REO-Speedwagon - 157 Riverside Ave.

[@grgl140]

Gary Richrath is criminally underrated as a guitarist. Prove me wrong.

[@robertw.bauesjr9190]

In spite of their commercial success, the band was never as good without Gary!!

[@jamesbarrick3403]

I do not need to prove you wrong. Nobody is underrated, and everybody gets what they deserve. Observe life and you will know this to be true. Appreciate artistic people when you can. Quit trying to make sense of who is making bank and who is not. There is a reason for it... beyond your faculties.

[@Davelakful]

Why?

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I won’t even try. He is one of my favorites.

[@laurarush]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE I saw them seven times. oh my gosh. seriously started freshman year. Gary Richrath 🎶🎶

[@SuperLiftRick]

Gary Richrath was a legendary guitarist that never got the recognition he deserved. He was amazing.

[@sammiedunlap9656]

you are absolutely correct. Seen them 12 times live before Gary passed and he was the best. RIP Buddy

[@garyhume6534]

There will never be another gary richrath.. RIP brother

[@charlesviner1565]

R.I.P. GARY RICHRATH ❤

[@edarnold1426]

There will also never be another person that plays lead on a Les Paul like Gary! No one has ever come close to sounding like him either. R.I.P. Gary.

[@danasummers2817]

Yes! I agree totally. He never got the proper recognition he so richly deserved!

[@artheriford]

@@edarnold1426 One of my earliest guitar influences. Still one of my favorites

[@edarnold1426]

@@artheriford It would seem that Gary had a style that isn't duplicatable. I've heard people come close, but never sounded exactly like him. He was a king with that Les Paul.

[@samuelcantley5500]

64 years old I'm Still rocking to this album

[@jamesmarol2031]

I'm 60 and rocking the fuck out of this too! Man are we old.

[@starke4842]

@@jamesmarol2031 Nah man im 16 and my dad introduced me to REO and infidelity. This song is for generations

[@howardmishne4840]

It's out on my records just played pile next to the turntable right now...

[@sammiedunlap9656]

69 here and rocking with you brother. REO SPEEDWAGON, BEST BAND EVER. nothing against Dave Amato, man i love you too but Gary was my hero.

[@randycollins7699]

I miss Gary so much.

[@marieblue]

The title “157 Riverside Avenue” (1971) refers to the Westport, Connecticut address where the rock band stayed while recording their debut album “REO* Speedwagon” (1971). TOUT SIMPLEMENT❕ 💙🎶💜 * “REO” stands for Ransom Eli Olds (1864 - 1950), the man who founded the REO Motor Car Company in 1904. “REO Speed Wagon” was the name of a light motor truck (the ancestor of the pickup truck) first introduced in 1915.

[@bufordtjustice7015]

Gary Richrath was extraordinary. He was the real deal. This band was nothing without him. To this day, "Keep on loving you" induces uncontrollable projectile vomiting.

[@Davelakful]

Gary Speedwagon should have been the name of the band.

[@markfranks4422]

46 years ago......No band has come close to. This...EVER. THANKS. R.E.O....

[@bryangegg4764]

Saw them after Gary left not the same they never had one hit song without him

[@juangomez-mo6wl]

Gary and his Gold Top Les Paul 👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏

[@jamesmarol2031]

Gary was REO ! Every fucking song that he plays in was a success and more than that was a jamming song!

[@jimvolpentesta2360]

We never forgot Gary we remember the greatness

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I could never decide if 157 or Golden Country is my favorite REO song. Both are masterpieces.

[@bufordtjustice7015]

My favorite was "Like You Do".

[@georgemoore8832]

Music man #1 4 me.

[@janaclark5186]

Golden Country for me with 157 Riverside Ave/Gary's guitar solo a close 2nd

[@craignielsen9386]

I love this but didn't he have a live version were he said he had a big old Doobie in one hand?

[@ChiSam_521]

​@@craignielsen9386The word 'were' refers to a time gone by...you might want to add the word 'where' to your limited vocabulary.

[@tinamcguire4079]

Again, i can not say it enough, Gary at his best, which was Excellent, he was Never given the credit for his song Writing, Golden Country, Hello, or his Ass Kicking guitar riffs, Always Much Love to him and His!!!

[@robertbishop5357]

One of the best rocknroll numbers ever written. Neal Daugherty is an incredible keyboardist. Right up there with Jon Lord.......that's right I said it.

