(WGNTV) – Rockband REO Speedwagon has announced that 2024 will be the band’s last year of touring together.
In an announcement on social media Monday, the band said they would “cease touring effective January 1, 2025.”
In the statement, the band cited “irreconcilable differences” between members Bruce and Kevin that played part in the decision.
The statement reads:
To our fans: Bruce has intended to be Back On the Road Again by now. 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. Bruce respected that opinion and is grateful that Matt has been around to keep the Wagon rolling through the summer tour. Bruce never had any intention of retiring or walking away from the band, fans, and crew he has loved for almost 50 years.
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.
Due to this complex situation, irreconcilable differences arose between Bruce and Kevin. So, it is with great sadness that we announce REO Speedwagon will cease touring effective January 1, 2025. 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.
REO Speedwagon
The band’s next tour date is Sept. 27 at the Aguas Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California.
REO Speedwagon, from Champaign, Illinois, formed in 1967 and have sold more than 40 million records. Their hits include songs “Keep On Loving You,” “Time For Me To Fly,” and “Can’t Fight This Feeling.”