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April 17th, 2010

Rapping Paper Productions Presents...

Holly Cronin and Audrey Hair produce music vids!!!

Check out  the RappingPaperProd's channel on You Tube.

March 12th, 2010

A few weeks after Brad Paisley came up on stage with us to sing background vocals on "Roll With The Changes" in Nashville, I paid him a visit backstage at Jimmy Kimmel Live in LA. I had a great time hanging with actor Eric Roberts in the Green Room, which led to his stepson, Keaton Simons being booked to open a number of REO/Benatar shows this coming summer.

During his interview, Brad was talking about tour pranks, so I decided to play one on him during his live performance. Needless to say, he was surprised when an "unfamiliar roadie" ran out on stage for his final guitar change. I had the whole running out really fast, crouching down, handing him his guitar thing, down. I would make a dang good guitar tech, if I do say so myself.

We are in Myrtle Beach tonight, and Savannah tomorrow, with Edwin McCain as special guest on both shows. He will be doing a bunch of the REO/Benatar shows this summer too. Edwin is awesome, be sure and get to the concerts early.

kc

February  25th, 2010

New 2010 tour with Pat Benatar and others?

Kevin writing new songs???

30th anniversary of the release of "Hi Infidelity"?

Kevin explains it all in his latest Newsletter,  02/25/2010

Hi guys,

I guess I just needed a break, some time to be a daddy, a husband, a friend, a lover, a neighbor, a coach, and finally a songwriter. All of those roles led me to finishing my first new tune in nearly a year. For me, there is no feeling quite like playing a freshly created song for the first time. Then comes the anxiety laden adventure of parading my latest in front of the band.

Now, I am one of the fortunate few songwriters who has a full time band, by the name of REO Speedwagon, who hunger for their chance to take this little morsel I just cooked up, and feast upon it. Like a pack of coyotes eying a plump little bunny, they prepare their chops, as they listen and learn the nuances of every chord change and rhythmic passage. Each attempts to embrace, then capture, the flow of music and emotion which has been laid before them.Being a part of the process, as well as an observer, is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. I feel honored by the care which the guys take in building my little folk song into an REO Speedwagon song. I am a very lucky guy.

In the midst of the song building process, we find time to do what Bruce and Neal actually traveled cross-country to join forces with Dave, Bryan, and me to do...rehearse for the upcoming summer tour. Yes, we still really do rehearse ;-).The upcoming "Love On The Run Tour" with REO and Pat Benatar, plus special guest singer/songwriters such as Edwin McCain and Keaton Simons, fires up in mid-June, and runs through October 2010. We are very pumped to be out with Pat and Neil Giraldo for the first time since 1995.

This year, and 2011, will mark the 30 year anniversary of the recording, release, and phenomenal success story of our Hi Infidelity album, which is a part of just under ten million people's record collections. I am not much into nostalgia, I prefer looking forward, growing, and creating new music, but this particular anniversary is just too special. We have chosen to embrace, and celebrate, this most magical series of events, and share this unbelievable feeling with the whole REO Family.

So, starting with the four sold-out shows this weekend with Styx and 38 Special, in Rockford, Springfield, Louisville, and Toledo, we will pay homage to the album, which after ten years of touring and recording, put our band on the map in 1981. We will be playing Hi Infidelity songs which have been rarities on our set lists over the years, including visual images from that time period in our stage production, and featuring special items at the merch stand to commemorate the album which altered the history of our band so immeasurably.

I am looking forward to including all of you, our most loyal fans, as we look back, and forward, through the next eighteen months. Hold on babe, here we go!

kc

November  26th, 2009

Check out "TheROM.com" website for the trailer to the new REO Speedwagon "Find Your Own Way Home" internet game. It will be online December 2nd.

You can Pre-Order FIND YOUR OWN WAY HOME  and you'll be entered to win tickets to an REO Speedwagon concert and a backstage meet-and-greet with the band.

November  23rd, 2009 

I just received information on a cool website that will give you info on how to listen and request the new REO Christmas CD. Peter G has let me know that the new REO Christmas CD is on full rotation but wants to hear from the true REO fans and wants to know their favorite songs from this new CD.

