NEW YORK (Reuters) - REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath, who wrote the band's 1973 hit "Ridin' the Storm Out," has died at the age of 65, bandmate Kevin Cronin said. Richrath, who joined the U.S.

"People turned on us. It was as if they resented their big secret band suddenly being the property of the mainstream" ...

Chart-Topping 70's Rock Band Honors Fallen Members During Farewell Show originally appeared on Parade. REO Speedwagon bid fans farewell on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with a final show at the State Farm ...

The power ballad shot the perennial underdogs to the top, but it also sparked unexpected backlash from their ’70s fan base.

A Syracuse native is set to reunite with his classic rock band, but a key member won’t be joining them. Six former members of REO Speedwagon are set to perform June 14 in the band’s hometown of ...

T-shirts that were sold to raise money for a bench in honor of Gary Richrath. Vice President of News Want to purchase today’s print edition? Here’s a map of single-copy locations. Sign up for our Top ...

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