REO Speedwagon Reunion with Gary Richrath December 4th 2013 at the @ Rock To The Rescue
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- Опубликовано: 7 дек 2013
- At the sold-out Rock to the Rescue concert at the Bloomington Coliseum REO Speedwagon welcomed both Larry the Cable Guy (the benefit's MC) and fellow Illinois native Richard Marx to the stage but the most unexpected moment of the night came when former REO guitarist Gary Richrath joined the band onstage for the first time since his departure in 1989. Richrath, who has performed live very sporadically since leaving the band, came out to perform on the group's signature 'Riding the Storm Out,' one of many songs that he wrote during his time with REO.
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Quite possibly the most under-rated guitarist in rock history.
Gary was a gifted writer, arranger, and shredder. I shed a tear every time I see this video.
A true Rock'n'Roll Guitar GOD.
His solo on "Roll with the changes" fires me up so much!
I'm with you 2
Gary will always be what I think of when I hear an REO song, he was the heart and soul of the band. RIP
I am sure Gary and Kevin are both glad they had this day ! Thank God for that moment.
It was a long time coming
Life and love are bigger than the fall outs we have with each other. Look at the life and music they created together. You bet your ass they're glad they had this day. They all showed how human they are by burying the hatchet and letting by gones be by gones.
Gary Richrath is REO Speedwagon. I saw them many times in Illinois and Indiana in the 70's and 80's. The other guys were good, but Gary was the best. He owned the stage.
yes he sure did
YES HE DID!!
EXACTLY! TELL THE TRUTH AND TESTIFY!! 🎼🎹🎵🎶🎤🎸
You ain’t kidding. His tone was killer. Just a les paul plugged straight into a marshall.
Ditto ... Niel was huge too in my opinion. Saw them recently and Niel is barely featured
Gary really was the best. Nobody could really touch him in his days he'll go down just one of the best guitarists of all times
Makes me so happy and so sad at the same time to see Gary
Gary Richrath is right up there as one of the greatest there's ever been, simple as that! RIP 🌹
It's hard watching Gary in this condition knowing what's waiting for him around the corner a short time after this concert. RIP.
I know it's tough That's one lesson that we all have to learn. It's tough reality in this world. Rock on and enjoy your life
@@davidallen527 You too brother.
I really never followed Gary but till recently, there was something quite special about his playing. Besides amazing skill, I think it was his passion when playing that I admire, he really feels the music!
When I was a kid, Gary Richrath was an absolute god. Guys like him made me want to become a guitar player. And man, I SO tried to get my hair to look like his! Was there anything cooler than Gary in his prime, with that huge grin and Les Paul swung low, launching into the Roll with the Changes intro, playing to all the ladies screaming for him in the front rows? Not only was the dude a stud, he was an amazingly talented player. That's why we still listen to these songs. Guitar players from my generation (and later) all consider "You Get What You Play For" a true 70s rock classic. Sure, there are the hits we all know and love, but that double live album holds a special place in the heart of the guitar slingers. RIP Gary. Hope you're up there playing to those front rows again.
+billymac72 You too?! I tried to get a perm like his as well!! He inspired a lot of players in the mid to late '70's!! RIP Gary Richrath!!
+billymac72 I'm happy I'm not the only one screaming Gary's name. You're right. He was the pinnacle of guitar playing at the time. Gary and Brian May were the heroes of my youth. I know Gary was busy fighting his demons during this video, but we all were...and still are. I can relate to Gary on so many levels here. Except for the fact he changed my life forever. Gary, ever since the early 70's you have changed my life for the better. Thanks for that! I'll be forever grateful.
+billymac72 Amen.