Check out this website, FOREVER CHRISTMAS, and let your voice be heard!

Thanks Peter, for the info....

Merry Christmas guys,

DD...

September 23rd, 2009 

Kevin has told me that REO has been in the studio for the last month finishing the mixes and approving artwork for the new REO Christmas CD. The CD is due  to be released in early November of 09'.

The recording is being released by Sony music. Kevin say's it is a bit different working with Sony rather than working on an independent REO record. They have deadlines!

Stay tuned for more details on the release date and a cool Christmas television special.

DD...

May 31st, 2009 

David Archuleta was a special guest at the REO/Styx Can't Stop Rockin' stop in Salt Lake City.

Thanks again Wally,

DD...

May 25th, 2009 

Pictures from backstage with carrot-top in Vegas.

Thanks Wally,

DD...

May 15th, 2009 

Note from kC...

Hey All You Pen-pals,

Between all of the preparation for the Can't Stop Rockin Tour, and spending as much "Daddy time" as possible before the tour begins, I have fallen horribly behind in answering your emails. I promise I have read every single message, and I appreciate your support and input, but I need to let go, and start over beginning today....okay?

Thanks, you guys rock,

kC

(kC  being dropped off at home at 4AM...)

April 30th, 2009 

Nancy sent in these great pictures of Kevin as he performed with Tommy Shaw on the "The Early Show". Nancy also sent in pictures from Kevin's Broadway debut! Kevin and Tommy are supporting the Can't Stop Rockin' tour with appearances just prior to next months tour kick-off.

Nancy had an amazing time, as did others, watching Kevin and Tommy sing their new single "Can't Stop Rockin"! You can check out the video of Kevin and Tommy on The Early Show LIVE HERE... You can also see the video of REO and STYX from the studio recording the song HERE...

Nancy says...

The Early Show concert with Kevin and Tommy was simply wonderful and they sounded great. We all helped of course - got to chime in on the chorus of Can't Stop Rockin'.  Afterwards, having Kevin sign my REO tattoo and getting that big hug from him was definitely a highlight!!!

Kevin and Tommy's Broadway debut was nothing short of amazing! They did the new song again, this time "plugged in" with the Rock of Ages band (including Joel Hoekstra!) and the whole theater was jumpin'!! To say it was awesome is an understatement, but I don't have the words to describe the experience - but I will say that Monday ranks up there as one of the best days of my life, to be sure!

Here are some great pictures of the events...

April 19th, 2009 

Dave Rowland sent in some amazing live pictures of REO. Visit his website HERE and let him know how much you liked his pictures. Check out the pictures on picture page 33.  Thanks Dave!

Also, Kevin shares his vacation with us.

"With the "Can't Stop Rockin'" tour rapidly approaching, I thought a little family trip would be a good idea. We spent a couple of days in San Francisco doing the tourist thing, then visited cousins in Bolinas, and wound up with our new friends, Jack and Dawn Galante, at their sprawling winery/ranch in the scenic Carmel Valley. Here is photographic evidence that I actually did take a vacation, and that I really do have a family."
kc

 KC and Lisa among the vines, the fruits of which they consumed liberally later that night...

Holly, Josh, and Shane Cronin with Chipper the dog, all on best behavior,...or else...

Winery owner Jack Galante teaching KC a new method of disciplining his kids..

April 3rd, 2009 

STYX / REO SPEEDWAGON to Perform at ROCK OF AGES April 27

One month after their classic songs debut as part of the score of the new hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, two unparalleled rock stars - Tommy Shaw from STYX and Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon - will make their Broadway debuts as they perform their new single, "Can't Stop Rockin'", immediately following the evening performance on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.

Click HERE for more information on "ROCK OF AGES".

Also click HERE for a cool article from Broadwayworld.com.

Kevin Cronin and Joel Hoekstra (guitarist for Rock of Ages and Night Ranger)

March 20th, 2009 

The new single Can't Stop Rockin' is available at iTunes now.  REO Speedwagon and STYX recorded a new single for their upcoming summer tour. The co-headlining tour begins next month and 38 Special is the special guest.

