REO Speedwagon News

NEW TRAILER FOR 'ROCK OF AGES'

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:36 GMT

Featuring the songs of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake and more, 'Rock of Ages' tells the story of Sherrie (a small town girl) and Drew (a city boy) who meet while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Based on the Broadway musical by the same name, 'Rock of Ages' stars Julianne Hough and Diego Beneta with a high profile cast including Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Paul Giamatti, Alec Baldwin and Mary J. Blige. It is scheduled for release on June 15, 2012. Watch the new trailer here.

THE MIDWEST ROCK 'N ROLL EXPRESS

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:28 GMT

"Forget all those TV shows with glee clubs singing Rock songs," exclaims STYX guitarist/singer James "JY" Young. "It's time for mega-Platinum Illinois bands STYX and REO Speedwagon in a battle to the end of the Mayan Calendar with the Motor City Madman!"

Three of rock's finest from the Midwest - REO Speedwagon, STYX and Ted Nugent - are joining forces for "The Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express". The 30-date U.S. tour kicks off on May 1 in Hidalgo, TX with stops ranging from coast to coast.

"The heart and soul of American R&B&R&R has always gushed forth from the heartland of America," states Ted Nugent. "REO, STYX and The Nuge have always celebrated the power of our special music and on the mighty 'Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express,' the energy, attitude and spirit is more intense than ever. This is the soundtrack for the hardcore."

Click here for a list of tour dates.

REO SPEEDWAGON ON 'LOPEZ TONIGHT' NEXT MONDAY

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:00 GMT

According to their website, REO Speedwagon will be a guest TBS's 'Lopez Tonight', hosted by comedian George Lopez, this coming Monday (April 18).