REO Speedwagon

The Profile

REO Speedwagon are an American rock band formed in 1967 in Champaign, Illinois, led by vocalist Kevin Cronin. They shifted from 70s hard rock to sleek AOR with 1980’s Hi Infidelity, which became the top U.S. album of 1981, powered by the No. 1 single Keep On Loving You. They followed with the chart-topping ballad Can’t Fight This Feeling and performed at Live Aid in 1985. After a long studio break, they returned with Find Your Own Way Home in 2007.

Formed in 1967 (Champaign, Illinois); AOR breakthrough with Hi Infidelity (1980), the best‑selling U.S. album of 1981; U.S. No. 1 singles: Keep On Loving You (1981) and Can’t Fight This Feeling (1984/85); performed at Live Aid 1985; toured with Styx and Journey on the Rock’s Main Event Tour (2003); studio return with Find Your Own Way Home (2007).

Three upbeat reviews chart REO Speedwagon’s path from hard rock roots to AOR supremacy. Hi Infidelity is hailed as their pristine pop/rock peak, propelled by Keep On Loving You. Wheels Are Turnin' gets love for I Can’t Fight This Feeling and band-wide harmonies. Find Your Own Way Home earns praise as a sincere 2007 return with classic, radio-friendly craft.