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REO Speedwagon

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Group. Formed 1967.

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Biography

REO Speedwagon is an American rock band from Champaign-Urbana, Illinois United States. Formed in 1967, the band grew in popularity during the 1970s and peaked in the early 1980s. REO Speedwagon has charted two number one songs, "Keep On Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling", both power ballads. Their 1980 album Hi Infidelity is the group's most commercially successful album, selling over 10 million copies and charting four Top 40 hits in the US. Over the course of its career, the band has sold more than 40 million records and has charted 13 Top 40 hits including "Take It on the Run" and "Keep the Fire Burnin'". REO Speedwagon's popularity has declined over the years but the band still tours regularly and remains popular on the fair and casino circuits and teams up with other acts to play larger venues.

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Collaborated on

Albums releases

Release title Release date
Find Your Own Way Home 2007
Building the Bridge 1996
The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken 1990
Life as We Know It 1987
Wheels Are Turnin' 1984
 

Played By

Since December 2008

  1. The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions

    Ken Bruce BBC Radio 2

  2. Terry Wogan's regular morning broadcast, featuring music, news and chat

    Wake Up to Wogan BBC Radio 2

  3. Suzi Quatro brings American music direct to listeners

    Suzi Quatro BBC Radio 2

  4. Morning music and entertainment from Alex Lester: It's the Best Time Of The Day Show!

    Alex Lester BBC Radio 2

  5. Steve Wright's afternoon show with special guests, music and a host of other features

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon BBC Radio 2

  6. Programme taking a look at the music releases from this week in the past

    Pick of the Pops BBC Radio 2

  7. Alan Simpson hosts the afternoon show packed with top music, entertainment and lively chat

    Alan Simpson BBC Radio Ulster

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Played On

Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

  2. BBC Radio Ulster 7%

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