Cronin: We talked about Music Manthat song has a very special place for me because it kind of got me the gig. Before we start the interview, here is some information about REO Speedwagons hit discography, and about the other members of the band, both past and present. Do you love music? I was really focused on my wife, my children and my homemy children are all in high school now. Cronin, 68, spoke to EW by phone about how his band ended up in the show, what it was like being on set, and also revealed one of the weirdest gigs REO Speedwagon ever played. Cronin had been inspired to write the album after his son, Paris, fell into drug addiction. Three other now-former officers on the scene face related charges in George's death, and will be tried later this summer. The neck fits my left hand perfectly, and it sounds exactly how I think an electric guitar should sound. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. They sent me the script. I told the writer, You know, thats not what I would normally say. What Ive been saying for I don't know how many years is, Hey Cincinnati, check yourselves out. And then our light guy puts the spots on the audience. Cronin: That song, coincidentally, was number one 35 years ago from right now. I used to listen to the Beatles Rubber Soul albumI know that album inside and out. Are you and the band working on a new studio album? In 2008, Cronin took a break from the recording studio to appear as a celebrity contestant on Dont Forget the Lyrics! The premise of the show revolved around contestants competing for a prize pot of $1million by selecting songs to sing along to alongside a karaoke-style video screen. DK: These days, so much of the songwriting process is co-writing, particularly in Nashville. Can't Fight This Feeling In the episodes opening sequence, Time for Me to Fly is used, then its on the car radio and Laura Linneys character Wendy is singing along. 'Heartland' Actor Robert Cormier Dead at 33 Lead Singer of REO Speedwagon: 'Memba Him? October 6, 1951 Birthplace Evanston , IL Age 71 years old Birth Sign Libra About American guitarist and lead singer for the rock band REO Speedwagon who wrote "Keep on Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling." Before Fame He was first chosen as the second lead singer of REO Speedwagon at age twenty in 1971. S.F. How a gym teacher, a janitor, and a junkie became part of some very famous band names. Now Central Louisiana fans will have the chance to hear those songs and more live in concert when REO Speedwagon performs at 7:30 p.m. on March 16 at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. Teens Crash Through Overpass In Stolen Car 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. It's a time when many young people feel like they are finally becoming adults. But at the end of the episode, Marty gets dragged out of our concert and you don't know what happens to him until the next episode, where he's in Mexico. Directed by Arnold Levine, the black-and-white footage was shot at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri at their show on May 13, 1978. The. DK: One of my favorite songs is Roll With The ChangesI think that song has inspired a lot of people. "The lead singer of REO Speedwagon, Kevin he's a rock-n-roll Hall of Famer he said, 'How about that LaTonya, your first live performance, and you've got a platinum record already.' It just has this huge history to it. He realized that the band needed songs. DK: Thats a great story about how you wrote Cant Fight This Feeling. Thank you. She covers numerous genres of music but her favorites are Pop, Rock, Heavy Metal, Rap, and even the classics. All the songs I write, they spring from an initial burst of creativity that kind of gets the ball rolling. Dont second guess it. So he knew that they needed some help in the songwriting department. On Friday, as the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for George Floyd's murder continued in Minneapolis, REO lead singer Kevin Cronin joined LaTonya and others for a vigil honoring George, 46, at The Community of Faith Church in Houston, where Cronin and LaTonya stood on stage and sang the song together. Basically, the only songs I can play on piano are those that I wrote (he laughs). Back in the day of the album, that was very important. When you feel the inspiration for a song, then you have to actually craft it. The song was remixed for the re-release to have more Pop appeal. I was an unknown, unproven commodity as far as performingGary never really saw me play anywherehe just came up to my apartment and we got out a couple acoustic guitars, and I played some of my songs. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Michael Murphy (actor) (born 1938), American actor Mike Murphy (musician) (1946-2006), American drummer for the Bee Gees and Chicago Michael Bryan Murphy, lead singer of REO Speedwagon; Michael John Murphy, American folk musician; Mike L. Murphy (born 1975), American film maker and animator; Michael Murphy (singer) (born 1986), New Zealand Idol runner up He was 65. "Pretty In Pink" by Psychedelic Furs was released in 1981. Now, hes all about healthy eating and working out. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" So when I came to Los Angeles I really wanted to feel the journey. Then when our family sat down to watch Season 3 and I saw they actually kept that name for the episode, it was a kick. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Meanwhile, their 1988 compilation album, The Hits, entered the Top Rock Albums chart at 49. It's one of my favorite moments, because when I play those opening guitar chords, everybody in the place stands, everybody's got their lighters or cell phones up. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. When I rejoined, the band had moved from Champaign, Illinois to Los Angeles. The Guns N' Roses rhythm guitarist in the early '90s, Gilby talks about the band's implosion and the side projects it spawned. Michael Bryan Murphy took his place, and remained with the band until Cronin stepped back up to the mic in January 1976. I am an avid Mac-user, nerd, musician, freelancer, and gamer. ", LaTonya added, "My dream has come true to meet REO Speedwagon. The band REO Speedwagon, which originated in Champaign, Illinois, in 1967, consists of original member Neal Doughty, 67; Kevin Cronin and Bruce Hall, who joined in the 1970s; and Dave Amato and Brian Hitt, who came aboard in 1989. On "Life Is A Highway," his burgeoning solo career, and the Rascal Flatts song he most connects with. She doesn't hold back. No. Formed in 1966, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Friday's prayer vigil with its call for justice on George's behalf "was beautiful," LaTonya said. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/REOEssiTunes?IQid=RUNGoogle Play: http://smarturl.it/REORunPlay?IQid=RUNAmazon: http://smarturl.it/REOEssAmz?IQid=RUNMore from REO SpeedwagonKeep On Loving You: https://youtu.be/wJzNZ1c5C9cCan't Fight This Feeling: https://youtu.be/zpOULjyy-n8Here With Me: https://youtu.be/m8yKgLKJFjQMore great classic rock videos here: http://smarturl.it/ClassicRocks?IQid=RUNFollow REO SpeedwagonWebsite: http://www.speedwagon.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REOSpeedwagonOfficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/kcreospeedwagonInstagram: https://instagram.com/reospeedwagonofficial/Subscribe to REO Speedwagon on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/REOsub?IQid=RUN---------Lyrics:Heard it from a friend whoHeard it from a friend whoHeard it from another you been messin' aroundThey say you got a boy friendYou're out late every weekendThey're talkin' about you and it's bringin' me downBut I know the neighborhoodAnd talk is cheap when the story is goodAnd the tales grow taller on down the lineBut I'm telling you, babeThat I don't think it's true, babeAnd even if it is keep this in mindYou take it on the run babyIf that's the way you want it babyThen I don't want you aroundI don't believe itNot for a minuteYou're under the gun so you take it on the run It was number one (on the Hot 100 chart) for I think three weeks, which back in the 80s was quite an accomplishment. I could have very easily followed that fear that I had about that title and thought Oh Man, I better not call it this, because of some commercial concern. The title line is, Cant you see, Ill always be a music man. It basically talked about my story in a song. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, REO Speedwagon scored numerous hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including two chart-topping singles written by Cronin: "Keep on Loving You" (1981) and "Can't Fight This Feeling" (1982). Having accidentally begun writing his autobiography during REO Speedwagons 2016 tour with Status Quo, the enforced hiatus from touring bought about by the pandemic has made him get serious about it. So my manager, Tom Consolo, set up a writing session with Eric Carmen, who was the lead singer of the Raspberries. Richrath last played with the band in 2013, when the band performed a benefit concert in Bloomington, Illinois, to raise money for tornado victims. DK: When you write, do you usually create the melody or the lyrics first? DK: More recently, REO has released the album Find Your Own Way Home in 2007 and REOs Christmas album in 2009. Se do you feel more comfortable writing the song by yourself, or do you also love the process of co-writing? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Night Ranger original guitarist formed in 1980. "When the call came in for us to appear in, REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin on the band's surprising. Among other things, the memoir promises to lift the lid on Cronins troubled relationship with bandmate Gary Richrath, who died from complications following surgery in 2016. We did have a feeling that there was something special going on. And my immediate reaction was, Wait a minute, all the other characters are fictional, except for us. I'm strictly nonfiction at this point in my life. 1980 - Present43 years. And then if Im lucky enough to capture that, then the actual craftsmanship comes into play. With '80s hits like "Keep On Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling," Kevin Cronin became famous as the lead singer of REO Speedwagon. One day, I was really frustrated because we had an album that was due, and we really needed that song that was going to pick up where Keep On Loving You left off, and we didnt have it. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. It's a different feeling, because I'm not used to it. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for REO Speedwagon CD Lot! It just so happens that the album came out when I was in junior high school. When Mike Blair left the band in the summer of 1968, Gregg Philbin replaced . Free shipping for many products! So it all kind of came true. I think the main reason that I got the gig, was that REO had released one album, and they were working on songs for their second album for Epic Records. Currently seeking: Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar and more.Hi my name is Luke Bolen! Gary Richrath, a former guitarist for the classic rock band REO Speedwagon who also co-wrote the group's hit song . Now, hes hoping to repeat the success of that classic track, albeit on the printed page. That said, there is little doubt that you will be hearing a great deal more about, Read More 10 Things You Didnt Know about 2KBABYContinue, Few drummers have managed to achieve the reputation that Steve Jordon enjoys in the industry. says the actress. When we play those songs, you can just feel the energy in the room light up. