REO Speedwagon has introduced an abrupt halt to touring, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The disagreement apparently revolves round a delayed return to the stage for bassist Bruce Hall.

Frontman Kevin Cronin assured followers final November that Hall would return as quickly as doable following again surgical procedure – nevertheless it by no means occurred.

“Bruce has intended to be back on the road again by now,” the band mentioned in a brand new official assertion. “If it were up to just him, he’d be back on tour … but it’s not up to just him. The consensus opinion was that he had not recovered sufficiently to be able to perform at the level the fans have come to expect.”

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In Hall’s absence, Cronin turned the final remaining touring member from their basic period. (Co-founding keyboardist Neal Doughty left the street in 2023, whereas the opposite members joined within the late ’80s.) Matt Bissonette, a former Elton John sideman, crammed in for Hall via summer time dates that wrapped up on Sept. 11 in Phoenix, Arizona.

What would occur subsequent turned the subject of dialog amongst household, associates and the band.

“Bruce never had any intention of retiring or walking away from the band, fans, and crew he has loved for almost 50 years,” the band assertion continues. “For Kevin’s part, he too has never had any intention of leaving the band, and the fans and crew mean the world to him, as well.”

REO Speedwagon was left at an deadlock: “Due to this complex situation, irreconcilable differences arose between Bruce and Kevin,” in response to the assertion. “So, it is with great sadness that we announce REO Speedwagon will cease touring effective January 1, 2025.”

Cronin joined REO Speedwagon in time for his or her sophomore launch, 1972’s R.E.O./T.W.O. however then left for some 4 years. Mike Murphy dealt with vocals on 1973’s Ridin’ the Storm Out, 1974’s Lost in a Dream and 1975’s This Time We Mean It. Cronin returned previous to 1976’s R.E.O. Hall then got here on board for 1978’s breakthrough You Can Tune a Piano, however You Can’t Tuna Fish.

REO Speedwagon made no point out of any future plans to document new music. “Neal, Kevin, and Bruce thank their fans for all their years of loyal support and for giving back to the band such wonderful memories that will remain with each of them forever,” the band assertion concluded.