Man I hope Eric gets as good as his dad with the guitar. Gary could make sounds on his Les Paul that I never heard before. For example, listen to the two solos on Back On The Road Again. Gary was a wizard, a Les Paul master. His tone, touch and timing are unmatched.
Gary was one of the best an so under rated. I recognize a Richrath lead immediatley! And Garys slides made chills on my spine every time. Yes, Gary Richrath was and will remain one of the very best lead men EVER
Tanya. I 100% agree with you. As a HUGE fan of Richrath, please do yourself a favor and check out Scott Gorham's solos with Thin Lizzy. They have a VERY similar tasty playing style and tone. I think you'll be surprised (or maybe you already are familiar with Gorham?( @@tanyacamp7475
This was at the Virginia theater in Champaign IL. I was there. Great night of music!! Original singer, Gary’s son, Bruce Hall’s daughter opened up with her blues band. It was a crazy 2.5 hr show and an amazing experience!!
It don't matter how Anthony spelled it, it's the thought that counts and YES RICHRATH was and will always be the best. The only effect Gary ever used was an occasionally a wah wah pedal, other than that, it was straight Les Paul to Marshall. The 70s was the period of rock n roll where you knew what guitarist you where listening to by their STYLE, so many greats, Richrath, Schon, Shaw, Moore, Nugent, Frehley, I could go on on, my point, 70s classic Rock just kicked F...ING ASS
@@gibsongirl4443 Don't Let Him Go was a good one too!! Pre-hi infidelity is my favourite though. 157 Riverside Avenue, Gary takes over!! Seen them up close 2 times and Gary played the hell out of that Gibson let me tell ya.✌
@@gibsongirl4443: Check out REO’s video of Back On The Road Again! Gary’s two solos on that song will give you chills. One of his best ever. Bruce does the vocals.
All said these guys in one form or another have been keeping it rockin! Thanks. Glad I saw them in '74. R.I.P. Gary, wish you'd taken a better road and stayed with us.
Eric Richrath has his dad’s eyes, there is no mistake. And a bonus to have Terry Luttrell joining the band for 157…. Must have been a special moment for Neal who was in the band with Terry.
Just want to tell Eric that his father brought a lot of happiness to a lot if peoples lifes. Definitly my favorite guitarist if all time., the reason I loved REO as much as I do. Gary wrote so many great tunes but my favorite, meet me on the mountain.Hey Dave u really should be playing a led Paul on this song, no offense and none taking, right Kevin
I love that song too Robert. I wish it would have made it onto the live set list when Gary was there. (Don't need to hear Amato stumble through that one too)
Triggered! Obviously you do care or you wouldn't have responded! I don't care whether you want my opinion or not, but I'll give it. If you don't like mine, then post videos on your own channel, then you can control the comments. Until then, too bad. It's not offensive to state the truth if a kid doesn't look like its parent, even a famous one like Gary.
You’re right about that smile; Gary’s smile could light up a room! He’s probably looking down at his son, proud as punch, and smiling! RIP sweet Gary ❤😢
I remember GARY saying that ERIC (10 years old at the time) came up with the beat for "Gotta Feel More", one of Gary's songs on the "Wheels Are Turning" album.
Yeah, wasn't the song that Gary said he was trying to come up with the beat for "Gotta Feel More" and he said Eric showed him to how to use a drum machine and came up with that beat. Or I am remembering another story?
He sure does and has that twist the mouth to the side thing when playing or changing cords just like Gary his dad! RIP Gary, your son is awesome just like you!
yep when gary was a kid he looked just like eric i hope he knows his father was a real fing man not a push over he would give you a fair word or a fair fight your choice... he was good with his dukes and with his guitar ,,,,
Kevin has repeatedly, and continues to credit Gary for REOs success. There is a video where he flat out says “we wouldn’t be here without Gary’s talent”. How is he a jerk? Gary was an (admittedly) raging alcoholic. Kevin said publicly time and again that they would love to get him back in if he could overcome his addictions. He couldn’t and it killed him. How does that make Kevin a jerk? I don’t think you have any idea what you are talking about @shawn ray
@@someoneelse6934 no sure how the sweet talking "dude" boots an original member.. How many bands have paid for a members rehab? Kevin was a hostile takeover.
