before leaving during sessions for the 1973 follow-up. The vocalist was replaced by Kevin Cronin, who performed on the group's second album R.E.O./T.W.O. In early 1972, shortly after the release of the band's self-titled debut album, Luttrell left REO Speedwagon following a disagreement with Richrath. īy late 1970, REO Speedwagon had finalised its first recording lineup with the addition of guitarist Gary Richrath in place of Scorfina. The band also briefly added saxophonist Joe McCabe and trumpeter Marty Shepard to its lineup in 1968. Blair left a few months after Matt, with Gregg Philbin taking his place. Bob Crownover took over as the band's guitarist, but was replaced after a brief tenure by Bill Fiorio and later Steve Scorfina. Matt left early the next year after graduating from school, with Terry Luttrell taking his place on lead vocals. Formed in 1967, the group originally included drummer and backing vocalist Alan Gratzer, guitarist and lead vocalist Joe Matt, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Blair, and keyboardist Neal Doughty. REO Speedwagon is an American hard rock band from Champaign, Illinois.

REO Speedwagon performing live in 2010 (top) and 2016 (bottom).

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