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Kevin Patrick Cronin Jr. (born October 6, 1951) is an American musician who is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band REO Speedwagon. The band had several hits on the Billboard Hot 100 throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including two chart-toppers written by Cronin: " Keep On Loving You " (1980) and " Can't Fight This Feeling " (1984).
- The Beatles - Rubber Soul (1965) “This was the first album I ever owned. It was a Christmas present, left under the tree for me when I was 13 or 14. I got the US version of the album, which opens with I’ve Just Seen A Face.
- The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man (1965) “I had my first real electric guitar at the time. A Gibson ES-335 Sunburst. But when I heard this album, I immediately sold it, to get a Rickenbacker 12-string.
- Moby Grape - Moby Grape (1967) “When I was in my first band, we had a guitarist who would constantly search through record stores to find exciting new sounds.
- Crosby, Stills & Nash - Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969) “Three of my favourite bands form this period were The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and The Hollies.
In this 2022 interview, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon talks about how it used to be difficult for him to sing "Can't Fight This Feeling" and how he improved...
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Jan 22, 2016 · Learn how the lead singer and songwriter of the multi-platinum rock band REO Speedwagon created his classic songs, such as "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep On Loving You". Read the Q&A with Kevin Cronin about his musical influences, his creative process and his personal journey.
May 3, 2022 · Kevin Cronin is celebrating 50 years of ridin' the storm out with REO Speedwagon this year — an anniversary the frontman tells UCR crept up on him. "That was an anniversary that didn't even ...
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Oct 4, 2023 · The band's frontman shares his memories of playing Wisconsin for 50 years, his connection to the Midwest and his love for the Danish pastry. He also talks about the band's longevity, legacy and upcoming concert with The Mavericks.
Mar 14, 2013 · Cronin briefly departed the band during sessions for Ridin’ the Storm Out but rejoined in 1976. Together with guitarist Gary Richrath (whose Gibson Les Paul sound became synonymous with the band’s biggest hits), REO Speedwagon broke into the mainstream in 1980 with Hi Infidelity, an album that sold more than 9 million copies and gave the band its first No. 1 hit, “Keep On Loving You."