You can download iTunes at the link below and simply search for your favorite REO songs and download.

Download iTunes here...

January 20th, 2009

A little kC "Blog" for fans here at KevinCronin.com.
As I sit here in my hotel room, tears of hope on my cheeks, having just watched the best and the brightest of our country’s artist community usher in a new era of America from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on HBO, I am moved to share my feelings with you as I feel them.

I am an optimistic person. In every song I have ever written, no matter the depth of darkness from which it was conceived, there has always been a message of hope. My own songs often serve to remind me that in the toughest of times, hope must remain undying.

I came of age as the Vietnam War was raging. My generation bares the scars of that most horrible of wars. As I lived through it, watched it ravage my countrymen and divide generations, deep inside I knew that human beings were better than that. When that war came to an end, and the president who characterized it was forced to step down, I felt sure that the mistakes, which got our country embroiled in that flawed and failed effort, would never be repeated.

As I look back over the past few years, I must admit that there have been times when I have doubted the very hope that has been the foundation of my life. I have witnessed as greed, intolerance, and shortsightedness, have replaced the spirit of sharing, acceptance, and peace, in which I so fervently believe.

Greed will gain us nothing. Intolerance will get us nowhere. Shortsightedness will only lead us backwards. Today, as my eyes overflow with tears of hope and renewal, I believe that all Americans need to let this breath of optimism fill us, and guide us, and inspire us once again.

There is no escaping the fact that these are scary times. We will all need to work hard and sacrifice plenty in our quest to regain faith in our government. As Mr. Obama says, “Things are going to get worse before they get better, and our country’s recovery will not happen overnight.”. He has stated repeatedly that our government cannot cure the ills of our nation without the cooperation of all of us. Each of us needs to do our part as citizens, co-workers, neighbors and parents.

We have a unique opportunity to soak up the inspiration that President Obama is offering. We can let go of the stale ideas of entitlement, greed and exclusiveness, and replace them with the virtues that Mr. Obama embodies. Watch as he reaches out to those who have differing points of view, and learns from them. Listen to the power of his words and the strength of his convictions. If you are wary of his vision for the future, give the benefit of the doubt. Give his dream a chance to come true, because it may be the best chance we have to save our country, and restore America to its rightful place as the greatest country in the world.

Keep Pushing,

KC

PS. I just spoke to my beautiful, twelve year old daughter, Holly. Her life is a picture of purity, happiness, and love. I am filled with joy at the prospect that from now until she is at least twenty years old, she will live in an era of hope. The world needs people like Holly, and she will thrive in an environment which President Obama has pledged to do everything in his power to provide and nurture.

December 10th, 2008 

Fan Appreciation Sale in the store.

Hi Everyone,
You can thank Webmaster D from kevincronin.com for reading my mind, and telling me what I kind of was feeling inside...We need to put almost everything in the reospeedwagon.com website store on sale, at the "Fan Appreciation Price" ...hey it's Christmas..............

Uh oh, Diane V just passed out again. But don't blame her, it is her job to make sure we don't blow all our money, but in this case even she had to agree that REO fans are the best there is, and deserve a break this holiday season.

So click here to check it out! (Subject to stock availability)

kC

October 8th, 2008 

Greg Pineda, personal friends of REO Speedwagon and Kevin Cronin has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While his treatment continues, friends and associates have stepped forward to put together a fundraiser to assist with his medical expenses. A gig for Greg at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA on November 5th has been set. Kevin will assist in the show with help from "The Remissions".  You can find more info about the benefit-fundraiser show  here.

July 20th, 2008 

REO Speedwagon Receives National Weather Service Recognition.

Brenda Brock, Meteorologist in Charge of the Des Moines National Weather Service Forecast Office presented Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon with the NWS Certificate of Recognition for his support of flood recovery in Iowa. Brock noted, "How awesome the flood relief concert was ... including having the opportunity to personally meet Kevin Cronin and to present an NWS Certificate of Recognition!"

The "Ridin the Storm Out" concert for disaster relief generated more than $550,000  to assist flood victims in the Des Moines area.

