REO Speedwagon's 1978 Concert History

REO Speedwagon (originally styled as R.E.O. Speedwagon) is an American rock band from Champaign, Illinois. Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Hi Infidelity (1980) contained four US Top 40 hits and is the group's best-selling album, with over ten million copies sold.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 01, 1978
REO Speedwagon Mississippi Coliseum Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Jun 17, 1978
REO Speedwagon
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Roanoke Civic Center Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Jun 10, 1978
REO Speedwagon / Rainbow
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Suffolk Forum Commack, New York, United States
Jun 09, 1978
REO Speedwagon

You Can Tune A Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish

Rochester War Memorial Rochester, New York, United States
Jun 08, 1978
REO Speedwagon / Cheap Trick

You Can Tune A Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish

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New Century Theater Buffalo, New York, United States
Jun 05, 1978
Uriah Heep / REO Speedwagon
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Portland, Maine, United States
Jun 01, 1978
REO Speedwagon / Michael Stanley Band Erie County Fieldhouse Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
May 29, 1978
REO Speedwagon / Cheap Trick

You can tune a piano but you can't Tuna fish

Roberts Municipal Stadium Evansville, Indiana, United States
May 27, 1978
Michael Stanley Band / REO Speedwagon / Cheap Trick
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Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
May 26, 1978
R.E.O. Speedwagon / Rainbow / No Dice
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Toledo Sports Arena Toledo, Ohio, United States
May 22, 1978
REO Speedwagon / Rainbow / No Dice
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San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
May 20, 1978
REO Speedwagon / Blackmore's Rainbow / No Dice

REO Speedwagon, Blackmore's Rainbow, No Dice

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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
May 18, 1978
Rainbow/REO Speedwagon

You Can Tune A Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish.

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Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
May 13, 1978
REO Speedwagon / Rainbow / No Dice
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Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
May 12, 1978
REO Speedwagon / Rainbow / No Dice
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Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
May 11, 1978
REO Speedwagon / Rainbow
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Checkerdome St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Show Duplicate for May 11, 1978
May 05, 1978
REO Speedwagon Lakeland Civic Center Lakeland, Florida, United States
Apr 30, 1978
REO Speedwagon St. Paul Civic Center Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Apr 21, 1978
REO Speedwagon / The Babies

You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish Tour

Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 21, 1978
Apr 13, 1978
REO Speedwagon / The Babys
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Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States

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REO Speedwagon / Rainbow on May 11, 1978 [971-small]

REO Speedwagon / Rainbow
May 11, 1978
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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REO Speedwagon / Rainbow on May 11, 1978 [556-small]

REO Speedwagon / Rainbow
May 11, 1978
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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REO Speedwagon / UFO / Molly Hatchet on Sep 28, 1978 [884-small]

REO Speedwagon / UFO / Molly Hatchet
Sep 28, 1978
 New York, New York, United States
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REO Speedwagon / UFO / Molly Hatchet on Sep 28, 1978 [905-small]

REO Speedwagon / UFO / Molly Hatchet
Sep 28, 1978
 New York, New York, United States
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REO Speedwagon on Jun 17, 1978 [685-small]

REO Speedwagon
Jun 17, 1978
 Roanoke, Virginia, United States
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REO Speedwagon / Bliss / Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow on Jul 7, 1978 [410-small]

REO Speedwagon / Bliss / Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow
Jul 7, 1978
 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
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REO Speedwagon / Cheap Trick on Jun 8, 1978 [319-small]

REO Speedwagon / Cheap Trick
Jun 8, 1978
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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REO Speedwagon / Thin Lizzy on Aug 30, 1978 [484-small]

REO Speedwagon / Thin Lizzy
Aug 30, 1978
 Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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Blondie / REO Speedwagon / The Readymades on Nov 18, 1978 [446-small]

Blondie / REO Speedwagon / The Readymades
Nov 18, 1978
 San Francisco, California, United States
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REO Speedwagon / UFO / Molly Hatchet on Sep 30, 1978 [344-small]

REO Speedwagon / UFO / Molly Hatchet
Sep 30, 1978
 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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REO Speedwagon / Molly Hatchet / UFO on Sep 22, 1978 [345-small]

REO Speedwagon / Molly Hatchet / UFO
Sep 22, 1978
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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REO Speedwagon / UFO / Molly Hatchet on Sep 28, 1978 [346-small]

REO Speedwagon / UFO / Molly Hatchet
Sep 28, 1978
 New York, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Classic Rocker

