The guys in REO Speedwagon have been entertaining audiences since the late sixties; they will soon be joinbing the ranks of Aerosmith…retired!
There are still over a dozen dates remaining for fans to catch the band, but come New Year’s Day it will all be over when it comes to performing on the road and touring.
The band posted a message explaining the situation saying:
“To our fans: 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 consensus opinion was that he had not recovered sufficiently to be able to perform at the level the fans have come to expect.
“Bruce respected that opinion and is grateful that Matt has been around to keep the Wagon rolling through the summer tour. Bruce never had any intention of retiring or walking away from the band, fans, and crew he has loved for almost 50 years.
“For Kevin’s part, he too has never had any intention of leaving the band, and the fans and crew mean the world to him, as well.
“Due to this complex situation, irreconcilable differences arose between Bruce and Kevin. So, it is with great sadness that we announce REO Speedwagon will cease touring effective January 1, 2025. 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 September 28 performance at the Chukchansi Gold Casino and Resort in Coarsegold, CA has been cancelled but at the moment the remaining tour dates are still a go.
Remaining REO Speedwagon tour dates:
Oct 23 at the Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR
Oct 24 at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, ID
Oct 26 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, MT
Nov 6 at The Van Andel Arena in Grand rapids, MI
Nov 8 at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA
Nov 9 at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, IL
Nov 12 at the Huntington Center in Toledo, OH
Nov 13 at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, MI
Nov 15 at the First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR
Nov 16 at the Corbin Arena in Corbin, KY
Nov 19 at the Amsoil Arena in Duluth, MN
Nov 20 at the May Civic Center in Rochester, MN
Nov 22 at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, IL
Nov 23 at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY
Dec 8 at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, CA
Dec 18, 20, & 21 at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, NV