REO Speedwagon's 2001 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
Dec 29, 2001
REO Speedwagon Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Oct 21, 2001
Volunteers For America
Journey / Peter Frampton / Styx / REO Speedwagon / Bad Company / Kansas / Edgar Winter / John Waite / Survivor / Eddie Money / Mark Farner / Jack Blades
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Smirnoff Music Centre Dallas, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 21, 2001
Oct 20, 2001
Volunteers for America A Benefit Concert
STYX / Journey / Bad Company / John Waite / REO Speedwagon / Lynyrd Skynyrd / Edgar Winter / Mark Farner
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Hifi Buys Amphitheatre Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Show Duplicates for Oct 20, 2001
Sep 22, 2001
REO Speedwagon Cerritos Center For The Perf. Arts Cerritos, California, United States
Sep 02, 2001
"Canfield Fair" / REO Speedwagon / Styx

Canfield Fair

Mahoning County Fairgrounds Canfield, Ohio, United States
Sep 01, 2001
REO Speedwagon / Survivor

American Music Festival

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5th Street Beach Stage Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Aug 30, 2001
Styx / REO Speedwagon
  Setlists
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion Gilford, New Hampshire, United States
Aug 29, 2001
"New York State Fair" / REO Speedwagon / Styx

New York State Fair

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New York State Grandstand Syracuse, New York, United States
Aug 28, 2001
"The Great Allentown Fair" / REO Speedwagon / Styx

The Great Allentown Fair

Allentown Fairgrounds Grandstand Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 28, 2001
Aug 26, 2001
Styx / REO Speedwagon Champlain Valley Exposition Burlington, Vermont, United States
Aug 25, 2001
Styx / REO Speedwagon Budweiser Summer Stage at TAGS Big Flats, New York, United States
Jul 19, 2001
REO Speedwagon The Broadmoor World Arena Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Jul 13, 2001
George Thorogood & The Destroyers / REO Speedwagon / Big Head Todd & The Monsters / Molly Hatchet / Head East

Moondance Jam 2001

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Moondance Events Walker, Minnesota, United States
Jun 29, 2001
REO Speedwagon Michelob Ultra Arena Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jun 27, 2001
REO Speedwagon Viejas Casino & Resort Alpine, California, United States
Feb 07, 2001
REO Speedwagon / Styx / Survivor

REO Speedwagon / Styx at VyStar Veterans Mem. Arena

Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 07, 2001
Feb 06, 2001
Styx / REO Speedwagon / Survivor Addition Financial Arena Orlando, Florida, United States
Feb 04, 2001
Styx / REO Speedwagon Pensacola Civic Center Pensacola, Florida, United States
Feb 03, 2001
Styx / REO Speedwagon Nashville Municipal Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Feb 02, 2001
REO Speedwagon / Styx The Mark Rockford, Illinois, United States

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REO Speedwagon - Full Concert


Styx / REO Speedwagon
Aug 28, 2001
 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Styx - Full Concert


Styx / REO Speedwagon
Aug 28, 2001
 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Volunteers For America on Oct 21, 2001 [797-small]

Volunteers For America
Oct 21, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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REO Speedwagon / Survivor on Sep 1, 2001 [861-small]

REO Speedwagon / Survivor
Sep 1, 2001
 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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Volunteers For America on Oct 21, 2001 [777-small]

Volunteers For America
Oct 21, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Volunteers For America on Oct 21, 2001 [778-small]

Volunteers For America
Oct 21, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Volunteers For America on Oct 21, 2001 [779-small]

Volunteers For America
Oct 21, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Volunteers For America on Oct 21, 2001 [780-small]

Volunteers For America
Oct 21, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Volunteers For America on Oct 21, 2001 [781-small]

Volunteers For America
Oct 21, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Volunteers For America on Oct 21, 2001 [782-small]

Volunteers For America
Oct 21, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Volunteers For America on Oct 21, 2001 [783-small]

Volunteers For America
Oct 21, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by Lorelei Chi Town

Volunteers For America on Oct 21, 2001 [784-small]

Volunteers For America
Oct 21, 2001
 Dallas, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by Lorelei Chi Town

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Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
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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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