REO Speedwagon - Roll With The Changes (Live Aid 1985)

[@rayflanagan9970]

Gary's guitar on this song is pure EPIC rock. He left this world too soon.

[@Gerrys-Channel]

Bad ass!

[@reprintranch]

Especially this performance of “Roll with the Changes.” He’s using massive distortion and volume at some points, which I love. Trying to rock out as big and bold as possible. God bless him.

[@curtvogue5720]

Yup, he tore it up. Great tone, great dynamics, great playing and great stage presence. Compare it to the mess that was Jimmy Page's playing later on at Live Aid. I'm a big Zep fan but that was a trainwreck... 🤦‍♀

[@matthewkline6325]

Speak the truth brother! A legend!

[@ma119107]

You just don't get this level of energy and talent in music anymore.

[@alabastersmidge4692]

I completely disagree with you. Blue Oyster Cult is still touring and they sound fantastic.

[@danbdanb3]

true that

[@sniper1444]

Bandanas, short shorts, wings, no internet no cell phones ... I'm glad I got to live before the big change

[@lunakat5763]

Yeah we had the best times didn't need no fkn cell phones or internet we went Outside and made it happen!!

[@katanawarrior4760]

I think we had it better than what we thought, back then, compared to now.

[@sniper1444]

@@katanawarrior4760 Very true....I wanna go back!

[@katanawarrior4760]

@@lunakat5763 When I was younger I used to play in different bands with my friends. Just to do something. Never once did we get paid for anything and only one time did we ever play for anyone, except for a church group. We all knew the people. No internet, no cell phones, just good times. But yes we had to make things happen and sometimes it was all that easy, but we did it anyway.

[@imfpredicts]

And the irony of enjoying this on a cellphone would be.....?

[@johnfeatherman4942]

I'm a native Philadelphia, and I attended that full day event. All I can say that is it's worth being old to have been young then.

[@user-qk1no8gd2x]

Ukraine 2022! Make it happen!

[@cryptohalloffame]

great comment

[@gloxepy]

Amen!

[@chloenkitty]

That my friend, is one of the best things I’ve ever heard. Growing up as a kid in the 70s and 80s was fantastic, I wouldn’t trade it for a thing.

[@thomasm934]

So well said !!!

[@mrgreenelander4952]

Hard to believe this was nearly forty years ago. I feel like I could just listen from the crowd, and then walk out with my friends and look for a bar to have some more fun without looking at my $ cell phone or checking my emails just once. Yeah, it would be no problem to readjust to this time without any reservations

[@jojonorris8047]

Richrath, one of the greatest to ever tune it up ! 💪🎸🎶🎵♥️ You will never be forgotten brother !

[@mrsmith9990]

Gary had such a beautiful full tone to die for. Love the way he made the guitar sing. So gifted.

[@reprintranch]

Yes, and his note articulation is always real clean, which is important. And he managed to move around onstage a lot without compromising the quality of his playing. A guitarist worth admiring for a bunch of reasons, but that killer sweet/crunchy Les Paul tone tops the list.

[@robertschlueter7249]

& when the microphone slipped down , Kevin’s voice couldn’t be heard . Purely live , no lip syncing , no backing tracks . In front of about 100,000 people & literally millions watching all over the world. 5 legit guys from the Midwest , Rocking n Rolling .

[@richcarnaggio1525]

When Rick was live no playback or earphones

[@reprintranch]

Right? 1985’s technical glitch is today’s proof of actual vocal talent.

[@christophercasey6775]

The Beach Boys and their families, their kids got into the act. That was special. Perfect song for that moment.

[@scottlafleur4148]

Don't forget Paul Schaefer.

[@dankippert2677]

All the sounds of my youth Getting old, but the song never gets old. Thanks for the memories, guys, God bless.

[@Schnitzengruben]

That was one of those epic songs which got us in the mood heading out for a Saturday night.

[@michaelsmithjr.8589]

Hell yeah 😎

[@stratorobert123]

what a hero is gary such a cool guitar player , great sound and skills , gary forever god bless him !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alabastersmidge4692]

Greatest guitar player ever!!!

[@marktiemeier2373]

REO Speedwagon is one of the greatest bands of the 70's and 80's period!!!