Gary left on his own due to the direction Cronin was taking the band. Cronin til this day is taking credit for “Time for me to fly” when it was actually Gary who finalized the song to make it a hit. Face it, REO was done when Gary left! Regardless of alcohol or not the man was the True Star of REO 🎸
@stephsjamn yeah.....Kevin kind of pulled a hostile takeover like Steve Perry and Dennis DeYoung did/attempted. Funny thing is....Styx got better with Lawrence Gowan. Instead of realizing that the songwriting was of tandem magic and not a solo effort those ego driven singers decided to ruin bands.....
Sorry guys, REO is just not REO without Gary… He had a style all his own that gave a unique energy to their songs… Early REO was a kick-ass band …now… not even close…
It might not be the absence of Gary but rather father time that catches up with all of us. Of course the band doesn't have that youthful energy! It isn't the absence of Gary. Gary played his part. Every member has a part to play. The team is everything. REO fans on these sites need to get off the Gary bandwagon..no pun intended. Gary was just one piece of the puzzle. He should have been grateful to have been in this unique band. It's a shame he needed to be top dog. In my life I have come in second many times. My attitude was that there was only one person better than me and they may have had a genetic advantage. I know I outworked everyone else. And that is its own reward.
@@joseftullen6372 It wasn't that Gary wanted to be number one, it was the way it was taken from him. Fact is after Gary left the never even made a top five hit, yet they still play and live off of what he wrote and co-wrote. After all, who do you think put the line-up together that produced those number one through number five hits together in the first place? It was mainly Gary doing the footwork. Even Cronin himself has stated , "without Gary none of us would be where we are today".
@@joseftullen6372 Dave Amato is very good, but his style/sound of lead guitar is different as is true of every guitarist… Gary’s style fit the early REO songs and simply had more energy that the current lineup never could match…
I think youth gives an energy to bands and other artists that age cannot duplicate. Case in point, John Denver. He was on fire in the 70's and couldn't buy a hit later on. It killed him. These guys should be more grateful. I would be good being a one hit wonder.
Fuzzy Butkus .. That was not necessary. Beside the fact that Kevin Cronin doesnt have a penis, we all knew she became a lesbian when my parents busted her fucking Stevie Nicks with a strap on
Kinda strange, kinda unbelievable, kinda heartfelt that songs that Grary wrote, or helped write keep paying the bills and getting attention. And what kind of a circus was that at the beginning with the drummer?
He has always liked hearing himself talk. Sometimes trying to take credit for stuff such as his statement here about Riding the Storm Out. That was all Gary but Kevin tossed in a subtle statement trying to steal Gary's Thunder. RIP Gary, your fans miss you!
A good video. Glad to see them playing together. They did well but could have done much better if they had allowed Eric to play that historic solo on Les Paul. Dave is a good player and everyone knows it. They shouldn´t have taken other guitar except for the LP I guess.... Gary really rocked with the style and sound of his own and talked to his guitar the way no other does. Anyway, it´s so great pleasure to see his son playing among them couse his father made this band. I´m looking forward to hearing from Eric more. We all miss Gary(((((((((((((
Too big of a fckn ego!! If I’m not mistaken he sued for all of or majority the REO Speed wagon brand. Use to like him. Kinda hard not to hate that fck. Keep in mind, he didn’t start the the band!
Should have booted granny off the stage and let Eric play the lead as his father did.REO died when Gary left,everything since has been trash..RIP Gary u was the show..
Dave could have allowed Eric to solo. We all know Dave can play the parts. Good of Kevin to have Eric on stage. Nice to see such a fine display of talent.
They probably asked Eric if you want to do lead Eric may not have wanted to do the lead. So sick of all the bellyaching about Gary Gary was on drugs he was sick he got healthy towards the end but unfortunately his body gave out
Sorry to say it, but what in the world was this drummer thinking he was doing with those bizarre fills he was trying to squeeze in at the first part of this tune. Weird.
He probably plays acoustic because he's not a prolific guitarist like his father was, Ron. And, as far as tempo, have you listened to the original studio recording lately? This was as fast as that was - if not slightly more up tempo. And - wait for it - you're not on stage playing drums and setting the tempo. Nor am I. And I would like it slightly faster, yes, as every garage and professional band I've been in that played Ridin' did. But, dude - again - we're off stage wishing.
