REO Speedwagon quizzes
Think you know REO Speedwagon? This REO Speedwagon quiz hub is made for the casual listener who belts out “Keep On Loving You” on every road trip. Here you’ll find REO Speedwagon trivia that spins through their chart-topping moments—from the massive Hi Infidelity era to the melodic anthems of Wheels Are Turnin’. Can you recall which lineup powered their biggest hits, or which ballad kept the ‘80s airwaves humming? Each quiz takes you through iconic albums, unforgettable choruses, and the sing-along spirit that made their sound timeless. Test yourself on the moments that turned this Midwestern band into a global rock phenomenon. Ready to keep the hits rolling? Take the REO Speedwagon quiz and prove it!
Did You Know?
REO Speedwagon was formed in 1967 at the University of Illinois in Champaign by Neal Doughty and Alan Gratzer. The band's name was inspired by the REO Speed Wagon, a 1915 truck designed by Ransom E. Olds.
Practice Questions
Q:What inspired the name REO Speedwagon?
A:It was named after the REO Speed Wagon, an early motor truck model.
Founding member Neal Doughty saw the name in a transportation history class. The unusual vehicle-inspired title stood out, aligning with the band’s dynamic energy and helping them gain unique recognition early on.
Q:Who became REO Speedwagon’s longtime lead vocalist?
A:Kevin Cronin became the band’s longtime lead vocalist.
Kevin Cronin first joined in 1972, left, then rejoined permanently in 1976. His melodic voice and songwriting shaped REO Speedwagon’s signature arena rock sound that dominated radio and MTV during the early 1980s.
REO Speedwagon Fact Sheet
| Inception | Formed in Champaign, Illinois in 1967. |
| Members | Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall, Dave Amato, Bryan Hitt, Gary Richrath |
| Top Albums | Hi Infidelity (1980), Wheels Are Turnin’ (1984), You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish (1978), Life as We Know It (1987), Ridin' the Storm Out (1973), R.E.O. (1976), Good Trouble (1982), Nine Lives (1979), Find Your Own Way Home (2007), The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken (1990). |
| Top Songs | Keep on Loving You (1980), Can't Fight This Feeling (1984), Take It on the Run (1980), Time for Me to Fly (1978), Roll with the Changes (1978), In My Dreams (1987), Back on the Road Again (1979), Don't Let Him Go (1980), Ridin' The Storm Out (1973), Keep Pushin' (1976). |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 2 Number One Hits 4 Top-10 Hits |
| UK Singles Chart | 1 Top-10 Hit |
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