To our fans: Bruce has intended to be Back On the Road Again by now. If it were up to just him, he’d be back on tour……Posted by REO Speedwagon on Monday, September 16, 2024“For Kevin’s part, he too has never had any intention of leaving the band, and the fans and crew mean the world to him, as well,” it added. “Due to this complex situation, irreconcilable differences arose between Bruce and Kevin.
So, it is with great sadness that we announce REO Speedwagon will cease touring effective January 1, 2025.“Neal [Doughty, keyboards], Kevin, and Bruce thank their fans for all their years of loyal support and for giving back to the band such wonderful memories that will remain with each of them forever.”Hall also shared a statement on Facebook, telling fans of his disappointment. “Never ever thought it would end like this and I’m heartbroken.
Please know Neal and I did everything in our power to try and keep the Wagon rolling,” he said.“I am so appreciative of all the amazing love and support.
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.“For the record, I wanted REO Speedwagon to continue to tour with the lineup of Kevin, myself, Dave [Amato, guitar], Bryan [Hitt, drums] and Derek [Hilland, keyboards].
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