I totally agree. YGWYPF is a GREAT recording. The anecdote that the drums were pulled out of ONE microphone is a legendary moment in recording history, too.
RJR - I think 'Leader' has already provided enough constructive feedback to your questions, and much more than they deserve, in my opinion. The snarkiness of your original post was enough to make me, at least, not give a ratsh** which version you do or do not like. So, I'll keep the rest of my reply short: GFY, and learn to spell "too" so you don't make yourself look so stupid.
Oh, so DAVE sings "Stranglehold", huh? I thought that would be a BIT out of KC's wheelhouse, lol. Interesting they cut Nugent's vocal part, though…you'd think Bruce could have handled that. Oh, well, still cool.
Nugent didn't sing lead on Stranglehold; Derek St. Holmes, who was the vocalist with his band, did. Nugent resented the attention Holmes received on stage and eventually sang all the hits himself. His explanation: "There's only one alpha wolf, and that's me."
No shit! Why why why did they do Stranglehold? So the guitarist could show his stuff I suppose. Too bad he couldn't show his stuff on one the old REO songs that Gary played so divinely on?
Cronin has been with the band since 1972. He left for a couple years and came back in 76. Bruce has been in the band since 77-78. So they are still classic era members. Kevin sang all of the hits.
If I were a young band, I would study REO concerts and put together a show of REO music. Then I would get in touch with REO execs for an audition. Give them a kickass show and tell them they want to replace the original and tour as REO Speedwagon. I'm not talking as a tribute band, but as REO Speedwagon. I don't think this has ever been done. REO would still own the rights to their name. The new REO would of course be able to record new music of their own. Then we could enjoy high energy REO concerts for yrs to come! They could keep the current infrastructure in place, road crew, admin, chefs etc..just replace the band members.
Uhhmm, that's disingenuous outright fraud. A new REO can't be cloned. Some guys have tried to do what you say but inevitably crash and burn. REO was a singular creation that took mamy years to tune up. Nobody has that dedication anymore. The age of arena rock bands, except for Journey limping along, is past. Enjoy what we have.
His Dad had a unique sound ,,1 of the great underated guitarist ever!!!!
A untouchable style and sound!
Gary was awesome. Definitely unique in the great way !!
Man I hope Eric gets as good as his dad with the guitar. Gary could make sounds on his Les Paul that I never heard before. For example, listen to the two solos on Back On The Road Again. Gary was a wizard, a Les Paul master. His tone, touch and timing are unmatched.
That's because Gary was a lead guitarist
Gary was one of the best an so under rated. I recognize a Richrath lead immediatley! And Garys slides made chills on my spine every time. Yes, Gary Richrath was and will remain one of the very best lead men EVER
@@juliereminiec4937no shit, Sherlock
Tanya. I 100% agree with you. As a HUGE fan of Richrath, please do yourself a favor and check out Scott Gorham's solos with Thin Lizzy. They have a VERY similar tasty playing style and tone. I think you'll be surprised (or maybe you already are familiar with Gorham?( @@tanyacamp7475
Cause nobody plays the guitar like Gary does
Gary was the reason I was crazy about REO from the album with Golden Country on it . I was 12 or 13 RIP GR
This was at the Virginia theater in Champaign IL. I was there. Great night of music!! Original singer, Gary’s son, Bruce Hall’s daughter opened up with her blues band. It was a crazy 2.5 hr show and an amazing experience!!
The original REO singer? What was the occasion?
Those are smiles of love... this proves that while the band broke up they never stopped loving each other.... RIP Gary.
Gary Ritchwrath was the greatest R& R player ever on a Les Paul.
RICHRATH....
THAT'S
R I C H R A T H......SPELL IT CORRECTLY
How bout GARY MOORE???
It don't matter how Anthony spelled it, it's the thought that counts and YES RICHRATH was and will always be the best. The only effect Gary ever used was an occasionally a wah wah pedal, other than that, it was straight Les Paul to Marshall. The 70s was the period of rock n roll where you knew what guitarist you where listening to by their STYLE, so many greats, Richrath, Schon, Shaw, Moore, Nugent, Frehley, I could go on on, my point, 70s classic Rock just kicked F...ING ASS
Gary had that special connection with the crowd. His guitar playing and attitude made sure of it
I miss Gary. He was my first favorite lead guitar player. Boy, he could jam. Cool as hell his son was there.