[@pierceelyhibionada342]

and Early 90's.

[@edarnold1426]

@@pierceelyhibionada342 last time I had interest in them was 1989, before that they were great. Well even in 89 it was more like a circus show than a music event.

[@markmerk2803]

Get off drugs

[@alexbarces]

But The band not over...

[@conters2]

the best

[@PaulMerrells-v8j]

Divorce, job loss, money, we are all rolling with the changes. You are doing great guys

[@splender88]

I was fortunate enough to have seen REO several times while they were in their prime live just wish I could remember more of it.

[@denisebomhoff1155]

Me too lol 😜

[@rksdmf]

I’m 40 years old and have only now grown to absolutely love this song.

[@roaldyboy]

Funny how REO basically ruled the eighties and nobody could really ever match the magic of Gary on guitar live! I’m mean, come on, this is fantastic! Who do we have today that rocks like this? Oh, I know REO fucking SpeedWagon! God Bless you boys!

[@mikestevenson576]

They ruled 1981. Great band, but let's keep it real. Michael Jackson, Prince, George Michael and Madonna ruled the 80s.

[@brooks5656]

@@mikestevenson576 Eddie Van Halen wasn't bad either, haha. Gary is a ripper though.

[@bsmuggs]

To add to the other comments. IMHO the 80s was ruled by Phil Collins and Genesis. Along with the other awesome artists already suggested

[@williamkeating9520]

Right? Live Gary just as good as studio Gary. Can't say the same for Page, Slash and many others live performances.

[@rolandhersan2420]

Underrated and extraordinary song..

[@Schnitzengruben]

No, it's epic. Everyone who grew up back then, knew and loved it.

[@floatsting20]

@Tessmage Tessera The country was in a much better mood in those days

[@RayRay-zt7bj]

@Tessmage Tessera I remember those years well but I swear, I don't remember hearing that song when it first came out. When I was in my teens I guess I wasn't really rolling with the changes, LOL Although, I surely remember hearing it well from when I saw REO in concert 3 times, 1985, 2002 and 2004.

[@themessenger2948]

@Tessmage Tessera Exactly. That's not enough.

[@rafarush45]

The energy of this song in this concert its just AMAZING

[@xmandlt]

This has to be the most uplifting rock song I've ever heard. Kudos, REO Speedwagon!

[@darrylfox3616]

The Beach Boys for your backing singers!!! From Champaign, Illinois.

[@jimmydyne]

Class!

[@scottmoore3907]

Live Aid 85 needs to be turned into a movie......

[@chadlong9614]

scott moore imagine all of the untold behind the scenes stories

[@libinjohnsonzone606]

yes

[@Terk131]

I love that they are releasing performances that were on aired or put on the DVD. They should do a movie about this event.

[@christophercasey6775]

I bet it will be R Rated. I bet Sir Bob would be cussing up a storm.

[@KurtI2525]

What an insanely awesome and epic idea. For a moment there, it felt like we really could change the world. Imagine capturing and conveying that feeling in big budget movie!

[@Dustin2112]

Hearing that guitar gear up out right before the bridges really makes me smile.... every time, even after all these years. And I won't even mention the "sweet sun shower" lick.

[@misshair]

Gary was so underrated. 🌹🌹🌹

[@ethanreed8400]

Gary Richrath was a very underrated guitar player

[@glasson65]

Ethan Reed May he rest in peace

[@anthonymichaelhalloates2902]

Ethan Reed underrated? By who? Not by his peers or any rock enthusiast or guitarist

[@krlm2280]

@@anthonymichaelhalloates2902 *rock

[@metalcavy33]

59 LP

[@davejones9677]

Gary was probably the best ever - yes he really was that good.

[@owensweetland342]

Awesome time to be young then. None of this bs we have going on now. Arena rock. Nothing like it!

[@apocyldoomer]

Great guitar work! The 80’s were definitely the best decade, I achieved tons of things during the 80’s! The 90’s and beyond were horrific!

[@kchisports7157]

I miss this - the music of my youth.