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. REO Speedwagon has a net worth of $46 million. I remember thinking to myselfWowCant Fight This Feelingwhat a horrible, f**king song title. I wanted to put any extra time that I hadobviously the band tours and thats very important to all of us. Foreigner: Lou Gramm Styx: Dennis DeYoung Journey: Steve Perry REO Speedwagon: Kevin Cronin" Please subscribe. Usually for me, the title is the last thing that happens. Trivia REO Speedwagon is an American hard rock band from Champaign, Illinois. REO Speedwagon has recorded 16 studio albums which have sold a total of more than 40 million units. I remember that I sat down on the floor of my bedroom, and I was literally almost in tears. REO Speedwagon's 1971 debut album was with their original lead singer, Terry Luttrell. REO Speedwagon's 1971 debut album was with their original lead singer, Terry Luttrell. It must have been 1989 after [late guitarist/songwriter] Gary Richrath and I parted ways and the band was at kind of a low point. Bay Area. The bandwe were all kind of going through some chaos in our personal lives. written by REO Speedwagon January 22, 2016, As the lead singer & songwriterof the multi-platinum rock band REO Speedwagon, Kevin Cronin has been the bands guiding force since joining the group in the mid-1970s. REO Speedwagon (originally stylized as R.E.O. Cronin was born on October 6, 1951, in the Chicago suburb of Evanston. Im finding myself waking up in the middle of the night with ideas, and writing them down and recording them. Was "Ring Of Fire" really used to sell hemorrhoid cream? I've been singing since kindergarten. Theyre one of my favorite bands of all time, and I thought it was, Read More The Top 10 Ice Nine Kills Songs From The Silver ScreamContinue, Have you heard of American rap artist 2KBABY? In 2007, REO Speedwagon released Find Your Own Way Home, their first new album in eleven years. The first line of "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" is "It was the 3rd of September," which is the day lead singer Dennis Edwards' father died. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon performs at the Illinois Bicentennial party at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois, December 3, 2018. With Cant Fight This Feeling, I did not know what the name of that song was. After releasing one album (1972s R.E.O./T.W.O,), he left the band during the recording of 1973s Ridin the Storm Out over creative differences. We wanted to see the Blue Cat [Lodge; the set is a shuttered bar on Lake Allatoona] and the strip club, Lickety Splitz. Chauvin, 44, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George seen on bystander video as Chauvin pressed his knee to George's neck for nearly nine minutes while George lay handcuffed on the ground during his arrest for allegedly spending a counterfeit $20 bill. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. It was a little unsettling; exciting but new. I didnt put a whole lot of time and energy into the creative part of what I do. REO Speedwagon, Boz Scaggs Latest To Sue Sony Music Over Digital Downloads, I feel so sad. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! Gary, Posted by REO Speedwagon onSunday, 13 September 2015, Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. DK: I think Keep Pushin is one of the great songs from REOs early years, and maybe if it was released later in the mid-80s when the band was so hot, it could have been another big hit. and still couldn't believe it -- but it is one of the funniest celeb. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. So thats going to be a lot of fun. Considering the band has toured with everyone from Def Leppard to Status Quo and Chicago, it promises to be unmissable. Then as many of my songs do, I write them and then I kind of learn about myself when Im finished with them. I named my children after they were born and I looked at them, and I saw their little bodies, and they kind of told me what their names should be to some degree. Your email address will not be published. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Yet Im thinking this song is so important to me and I think its got the potential to be a real special song in the world, but this title is going to kill it. It was really my songs that got me the gig. REO Speedwagon's official music video for 'Take It On The Run'. Which instrument do you prefer to write songs on? But Ive written some of our biggest hits on the piano. "It's like a direct connection with my brother that was our song," LaTonya, 52, told PEOPLE afterward. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Formed in 1967, the group originally included guitarist and lead vocalist Joe Matt, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Blair, keyboardist Neal Doughty and drummer Alan Gratzer. Here it is, 50 years later, and it's still out there appealing to people; bringing up emotions, making people smile. REO Speedwagon performing on Feb. 5, 1981 in Chicago, Il. Is the lead singer of REO Speedwagon married? But with [Music Man] I thought, Hmmmthis song had structure to it, it has a nice feel to it, there were some nice rhymes in it. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Showing Editorial results for reo speedwagon. So when I finished Cant Fight This Feeling, I realized that yeah, Ive gotta make this move. Ive gotta do what Im saying in this songIve got to make this happen. Whether you're young or old, everyone loves a good song about memories and good times. Kevin Patrick Cronin (born October 6, 1951) is an American singer and songwriter, who is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and pianist for the rock band REO Speedwagon. In addition to being in the band Carcosa, he has also been in Galactic Pegasus and One More Slice.

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