Wow! I never heard REO Speedwagon from 1971 (never mind earlier). This band's performance in 1971 is very different from later on in the 80s! Thank you for posting this to YT!
@kristinedee888
Жыл бұрын
❤ hearing the early originals 🎶
@perfectfan2006
2 жыл бұрын
rip gary you are the rocky balboa of rock
@Salty4568
16 жыл бұрын
My friend Terry Luttrell used to play guitar in the "Majestics" with myself on Bass back in the 60's. We didn't even know he could sing then. It was awesome to see this video - brought back a lot of memories. I could tell you a lot of stories ... but I won't! Skip Luke
@ramsguitar
16 жыл бұрын
The original bass player Greg is my neighbor. I can't wait to tell him about this vid! I wonder if he remembers it. He still jams a little on Pensacola Beach but mostly just enjoys the royalty checks! LOL!!!!(0)=+
@maggiemalone001
16 жыл бұрын
gotta love gary richrath....rock on
@scottanddebranelson8419
Жыл бұрын
man i so wished they woulda stuck with these guys and this sound...thanks for postin
@larrywilliams6846
8 жыл бұрын
Gary Richrath Died September 13, 2015, Rest in Peace and Thanks for the Memories
@MrSmokeydog
7 жыл бұрын
God Bless Gary Richrath
@METALFAN4EVS
5 жыл бұрын
Fucking shred master general.
@yhs1981
17 жыл бұрын
Wow Thanks for posting!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mikeedmonson9520
3 жыл бұрын
Toured with REO back in the 80s bunch of real good guys stayed in touch with Gary till the day he died one hell of a guitars very underrated watch a Chicken Pickin LOL miss you Gary
@daneknight33
17 жыл бұрын
Raised in Rantoul Il. until I was seven, just another old schooler here wanting to chime in. I must have seen REO ten times in my teens. I used to think of them as a local band gone big time. Luttrell days were the bast.
@cyberties
14 жыл бұрын
This is the REO I remember from Champaign Illinois, the Red Lion Inn. 50 Cent cover charge when they were playing and the place was ALWAYS packed!
@jamesmoseley3148
4 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Champaign also used to love the red Lion and chances are and Garcia's Pizza
@raynic1173
4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmoseley3148 lets see 50 cents for 100 people or $20.00 for 40,000 seat arena, hmm....choices....yeah I guess Kevin's a big regret...
@godwillguideme.3773
3 жыл бұрын
Well it was only 50 cents to get in.
@greensombrero3641
3 жыл бұрын
GO ILLINI!
@wbfojnewton1
2 жыл бұрын
What a priveledge to see a Great band in there beginings
@dhelton40
6 ай бұрын
What a great band, and they probably didn't know it. Then the reality that hit records and touring was the way to make money and it was all over.
@terry7907
3 жыл бұрын
Never heard REO so jazzy. They should have had a sax.
@omaifakingad
14 жыл бұрын
nice host, great entertainer.
@mwales2112
5 жыл бұрын
Gary has always been one of my fav. axemen.. RIP Gary we miss you...
@Express-420
4 жыл бұрын
great song please check out REO Speedwagon 1971 Debut Album Review and many more videos on my channel
@boxsliderblues
15 жыл бұрын
ekgr212...the 1971 album would be called"REO SPEEDWAGON" mighty fine rock-n-roll.... : ) .......livingabovethe12th rock on bro....peace
@daneknight33
17 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Terry lutrell is still out there, he still lives in the Champaign area. My brother talks to him now and then.
@tnhandicap
17 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this! REO was my very first concert in Dec of 79' in Chicago. I've seen them a total of 11 times. My all time favorite.
@daddypez
16 жыл бұрын
I am ALL about the host! That guy ROCKS!
@michaelhandala
11 жыл бұрын
gary..one my top 3 guitarist's...passion-fire...
@leotrimmer859
10 жыл бұрын
By far one the greatest band to ever come out of the Midwest, Lord do they bring back the memories.
@josieowl7833
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome I grew up listening 2 REO Speedwagon Gary Richrath was sooo awesome
@gorillamummy
15 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Richrath is such an underrated guitarist. Thanks for posting this.
@snidelywhiplash
17 жыл бұрын
Wow. That host is a ball of fire.
@skutter2001
16 жыл бұрын
157 RIVERSIDE AVENUE-this when the band kicked, before everyone wanted to keep on loving everyone.
@blueskiesaboveus
16 жыл бұрын
1. He very much enjoyed working with Brian May. That was a fun project. And Brian was our neighbor, so they were friends and stuff. 2. I don't think he has much say these days about what gets remastered (but maybe he could if he really wanted to).
@rocky4432901
15 жыл бұрын
You got a good point here!
@singingscotty2001
7 жыл бұрын
My favorite REO singer.
