REO Speedwagon Reunion: Band Members Set to Perform Together at Illinois Homecoming Parade
Bruce Hall and Kevin Cronin have reconciled their differences and will perform together as REO Speedwagon for a special event later this month. The band will lead the Illinois Homecoming Parade as grand marshals and participate in the pregame festivities and halftime show during the game day. Neal Doughty and Alan Gratzer, founding members of the group, will also be part of the performance, making it a significant homecoming for the band. Cronin has not officially confirmed the announcement at this time.
In September 2025, REO Speedwagon announced that they would stop touring due to disagreements between Hall and Cronin regarding Hall's return to the road after back surgery. The band decided to part ways, with Cronin continuing to tour under his own name with the same lineup that had been performing during Hall's absence. Despite the breakup, Cronin acknowledged the significance of the REO Speedwagon name and logo, which holds a special place in fans' hearts. He expressed the challenges of touring as the Kevin Cronin Band without the recognizable REO Speedwagon branding.
The legacy of REO Speedwagon continues to resonate with fans, and the upcoming performance with Hall, Cronin, Doughty, and Gratzer promises to be a memorable event for both the band and their supporters. The enduring impact of their music and the iconic REO Speedwagon brand will be on full display during the Illinois Homecoming Parade and game day festivities.