REO Speedwagon's 1981 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
Sep 17, 1981
REO Speedwagon Civic Center Wheeling, West Virginia, United States
Sep 05, 1981
REO Speedwagon / April Wine / Michael Stanley Band / Blackfoot

World Series of Rock 1981

Milwaukee County Stadium Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 05, 1981
Sep 04, 1981
REO Speedwagon

End of a Dry Spell

UNI Dome Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States
Sep 03, 1981
REO Speedwagon Rockford MetroCentre Rockford, Illinois, United States
Aug 30, 1981
REO Speedwagon / The Rockets Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Aug 28, 1981
REO Speedwagon / The Rockets
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Montreal Forum Montréal, Québec, Canada
Aug 26, 1981
REO Speedwagon
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CNE Grandstand Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 23, 1981
REO Speedwagon / Danny Joe Brown / Foghat

REO Speedwagon / Danny Joe Brown

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Toledo Speedway Toledo, Ohio, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 23, 1981
Aug 11, 1981
REO Speedwagon / 707 Seattle Center Coliseum Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 02, 1981
REO Speedwagon / Kansas / U.F.O. / 38 Special / Gamma

Day on the Green 1981 #2

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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Show Duplicates for Aug 02, 1981
Jul 19, 1981
Heart / REO Speedwagon / Ted Nugent / Foghat / The Rockets

3rd Annual Day of Rock ‘n’ Roll

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Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jul 18, 1981
The Rockets / Bryan Adams / Foghat / Heart / REO Speedwagon / Blue Oyster Cult

Texas Jam IV

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Astrodome Houston, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 18, 1981
Jul 08, 1981
REO Speedwagon / The Rockets

Hi Infidelity Tour

Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
Jul 05, 1981
REO Speedwagon / Rossington Collins Band / Foghat / Billy Squire / Zigzags
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Miami Baseball Stadium Miami, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 05, 1981
Jul 04, 1981
REO Speedwagon / Foghat / Billy Squier / Rossington Collins Band

Rock Super Bowl XI

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Tangerine Bowl Orlando, Florida, United States
Jul 01, 1981
REO Speedwagon

High Infidelity

Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Jun 30, 1981
REO Speedwagon / Billy Squier

REO Speedwagon - Hi Infidelity Tour

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Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
May 04, 1981
REO Speedwagon / 707 Veterans Memorial Coliseum Portland, Oregon, United States
May 02, 1981
REO Speedwagon Seattle Center Coliseum Seattle, Washington, United States
May 01, 1981
REO Speedwagon Portland, Oregon, United States

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REO Speedwagon / 707
Apr 12, 1981
 Uniondale, New York, United States
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REO Speedwagon on Mar 10, 1981 [689-small]

REO Speedwagon
Mar 10, 1981
 Charleston, West Virginia, United States
  Uploaded by Chris Sticklen

REO Speedwagon / .38 Special on Feb 17, 1981 [443-small]

REO Speedwagon / .38 Special
Feb 17, 1981
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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REO Speedwagon / .38 Special on Feb 17, 1981 [445-small]

REO Speedwagon / .38 Special
Feb 17, 1981
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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REO Speedwagon / .38 Special on Feb 17, 1981 [446-small]

REO Speedwagon / .38 Special
Feb 17, 1981
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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REO Speedwagon / .38 Special on Feb 17, 1981 [447-small]

REO Speedwagon / .38 Special
Feb 17, 1981
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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REO Speedwagon on Mar 15, 1981 [486-small]

REO Speedwagon
Mar 15, 1981
 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
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REO Speedwagon on Feb 13, 1981 [805-small]

REO Speedwagon
Feb 13, 1981
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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REO Speedwagon on Feb 4, 1981 [776-small]

REO Speedwagon
Feb 4, 1981
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

REO Speedwagon / The Rockets on Aug 28, 1981 [601-small]

REO Speedwagon / The Rockets
Aug 28, 1981
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

REO Speedwagon on Jan 4, 1981 [189-small]

REO Speedwagon
Jan 4, 1981
 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
  Uploaded by Auntsansan

REO Speedwagon / 707 on Mar 20, 1981 [547-small]

REO Speedwagon / 707
Mar 20, 1981
 Rochester, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Icarus

REO Speedwagon / 707 on Mar 21, 1981 [548-small]

REO Speedwagon / 707
Mar 21, 1981
 Rochester, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Icarus

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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 65 concerts
2023 69 concerts
2022 84 concerts
2021 60 concerts
2020 20 concerts
2019 79 concerts
2018 97 concerts
2017 71 concerts
2016 83 concerts
2015 68 concerts
2014 85 concerts
2013 75 concerts
2012 64 concerts
2011 79 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 46 concerts
2001 32 concerts
2000 50 concerts
1999 5 concerts
1998 13 concerts
1997 16 concerts
1996 26 concerts
1995 26 concerts
1994 17 concerts
1993 11 concerts
1992 9 concerts
1991 7 concerts
1990 10 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 7 concerts
1987 43 concerts
1986 3 concerts
1985 49 concerts
1984 14 concerts
1983 17 concerts
1982 32 concerts
1981 61 concerts
1980 24 concerts
1979 24 concerts
1978 38 concerts
1977 36 concerts
1976 25 concerts
1975 41 concerts
1974 36 concerts
1973 40 concerts
1972 12 concerts
1971 5 concerts
1970 6 concerts
1969 8 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 2,375 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 01, 2024 at Brandon Amphitheater in Brandon, Mississippi, United States. The bands performing are: REO Speedwagon / .38 Special.

When was the last REO Speedwagon concert?

The last REO Speedwagon concert was on April 06, 2024 at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida, United States. The bands that performed were: REO Speedwagon / Cheap Trick.

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 03, 2024 concert at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, Florida, United States:

  1. Don't Let Him Go
  2. Take It on the Run
  3. Keep Pushin'
  4. Live Every Moment
  5. Out of Season
  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. Time for Me to Fly
  13. Ridin' the Storm Out
  14. Keep On Loving You
  15. Roll With the Changes

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