@Kpd222
14 жыл бұрын
this is great! very rare. thanks for the post. Ritchrath was playing the blues great even back then.
@azstreak
13 жыл бұрын
The first REO Sw really stuck with me all these years! Hard rocking blues!
@ralphsrec
9 жыл бұрын
Thought the host was gonna fall asleep. He should be introducing silent movies....
@michaelleroi9077
4 жыл бұрын
We had a similar guy in STL on the PBS local channel. He hosted a variety show with rock groups as well as bluegrass. Musta been a thing.
@raynic1173
4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelleroi9077 Ha, too funny, I guess it's a stay in touch kind of thing. I heard a hip-hop segment on NPR last night. I had to check the dial several times to make sure I was on the right channel!
@neilrawlins8108
2 жыл бұрын
Was it Radio Rich? From KSHE-95
@lindagreaney5136
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@sejrec56
Жыл бұрын
This first singer had such a rocking style !!!he was great !
@azdominator
14 жыл бұрын
First let me say I LOVE REO! My first concert was REO opening for Joe Walsh back in 1974 in Buffalo, NY. but the host and the whole early 70's vibe makes this thing hysterical! LMAO. Thanks for unburying this little gem. The original first album lineup with Terry on lead vocals. Gary had mad chops even back then!
@user-lo3ey7ie9x
14 жыл бұрын
REO "157 Riverside Ave" 1967-2010
@tempo529
16 жыл бұрын
Absilutly AMAZING...True Rock 'n Roll We need more REO Speedwagons !!!
@RADKRAZY
16 жыл бұрын
Buy REO LIVE you get what you play for. It is their best and it is awesome..
@BuildandGrow21
2 жыл бұрын
Oh Yeah shake int on out yeah yeah yeah
@wilko10
16 жыл бұрын
That's a Hohner Clavinet. The same keyboard that got that ultra funky tone "Superstition"
@myway43
16 жыл бұрын
I kind of like this!
@You-cx5mb
3 жыл бұрын
just so in time
@jim543212
15 жыл бұрын
I love this. This is ROCK. Kevin Cronin, call your office.
@rayjingloryproductions3770
3 жыл бұрын
I CANNOT STAND Cronin's voice now. He sounds so NASALLY AND WHINEY. Almost like he's about to commence MAJOR CRYBABY TEARS. ONSTAGE.
@cowboysfan782008
15 жыл бұрын
Since you r into Kiss I'll tell u a funny story. I live in So. Cal, and about 10yrs ago my ex and I played hooky from work and went to Hollywood 4 the day. We went to hard Rock 1st, walked out on to Sunset Blvd, and a Limo was pulling up in front of this big Hotel. 5 seconds later Ace Freeley stumbled out of the hotel, just plastered. Gene got out of the limo, and helped him to the car. It was about 10:30 AM. Happened right in front of us, I was told Kiss was getting an award that night. True!
@sejrec56
Жыл бұрын
When I first saw Gary w REO in the high schools playing he had this suede fringe vest flowing with every rock movement on stage, and very colorful flowing shirt. The Epitome of a rock n roll guitarist! He was an inspiration for years even having my brother and I get Les Pauls and fringe vests and colorful shirts , lol
@josieowl7833
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome song I was very young when REO Speedwagon first came out.Wow Gary Richrath was Awesome the best guitar man.
@yhs1981
17 жыл бұрын
Awesome Jam!!! Come on you guys lets say positive things about the jams of the 70's 80's and 90's. Have you heard todays shit.unbeleivable
@skynatyc
16 жыл бұрын
I have never seen this line up.. I have only seen the band with Kevin Cronin. But this REO kicks ass..
@lazarstrimbei
11 жыл бұрын
Great band & song! Thanks for post
@jocamadad
17 жыл бұрын
Terry Luttrell may have been the original lead singer but the "real REO Speedwagon" is with Kevin Cronin behind the mic and Gary Richrath playing lead guitar. Any other line up is just a shadow of REO Speedwagon.
@CadillacL
15 жыл бұрын
btw, this is my first time to see their orginal vocalist. He is awesome!
@chumaluf
16 жыл бұрын
Killer true stuff kick ass
@ycdtotv2001
16 жыл бұрын
This host....sounds so....excited...about REO....Speedwagon.
@MrGregmac
13 жыл бұрын
Fantastic piece of nostalgia! It is a shame that REO didn't continue in this vain. By the 80's they had sold out to the almighty $. Thanks for the post!
@Faltor895
6 жыл бұрын
Greg McAdams If they continued in this vein, they would have been dropped because their songs stunk like donkey balls.
@raynic1173
4 жыл бұрын
@@Faltor895 and they were broke, record sales sucked.
@albertocason3564
2 жыл бұрын
I realize I'm kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good website to stream newly released movies online ?