He was my first favorite to high infidelity is what drew me in to his guitar playing when I heard take it on the run it was all over 👍🎸🎶🎧
@@gibsongirl4443
Don't Let Him Go was a good one too!! Pre-hi infidelity is my favourite though. 157 Riverside Avenue, Gary takes over!! Seen them up close 2 times and Gary played the hell out of that Gibson let me tell ya.✌
@@gibsongirl4443: Check out REO’s video of Back On The Road Again! Gary’s two solos on that song will give you chills. One of his best ever. Bruce does the vocals.
All said these guys in one form or another have been keeping it rockin! Thanks. Glad I saw them in '74. R.I.P. Gary, wish you'd taken a better road and stayed with us.
I miss Gary he will always be a legend.
Godspeed gary.🔥🎸
Eric Richrath has his dad’s eyes, there is no mistake. And a bonus to have Terry Luttrell joining the band for 157…. Must have been a special moment for Neal who was in the band with Terry.
Just want to tell Eric that his father brought a lot of happiness to a lot if peoples lifes. Definitly my favorite guitarist if all time., the reason I loved REO as much as I do. Gary wrote so many great tunes but my favorite, meet me on the mountain.Hey Dave u really should be playing a led Paul on this song, no offense and none taking, right Kevin
I love that song too Robert. I wish it would have made it onto the live set list when Gary was there. (Don't need to hear Amato stumble through that one too)
Love that Eric could ham with his Dads former band! Thanks for sharing!
Great job,Eric!! hope to see more of ya.. awesome..like father..like son..😃
I miss GARY, HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST GUITAR PLAYERS!!!!!!! LOVE HIS STYLE!!!!!!! I HAVE SEEN R.E.O MANY TIMES . 🇺🇸👍🙏❤😊
Kevin grew up into my grandma.looks just like her!!!!Gary was the only reason we ever went to a reo concert 1985 and back.when Gary left so did we.
Awww..Gary was one of my all time favorite guitarists!
Eric your awesome just like your dad!! Keep Rockin and RIP Gary your son has this!
Eric has his dads eyes and smile :) I hope all his dreams come true !
Wishful thinking, he looks nothing like Gary, who was very handsome. This lad is average.
Triggered! Obviously you do care or you wouldn't have responded! I don't care whether you want my opinion or not, but I'll give it. If you don't like mine, then post videos on your own channel, then you can control the comments. Until then, too bad. It's not offensive to state the truth if a kid doesn't look like its parent, even a famous one like Gary.
Eric has his dad’s smile. Gary always smiling while taking a Les Paul on the ride of it’s life.
yep Gary always had this dead sexy twinkle in his eye
only reason I gave a thumbs up was for the very handsome son of Gary
Look at that BIG GARY SMILE ERIC HAS.!!## HE IS HIS FATHERS SON. 📀🎼🎸🎸need that curley hair.😄😘he does the armflip thing to like his dad.😏
You’re right about that smile; Gary’s smile could light up a room! He’s probably looking down at his son, proud as punch, and smiling! RIP sweet Gary ❤😢
wow. what a gem. im so happy I saw this
My GOD, Gary's son is ICONIC ........ FANTASTIC !!!!!
It was great to see Terry after all these years they original REO lead singer .
Im sure this is one of best days of this young mans life!
I was honored to be at that show. Very moving evening.
i went to high school with Eric Richrath in East Peoria il
I went to Knox College in Galesburg with Eric!!
@@Anniearchy I didn't go to either with Eric.
@@MrSimmies I didn't know the guy that didn't go to either with Eric!
I remember GARY saying that ERIC (10 years old at the time) came up with the beat for "Gotta Feel More", one of Gary's songs on the "Wheels Are Turning" album.
Yeah, wasn't the song that Gary said he was trying to come up with the beat for "Gotta Feel More" and he said Eric showed him to how to use a drum machine and came up with that beat. Or I am remembering another story?
RIP Gary, you're a legend now ... He could play that Les Paul like no one else.
Yeah he has his dad's eyes & Smile!
I was surprised to see Terry Luttrell on stage since he wasnt in the band for 43 years
If you watch Eric, he looks something like his dad...but has some of the same facial expressions his dad had. Pretty cool.
