Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer REO Speedwagon has announced that the group will cease touring at the end of the year due to “irreconcilable differences” that arose between bassist Bruce Hall and lead vocalist Kevin Cronin.
The band, consisting of Hall, Cronin, guitarist Dave Amato, touring keyboardist Derek Hilland and drummer Bryan Hitt, made its announcement on its official site, detailing the process behind what led to the group’s retirement from live performances.
Issues with the band began last November, when REO Speedwagon announced that Hall needed back surgery and that Matt Bissonette would take over as touring bassist.
Despite his health issues, reads the statement, “Bruce never had any intention of retiring or walking away from the band, fans, and crew he has loved for almost 50 years.” Cronin, meanwhile, also “has never had any intention of leaving the band, and the fans and crew mean the world to him, as well.” Because of the situation, issues came about for the group, leading to the decision to call off tour dates past 2024. “Due to this complex situation, irreconcilable differences arose between Bruce and Kevin,” continues the statement. “So, it is with great sadness that we announce REO Speedwagon will cease touring effective January 1, 2025.
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