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REO Speedwagon

Though a hard-working arena rock band throughout the '70s, REO Speedwagon didn't catch fire commercially until frontman Kevin Cronin began to guide the band into a more pop-oriented direction. With the help of one of the biggest-selling albums of the decade, the group became '80s superstars.
REO Speedwagon - Profile of Arena Rock & Power Ballad Masters REO Speedwagon
Though a hard-working arena rock band throughout the '70s, REO Speedwagon didn't catch fire commercially until frontman Kevin Cronin began to guide the band into a more pop-oriented direction. With the help of one of the biggest-selling albums of the decade, the group became '80s superstars across the spectrum of mainstream rock and pop music.
Top 10 REO Speedwagon Songs of the '80s
Here's a look at the finest tracks from REO Speedwagon's commercial peak of the early and mid-'80s, a collection heavy on power ballads and accessible pop/rock.

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