[@charlesviner1565]

REO and DEEP PURPLE 👍

[@artheriford]

Neal DOUGHTY

[@andrewhoag6167]

Really, it's an apples and oranges scenario. Lord excelled at the organ, but rarely played acoustic piano. Doughty played synthesizer ("Ridin' the Storm Out" anyone?), but he was most at home like you hear him right here: playing boogie woogie on acoustic piano.

[@chuckHart70]

Neal is a great keyboardist but if you watch him he is heavy on the right hand. Hardly uses his left. What makes and made them great is tightness. The total is greater than the sun of the parts for sure!

[@artheriford]

@@chuckHart70 He has a great sense of boogie woogie. Love his playing on “Live. You Get What You Play For”. He is right in the pocket on every single piano part he plays”

[@bigwhisky6157]

One of the All Time Great Bands to see Live!!!

[@scooterp7009]

At least in the ‘70’s and early ‘80’s.

[@mbankslje0nk]

Gary R was one the best!

[@robertbishop5357]

You ain't liein about that junior.

[@KG-kl9gc]

My first concert I went to!

[@brianrice2140]

I have seen them live 8 times! Greatest memories ever!

[@TDS231]

Gary's mom lived in Creve Couer Illinois about 10 minutes from East Peoria Illinois. He was a legend and we will never forget his talent and all the great music he and REO played! Respect!

[@alanl1577]

Gary Richrath played that guitar solo at the end like nobody's business!

[@vhebein]

Gary just makes you smile

[@summermcpherson8209]

And he made it look so easy too!

[@MikeBrown-lh4ex]

What an ass kicking performance!!! Back when the band mattered. They were incredible in the day!!

[@thomasdodson3346]

This is the REO that I enjoy. Quit buying albums when the love songs came out. Gary over Kevin any day.

[@joebagodonuts8119]

Sappy love songs

[@williamreiser3118]

Me too

[@williamreiser3118]

I always preferred the rocky side this group

[@AngelaGuerry]

Gary will always be my guitarist

[@AngelaGuerry]

Gary

[@davidclementi5434]

This is an example of 5 incredible artists getting on stage and ROCKIN THE HOUSE DOWN! You can tell THEY LOVED WHAT THEY WERE DOING!!!

[@jasonlacroix6083]

I love this number!! Those old festival shows were so awesome too!! I think it was Hall & Oates, Chicago and REO to close around 1983 in Tampa. I'll get out my cache of ticket stubs to figure it out!

[@RandyKaeder]

They still do. Obviously time wears on everyone, but they still look like they’re having fun and we have a great time watching them one more time every chance I can

[@timothywilcheck2463]

REO has always been one of my favorite bands. Gary could shred his guitar and just kickass. Seeing him play live and jam is one of my greatest concerts ever!

[@brianrice2140]

Totally agree!!!

[@mbankslje0nk]

I sa them in 1976 when I was 15! Great memories!!!

[@asmith7876]

You too??? Hmmmm I was only 14 though....LOL saw them twice in the 70's, love it.

[@summermcpherson8209]

Lucky you! I really want to see them live soon!

[@stevenbowen8765]

Same as me awsome time first concert with oldest brother

[@edarnold1426]

You too? I was 17 and had already been a fan of them for two to three years. I actually can't remember if it was late 73 or early 74 when I bought my very first album with my allowance. It was R.E.O. T.W.O. I actually still have it!

[@johnkruer7557]

Louisville Summer Jams for me (1978)

[@variousvisfineart]

157 Riverside Avenue in Westport, Connecticut is the address of a house the band rented for a while. The house, near the Saugatuck River has since been demolished.

[@LIT70]

Ah, this brings back soooo many memories. Gary Richrath, you are missed. ❤🎸

[@k20a_dave]

garys an absolute beast as always, damn this dude knew how to abuse a guitar

[@rogerscott9332]

The phone call part of the song has always been my favorite, the whole tune rules, but the way they play off each other....that's a party!

[@jamesallen5001]

Damn!!!!

[@GaryPhelpsII]

“Sheeut...”😸😸😸

[@debbiemay1841]

This is my "go to" song when I need to sit back, close my eyes and rock!! Love REO! Love Gary!

[@MetaphysicalMusicMaven]

Makes it even more iconic!

[@artheriford]

@@GaryPhelpsII First time I heard someone swear on a record. I was 10. Kevin saying "Shiiiiiiiiiiiit" was epic

[@1Rockdad]

Back when REO was actually REO

[@peterherard8207]

.....and GARY RICHRATH was at the helm ........before that chic Kevin took over . Gary Richrath WAS ROCK N ROLL........ Cronin on the other , one of those guys who.you re blown away when find out , he's married to a WOMAN !

