REO Speedwagon to retire from touring due to 'irreconcilable differences' between Bruce Hall and Kevin Cronin

The band "will cease touring effective" on Jan. 1, 2025.

REO Speedwagon can't fight this announcement any longer: Their touring days are coming to an end.

The veteran rockers announced Monday that they will stop touring next year, due to "irreconcilable differences" between bassist Bruce Hall and lead vocalist Kevin Cronin.

The band — whose current lineup consists of Hall, Cronin, guitarist Dave Amato, touring keyboardist Derek Hilland, and drummer Bryan Hitt — shared the news on social media, citing issues that date back to November, when Hall exited their tour for back surgery and Matt Bissonette took over as touring bassist.

Despite his health issues, the statement said, "Bruce never had any intention of retiring or walking away from the band, fans, and crew he has loved for almost 50 years." Cronin, who has been weathering his own health complications, also "has never had any intention of leaving the band, and the fans and crew mean the world to him, as well."

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Still, unspecified issues have arisen, leading the band to call off performance dates past 2024. The statement also cited the involvement of founding member Neal Doughty, who retired from touring last year.

"Due to this complex situation, irreconcilable differences arose between Bruce and Kevin," the band said. "So, it is with great sadness that we announce REO Speedwagon will cease touring effective January 1, 2025. Neal, Kevin, and Bruce thank their fans for all their years of loyal support and for giving back to the band such wonderful memories that will remain with each of them forever."

Representatives for REO Speedwagon declined to comment further.

On Hall's own Facebook page, he posted a separate statement saying he was "heartbroken" over the decision to cease touring.

"Please know Neal and I did everything in our power to try and keep the Wagon rolling," he wrote. "You guys have been very vocal and clear in your wishes for me to return to the stage. Trust me… that's all I wanted too. We all deserved a farewell tour."

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Hall added, "For the record, I wanted REO Speedwagon to continue to tour with the lineup of Kevin, myself, Dave, Bryan and Derek. Just as it was prior to my necessary, planned and successful back surgery. I love and will miss you all."

Last week, the band canceled tour dates in Chula Vista, Calif., and Phoenix due to Cronin dealing with an undisclosed illness. Cronin has yet to address Tuesday's announcement on social media but penned a Facebook post from his hospital bed three days prior.

"I am on the mend and will be up and rockin' as soon as the good docs here say it's okay. Until then, I am 100% focused on recuperating," he wrote. "Meanwhile, lying here tethered to various beeping machines, makes a guy think. I have had plenty of free time this past week to appreciate the love in the eyes of my wife and kids, as they have gathered around me here every single day. I have so much more life to live, and have re-examined what I want to do with the rest of my time here, and who I want to be surrounded by while I do it."

Cronin continued, "I need to be lifted by those around me, and in return, to lift them. I feel excited at the prospect of creating and playing the best music I have in me, with the best artists, musicians, and people who will have me. And I promise to continue giving my best, and appreciating the gift of music which has allowed me this life."

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Formed in Champaign, Ill., in the late 1960s, REO Speedwagon have sold more than 40 million records and are responsible for a string of '70s and '80s hits, including, "Can't Fight this Feeling," "Keep on Loving You," "Time for Me to Fly," and "Take It on the Run."

The band is still scheduled to perform 19 dates through the end of the year. Having recently wrapped their 44-date summer tour with Train, REO Speedwagon are set to resume live performances Sept. 27 in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Their final show will take place in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 23.

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