Below are pictures sent in by: John McLaughlin

July 08th, 2008 

REO Speedwagon returns to the Midwest to headline the "Ridin; the Storm Out -Floods of 2008 Relief Concert, to be held at Prairie Meadows in Polk County, Iowa on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to flood victims. The Little River Band is the special guest, with additional guests TBA. Doors open at 5 PM, and concertgoers must be 21 and over for admittance.

The ticket price is $20, and will go on sale to the public Wednesday, July 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are available in person at the Meadows Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster Express at 866-448-7849, Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone in Des Moines at (515) 243-1888, or online at www.Ticketmaster.com. In support of this benefit, Ticketmaster has agreed to waive all convenience and handling fees.

Prairie Meadows has underwritten the entire cost of this concert, which includes all ticket sales and revenue from a silent auction to be held that evening. Corporate and media organizations voicing support for this endeavor have been increasing by the hour. A Web site linked to Prairie Meadows detailing additional information and funding opportunities is expected to be up and running on or around July 1st.

All checks should be made payable to "2008 Flood Relief and Recovery Fund" and mailed to the Prairie Meadows Accounting Department, PO Box 1000, Altoona, Iowa 50009-0901. Monetary donations may also be deposited in any of the flood relief barrels placed throughout the Prairie Meadows facility through July 16th.

Prairie Meadows will deliver the donations to The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, which has volunteered to act as a conduit in distributing the donated funding directly to Polk County for the flood victims.

June 16th, 2008 

Kevin gives his take on REO's tour of Ireland, Nottingham and London England in his June 16th Newsletter. Kevin met with Bryan May and Jimmy Page after a Kid Rock show at Sheppard's Bush Empire.

\April 24th, 2008 

Kevin Cronin and Newsweek magazine...

Be sure to check out Newsweek magazines interview with Kevin Cronin. This will be a must read for all Kevin Cronin and REO Speedwagon fans. This issue will be available on newsstands Monday, April 28th!

DD...

April 21st, 2008 

Kevin has sent in a little note for the fans here at KevinCronin.com.

"Hi Gang,

Well, this has sure been a bizarre week...

It is never good news when you turn on your cell phone upon landing in the Detroit Airport, and the first message you see is to call the office immediately. We kinda figured as much, but were still bummed to hear that Joe Elliott's doctor had not cleared him to sing, and that sold out shows in Grand Rapids and Detroit had to be canceled. We all went home for a few days, which was kind of cool for me on a personal level. I got to be at my sons' First Holy Communion, I attended my first Passover dinner at a friend's home, and I was able to celebrate Lisa's birthday with the family.

So today we pack up, and head to Idaho, with our fingers crossed, and hopes of rocking Boise tomorrow night. I am told that the Lepps are on a plane as we speak, so that is encouraging. I am pretty sure that the remaining few shows will find us all back to form, and ready to kick butt. We hope to be a part of as many of the rescheduled dates as possible...we will keep you posted.

Anyway, the main reason for this little note is to let you know that Webmaster D and I have devised a way for me to be able to answer your emails directly. Cool, eh! I have sent responses to a bunch of people already, and so far so good. We'll see how it goes, and hopefully make this a permanent fixture at kevincronin.com.

Okay, I am off to the airport...wish me luck.

KC"

I have changed the email address on the "Listens" page and set up a new situation with kC. Kevin has asked to set up this addy so he can reply directly to you via his computer. Visit the "Listens" page and send a message to kC today.

The direct email addy is: kc@kevincronin.com .

DD...

April 13th, 2008 

Def Leppard has announced that due to an upper respiratory tract infection affecting the band¹s lead singer, Joe Elliott, the band will be postponing their upcoming Canadian tour dates.

They hope to resume their North America tour on April 18th in Grand Rapids, MI.

DD...

March 27th, 2008 

Kevin Cronin was the celebrity guest on "Don't Forget The Lyrics" tonight. Kevin won $350,000.00 for the charity MusiCares. It was a great show. Great job kC!

DD...

