Buy Tickets to the Next REO Speedwagon Concert
Tickets to REO Speedwagon shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of their shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for their next several shows. Prices start at $66, but can range all the way up to $647. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see REO Speedwagon live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about them. Listen to some of their most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of their background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see REO Speedwagon live!
Who is REO Speedwagon?
REO Speedwagon is a band from Champaign that has reached legendary status across the pop, rock, and soft rock categories. REO Speedwagon has released 21 live and studio albums and 4 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Apr 9, 1971 with their debut album titled REO Speedwagon. Their most recent album release was Live At Rockpalast 1979 (Live, Hamburg, 1979) on Jul 5, 2024.
REO Speedwagon's Popularity
REO Speedwagon's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 3,195 on Spotify in the United States. They have become well known for their exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by over 6,000,000 listeners and over 2,000,000 followers on Spotify, but they also reach an additional tens of millions of listeners on Spotify through playlists. They average tens of millions of videos on YouTube and their top video on TikTok has tens of millions of views on the social media platform. There are also over 100,000 posts on Tik Tok with REO Speedwagon's tracks featured on them. When you attend your next REO Speedwagon show, it will be easy to see why they have built such a large following.
REO Speedwagon as an Artist
You likely recognize REO Speedwagon by their top tracks which include "Keep on Loving You", "Can't Fight This Feeling", and "Take It On the Run". You might also listen to REO Speedwagon due to their earliest albums such as REO Speedwagon, T.W.O., and Ridin' the Storm Out, but you may have heard of them from similar artists such as Journey, Chicago, and Foreigner.
REO Speedwagon Discography
| Album | Release Date | Album Type |
|---|
| REO Speedwagon | Apr 9, 1971 | Album |
| T.W.O. | Apr 16, 1972 | Album |
| Ridin' the Storm Out (Original Kevin Cronin Vocal) | Jan 1, 1973 | Single |
| Ridin' the Storm Out | Nov 9, 1973 | Album |
| Lost In a Dream | Apr 7, 1974 | Album |
| This Time We Mean It | Apr 7, 1975 | Album |
| R.E.O. | May 21, 1976 | Album |
| Live You Get What You Play For | Feb 1, 1977 | Album |
| You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish | Mar 16, 1978 | Album |
| Nine Lives | Jul 20, 1979 | Album |
| Hi Infidelity (30th Anniversary Edition) | Jan 1, 1980 | Album |
| Hi Infidelity (2024 Remaster) | Nov 21, 1980 | Album |
| Good Trouble | Jun 11, 1982 | Album |
| Wheels Are Turnin' | Nov 5, 1984 | Album |
| Life As We Know It | Apr 7, 1987 | Album |
| The Earth, A Small Man, His Dog And A Chicken | Apr 21, 1990 | Album |
| Building the Bridge | Jul 9, 1996 | Album |
| Find Your Own Way Home | Jan 1, 2007 | Album |
| Not So Silent Night... Christmas With REO Speedwagon | Jan 1, 2009 | Album |
| Live at Moondance Jam | Nov 19, 2013 | Album |
| REO Speedwagon at Live Aid (Live at John F. Kennedy Stadium, 13th July 1985) | Jan 1, 2018 | Single |
| Live on Soundstage (Classic Series) | Sep 21, 2018 | Album |
| Dangerous Combination (feat. Kevin Cronin & REO Speedwagon) | Nov 1, 2023 | Single |
| Only The Strong Survive (Live) | Jun 21, 2024 | Single |
| Live At Rockpalast 1979 (Live, Hamburg, 1979) | Jul 5, 2024 | Album |
REO Speedwagon Top Tracks
| Track | Album | Release Date |
|---|
| "Back on the Road Again" | Nine Lives | Jul 20, 1979 |
| "Can't Fight This Feeling" | Wheels Are Turnin' | Nov 5, 1984 |
| "Don't Let Him Go" | Hi Infidelity (30th Anniversary Edition) | Jan 1, 1980 |
| "In My Dreams" | Life As We Know It | Apr 7, 1987 |
| "Keep Pushin'" | R.E.O. | May 21, 1976 |
| "Keep on Loving You" | Hi Infidelity (30th Anniversary Edition) | Jan 1, 1980 |
| "Ridin' the Storm Out" | Ridin' the Storm Out | Nov 9, 1973 |
| "Roll with the Changes" | You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish | Mar 16, 1978 |
| "Take It On the Run" | Hi Infidelity (30th Anniversary Edition) | Jan 1, 1980 |
| "Time for Me to Fly" | You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish | Mar 16, 1978 |
Similar Artists to REO Speedwagon
| Artist | Genre | Spotify Followers |
|---|
| Journey | pop | 5,863,270 |
| Foreigner | hard rock | 3,388,691 |
| Chicago | rock | 4,295,737 |
| Bob Seger | rock | 2,582,089 |
| Heart | rock | 2,729,287 |
| Boston | rock | 2,887,222 |
| The Cars | rock | 1,906,073 |
| John Mellencamp | rock | 1,775,470 |
| Pat Benatar | rock | 1,822,467 |
| Styx | rock | 2,042,009 |
Meet REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon is a classic rock band, formed in Champaign, Illinois in 1967. Founding member Neal Doughty started the band while attending school at the University of Illinois, and the group emerged in the 1970’s as they consistently toured and recorded. During that time, they signed to Epic Records, and not only developed a strong fan base, but also went through a remarkable list of different band members. Despite the consistently changing line up, REO Speedwagon continued on with Doughty at the forefront through the whole decade, and by 1980, released the album that would shoot them into mainstream success.
The rotating band line up may have been a blessing in disguise, as they underwent several musical transformations over the years. With the release of ‘Hi Infidelity’, the groups break out album, they took more of a power pop approach toward the music, and the record was met with high esteem and critical acclaim. It sold over 10 million copies, and stood out as a major influence for pop music in the 80s to come. After all of these years, REO Speedwagon continues to tour and play their major hits.
