Reo Speedwagon

They'd established a fan base between coasts but had been largely ignored in hotspots like New York or Los Angeles.

"Dark duet" version of the REO Speedwagon classic will appear on country legend's 'Rock Star' album.

Former Whitesnake, Foreigner and Rick Springfield keyboardist Derek Hilland helps band "survive a major personnel change."

The co-founding keyboardist was the band's last original member.

"No one should underestimate the Philbin Factor in the evolution of REO Speedwagon," singer Kevin Cronin wrote.

Three bands teamed up for a night filled with '70s and '80s hits.

Keyboardist Neal Doughty also shares stories about other classic songs.

Frontman is also prepping a memoir about his life with the band.

Trek runs from May through August, with Loverboy as special guest.

Frontman Kevin Cronin looks back at his band's place in MTV history during a conversation with UCR.