REO performs hit song `Can't Fight This Feeling` on Sidewalks interview

Originally formed by students attending the University of Illinois in the fall of 1967, REO Speedwagon is a hard rock / pop band that had several hits, especially in the 80's, with titles such as "Keep On Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling."

In the fall of 1980, REO Speedwagon released their most commercially successful album, "Hi Infidelity," which also included "Take It on the Run."

Kevin Cronin is the lead vocalist/ rhythm guitarist / occasional pianist. He first joined REO Speedwagon in 1972 for the album "R.E.O./T.W.O." on which he wrote three tracks, including "Music Man." Kevin also wrote the group's #1 hits, "Keep On Loving You" (1981) and "Can't Fight This Feeling" (1985). On TV, Kevin was a celebrity contestant on Don't Forget the Lyrics! and has appeared on infomercials for TimeLife products.

Bruce Hall is the bass guitarist for REO Speedwagon. He joined the band after the You Get What You Play For tour. His first track written for REO was "Lost In A Dream" in 1974. Bruce was lead vocalist on a couple of the band's songs, including "Someone Tonight," "Born to Love You, and "Back on the Road Again."

Since 1995, REO Speedwagon has released over a dozen compilation albums featuring greatest hits, including 1999's "The Ballads." The group joined Styx in the CD and live concert video, "Arch Allies: Live at Riverport." In 2007, REO Speedwagon debuted their fifteenth studio album called "Find Your Own Way Home," which is a self-financed CD.

In the full 2008 interview with SIDEWALKS host Rafael Siegel, Kevin and Bruce discuss the success of REO Speedwagon and, as part of the promotional tour, the DVD / Blu-ray released of "Horton Hears A Who", which features the song "Can't Fight This Feeling." Additionally, Kevin and Bruce perform an acoustic version of their hit song.