REO SPEEDWAGON TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT DODGER STADIUM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH
Legendary Rockers to Perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” to Open Dodgers vs. Padres Game
Los Angeles, CA – June 4, 2013 – Bringing their celebrated rock n’ roll sound to America’s favorite pastime, REO Speedwagon will perform the national anthem before the June 5, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers game against the San Diego Padres. The entire hit-making quintet –Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, Neal Doughty, Dave Amato and Bryan Hitt– will take the field at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles at approximately 6:55 p.m. PDT to sing the “Star-Spangled Banner,” before the teams play ball at 7:10 p.m. PDT.
Following the Dodger Stadium appearance, REO Speedwagon begins a nationwide tour on June 7th in Flagstaff, AZ, which continues throughout the summer. Concert dates can be found at http://www.reospeedwagon.com/tour.php
Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon has rocked to the top of the charts with a RIAA-certified 22 million albums sold in the U.S., 40 million around the globe, and a string of gold and platinum records. REO Speedwagon’s timeless smash-hit, the nine-time certified platinum Hi Infidelity, spent 15 weeks in the #1 slot, with six tracks making the Billboard charts. Thirty–plus years later, Cronin and bandmates Hall (bass), Doughty (keyboards), Amato (lead guitar) and Hitt (drums) keep thrilling concert audiences with fan favorites such as “Keep On Loving You,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” and “Take It On the Run” and many more.
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