[@scottcantor1842]

One of the best live bands I've seen. And I"ve seen a lot. Very surprising how great, intense they were. Great guitar work. Circa 1982 Orlando citrus bowl.rock Superbowl

[@thebikewatcher9819]

Funny enough, I just saw them this past weekend at SeaWorld Orlando. 1.5 hours of some good 'ole rock n' roll! They still sound great (even with the different lineup).

[@Jonny20-b3d]

This is one of the best performances of the entire concert. Without a doubt REO's best live performance ever

[@rhikdavis]

Midnight Special.

[@mikestevenson576]

I think he was the only true frontman of any of the American bands who played that day. The Cars, Pretenders, Heartbreakers were all excellent but their singers don't really move. Kind of a drawback in a stadium show.

[@andya9511]

The band members of REO Speedwagon performing "Roll With The Changes" at Llive Aid are Kevin Cronin on lead vocals and piano, Gary Richrath on backing vocals and lead guitar, Alan Gratzer on backing vocals and drums, Bruce Hall on backing vocals and bass guitar, and Neal Doughty on backing vocals and keyboard. Now that is REO Speedwagon 110%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mattsackett8734]

Beach Boys, Paul Schaffer, Patti Labelle...Nice backup singers..awesome.

[@williamsands5519]

Thanks for the ID of Patti (a friend said that and I didn't believe it). Any others?

[@edarnold1426]

@@williamsands5519 it's the Beach boys.

[@bobbooey45]

Apparently reo used to tour with The Beach Boys in the 70s, and The Beach Boys were waiting around to do their set that afternoon.

[@kenozyuk527]

Gary was especially good on this performance. He rocked the house!

[@karlheinzwunner283]

Thank The Lord that I am old enough to have seen them with Kevin Cronin during their Prime. What a freakin' underrated band!!!!!!!

[@SuperReallyNice]

They weren't underrated back then, they were headliners everywhere. I saw them with Sammy Hagar, awesome! It's the '90s when they lost their mojo and started playing elevator music.

[@joekingsley7642]

I hear you. They were my 1st concert on the Wheels are Turnin' tour and I was so lucky and thankful to see them a bunch of times over the next couple years. Some of the best concert I have ever seen.

[@djm4457]

@@SuperReallyNice I agree. Right about the time Gary Richrath left.....

[@edarnold1426]

They were kick ass long before they were worldly famous. I started listening to about everything REO came out with back in 73 or 74. Thanks to Gary's guitar sound.

[@karlheinzwunner283]

@@SuperReallyNice I am sure that was the case in the US. In Germany where i was born this band was only known to Music Freaks. Until their "You Can't tune a fish ...." Album they did not even have Airplay (except the American Forces Network AFN, which was my "to listen to" Radio Station)

[@올드보이-e9x]

After watching the movie Bohemian Rhapsody today, I suddenly remembered the reo speedwagon that I liked so much when I was young.

[@RayRay-zt7bj]

Cool. I also just watched Bohemian Rhapsody yesterday, which is a year after your today, LOL. I guess the movie led us here. I'm just sad I never went to see Queen in concert. Although, I have seen REO 3 times. The first was The Wheels Are Turning concert in an arena, while they were still in their prime. Then I saw them in a park at Junefest and the last time was in 2004 in the water at Mandalay Bay beach. It was so awesome standing there, right in front of the stage. They sounded great!

[@maybelen2277]

the lead singer is long lost brother of Brian may of Queen.lo'l

[@anthonymichaelhalloates2902]

Gary just owned the stage on this one!

[@edarnold1426]

Gary pretty much owned the stage on all of them except the last couple years he was with REO. Even then, he was still the best part of the show.

[@anthonymichaelhalloates2902]

@@edarnold1426 oh I agree! Exceptional player and an exceptional performer. He certainly knew how to express himself with both.

[@edarnold1426]

@@anthonymichaelhalloates2902 I just wish he knew how many people he touched with his playing ability and stage persona, and I wish things would have turned out better for him.

[@anthonymichaelhalloates2902]

@@edarnold1426 I’m hoping he did too. It’s sad that he left too soon. If still with us, he’d be an icon and making music with all the great players.

