REO Speedwagon

January 29, 2012

Epilouge: Well, my weekend had a happy ending indeed...

Epilouge: Well, my weekend had a happy ending indeed...suitcase arrived intact, two sold out shows in Florida, and I got on an early flight so I will be home in time to see my sons' basketball game Sunday afternoon. On the ride to the Orlando Airport, Neal and I were talking about how back in the 70s the people of Florida were the first people outside of the Midwest to really embrace REO. His theory, and it is hard to argue with his logic, is that Florida was the first state outside the Midwest with Steak And Shake restaurants, and since people from the Midwest love both Steak and Shake and REO, it only stands to reason that people in Florida, having been introduced to Steak and Shake, would naturally become REO fans as a result. Wow, that U of I education truly paid off for our keyboard player! rock on, kc ps. The people of upstate NY, Rochester in particular, were also early REO converts from outside the Midwest. We opened for the band Canned Heat in Rochester in 1972 and something clicked. It was like that when we played Florida that year too. I think maybe REO/TWO must have gotten played on the radio in those areas and people were curious to see us in concert. Whatever it was we have felt what we call a Midwest vibe ever since. Wow, that was forty years ago...seems like yesterday to me. Music has the power to capture a moment forever...I love rock'n roll.

January 27, 2012

Hi friends, so I had a premonition yesterday when I was checking in for my flight to Miami, and cons

Hi friends, so I had a premonition yesterday when I was checking in for my flight to Miami, and considered getting my suitcases insured. I had packed my entire new stage wardrobe, which wasn't exactly inexpensive, but I eventually decided it would be okay, so I let it fly... Well guess what, I am still wearing the same clothes I had on when I left home yesterday, and my luggage is reportedly on the way to Istanbul. Okay, not really, it is supposedly in Atlanta, but it may as well be in freaking Constantinople. My socks are currently walking around my room on their own power, the Delta Airlines issued toothbrush feels like it is made from steel wool, fortunately I don't sweat much so I don't have to worry about perspiration related olfactory issues, (can't speak for those around me;) Ah, the joys of touring! ps. I actually did follow my instinct, and repacked my stage clothes into my carry on bag right there at the Delta check-in counter. Problem is all my personal stuff that I normally keep with me is now in the checked bag. But hey, it's all good. Luggage or no luggage, wandering socks and all, am out here playing music, doing what I love to do. I feel like the luckiest guy in the world!

January 20, 2012

Hi friends, made a rare Hollywood visit today to do interviews for the upcoming "Rock of Ages" movie

Hi friends, made a rare Hollywood visit today to do interviews for the upcoming "Rock of Ages" movie. I'll be doing my voice overs soon...I am psyched! This is my first film work since the 70s classic, "FM", in which we played the part of a rock band signing autographs in a record store...quite a stretch. (FYI: a record store was a store that sold nothing but music recordings. Music lovers would gather in anticipation of the newest releases and discuss their favorite bands, in person;) Bumped into my old buddy Gary Cherone, lead singer of Extreme, and a great dude. "Rock of Ages" is being touted as one of the summer blockbusters of 2012. Classic Rock lives on! kc

January 13, 2012

Hi friends, back in my room after a rocking show at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach,

Hi friends, back in my room after a rocking show at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, which is actually located in South Carolina, as opposed to North Carolina as I mistakenly shouted out numerous times from the stage tonight...oops. Anyway, it's very exciting to change things up and watch as it all comes together. I played a new solo acoustic version of "Keep The Fire Burning" and Dave and I did an electric/acoustic duo on "The Key". We are stoked about the summer tour and will be announcing the details as soon as we can... rock on y'all, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzkc

December 31, 2011

hi friends, hanging in my hotel room here in Minnesota, resting up for the big New Years show tonigh

hi friends, hanging in my hotel room here in Minnesota, resting up for the big New Years show tonight. Originally my wife was going to come with me, but we decided it was best that she stayed home to be with our kids, (not to mention avoiding an 8 hour overnight bus ride;). The biggest challenge we face as a family is balancing my touring schedule with our desire to spend as much time as possible together. Days like today are difficult because as much as I want to be with Lisa, I also understand the importance of her bringing in the new year with our children. Tough decision...but the right one. So I will be ringing in 2012 with my second family, the REO family. I am a very lucky guy to have both. Anyway, Happy New Year to you wherever you are. I am dedicating the 2012 tour to serenity, and it promises to be one of our best ever. The band is feeling inspired, the show will be all new and exciting, full of all the hits and many surprises, as well as a whole new setlist and production. I do believe that 2012 is the year that we begin turning things around as a country, and as a global family. We need to all work together, care about one another, and come up with solutions to the challenges we all face...oh yeah, and rock out together!! kc

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