Styx, Kevin Cronin Band Announce 'Brotherhood Of Rock' Tour

 

Styx and Kevin Cronin, the voice and writer behind REO Speedwagon's greatest hits, recently wrapped up sold-out residencies at The Venetian Theatre. Styx performed 1977's The Grand Illusion in its entirety, while REO Speedwagon performed 1980's Hi Infidelity in its entirety.

 

Due to the response from both residencies, Styx and The Kevin Cronin Band wanted to give a very special Valentine’s Day gift to their fans with the announcement that they’re bringing these album shows, plus their hits, to the amphitheaters and arenas later this summer as part of their “Brotherhood of Rock” tour. The tour, along with special guest Don Felder (former lead guitarist of the Eagles), kicks off May 28 in Greenville, SC at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. 

 

Styx and Kevin Cronin (as part of REO Speedwagon) first toured together in 2000 and in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, they came together to form the Rock to the Rescue 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which still collects donations for local charities at every stop on Styx’s ongoing tour.

 

General tickets for the trek, produced by Live Nation, are on sale now on LiveNation.com. Styx and The Kevin Cronin Band are also offering VIP packages via their own StyxWorld.com and KevinCronin.com websites, as well as on LiveNation.com. 

As Styx declares, “When people fall in love with a great album, they fall in love with it for life. To play that album in a live concert stirs a unique set of emotions in each member of the audience and it's really a joy to experience!  Styx saw that firsthand back in 2010 when we first played The Grand Illusion in its entirety, playing those songs in the exact sequence they appear on record. Now in 2025, after performing The Grand Illusion for five sold-out nights in Las Vegas, we are excited to bring this show to our summer tour. In addition, our touring mates, Kevin Cronin and the music of REO Speedwagon will feature a full performance of their mega successful Hi Infidelity album and Don Felder will be performing the song he co-wrote, "Hotel California" and other hits from his career. It’s going to be quite a celebration!”

 

Kevin Cronin said, “We had a blast performing ‘An Evening of Hi Infidelity…and More’ for our three Las Vegas residencies in 2023/24 as REO Speedwagon. This year, that same band is called the Kevin Cronin Band. Dave Amato (lead guitar/vocals) and Bryan Hitt (drums) have been with me in REO for over 35 years. Derek Hilland (keyboards: Whitesnake, Rick Springfield) and Matt Bissonette (twelve years on bass with Elton John) came on board in 2023, and we have all been together ever since. In 2025, The Kevin Cronin Band will be performing the entire Hi Infidelity album, including 'Keep on Loving You' and 'Take it on the Run.' Plus, hits such as 'Can’t Fight This Feeling,' 'Time for me to Fly,' and 'Roll with the Changes,' which I wrote, and sang on the REO Speedwagon records. And, we get to hear our brothers, Styx play their The Grand Illusion album and all their biggest hits every night too! It’s gonna be an ‘80s-style rock and roll jam…come on out and join the party!”

For tour dates, visit StyxWorld.com and KevinCronin.com.