+turbinexman I think his hair was naturally curly.
yep girls in the front row got pregnant just watching him
This is mark Fortman commenting under my wife's name. The rock world is just a little bit lesser with the passing of GR. I 1st saw GR with REO in 1969 at the TeenCenter in Lincoln, IL for 50 cents! He was already very good and he did nothing but get a whole bunch better. He eventually became a virtuoso, having developed a sound all his own. I last heard him in Dec.2014, 45 years later when he sat in with the "new" REO for one song. He sounded great and looked terrible. He looked like he wasn't long for this world and unfortunately, he wasn't. REO fans, especially those from the midwest that watched as REO grew from playing for peanuts to doing bars, to being the support for big groups, to playing with them at festivals, and finally headlining, filling stadiums while having the #1 selling album of 1981 with Hi Infidelity. REO had reached the pinnacle of the rock world. No guitarist ever worked harder or deserved it more than the man from East Peoria, IL Congratulations Gary, you made it the top. Your fans are proud of you and the legacy of great guitar riffs you've left. You live on through your music.
Mr. fortman... truly , like you said, he's a legend .
Absolutely Mark. Gary was the real deal. Unforgettable songs, these guys were so so great at what they did. Gary said "I'm not a good 'alone' person." He needed his band, it's really too bad they parted ways in 1989.
As I watch this video for the 100th time, that is a happy man playing his guitar. Sure, we can all see the physical effects of alcohol and drugs abuse on Gary’s body….but his rock and roll soul is there…alive and well. Listen to the crowd…they love him…and so do I. God bless him. ❤️🙏❤️
Like seeing Elvis in his last concert. He looked awful, but his voice brought tears to my eyes.
One of my best memories in the younger days was watching this amazing Tune Played Live as a Huge Storm rolled in...Indianapolis! RIP Gary, Amazing Talent!
God bless Gary Richrath. Ride that fucking storm out, rock on, and roll with the changes.. See you in Heaven, brother.
+M Goose --- :') excellent comment, bro.
+M Goose Amen! Drive down Riverside Avenue Gary , through that golden country, keep playin' like you do. You're a reminder to every son of a poor man to live every moment 'cause life is short and you've got to take it on the run.
@@gritsnsand that is the truth guy lived in his van for about 10 years until he caught a break he had no quit in him you moved me to tears just remembering him and deb thanks
Makes me weep every time I watch it. Great band and a criminally underrated lost soul guitarist gone too soon. Epic!
I saw REO about 30 times and got to meet all the members of the band. I met Gary just after he left REO when his band played Monmouth, IL. What a nice guy! I got to MC the show and he told me it was the best intro he ever had. And I got to see all his Les Paul's close up that he used. He was very proud of those classic Gibson's.
I want to say that Gary has seen more and done more than ALL of the haters making comments about his weight. He will be talked about long after he has passed...... no0 one will talk about us,
STFU. He battled his demons but refused the help. The little fucker Cronin should have intervened after this travesty reunion.
Is He 🎸L E G E N D🎸He Is 🎶🎵🎼🎸🎸🎸🎸🎼🎵🎶
🌹 R.I.P. Gary 🌹
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He didn't get fat, he was bloated, from a dying liver and the medications to help keep him alive and functional for as long as possible.
@@Mr.56Goldtop yep they have no idea how hard it was for him to do this he is like the rocky balboa of rock rip gary looks like i will be seeing you soon my man
Probably the greatest tribute that Kevin could have ever given Gary, and the total truth! RIP Gary Richrath!!!
I do wish that Allan and Greg could have come on board with Gary.
Gary played with such heart. I’m glad they could reunite before his passing.
RIP Gary, I saw you perform many times with REO. The band was never the same without you.
RIP Mr Rchrath--you'll not be forgotten. Thanks for all the supernatural riffs.
Wow - thanks for sharing! Gary Richrath ROCKS! I've seen REO with Gary & without Gary. They aren't the same band without him.
Watching the 1981 (the year I graduated high school!) video of them playing this song, then watching this one makes this video one of the most inspirational videos on the internet. Thank you Richard Spegal, and especially REO Speedwagon.
