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How about Alan Gratzer's education?
Alan Gratzer Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
How about Alan Gratzer's group?
Alan Gratzer Group: REO Speedwagon (1967 1988)
What happened to REO Speedwagon original drummer?
Original drummer Alan Gratzer left in September 1988 after he decided to retire from music to open a restaurant. In early 1989, Gary Richrath left the band after tensions between Kevin Cronin and him boiled over.
Who is still alive from REO Speedwagon?
| Name | Years active | Instruments |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Hall | 1977\u2013present | bass backing and lead vocals |
| Dave Amato | 1989\u2013present | lead guitar backing vocals |
| Bryan Hitt | drums percussion | |
| Derek Hilland | 2023\u2013present (touring) | keyboards organ piano synthesizer |
What happened to the lead guitarist of REO Speedwagon?
He was 65 years old. Speaking to the Songfacts website in 2017, Cronin disclosed the cause of Richrath's death: "He had some stomach problem or something and he went in the hospital to get treated for a stomach ailment and there were complications and he didn't make it."
Are there any original members of REO Speedwagon left?
The current lineup of REO Speedwagon consists of Cronin, original member Neal Doughty (keyboards), Bruce Hall (bass), Dave Amato (lead guitar) and Bryan Hitt (drums). Notably, these five band members have been together since 1989. REO remains a popular live band which tours steadily throughout the U.S. and worldwide.
