Current:Home > reviewsREO Speedwagon reveals band will stop touring in 2025 due to 'irreconcilable differences' -Wealthify
REO Speedwagon reveals band will stop touring in 2025 due to 'irreconcilable differences'
View
Date:2025-04-15 23:24:09
REO Speedwagon fans will have to "Keep on Loving" the rock band from the comfort of their headphones.
The Grammy-nominated group, which consists of lead singer Kevin Cronin, guitarist Dave Amato, bassist Bruce Hall, keyboardist Neal Doughty and drummer Bryan Hitt, revealed the band will retire from touring beginning in 2025.
In a statement shared on its social media pages Monday, REO Speedwagon said the retirement is due to "irreconcilable differences" between Cronin and Hall, seemingly regarding Hall’s health.
Hall had back surgery in late 2023, according to a November social media post from the band. Musician Matt Bissonette has been filling in for the bassist.
"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… but it's not up to just him," the band wrote. "The consensus opinion was that he had not recovered sufficiently to be able to perform at the level the fans have come to expect.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
"Bruce respected that opinion and is grateful that Matt has been around to keep the Wagon rolling through the summer tour."
Summer Road Trip tour:REO Speedwagon hits the road with Train for the first time
REO Speedwagon recently toured with pop-rock band Train on the co-headlining Summer Road Trip tour, which concluded on Wednesday. The band missed its final tour stop in Phoenix after Cronin fell ill.
While the specifics of Hall and Cronin's disagreement were not disclosed, the group said neither member "had any intention of retiring or walking away from the band."
More touring news:Aerosmith retires from touring permanently due to Steven Tyler injury
"Neal, 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," the band concluded.
REO Speedwagon has a string of performances lined up for the fall. The band is scheduled to play a show in Rancho Mirage, California, on Sept. 27, followed by a performance in Coarsegold, California, on Sept. 28.
Contributing: Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic
veryGood! (7)
Related
- Paige Bueckers vs. Hannah Hidalgo highlights women's basketball games to watch
- Defense lawyers in Tyre Nichols case want jury to hear evidence about items found in his car
- What should I consider when weighing a new career? Career change tips. Ask HR
- ‘Son of Sam’ killer Berkowitz denied parole in 12th attempt
- Jay Kanter, veteran Hollywood producer and Marlon Brando agent, dies at 97: Reports
- Stars' Jason Robertson breaks slump with Game 3 hat trick in win against Oilers
- The Daily Money: Americans bailing on big cities
- US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declines
- Plunge Into These Olympic Artistic Swimmers’ Hair and Makeup Secrets
- Brittany Cartwright Claps Back at Comments on Well-Being of Her and Jax Taylor's Son Cruz
Ranking
- Hidden Home Gems From Kohl's That Will Give Your Space a Stylish Refresh for Less
- Darius Rucker talks family trauma, drug use and fate: 'The best revenge is success'
- Adam Copeland fractured tibia at AEW Double or Nothing, timetable for return unclear
- Cardi B Cheekily Claps Back After She's Body-Shamed for Skintight Look
- Jay Kanter, veteran Hollywood producer and Marlon Brando agent, dies at 97: Reports
- Caitlin Clark back in action: How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday
- Louisiana authorities search for 2 escaped jail inmates
- How a California rescue farm is helping animals and humans heal from trauma
Recommendation
'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
Heather Dubrow Reveals Husband Terry Dubrow's New Mounjaro-Inspired Career Move
Appeals court won’t halt upcoming Alabama execution
Washington Post said it had the Alito flag story 3 years ago and chose not to publish
Olympic women's basketball bracket: Schedule, results, Team USA's path to gold
Appeals court won’t halt upcoming Alabama execution
Mary-Kate Olsen Steps Out With Retired Hockey Player Sean Avery in Hamptons
Why Mark Consuelos Says His Crotch Always Sets Off Airport Metal Detectors