[@lindagreaney5136]

@@peterherard8207 rocked solid e Gary!! ❤️🙌🎊💜🎈

[@jamesshelby5605]

Couldn't agree more. When they were a rock band!

[@anthonythompson2128]

At 60 yrs. Old. I can't believe that I was actually jamm'n or to this band in 1974.

[@dannydunn223]

I Was 9, no one plays like Gary does! RIP

[@fibers21]

You must be from Illinois...LOL!

[@skipmagil]

Yamo

[@edarnold1426]

I saved my allowance bought my first album, and their second album T.W.O. in 1973 or 1974. I'll be 62 next month and still rocken to REO up to 1989 when Gary left. I'm from north central Indiana.

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

REO Speedwagon 157 Riverside Avenue was released in 1971 Originally I heard them on the radio Beaker Street KAAY 1090 AM with Clyde Clifford DJ so I had to go down to truckers union and order the album

[@KENDZIification]

Bottom line, Cronin wanted the FM friendly hits that made the label flush with cash. Richrath was slowly cut out with less input on the songs and he bolted. Lead guitarists are rock and rollers; the Kevin Cronin’s of the world make the label happy and rich.

[@technodazed]

I'm not even much of an reo fan, but this is one of the most epic boogies I've ever heard.

[@davemoyer505]

Wow! Clean your ears out with that! REP Rocked!!!! Saw them 07/31/1977. Soldier Field, Chicago. Ouch!!!!! Anyone else out there remember that show?? Hot!! So was the RnR!👍🎼🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️

[@davestevens1600]

I was there and it was scorching hot all day, and packed tight

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Up until 1983 REO was a real Rock band. Then it turned commercial and was never the same. RIP Gary.

[@blueridgepics]

Yes, exactly.

[@howardmishne4840]

Sadly, I must agree...

[@larryburnett1954]

When I break out my Rock en Roll albums, These guys and Gary are always played last and louder than most except for Led Zeppelin/ Foghat…. Still Love the 70’s,so many can’t even begin to bang on something. Blow a few tweeters, Amps get way warm , Let’s Rock AMERICA!!!!

[@shawnclark-t9l]

Passed up as a great guitarist in so many ways!!!

[@follysurfangel99Jess]

My favorite song from REO I turn this up where my floors shake 🎉❤😊 RIP Gary

[@bryangegg4764]

How is he not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame he was unreal

[@carlawalker7752]

And all that gorgeous hair ..can we get a hand for the hair...💃💃💃

[@acdii]

One of the very few Bass guitar Solos ever performed! Love it!

[@Chicagoclee]

I grew up in Gary's home town of Peoria Illinois. I knew his son Eric

[@jameswalser8823]

Will miss Gary Richrath forever don’t care what anyone says he played some great unforgettable guitar that I will never forget. Saw them with Dave Amato. Dave is amazing I think he’s played with everyone. Dave is a multitalented guitar player listen to him play if you don’t believe me!

[@chuckHart70]

Agreed th e Dave hate is stupid. Not his fault and he is a good guitarist

[@mrfixxitt8346]

Dave is no gary

[@tedlohrman9911]

They played at my after prom party in 1972 .still love to listen 🎶.

[@bonniedentici]

Wow ! Must be quite the memory.

[@ericjohnson2543]

Compliments to Bruce and the bass!

[@deybydey99]

GR awesomeness guitarist. RIP sir

[@davidtucker2311]

To anyone sitting in front of a computer trying to get every detail juuuust right...........THIS is how music is made!

[@JimShackleford]

Life was so easy and laid back back then. I feel blessed to have been a teenager back in the 70s

[@oldman9843]

Saw REO a lot back in the 70's , what a great show

[@martron1962]

All growing up, my address was 157 Riverview Ave. (close enough) this was definitely my song and everyone knew it! This little number rocks!!!

[@jerrymarlow5453]

Gary played amazing guitar. REO was at the top of their game on this tour. I was there.

[@1moondancer398]

He is an underrated guitar player there ever was!!!°

[@mr.potter9426]

Certainly hamming it up for the cameras... but still,incredible, forever fan!!

[@johnperkins9114]

One of the greatest, live concerts ever.

[@amandabarnette6861]

I’ve loved this song since high school 1982 😎❤️🎵✌🏼👩🏻

[@matthewkellor3390]

I remember after “keep on loving you” went top ten- Gary got upset with Kevin’s bubblegum love songs😂 he said “We’re a rock band! Not ballads!”

