When REO Speedwagon faced internal conflicts earlier this year, music industry heavyweight Irving Azoff attempted to mediate the situation between band members Kevin Cronin and Bruce Hall. Hall's absence due to back surgery led to misunderstandings about his return to the band, ultimately resulting in tensions with Cronin. Despite the band's uncertain future, both Hall and Neal Doughty expressed a desire for a proper farewell tour to end the current chapter of REO Speedwagon. Cronin plans to continue with a new lineup for solo performances in 2025.
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