He sure does and has that twist the mouth to the side thing when playing or changing cords just like Gary his dad! RIP Gary, your son is awesome just like you!
He looks just like his dad! Very Cool moment!
I can't see any resemblance - at all.
@@parisjackson9310 nor can I!
I knew Eric's mom Barb Budd and remember him as a little kid!
Do you remember Homewood heights school playground playing basketball with us when you lived in creve couer Ill? Eric your dad was the best.
Hey Scott! I was just thinking the same thing when I ran across this!
Bruce Hall still has the greatest hair in Rock-N-Roll!!
Kinda reminds me of A MAKE A WISH REQUEST THAT WAS GRANTED
No mention of original singer Terry Lutrell making appearance on 157 Riverside Ave??
@10:28 "Terry Luttrell ladies and gentlemen! Put your hands together!!"
✌👍👍
LOVED 'Stranglehold' at the end!
Wish they gave his son the lead guitar. But great moment
son sounds pretty good
Eric looks like his pops!
yep when gary was a kid he looked just like eric i hope he knows his father was a real fing man not a push over he would give you a fair word or a fair fight your choice... he was good with his dukes and with his guitar ,,,,
Go Eric how cool!!
REO gets me thru this Pandemic YEAH !!!!
Sounding so great here. Kevin is a solid performer and the band is rocking. Now if I could get them to come
play at my house at 157 Riverside Avenue.
157 Riverside was missing a lot too. They sounded great tho!
Yea , missing the guitar talking of Gary Richrath...RIP GARY
About the only classy, respectful, decent thing Cronin has done regarding Gary......jerk. Gary one of a kind sound.
look up 2013 video of REO reunion with Gary.
Kevin has repeatedly, and continues to credit Gary for REOs success. There is a video where he flat out says “we wouldn’t be here without Gary’s talent”. How is he a jerk? Gary was an (admittedly) raging alcoholic. Kevin said publicly time and again that they would love to get him back in if he could overcome his addictions. He couldn’t and it killed him. How does that make Kevin a jerk? I don’t think you have any idea what you are talking about @shawn ray
@@someoneelse6934 no sure how the sweet talking "dude" boots an original member.. How many bands have paid for a members rehab? Kevin was a hostile takeover.
Gary left on his own due to the direction Cronin was taking the band. Cronin til this day is taking credit for “Time for me to fly” when it was actually Gary who finalized the song to make it a hit. Face it, REO was done when Gary left! Regardless of alcohol or not the man was the True Star of REO 🎸
@stephsjamn yeah.....Kevin kind of pulled a hostile takeover like Steve Perry and Dennis DeYoung did/attempted. Funny thing is....Styx got better with Lawrence Gowan. Instead of realizing that the songwriting was of tandem magic and not a solo effort those ego driven singers decided to ruin bands.....
Bless your family tree Eric. Now kick Cronin in the balls for all real REO fans. RIP GARY.
I am glad someone finally said it. Thank you.
😊🙌🏻
He looks just alike Gary.
Sorry guys, REO is just not REO without Gary… He had a style all his own that gave a unique energy to their songs… Early REO was a kick-ass band …now… not even close…
I totally agree. No Gary, No R.E.O.!
It might not be the absence of Gary but rather father time that catches up with all of us. Of course the band doesn't have that youthful energy! It isn't the absence of Gary. Gary played his part. Every member has a part to play. The team is everything. REO fans on these sites need to get off the Gary bandwagon..no pun intended. Gary was just one piece of the puzzle. He should have been grateful to have been in this unique band. It's a shame he needed to be top dog. In my life I have come in second many times. My attitude was that there was only one person better than me and they may have had a genetic advantage. I know I outworked everyone else. And that is its own reward.
@@joseftullen6372 It wasn't that Gary wanted to be number one, it was the way it was taken from him. Fact is after Gary left the never even made a top five hit, yet they still play and live off of what he wrote and co-wrote. After all, who do you think put the line-up together that produced those number one through number five hits together in the first place? It was mainly Gary doing the footwork. Even Cronin himself has stated , "without Gary none of us would be where we are today".
@@joseftullen6372 Dave Amato is very good, but his style/sound of lead guitar is different as is true of every guitarist… Gary’s style fit the early REO songs and simply had more energy that the current lineup never could match…
I think youth gives an energy to bands and other artists that age cannot duplicate. Case in point, John Denver. He was on fire in the 70's and couldn't buy a hit later on. It killed him. These guys should be more grateful. I would be good being a one hit wonder.
