!! NO MORE NEED BE SAID EVER

Addiction takes out another great musician. R.I.P. Gary.

John Farnham is the greatest rock voice ever. He also kicks arse in opera! Check out John Farnham and Anthony Warlow. He is the voice 🙏❤️thank God I was privileged to hear it many times live 🙌

yes but Seeds of Change,,,,,,is maybe the Ultimate,,,,have a boosterdrink no drink can i trust himmmmmmmm

Wow, he and I have much in common.

I was and still am a huge REO fan. I live in southeast Ohio. Midwest where this band cut it's teeth on the big stage in the 70's. It's very sad what happened to Gary but Kevin did have a less hard rock and more radio friendly mindset but that is where the money is. So I can't blame either or.

Great interview! Just seen them again back in May.Nothing short of amazing.Ronnie is always spot on IMO.