[@mickkennedy905]

Saw this at Summer Jam Louisville, KY--$10 12 bands all day and night

[@mariussantamarian9766]

Gary Richrath.The man and his guitar.

[@davidmoran6193]

There a will never be another Gary richrath

[@howardmishne4840]

I saw them a few years ago at an outdoor venue. When they played Golden Country I was going nuts singing every word and all the 80's people were looking at me funny.... It made me feel pretty old...

[@cynicsupreme]

Gary kicks ass!!

[@brucebudney]

So I said to my friend Gary..... Do doo do dolee ohh do Do doo dole uh doo Gary was a huge piece of what put this band over the top. I am ways enjoyed Gary and his music. He was so fluid and smooth! Two Speedwagon is not only a good show every time but they actually love what they do and put a lot of effort into making the experience a memorable one! Keep it up fellas

[@cdavid8139]

I love their long jams like this. Once they went top 40.....ehhh. But live in a show with this and ridin' the storm out!!! Love it

[@michaelhandley4297]

I use to unload their equipment..they had a box truck.after unloading ,before they jammed ,we would burn a few ..the place was call The Lantern..1970 maybe 71..but they we're so cool .all of em..Rock on REO..!!..

[@cynicsupreme]

What was Kevin like really? Is he or is he not? You know. Lol What was Gary like? He never got his due I feel and he was such a rocker!

[@jayirwinvo2411]

One of the greatest feel-good songs of all time!

[@danfuller6442]

Still great in concert. I managed to score front row seats last year. They were fantastic when they had Gary. RIP.

[@GRockBlues]

saw them live numerous times...never did they disappoint!

[@lynbedfordbedford5076]

What an incredible band back in their day!!

[@markvineyard4149]

I was blown away the first time I saw them. Nine Lives Tour. Though I didn't know any of the material, my girlfriend suggested we go as she'd heard REO was a great concert band. They were. I remember thinking 157 was a great encode because of it's incredible energy. Saw them four more times afterwards.

[@peajaybee9804]

R.E.O....God what a GREAT era...before the world knocked me flat on me arse!!! Got back up "kept on rolling "~~~💪💪💪

[@williamwellcome3014]

My good friend, Mike Brown turned me on to REO in 1975. RIP Mike...

[@klummpskards5652]

OMG Gary Just ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lorettahookano6139]

Still one of my favorite kick ass songs of all time !

[@bprathe3205]

Keyboard player is one of the best since Jerry Lee Lewis. Give him some cred!!

[@rjkubr]

Neil Doughty.

[@allanhartman7436]

Thanks REO, 74 1/2, still manage to move my digits to some of your oldies🎶🎶

[@jawboneify]

3:24 I will never forget my very first concert! It was REO Speedwagon!! Blue Oyster Cult!.. Heart!..and Foghat!!... Man I was 14 and 1/2 years old and all of a sudden I just found 20,000 friends with one flick of a BIC!!.. 😂 IT WAS LIKE I HAD FOUND MY TRIBE!!!.. AND NEXT SUNDAY REO SPEEDWAGON IS GOING TO BE IN WEST PALM BEACH MOFOZZ!!!..💯🔥💥💣🌋⚔️🤘

[@jeffcahill9419]

Going tonight in Cincinnati, too damn bad they won't play this...Gary Richrath was one badass guitarist!

[@jamesshelby5605]

Wow, what a show that must have been. 4 headliners together.

[@earlfox6030]

Texas World Music Festival 81 same line up

[@earlfox6030]

Still got the sign I made for the show

[@gregbjelke235]

I was a teenager when I bought this live vinyl...dbl live...Hooked from the vety first lick!!

[@bigsidable]

I lived in a house in Long Beach. 157 Riverside Ave. Craziest place I ever lived.

[@toddtonelli920]

One of my brother and i's favorites :-) RIP Brother much love!!! If your look in' down I'm smokin' a big fatty 4:20 to ya!!!':-)!!

[@amylyno]

Gary Richrath is right up there with Eddie Van Halen in my opinion. So underrated. So sad about his demise with alcohol. I like this song but Kevin drug it out way too long!

[@laurasummers5550]

Ok yes gary good guitarist, but sorry there will be never be another Eddie Van halen. Oh my son and daughter in law got me a ticket to see Styx, Loverboy,and REO Speed Wagon for Mothers Day 2022

[@rjkubr]

Almost as good as Glenn Campbell.