[@edarnold1426]

@@anthonymichaelhalloates2902 agreed! Kinda like a lot of artists though. Never really appreciated until after they are gone. Like they always said though. It isn't what you take with you when you leave this world, but the memories you left behind that matters. By the way Anthony, you don't need to say, but are you by chance the film artist? Or by chance a bass guitar player?

[@MrTonyodell]

I agree was a great guitar player miss him in REO RIP Gary thanks for the years of rock

[@KB-ft2dq]

Saw REO in Las Vegas a few weeks ago and Kevin and the boys STILL sound awesome!!

[@Gg23beme]

Has a great voice still live 🎉

[@alabastersmidge4692]

I completely agree with you. I don't understand why people hate him for what he did.

[@Gg23beme]

@ what did he do?

[@alabastersmidge4692]

@@Gg23beme He disbanded REO.

[@williamkeating9520]

Gary frigging rocks with the best of the world's lead guitarists. One of my faves.

[@peterbabooram7798]

Rip Gary, it took your death for some to realise how good of a guitar player you were

[@theaterdreamer]

No auto tune BS on those two stages that day. Just incredibly talented men and women singing and playing their hearts out.

[@paul-thestupid1761]

This has to be one of the coolest songs ever made..

[@steves3956]

Love the side mikes with The Beach Boys, Paul Shaffer , et, al singing the 'Keep on Rollin' part!!

[@YouBeanz]

Never heard a live version of this song. This is a fukin jam! I know everyone there felt happier after listening to it.

[@JulesGunn]

Tip o’ the cap to The Cabin in the Woods (2012) for introducing a new generation to a forgotten gem...

[@DrummerDanVa]

Love the energy of this song. You just have to bop your head as you listen. And Gary Richrath gets to display his brilliance.

[@Jessica_Roth]

This is because I just got done listening to some sad songs, but it really hits me how happy I am that Gary got to be a part of this. :). 100,000+…that's a lot of arenas!

[@k54254]

Hearing songs like this takes me back in time.

[@BabyJones-d7v]

Bad ass perms and rocking licks on all instruments. Great song! Top twenty for me.

[@paulschaefer4510]

Gar Richrath was mr. REO Speedwagon he is awesome RIP!

[@hondomckee.8232]

If the Beach Boys were singing backup on one of MY songs, I'd pretty much be ready to die with a smile on my face.

[@joekingsley7642]

Too bad their mic was off.

[@edarnold1426]

Kinda make you wonder if Gary ever thought it would get this big setting out to get their first recording on record.

[@amberhouston8981]

Mercy how times have changed since 1985

[@alanlurie2895]

They finished their Live Aid Set and then flew off to Chicago to do a full Concert that night! I was at the Chicago Show!

[@richardlawson6787]

When people ask me the best concert i ever attended i quickly reply reo speedwagon...1987 greenville s.c. and ive sat in front of the best bands that ever took the stage!!

[@johnmorrison3556]

Gary's one of the most underrated guitarist a true rock star

[@drby0788]

Kevin Cronin had a voice! Very underrated frontman

[@teewoods9846]

what a great day for all this awesome music.

[@dougantelman2369]

Rock and roll would never be the same after this era… in the 90s we’d see way more synthetic sounds. This is still very raw

[@3970billbo]

I think the biggest crime is there is no movie for Live Aid like there was for Woodstock. I would love to be able to watch this entire day over and over.

[@simonsparks7871]

there is a dvd/blur ray set of both concerts. I have them. It bloody amazing

[@caseyeisenman]

This band was magic, great songs, right with Boston, Journey, etc,etc, This song is angelic, a song of hope and looking towards the future.

[@TerryYale]

Remember that time...that time we... Good Fkn Times.!!

[@lawman722]

yep the bands currently cant hold a candle.....

[@etodd568]

I will forever remember Gary Richrath when he played the hell out his Les Paul ( 0:12 )....( 1:55 ) I always think of Jr High and High School days when I hear Gary's riff's

[@michaelvale899]

6 weeks before Live Aid REO played at Rock Am Ring in Germany. A huge 2 day festival I attended & they were incredible!