March 15th, 2008 

"click image for the Horton Hear website"

Horton Hears.... REO Speedwagon ?  

Yes, that's right!  REO Speedwagon #1 hit song "Can't Fight This Feeling" makes a guest appearance in the new film, 'Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!' in a way you've never heard it before.  

Horton & his friends (Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Carol Burnett, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, and Dan Fogler) and this new movie with their own rendition
of "Can't Fight This Feeling," leaving audiences with their own feelings of nostalgia, as they sing along to the movie while their kids wonder how
mommy & daddy knows the words to a "Dr. Seuss" song.

'Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!' comes to theaters March 14th and is sure to be an instant classic with parents & kids alike. You might not be able to "fight the feeling" to load up your iPod with REO Speedwagon!

DD...

Picture of Kevin with the gentleman in the Hallmark commercial.

February 17th, 2008

Kevin Cronin hosts the Time Life infomercial series CD collection "Ultimate Rock Ballads". This show is usually on around 4AM. Stay up if you can! Kevin and his co-host narrate the half hour show for Time Life. There are several REO Speedwagon songs featured as well as Boston, Journey, Foreigner and more. Click on the picture above for more details on this CD collection.

DD...

November 16th, 2007

In memory of Ricardo Lorca

November 5th, 2007

Kevin  was interviewed by Jeb Wright over at Classic Rock Revisited at the Moondance Festival. Check it out HERE!

DD...

November 3rd, 2007

Kevin has stated several times that he truly "Listens" to his fans here at KevinCronin.com. This is an important message from Kevin  to the REO fans in Bourbons, Illinois. Below is kC's personal note.

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To Kris from Bourbons, Illinois...the person who you mentioned as "someone I wish I had never met", is in no way connected to REO Speedwagon, and any promises this man makes on our behalf are completely without merit. I despise the idea of someone misrepresenting himself as being part of our organization, to the detriment of any fan of REO Speedwagon. I find this behavior to be despicable.

KC
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Take note,

DD...

October 9th, 2007

John McLaughlin sent in this report and some great pictures from the Altoona, Iowa show on October 5th, 2007. It seems as though Iowa was hit by a major storm that devastated many homes and businesses. John reached out to REO for their support. The story is below and the pictures can be found HERE!

DD...

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On Sunday evening, September 30th, a large tornado cut a 22 mile path across central Iowa, damaging or destroying homes and businesses and disrupting the lives of hundreds of Iowans. Local KCCI TV meteorologist and chopper pilot John McLaughlin surveyed the damage from his helicopter and wondered what could be done to help lift the spirits of these hard working Iowans.

"That night I woke up at 3:30 am and "Ridin' the Storm Out" was going through my mind. I fired up the laptop and dropped KC a note
about helping out with the donation of some tickets to the REO show on October 5th at the Prairie Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa so some storm victims could come party and take a break from looking for their belongings in the cornfields."

Kevin responded almost immediately and the ball was rolling to donate the bands 20 reserved seats to the already sold out show.
McLaughlin got in contact with the storm victims and soon the tickets were spoken for.

"I knew that being from the Midwest, KC would understand how devastating these storms can be and how long it takes to pick up the pieces," said McLaughlin, a lifelong REO fan.

The show was nothing less than awesome as KC led into the encore of "Ridin the Storm Out" with some inspirational words for the tornado survivors. After the show, KC appeared on the local 10pm news and summed up the evenings performance by saying "these folks have had their lives disrupted and they have all kind of cleanup to do. If we took their minds off things for a couple of hours, then we've done our job."

It was a job well done, indeed!

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Thanks John,

DD...

October 4th, 2007

I have some cool news about the "Soundstage" gig REO finished last month. It seems that REO will definitely be promoting the premiere. It will be broadcast on PBS outlets at first, then on A&E, and eventually be sold as a full length DVD through higher end retail outlets such as Barnes and Noble Books etc. Keep logged to kC.com for details, as they develop.. : -)
 

Just something for the REO at heart...

DD...

September 25th, 2007  

The LOOP radio station in Chicago will host REO this Wednesday for a special promotional event. It seems as though there is a "REO Speedboat"? Check it out on their website here!