[@andyorr1597]

Gary drooled on me during the outro solo of “Ridin’ The Storm Out” at Cobo Hall, Detroit circa 1979. A cherished memory!

[@crazyk9754]

My first concert, July 4 1981 at the Tangerine bowl Billy Squire Foghat Rossington -Collins Band and REO Speedwagon awesome concert.

[@dennislong9358]

Please tell me how Gary is not rated one of the best guitar players ever?

[@shawno66]

one of the best piano solos of all time

[@manuelester7420]

@9:30 Garry's guitar roared like Godzilla 🐲 at the end with that (whoooow) sound. That guitar growled like my stomach on E.

[@scottotto4425]

Gary RIP rise in glory

[@brosrcool]

Got to see them twice, Saratoga Performing and and the Glens falls civic center. They were great both times!

[@ronaldmiller285]

I absolutely get chills when I hear the first guitar solo

[@JM21827]

If I could have any two guitar players in a band, they would be: Lead Guitar- Gary Richrath Rhythm Guitar- Eddie Van Halen (Obvious co-lead duties when needed) That's how badass Gary was at Lead.

[@Zoso_ro8wi]

Those summer jam concerts in the 70s were awesome!

[@hanknamy]

GOTTA LOVE IT !!! Ihad seen REO here in CHICAGO a lot of times Away Great shows !!! Man i wish I can go back in time and see al them show 1 more time maybe not as hi as i was LOL .or maybe MORE HI ? ALWAY A GREAT TIME !!!!

[@rustyb7197]

When they were at the top of their game. Great song and great performance.

[@edarnold1426]

Actually I think Gary was held back by the time that they played this in 85. I also think he knew it and hated it. He played great here though, like always.

[@trishafoster8019]

This, above all else, says we were way too proper in our ROCK N ROLL!

[@joecoleman8271]

when they has terry Lutrell on vocals they were blistering the first album was killer. then bubble gum man Cronin came in

[@darronsmith4857]

They quit playing 157 in 82 and it was the last time I saw them!! The show wasn't the same!! When 38 special opened for them in 81 it was the best Rock Show!!!

[@beckyhayob1557]

Too many sad songs, don't get me wrong ... they have their place. I was for something up and remembered this. Thank you! ❤😊

[@Davidblaine18]

What a show!!!!!!!

[@p.g.8138]

Here is something most people don't know. This song is off of their first album. It was written by all of the band members at the time before Kevin Cronin was in the band. Terry Luttrell was the lead singer. Most of, if not all of their best songs were written by Gary Richrath. When Kevin Joined he wanted to do mostly Balads and that is when I quit listening to them and it really pissed off Gary. Van Halen with DLR, Journey before SP etc.. Balads sold Albums because most of the kids buying records were female don't ask me why.

[@gibby6904]

I stopped buying REO albums after Lost in a Dream....their best album ever! Gary was on fire and doing what he loved to do.....the whole syrupy ballad crap Cronin brought to the band sucked! It's It's real shame Cronin was allowed to kick Gary out of the band that Gary started!

[@lancerx1759]

Back when Bands were REAL and Far Better Live than on Any Record !! Live is REAL its Organic Records are Synthetic Plastic & Produced !!

[@superdave7241]

They had a blast💥👍👍👍👍

[@xxcelr8rs]

People used to go to live music,

[@rathert3]

I must've seen Speedwagon with Gary Richrath on lead guitar ten times as they were from Champaign, IL, just up the road from me, and I was their age. They opened for everyone in St. Louis and even played high schools near my home in the early 1970's.

[@skipmagil]

I kno right?is it just me who laugh at the music concerts of today? These kids are missing out......we had the best concerts in the 70s 80s

[@MetaphysicalMusicMaven]

They f****** Rock. Gary Richrath was a bad ass, Spirit still is. ⚘33⚘

[@dwaynehall6356]

Seen it live more than once, it was great!

[@danconway5505]

Good stuff before that glory hound singer started breaking up the band. Said Gary drank too much when he was all coked up. He had such a big ego he couldn't deal with someone like Gary .

[@amys7215]

Thank you. Grabbed the spotlight and the editing and all but made Gary disappear. I got to see him up close at 81 Texas Jam in Houston. Mesmerizing!

[@joemanna491]

That sounds like a bunch of bull. If I'm not mistaken it was Kevin that had the ego

[@Jack-xm1xl]

I got to see this tour in plant City Florida .Gary is missed!