The band “will cease touring effective” on Jan. 1, 2025.
REO Speedwagoncan’t fight this announcement any longer: Their touring days are coming to an end.
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Still, unspecified issues have arisen, leading the band to call off performance dates past 2024.
Bryan Hitt, Bruce Hall, Dave Amato, and Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon in 2014.Joey Foley/Getty
The statement also cited the involvement of founding member Neal Doughty, who retired from touring last year.
“Due to this complex situation, irreconcilable differences arose between Bruce and Kevin,” the band said.
Representatives for REO Speedwagon declined to comment further.
“You guys have been very vocal and clear in your wishes for me to return to the stage.
Trust me… that’s all I wanted too.
We all deserved a farewell tour.”
Just as it was prior to my necessary, planned and successful back surgery.
I love and will miss you all."
Until then, I am 100% focused on recuperating," he wrote.
“Meanwhile, lying here tethered to various beeping machines, makes a guy think.
The band is still scheduled to perform 19 dates through the end of the year.