DD...

July 2nd, 2007  

The Dallas Morning News posted this review of REO's new CD "Find Your Own Way Home". Check it out below....

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June 21st, 2007  

"Smooth" sent in some cool pictures he took from the European tour REO did earlier this month. These pictures are scattered throughout the site so be sure to go look for them... : -)

Thanks "Smooth"!!!

DD...

June 17th, 2007  

Kevin was gracious enough to send in a day by day account of REO's trip to Europe in early June. Below is a list of Newsletters he sent in for us to read. Very interesting.

Thanks kC!

DD...

- "Puddle Jump" Diaries -

------------- Day Nine and Ten 

"SPRINGTIME IN SWEDEN MAY BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TIME OF YEAR IMAGINABLE, ANYWHERE"

------------- Day Eight 

" I AM AGAIN HUMBLED AND AMAZED AT THE RECEPTION WE ARE RECEIVING HERE IN THE UK. "

------------ Day Seven

"WE WERE FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS, AND THEN SOME."

------------- Day Six 

"THE SKY IS CLEAR BLUE, THE GREENERY LUSH, THOUSAND YEAR OLD STONE WALLS STRETCH OUT FOR MILES UPON END. WALLED VILLAGES CONJURE UP IMAGES OF MEDIEVAL TIMES. AND, I HAVE NEVER SEEN MORE SHEEP."

------------- Day Four  

"WINNING OVER NEW FANS, RECONNECTING WITH OUR OLD FANS, AND BLOWING AWAY ANY DOUBTERS"

------------- Day Three  

"I’ll never forget seeing Steven Tyler, dancing along to “Like You Do” when we opened for Aerosmith back in 1976. One of the perks of doing multi-act shows is that we get to hear so much great live music, right up close. Megadeth was awesome tonight, as was Golden Earing.."

--------------  Day Two

" Music has enriched my life directly in countless ways. But at times like this I simply give thanks for the many wonderful places our music has taken me, and again appreciate the opportunities it has allowed me to enjoy. I’ll try my best to share it all with you as our tour continues."

-------------- Day One

"I am dizzy, hungry, tired, confused, disoriented, but actually that was how I felt before I left Los Angeles...now I am jet lagged too. " 

June 3rd, 2007  

Kevin was a guest on Classic 21 radio yesterday in Brussels. Check out their website for possible audio and more photos from the event. Also be sure to check out the "Newsletter" page as Kevin is sending in daily reports from their trip oversees.

DD...

May 10th, 2007  

Kevin was a guest of the Chicago Cubs along with his twin sons Josh and Shane Cronin as they threw out the first pitch on Tuesday night May 8th. Congratulations to Josh and Shane, you guys look great!

Special thanks to "Tacy" for the heads up on the photo.

Also, Check out this link to the website of RADIO AND RECORDS. COM. "I Needed To Fall" is listed # 30 this week! It is a new addition and I'm sure it will be climbing.

DD...

April 8th, 2007  

Classic Rock Revisited has posted an interview with Kevin. Click on the link below to read the interview.

Classic Rock Revisited

DD...

March 30th, 2007  

Classic Rock Revisited will post an online interview with kC very shortly. Keep logged on to Classic Rock Revisited for this upcoming interview.

REO will be at the Rosemont Theatre (Chicago suburb) on May 9th. It is a free show celebrating the 6th anniversary of radio station "WDRV 97.1". If you are in the area, check it out!!!

Melodicrock.com will have an interview with kC posted next week as well.

DD...

March 20th, 2007  

Kevin and Bruce are out on the road together promoting the new REO CD. They are visiting radio stations, Rock-Line, and Wal-mart stores. They are working their butt's off plugging the new CD with help from tour manager Wally and guitar tech "Smooth".

Below is a list of upcoming appearances. Keep logged on to kC.com and Speedwagon.com for more info on the new CD and tour dates.

Wednesday March 21st.

Friday March 23rd.

Click on the Wal-Mart picture above to pre-order the new CD. Also, get ready in Highland, Il for an appearance from REO on April 3rd.

