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Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent Bring 'The Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express' Tour to Massachusetts – Photos

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:30:40 +0000

The train just keeps a ‘rollin on ‘The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ tour, featuring the triple bill of Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent. The classic rock collective that earned a prominent spot on our ‘Must-See Rock Concerts of 2013’ list recently made a pit stop in Springfield, Mass. on April 23. Check out our photos from the show below.

REO, Styx + Ted Nugent Donating Proceeds From Concerts to Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:36:07 +0000

Classic rockers Styx and REO Speedwagon -- along with tour mate Ted Nugent -- have come to the rescue once again. The heartland rockers will donate a portion of the proceeds from their current Midwest Rock 'N' Roll Express tour to victims of the recent Boston Marathon bombings.

Styx, Ted Nugent + REO Speedwagon Announce New Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express Tour Dates

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:37:32 +0000

A successful two-month run in 2012 has lead to more shows together for REO Speedwagon, Styx and Ted Nugent in 2013. The Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express tour will begin again in April, with 20 dates announced through May 19.

One of REO Speedwagon's Nine Lives – Today's Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:49:09 +0000

Kevin Cronin stand aside - its the bass player that handles the vocals on today's REO gem. Bruce Hall's Back on the Road Again got a lot of rock radio attention from an album that nearly stiffed, 1979's Nine Lives, the last REO

Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent 'Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express' – Exclusive Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:32:42 +0000

When Styx, Reo Speedwagon, and Ted Nugent announced that they were teaming up this summer for the ‘Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ tour, the classic rock gods had to have smiled down from above knowing they had crafted the perfect trifecta.

Great Classic Rock Concerts Coming To The Area [VIDEO]

Steph Barber — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:05:03 +0000

I have a good feeling about this summer’s concert season. There have already been some great shows announced! Steve Winwood comes to The Fillmore in Detroit on May 16. Those tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster. Need a quick Winwood fix to get you by? I can help. Check out the video below. [...]

Steve Winwood and Midwest Rock N' Roll Express Tickets On Sale This Weekend

Steph Barber — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:24:23 +0000

As the spring and summer concert season starts to come together, two great shows go on sale this weekend. Steve Winwood hits the Fillmore in Detroit on Wednesday, May 16. Those tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster. The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express Tour featuring Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon and Styx will play DTE [...]

REO Speedwagon Frontman Hoping For A Country Hit

Carl Coffey — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:54:14 +0000

If REO Speedwagon lead singer Kevin Cronin gets his way, he’ll have a hit country record to his credit. But he’s not recording a country album. The classic rocker tells CountryWeekly.com he’s hoping Keith Urban will record one of his songs. He says he could “die a happy man” if that were to happen. Cronin [...]

One of REO Speedwagon's Nine Lives – Today's Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:09:23 +0000

A Trip Down 157 Riverside Avenue – Live REO Speedwagon on Today's Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:27:57 +0000

REO Speedwagon released their double live album 'You Get What You Play For' in 1977, shortly before they got really really big. I think it was their first serious step toward the superstar period they finally achieved in the early 80's. It seemed like everyone had it in their collections, and, as I recall, every other phone call to the radio stat

REO Speedwagon – Back To Their Speedy Beginnings

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:28:21 +0000

Before the "pop" in their "rock" made them superstars in the early 1980's, REO Speedwagon was a full blown hard rock act that got attention as far back as 1972, when their 2nd album, 'T.W.O.', introduced the world to 'Golden

REO Speedwagon Remastered – Their Peak Album 'Hi-Infidelity' Out Today

Jeff Holbrook — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:29:04 +0000

REO Speedwagon fans will be tickled to know that the 'Hi-Infidelity' album finally got the remaster job it deserved, and is out this very day at your favorite music outlet. Mine is simply Amazon.com since there are no record s

30th Anniversary Edition Of REO Speedwagon's 'High Infidelity'

Carl Coffey — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:50:31 +0000

By the dawn of the 80′s, REO Speedwagon was a veteran, steady touring rock band, but still hadn’t truly broken through to the masses. However, with the arrival of 1980′s “Hi Infidelity“, all that changed for the band, thanks to the monster power ballad ”Keep On Loving You” as well as “Take It On The Run” [...]

REO Speedwagon – Their Peak Album Getting Overhaul

Jeff Holbrook — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:56:29 +0000

Fans of REO Speedwagon's High Infidelity album should be happy to know it's getting a significant facelift. Remember July 19th for the release date. Snippets from the Epic/Legacy press release:

Anniversary Package To Include Previously-Unreleased Demos of Nine Songs and Liner Notes From Front man Kevin Cronin, Available Everywhere through Epic/Legacy

Marking its 30th Anniversary, the highest-selling rock LP of 1981 is being commemorated with HI INFIDELITY: 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION, with special, never-before-released demos and more, available at all physical and digital retail outlets on July 19th through Epic/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

The HI INFIDELITY: 30th ANNIVE