How did my grandma's head get onto Kevin Cronin's body??
Fuzzy Butkus .. That was not necessary. Beside the fact that Kevin Cronin doesnt have a penis, we all knew she became a lesbian when my parents busted her fucking Stevie Nicks with a strap on
FB - Are you always so public in demonstrating your childish vulgarity? Is that what a lifetime of felching has led you to?
Kevin sounds like he's tired... must be the song is playing at a slower pace... ROCK ON REO... RIP GARY
I don't see how any of these bands play the same songs for fifty years without getting tired.
Great Kid. That was Awesome ❤
That WAS GREAT.👍👀
He has a band called "Rachel's Hippo" that plays around the Peoria area
Who's Peoria's hippo?
What are you talking about?
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Dave Amato has the most amazing Gibson guitar arsenal . Custom Shop favorite.
AWESOME!
Where's Alan Gratzer? It's his birthday and he didn't show up? And Gary loved Alan ....
How cool. What a thrill for Eric and what a thrill for REO fans! However, Kevin's Illinois shirt needs replaced with an Iowa Hawkeye shirt ;)
Kinda strange, kinda unbelievable, kinda heartfelt that songs that Grary wrote, or helped write keep paying the bills and getting attention.
And what kind of a circus was that at the beginning with the drummer?
Amazing performance!
That Cronin fellow sure likes to yammer.
He has always liked hearing himself talk. Sometimes trying to take credit for stuff such as his statement here about Riding the Storm Out. That was all Gary but Kevin tossed in a subtle statement trying to steal Gary's Thunder. RIP Gary, your fans miss you!
Love the sound of Eric's Ovation ringing through on this song!!
Did they slow this way down? Seems it was faster in the 70s.
DUDE no lie. Thats part of why Gary left.
The 🍎 didn't fall far from the tree
A good video. Glad to see them playing together. They did well but could have done much better if they had allowed Eric to play that historic solo on Les Paul. Dave is a good player and everyone knows it. They shouldn´t have taken other guitar except for the LP I guess....
Gary really rocked with the style and sound of his own and talked to his guitar the way no other does.
Anyway, it´s so great pleasure to see his son playing among them couse his father made this band. I´m looking forward to hearing from Eric more.
We all miss Gary(((((((((((((
Maybe the boy just doesn't play as well as dad.
I grew up with Kevin in Oak Lawn Illinois
Lookin' good Eric. Tennis anyone?
Cronin always did talk too much.
You just took the words outta my mouth. I’m sitting here thinking does he ever just STFU???
Maybe some day you'll understand. Maybe not.
Too big of a fckn ego!! If I’m not mistaken he sued for all of or majority the REO Speed wagon brand. Use to like him. Kinda hard not to hate that fck.
Keep in mind, he didn’t start the the band!
Should have booted granny off the stage and let Eric play the lead as his father did.REO died when Gary left,everything since has been trash..RIP Gary u was the show..
the guy with the beret is the original singer who recorded he original version of that song on vinyl...
Lol,, I saw this and I was like "Mike Murphy?" because I didn't realize they played other songs after RtSO! Nice to see Terry looking lively.
Dave could have allowed Eric to solo. We all know Dave can play the parts. Good of Kevin to have Eric on stage. Nice to see such a fine display of talent.
Exactly what I thought too!
They probably asked Eric if you want to do lead Eric may not have wanted to do the lead. So sick of all the bellyaching about Gary Gary was on drugs he was sick he got healthy towards the end but unfortunately his body gave out
omg the son
That’s awesome
I think you always be the best
good video work
Outstanding!
I've never liked that guitar player
He's never honored the original versions.
KC and GR all good
Where’s his Les Paul??
Kevin looks just like my grandma..he even has the same denture lisp!
Is that the dude from Starcastle?
Yes
Sorry to say it, but what in the world was this drummer thinking he was doing with those bizarre fills he was trying to squeeze in at the first part of this tune. Weird.
HE WAS TRYING to show off his boom sticks hit stretched leather...........😐
I'm sure he's a good musician and I think he's cute
yes if he is half the man his dad was he is half a god.. god bless you eric we love you and deb very much .. that young man comes from good stock....