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Pop Rock
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Folk Rock
Soft Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Mellow Gold
Glam Metal
Arena Rock
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2024 67 concerts
2023 69 concerts
2022 84 concerts
2021 60 concerts
2020 21 concerts
2019 80 concerts
2018 97 concerts
2017 71 concerts
2016 83 concerts
2015 68 concerts
2014 85 concerts
2013 76 concerts
2012 65 concerts
2011 80 concerts
2010 88 concerts
2009 90 concerts
2008 79 concerts
2007 93 concerts
2006 70 concerts
2005 68 concerts
2004 24 concerts
2003 72 concerts
2002 47 concerts
2001 32 concerts
2000 50 concerts
1999 5 concerts
1998 13 concerts
1997 17 concerts
1996 27 concerts
1995 28 concerts
1994 18 concerts
1993 12 concerts
1992 9 concerts
1991 7 concerts
1990 10 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 7 concerts
1987 45 concerts
1986 3 concerts
1985 51 concerts
1984 15 concerts
1983 17 concerts
1982 33 concerts
1981 60 concerts
1980 25 concerts
1979 25 concerts
1978 40 concerts
1977 38 concerts
1976 25 concerts
1975 43 concerts
1974 37 concerts
1973 41 concerts
1972 13 concerts
1971 6 concerts
1970 6 concerts
1969 8 concerts
1968 2 concerts
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Ricky Racer Aug 05, 2022

----> Ron Kelley: REO played at Mississippi Coast Coliseum on December 10th, 1984.


Ron Kelley Jun 24, 2022

I have a half of ticket stub: REO Speedwagon, Biloxi,MS 1984 10th day of ? month. Anyone know what month it was?


Maui Blue Nov 01, 2020

You're missing one. March 25, 1983. Wendler Arena. Saginaw, MI

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What genre is REO Speedwagon?

When REO Speedwagon first emerged, their genre might have been best described as “alternative rock.” However, they are now considered a traditional classic rock band with their sound merging elements mix of hard rock, arena rock, and power pop.

What does the “REO” stand for in REO Speedwagon?

REO stands for Ransom Eli Olds, the name of the founder of Oldsmobile (originally called "Olds Motor Vehicle Company" when founded) and the now defunct REO Motor Car Company.

Where is REO Speedwagon from?

REO Speedwagon is from Champaign, Illinois.

Who are the original members of REO Speedwagon?

The original members of REO Speedwagon are:

  • Kevin Cronin on lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and occasionally piano
  • Neal Doughty on keyboard
  • Alan Gratzer on drums, percussion, and backing vocals
  • Gregg Philbin on bass and backing vocals

How did REO Speedwagon get its name?

The band is named after the 1915 REO Speed Wagon which was designed by Ransom Eli Olds.

Why did Gary Richrath leave REO Speedwagon?

Gary Richrath left REO Speedwagon in 1989 because he was not happy with the direction the band was going. He was replaced by Dave Amato who became a long-time and permanent member of the band.

What year Did REO Speedwagon’s first album come out?

REO Speedwagon's first studio album “R.E.O Speedwagon” dropped in October 1971. The album peaked at number 167 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Which members of REO Speedwagon have died?

Two notable members of REO Speedwagon that have died are:

  • Gary Richrath, the band’s original drummer and founding member, died on September 13, 2015 due to complications from surgery.
  • Miles Joseph, the band’s lead guitarist in 1989 before being replaced by Jesse Harms, died on December 25, 2012 due to heart failure.

What REO Speedwagon song is in Netflix’s Cobra Kai?

“Take It On The Run” by REO Speedwagon is featured in the Netflix series Cobra Kai. The song was released in 1981 and peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In what episode of Netflix’s Ozark was REO Speedwagon featured?

REO Speedwagon was featured in episode three of the third season of the Netflix series Ozark. The episode was named after the band’s lead singer who helps the protagonist launder money for a Mexican drug cartel. It is entitled "Kevin Cronin Was Here."

How many concerts has REO Speedwagon had?

REO Speedwagon has had 2,406 concerts.

What genre is REO Speedwagon?

REO Speedwagon is most often considered to be Rock, Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Glam Metal, and Arena Rock.

When is the next REO Speedwagon concert?

The next REO Speedwagon concert is on May 08, 2024 at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

When was the last REO Speedwagon concert?

The last REO Speedwagon concert was on May 03, 2024 at EACC Fine Arts Center in Forrest City, Arkansas, United States.

What setlist does REO Speedwagon play live?

The songs that REO Speedwagon performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 05, 2024 concert at Hard Rock Live / Hard Rock Cafe Orlando in Orlando, Florida, United States:

  1. 3 AM
  2. Don't Let Him Go
  3. Take It on the Run
  4. Keep Pushin'
  5. Live Every Moment
  6. Tough Guys
  7. I Wish You Were There
  8. Music Man
  9. Son of a Poor Man
  10. Can't Fight This Feeling
  11. Golden Country
  12. Keep On Loving You
  13. Time for Me to Fly
  14. Ridin' the Storm Out
  15. Back on the Road Again
  16. Roll With the Changes
  17. Smilin' in The End

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