[@dnbjedi]

such a great live performance

[@jimmymiller77]

Where is great music like this go ?? Compared to the they feed us today. Thank God for KZbin so we can bring back the greats. Jim

[@rcranky64]

Gary Richrath just amazing RIP

[@ajpinnataro7915]

I was 14 and I remember watching all of the live aid

[@EyeShotFirst]

I love how that Bohemian Rhapsody movie made like Live Aid was a failure till Queen hit the stage. A lot of bands put on killer shows. Led Zeppelin was the only misstep of the whole thing.

[@derekbaker3279]

Absolutely!

[@EyeShotFirst]

@Paul Polito I didn't say there's wasn't good. Might've been the best show they ever did with Sammy, because they hadn't written anything yet. Led Zeppelin was the blaring example of a band that came at the wrong time in their career. It was clunky, they were extremely unprepared, and sounded bad for a band that was so great.

[@mikedwello931]

I need not explain anything from my band....they reached the heights...god love em!!!! KC & GR together forever!

[@johnpripusich2876]

Incredible!! One of tthe greatest rock songs of all time!!!

[@joewilliams4142]

Met the drummer a few years after this. He owned a small cafe in Santa Barbara as a side investment.

[@lynnpeirce3205]

35 years ago... today... this was 4 miles from my house!

[@edarnold1426]

I hope you were there

[@559043]

HI infidelity came out when I was in high school and even though a day didn't go by without hearing one of their hits, i didn't pay attention to them. i was into heavier stuff. But there's no denying what a great super group they were.

[@tonelok]

Came for the tune, stayed for the Beauty of the Burst!

[@edarnold1426]

I find myself skipping ahead just to hear that burst on a lot of them.

[@granlyons4515]

Brings back memories

[@geordiecrusader4066]

JUST A fantastic BAND.....RIP Richie

[@toadfan64]

Love that the Beach Boys were there singing some harmonies.

[@douglashart5059]

This has to be one of the highest energy songs in rock and roll history!

[@insidebaseballwitholdchestnut]

Almost forgot to watch this today

[@lauradwyer4256]

Thank you so much for helping Africa!✨❤️✨❤️✨

[@melissawesco1354]

We need our 80'S back!

[@tommygreist9560]

The camera man was even dancing sround when he could❤

[@enriquezapatae]

Maravillosa banda!!!!!!!!!!!!! esto es fantástico!!!!!!! en México amamos a REO Speedwagon.

[@mikeweesner9698]

RIP Gary Richrath...man could play a 🎸

[@scotwells7573]

I remember listening to this all day on the radio.

[@gempath5533]

REO is phenomenal, KZbin and always MTV for the win! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@markbeavers5747]

Can we go back to the 80's again???

[@chloenkitty]

They’ve only been to great events like this in music history, live aid in Woodstock, nothing else could ever compare

[@cathyscott3690]

Ahh, the good 'ol days. The concerts were great!!!

[@toddgross8099]

The best live band I have ever seen. I was so lucky to see them with Kevin. Riding the Storm out was mind blowing and deafening.

[@apocyldoomer]

The JFK stadium, wow, Philly, saw the Who, Santana, live there in 1982, I sadly forget the rest, or what the festival was all about, I still have the ticket stub, right b4 I entered the Military, many memories there! I refuse to die!

[@jmzochsnrtr]

I bet none if any money was even generated by this concert let alone did any good to anyone but the fans, bands and especially the promoter

[@someoneelse6934]

The year I graduated high school. A friend of mine is Kevin Cronin's (the leader singer's) cousin. Such a great bad. RIP Gary.

[@ChristineJSmith16]

It's been a long time baby, and I still struggle to roll with the changes. But, why would I wanna roll from great bands and songs like this?

[@user-ry8lw8je8l]

REO kicks ass 💯

[@mikeh.753]

REO Speedwagon used to come to the Zoo Amphitheater in Oklahoma City every year and I never missed one show. Gary was at his best in the early 80's in my opinion.

[@Shep-f6y]

I'll take 'when guest vocalists ruin a great performance' for 1000 Alex.

[@brianparrish9229]

Speedwagon knows how to keep on rockin & rollin!!!

[@Romans219]

Please bring this music back to stay Thank you!

[@edarnold1426]

They can't! Gary passed away, and it seems that noone can duplicate him, imitate yes, duplicate no.

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Probably their largest audience ever! Kevin in hyped 👏😎🎸