That's a really good REO cover band.
Jesus! I LOVED REO back in the day. Gary was my hero! KC needs to hang it up. This is just fucking pathetic!
Good grief, they're in their 70's now! Pretty good for old men, don't ya think? They're not going to sound the same as they did.
He moves like Elaine Benes on Seinfeld..LIKE A FULL DRY BODY HEAVE SET TO MUSIC....SWEET FANCY MOSES
That's just mean right there. Funny yes. But mean.
@@scottashby6745 Not even funny.
With the kicks and the thumbs...
Love REO but 157 is my last favorite of their songs...
Must of been hard for Eric to play it this slow, sounds like they are playing it backwards. Lol
*must have
Is that a dead mouse hanging from the original singer's beret cap on the right side??!!!? 😯😳 SURE looks like it....
Gary would be 76
Did you see the person that vomited in the front row during the song before this???
Horrible version guys - way to slow.. and why is he playing an acoustic? RIP Gary...
He probably plays acoustic because he's not a prolific guitarist like his father was, Ron. And, as far as tempo, have you listened to the original studio recording lately? This was as fast as that was - if not slightly more up tempo. And - wait for it - you're not on stage playing drums and setting the tempo. Nor am I. And I would like it slightly faster, yes, as every garage and professional band I've been in that played Ridin' did. But, dude - again - we're off stage wishing.
I didnt like the studio version of it, I loved the version on their live album You get what you play for...
I totally agree. YGWYPF is a GREAT recording. The anecdote that the drums were pulled out of ONE microphone is a legendary moment in recording history, too.
These 2 songs sound like a bad cover band. Ho-hum.
RJR - I think 'Leader' has already provided enough constructive feedback to your questions, and much more than they deserve, in my opinion. The snarkiness of your original post was enough to make me, at least, not give a ratsh** which version you do or do not like. So, I'll keep the rest of my reply short: GFY, and learn to spell "too" so you don't make yourself look so stupid.
Oh, so DAVE sings "Stranglehold", huh? I thought that would be a BIT out of KC's wheelhouse, lol. Interesting they cut Nugent's vocal part, though…you'd think Bruce could have handled that. Oh, well, still cool.
Nugent didn't sing lead on Stranglehold; Derek St. Holmes, who was the vocalist with his band, did. Nugent resented the attention Holmes received on stage and eventually sang all the hits himself. His explanation: "There's only one alpha wolf, and that's me."
Frickin Stranglehold come on
No shit! Why why why did they do Stranglehold? So the guitarist could show his stuff I suppose. Too bad he couldn't show his stuff on one the old REO songs that Gary played so divinely on?
The keyboard player if I'm correct is the only original member left.
100% correct
I think the bass player has been in the band since the early days.
Cronin has been with the band since 1972. He left for a couple years and came back in 76. Bruce has been in the band since 77-78. So they are still classic era members. Kevin sang all of the hits.
@@writer62951No.
@@colinmajewski705he said O-R-I-G-I-N-A-L... ,hence origin, so yes, Neal was the only ORIGINAL member left!
If I were a young band, I would study REO concerts and put together a show of REO music. Then I would get in touch with REO execs for an audition. Give them a kickass show and tell them they want to replace the original and tour as REO Speedwagon. I'm not talking as a tribute band, but as REO Speedwagon. I don't think this has ever been done. REO would still own the rights to their name. The new REO would of course be able to record new music of their own. Then we could enjoy high energy REO concerts for yrs to come! They could keep the current infrastructure in place, road crew, admin, chefs etc..just replace the band members.
Uhhmm, that's disingenuous outright fraud. A new REO can't be cloned. Some guys have tried to do what you say but inevitably crash and burn. REO was a singular creation that took mamy years to tune up. Nobody has that dedication anymore. The age of arena rock bands, except for Journey limping along, is past. Enjoy what we have.
@@danielfronc4304 Michael jahnz is already doing that under the name of Richrath project 3:13...
@@danielfronc4304 That is like Queen now with Adam on lead vocal. Just not the same. Start new bands with your own sound.
no guitar tone no guitar sound , i was hopping the son would save the day,,, nope
Gary was self taught brother. That was a tribal tone.
That was one of the saddest fucking things I’ve ever seen...