@landonraylan9996
2 жыл бұрын
@Alberto Cason Flixportal =)
@albertocason3564
2 жыл бұрын
@Landon Raylan Thanks, I went there and it seems to work =) Appreciate it !!
@aki31286
13 жыл бұрын
I like the Host, he was so professionally calm and composed with attitude...thats how it shud be!
@fishonfire
17 жыл бұрын
Hoping to see them in a few days, but I'm not sure I'll be able to get tickets >.
@knowmusicman157
3 жыл бұрын
They were like fleetwood crack in the beginning. pure blues Rock your socks off
@sneakers53
15 жыл бұрын
I saw them play at a bar in Cedarburg Wi (nowhere) in the summer of 71. They kicked ass
@elfbrew
17 жыл бұрын
man, this is the Speedwagon that got me hooked! Ah to be there again...
@yhs1981
17 жыл бұрын
My skin crawled. Wow
@pdemark138
7 жыл бұрын
Gary was top 5 of all time FACT
@jcx5659
3 жыл бұрын
Michael Brian Murphy was their best lead singer.
@homes999
17 жыл бұрын
Yes. Does anybody have any footage from the 70's of Golden Country???
@bforeman1058
15 жыл бұрын
This is the real REO. Without this talented foundation there would have never been a cronin or any other shirttail rider. Cronin remolded a talented rock band into a teeny bop band, even though you can still hear the pure talent of Richrath and Doughty and the likes. If you ever heard REO's first album then you would understand, the music is the proof. To bad Richrath didn't stand HIS ground and tell Cronin to hit the road. Everybody still associates Richrath with REO, and always will. HIS BAND!
@sejrec56
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree, I saw them right after this album , in a Hs Gary was superb.
@sejrec56
Жыл бұрын
This is the lineup that sold me in the band and Gary’s stage presence was unbelievably Rock guitar style show, very cool. There was no pretty boy act like after Cronin took over! This was definitely Gary’s band.
@shanephippsmusic
Жыл бұрын
Cronin made them millionaires
@bforeman1058
Жыл бұрын
@@shanephippsmusic LOL….OK Shane. Cronin ballad boy “made them millions”LMAO.
@Arthur-tx8fd
Жыл бұрын
Saw your post and you are spot on about Cronin turning reo top 40 and cutting Gary's lead guitar time
@paulogomes6333
5 жыл бұрын
Great
@Express-420
4 жыл бұрын
great song please check out REO Speedwagon 1971 Debut Album Review and many more videos on my channel
@goldwingdwarrior
16 жыл бұрын
It's called Money dude lol. Man they were way better before they went pop. I remember bunch of us listening to them before anyone had hardly heard of them. We would put in the old 8 track and everyone would go, who is this? One of my all time favorite bands.
@bojanowskib
15 жыл бұрын
This is the band I remember from the late 60's, early 70's. Best bar band I ever heard. Would like to see or hear a recording of them playing "Johnny Be Good" or "Sympathy for the Devil"
@jkammes902
5 жыл бұрын
used to see REO at a place in algonguin / lake in the hills illinois about 1970 with this line up! also dekalb illinois !this is GREAT! i wish someone would have filmed them at these venues!!
@Express-420
4 жыл бұрын
great song please check out REO Speedwagon 1971 Debut Album Review and many more videos on my channel
@theSavageHippie
12 жыл бұрын
great host
@richoliver1356
5 жыл бұрын
Ty for posting some early Speedwagon material,it was interesting how the band traded lead singers back and forth between,Terry and Kevin before finally deciding on,Kevin,the crest is history
@scottishjones
14 жыл бұрын
@RussX5Z Original vocalist Terry Luttrell formed the band Starcastle. The self titled debut album is fantastic. Many people say they sound like Yes.
@CitizenCS
17 жыл бұрын
I definitely miss Gary..
@lockwpa
13 жыл бұрын
Found their first album in a Utica NY radiostation throw-out pile in 1971...what a treat! Richrath is unbelievable in several of the songs...I don't disrespect the Kevin Cronin Speedwagon...but they were never this edgy again! Love bar bands...these guys blow the doors off all the Top40 bands of today....and Rap???? Forget it (everyone will in a few years, and this stuff will still be revered.
@kneapoe51
14 жыл бұрын
ORIGINAL REO.....nice to not see Cronin for a change....... Great post! The "Host" was a bit too "hyper" for me though! l.o.l.
@DonMacGillivray
16 жыл бұрын
Classic Richrath, one of the greatest ever. Terry Luttrell of course went on to front Starcastle for four albums on Epic which are truly American prog rock classics, check em out!
@josieowl7833
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome REO Speedwagon
@shanehenning26
12 жыл бұрын
great song
@winterman63
16 жыл бұрын
WOW 157 RIVERSIDE AVENUE!