MARCH 27 7:00am WOMX ORLANDO

MARCH 27 8:30am WHTQ ORLANDO

MARCH 28 2:00pm WSNY COLUMBUS

MARCH 28 3:00pm WLVQ COLUMBUS

MARCH 29 8:00am WRRM CINCINNATI

MARCH 29 10:00am WOFX CINCINNATI

MARCH 29 12:00pm WQLT CINCINNATI

MARCH 29 3:00pm WTUE DAYTON

MARCH 29 5:00pm WMMX DAYTON

APRIL 2 8:00am KYYS KANSAS CITY

APRIL 2 9:00am KUDL KANSAS CITY

APRIL 3 3:00pm KSHE ST LOUIS

APRIL 4 7:00am BRANDMEIER CHICAGO

APRIL 4 8:00am MANCOW CHICAGO

APRIL 4 9:30am ERIC & KATHY CHICAGO

APRIL 5 8:00am WKLH MILWAUKEE

APRIL 5 9:30am WKBW MILWAUKEE

APRIL 5 t.b.a. WMGN MADISON

APRIL 5 t.b.a. WIBA MADISON

APRIL 6 t.b.a. KQRS MINNEAPOLIS

APRIL 6 t.b.a. KSTP MINNEAPOLIS

: -)

DD...

February 27th, 2007  

Well folks, if you read the latest kC "Newsletter" dated 2-27-07, you will see that REO will be changing the title of the new CD as well as the cover artwork one last time.  kC stated it this way...

"The whole upside down bird thing, and "Everyone Loves A Happy Ending", just never caught on. They didn't really represent this music and these songs well enough. It was just never quite right. So it needed to change. Yikes! Not much time to make all of that happen.

But we have done it. "

Also, kC informed me that they will be releasing 2 singles to radio stations beginning on March 19th. "Smilin' In The End" to Classic Rock and Rock stations, and "I Needed To Fall" to AC and Hot AC, as well as all the rock stations. They have just started the process of making a video for "I Needed To Fall". I will keep you posted on the release date for the video to VH-1.

DD...

February 21st, 2007  

There has been another picture of the new REO CD. I am not sure what is going on, but it is intriguing, to say the least...

DD...

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February 17th, 2007  

There have been several people asking about the new CD Box-Set being available over-seas. Kevin tells me that everyone will be able to get the CD's "first-run" Box Set via the Wal Mart website starting April 3rd.

Remember, the Box Set is only offered on the first run of CDs, so get your order in as soon as you can. Below is the note kC sent out for the European REO fans...

"News Tidbit:

By the way, the new CD/boxed set will definitely be available at walmart.com, as well as Wal Mart locations, but as I said it is only the first run. As of April 3, if anyone goes into a Wal Mart and does not see the new CD...Raise Some Hell, er I mean ask a sales representative.

KC "

DD...

February 13th, 2007  

There is a new release date for the upcoming record. It's April 3rd. Kevin told me, tonight, that he is back in  the studio working on some extra "stuff" that the guys from Wal Mart are beggin' for. I am not sure that this is the reason for the 1 week delay, but Kevin said he will send some details to us soon.

Keep checkin' in for the latest...

DD...

February 5th, 2007  

There is a cool audio interview with Kevin Cronin at the link below.

Star 103.3 Tulsa's rock station.

DD...

January 31st, 2007  

There are 2 new samples from the upcoming CD on Speedwagon.com. Also the release date has been confirmed as March 26th! Check it out and stay tuned for new updates, looks and and more fun from REO Speedwagon.

DD...

January 18th, 2007  

I just received some cool info from kC. It seems as though they have officially named the new CD... "Everyone Loves A Happy Ending". Check out the note from Kevin.

"Yeah, I know I promised more music. I have to go back East tomorrow, and will be out of the studio until next Wednesday. I'll do the necessary edits then, and with any luck we will have at least one new snippet by the end of next week.

We are laying down the final mix for "Let My Love Find You" at this moment, so we will be finished with our new album, "Everyone Loves A Happy Ending", in about two minutes. I could not be happier with the way this album has turned out.

More release date and tour info coming soon. Thanks to everyone for their patience.

KC"

DD...

January 8th, 2007  

I revived a couple of cool pictures from kC today. I will be puting together a "Family and Friends" page to this site soon. Check out these pictures along with a bit of REO trivia...

Click on photos to enlarge...

DD...

"HERE IS A PHOTO OF JOE VANELLI AND ME AFTER THE NEW YEARS SHOW, AND LISA, MY ASSISTANT RODSKEE, AND ME IN THE DRESSING ROOM. RODSKEE'S ACTUAL NAME IS KAREN ALVARADO. SHE GOT THE NICKNAME FROM TED NUGENT, WHO ALSO GAVE OUR DAVE A SIMILAR MONIKER...

AMATO=AMODSKEE.....ALVARADO=ALVARODSKEE-RODSKEE

A BIT OF REO TRIVIA

KC "

January 1st, 2007  

I had a quick chat with kC about the new CD and rumors about cool things they  have planned for next year. Kevin told me that they have the first official deadline on the music and artwork for the new CD. The past deadlines they were working with were "band imposed". January 19th is the deadline for REO to turn over the record and artwork  for an early spring release. Kevin said he just finished the liner notes and they are real close on the artwork.

Also, the rumor of the XM radio taping of Hi Infidelity is, in fact, being finished. This will be an enhanced video with backstage video and interviews as well as the entire audio performance. Kevin tells me that this will be sold in Wal Mart stores as a limited release bonus package with the new CD.

A "Making Of" DVD will also be in the works later in the year. If this wasn't enough,.... keep your eyes on Speedwagon.com over the next several days for MORE snips from the new CD!

Kevin want's to thank everyone for a great year and a Rockin' new year in 2007!

Keep Rockin',

DD...

December 1st, 2006  

Check out speedwagon.com for a special gift from REO! Or just click on the cyber gift box below.

Merry Christmas ,

DD...

November 17th, 2006  

I received a little note from kC this afternoon. He told me that there were rumors going around and he wanted to make sure everybody heard them. Yes folks, kC is spreading rumors.... I'll let his note explain...

"Rumor has it that something special will be coming to Speedwagon.com soon after Thanksgiving. Let's just say that the three opening songs from the new CD are in the can...final mixes completed. And with the Holidays at hand, we feel like our loyal peeps deserve some treats. Stay tuned.

Rumor number two is that we finally named this bad boy, as well...the official announcement is coming very soon.

Plenty of good things happening here in our camp...I have to wear shades.

KC "

Keep Rockin',

DD...

November 3rd, 2006  

I had a quick email chat with kC about the work that is being done on the new CD. Kevin said that they will get back in the studio this Monday and start mixing the record. I am not sure how long this process will take but it seems that things are still on track for an early 07' release! kC also admitted nothing as to the name of the record company or any firm release date of the new CD. He said "It's still classified D"... Hey guys, I'm tryin' here!!... OK??

kC did admit to me that rumors of a tour with BOSTON are somewhat true and is being discussed but nothing is in stone just yet.

Keep checking in on kC.com for as much info as I can get out of kC on the new record.

Keep Rockin',

DD...

September 1st, 2006  

kC sent in this note in reaction to the response from fans about the new CD title, "Happy Ending".

The last REO record?...I sure hope not. But hey, all we have is the present, the future is the great unknown. I say, enjoy today.

That being said, I have gotten to know myself really well during this album, we all have. This record tells an honest story, with each song another chapter, and all of our collective lives woven within. The last song, "Let My Love Find You", is a prayer of sorts, filled with hope and love. I sing it to my daughter as a lullaby. So you see, the story does have a "Happy Ending". When you hear the record it will all make sense...I promise.

KC

Thanks kC,

DD...

August 29th, 2006  

kC has given us some very cool info in his latest "Newsletter" dated 08-29-06. It seems as though the new REO CD has been named. "Happy Ending" is the working title of the CD that, hopefully, the masters will be turned in by Thanksgiving! Release date still pending.

Check out REO's Myspace website until the official site returns with all the info and look of the new CD, Happy Ending.

DD...