@herve04
7 жыл бұрын
When I was a senior at U of I, a guy named Lutrell tried to sell me overpriced Nissan. I aksed if he was the same as the guy that used to sing in REO, he said yah. I figured he was BS'ing me, but then a month later I was at an REO concert at Assembly Hall and there he was on stage, the guys invited him up to sing 157 Riverside Avenue!
@METALFAN4EVS
5 жыл бұрын
That’s fuckin’ rad, man!
@David-mh2jn
2 жыл бұрын
In 1978 I was a brand new sales rep at 98FM, THE LOOP, Chicago's #1 rock & roll station. I will tell you all something that most don't know ..... why should ya? But at that time it was still all about these bands being out pounding the bars, hitting the streets, and their people banging on radio station doors and begging them to play their singles. But in the 70's there was one thing that talked the loudest in the industry ...... COCAINE. And that is an absolute fact. I will tell you this, by 78, 79, REO had a lot of money behind them (relatively speaking), and people wanted to get them to the top. And justifiably so ..... they were a great band, with a monumental lead guitar in Richrath and a fantastic lead singer. My point: a REO rep would come into the station back then at least once a month, 3 or 4 times during the day and meet with the on air talent .... and they would give out ounces of cocaine ..... OUNCES! And I watched it happen, so I tell it straight. Now many other band reps did the same, Foreigner, Journey, Heart (Heart reps gave major), and others. But one of our stations legendary DJ's from that time told me flat out, and I think he talks about it in his book, that REO reps sent him to rehab
@Tipp_Of_The_Mitt
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting story. Back in 1982 on the High Infidelity Tour they played in a very Unique venue called Castle Farms Music Theater in Charlevoix Mi, very up North of the State. I was friends with a couple local DJ's at the time and they got backstage passes. Instead of the pass saying Charlevoix, it said Charlecaine, which always amused me.
@mtzimm
17 жыл бұрын
Great footage of the original band. What happened to Gary?? He split right after they made the "Big Time". I saw them numerous times in Chicago and outlying areas.
@TheElPajero
16 жыл бұрын
Stupid me, a Hohner indeed, but I think it's a Pianet or something similar. Just didn't remember the whole thing when I posted the question. I played a vintage Clavinet some two weeks ago, nearly bought myself one, but there's no way to make it sound like this. Still, thanks guys.
@computerpurple
15 жыл бұрын
Hey it's all good.
@tk3photo
15 жыл бұрын
Kevin Crowin is REO Speedwagon
@dancingwdeer
17 жыл бұрын
far out!!!
@spsimmons
17 жыл бұрын
WOW! What a priceless video. Thanks for the upload!
@premier72
14 жыл бұрын
What happened to all the videos that had Mike Murphy singing with them? I think they were DK Rock concert or one of those shows. Those were also good.
@x00p3
16 жыл бұрын
Gary Was a huge influence in my guitar style back in the early seventies.
@LouiePlaysDrums
16 жыл бұрын
The vocalist in this video is the original vocalist Terry Lutrell. He was replaced in 1972 by Kevin Cronin who was replaced by Mike Murphy for a short time between 1973-1975. Cronin returned in 1976 and has been the lead singer ever since.
@tpmcginnis
16 жыл бұрын
The announcer is dedicated to achieving tightness.
@derikdavis
15 жыл бұрын
kevin is> IMO and millions of others. This is not real REO, this is the original. The original couldn't cut it until Kevin.
@johnnybgoode2007
16 жыл бұрын
Oh, didn't know.
@AlanDunsmore
17 жыл бұрын
Absolutely unbelievably good.
@JoeWilger
13 жыл бұрын
At 5:45 (on wall, behind lead guitar).it looks like the new windows logo
@Stucifer
13 жыл бұрын
Who is that singing? I enjoyed this! REO WAS a great band. They sold their soul when they released that cheesy "High Infidelity" album
@kevinshannon2902
3 жыл бұрын
Gary shreds on the guitar!!!
@mesastorm
17 жыл бұрын
as for Terry not having the charisma to go big time, having seen them about 7 times before the first album came out, and having seen him actually hang from the rafters I have to say that he was a serious rockin sob. Much better than the top 40 pablum we got with good old whats-his-name.
@chiefgypsy
14 жыл бұрын
Early signs of Gary's talent!
@1251wire
6 жыл бұрын
It's been a minute something...already thumbs up...i was just taken to a planetarium....
@josieowl7833
6 жыл бұрын
Yep Gary Richrath my guitar hero forever my Angel
@frankderudder7290
4 жыл бұрын
I loved this reo but alot of people turned off when kevin joined and the music was more pop oriented and ballads!! If kevin didn't join this band might have folded! The label wanted hits and give kevin his dues he made alot of hits!! The best thing u can take out of this is that we got 2 c gary play his guitar!! R.I.P. GARY
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