Loved Gary. One of the greatest guitarists ever! Rock and Roll heaven just got better. RIP.
Met Gary when I was 16 or 15 & 3/4ths at a concert in Tiftin, Ohio in 1974. After watching them play he came back out on stage and talked to me for an hour - a real gent - took my number & he called several times after - always so kind and sweet! Sorry I didn't know him better. A raw talent to be missed!
So glad he got to play with them one last time.
R.I.P. Gary Richrath. You were one of the best guitarist and song writers in the world.
One of the best Guitarist in the world, I don't care what anyone says, Reo fucked up when they let this guy go, truly a legend...RIP Gary the Angels are with you bro, forever in the hearts of so many....
No doubt!! He was one of the best and didn't get the praise he deserved!
REO now is nothing more than a joke ripping off real fans for nostalgia.
William Scarbrough I'm afraid this is just not true imo - but Gary Richrath is probably the most underrated guitar player of all time.
Well they knew he had a problem and he needed to address it and get the help he deserved so that he could continue playing and being one of the best guitarist out there. U can't go out on stage and give it your all when you are drunk and high. He knew it, they knew it. They had to let him go.
Life lesson here folks... drugs & booze will consume your life - it's best to never start. Gary's life was cut short because he started, then they took over and he could never get off them. Use your head and keep your wits about you... just don't start down the path to disaster in the first place. Best wishes! 🤔👍🏻👨🏻🎤✝️
- Max Giganteum
Great reunion performance by Gary. One of the best guitarist for Reo. R ip to Gary love ya
Glad I was able to see you play live in 82, RIP Gary
Golden country The solo only Gary could produce .
I've met Gary In Virginia in 2012 Prince William County he is the Real MC Coy Cheers Gary Miss you Brother
God speed gary. I am from creve Coeur Illinois. Eric my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. your dad was awesome.
Great playing Gary! Loved it.
What a nice one off surprise...And all for a good cause. Good to see Gary with his band, even if it is just the one time nod to the fans.
RIP Gary 9/13/2015
RIP
R.I.P. Gary Richrath
+Armand Muniz Was just watching this video last week....
+Armand Muniz Oh no! Dang!, he was a great player - very unique sound.
El sonido autentico de REO es Gary sin duda!!!
Awesome. I wish I could have been there to see that. I love Gary. One of the greatest guitarists ever.
this is awesome! he looks so happy here playing with these guy's! iam so glad he didn't die not being able to play with the band one last time.
One of the GREATEST guitarist EVER.. RIP Gary....
I just saw REO last year in Michigan, hence the photo(thanks again Kevin). Every great band needs a good singer and a hot guitarist. Kevin is a great singer/front man. Dave Amato plays a good guitar but Gary Richrath makes the band great again, as in the 80's. I have seen good cover bands try to play these hot guitar licks and no one can play them like Gary. He wrote them, he owns them! And it's not fair to any musician to try and replicate these. I hope the band brings Gary back full time because the songs will be much better for the FANS. And this should be about the music and the fans!!!! That's what gave REO the great success they have had.
the team of kevin and gary was very special. together they cranked out some of the best music that any band will ever write and record. the music is timeless.
This is so sad. Gary is a rock legend who should've been encouraged to fade away in peace and fantasy. Watching him play here beside his "replacement" is a low blow, whether he wanted it to happen or not. As a legend, he should have walked away into obscurity, being in refuge in that obscurity, and leaving his star-blown image intact. That's how I'll remember him: smiling, doing his magic, rising past the ballad songs into something only Richrath fans understand. A good man, a great guitarist, someone deserving of his story being told. Much love, Gary.
fucking eh.
Sue Sanders....I felt the exact same thing. Gary should have never played that 2013 gig.....it would have been better that he hadn't had to endure being up there with his health shot to crap, watching his replacement making "fake smiles" at him, when you know darn well he was thinking "this is the great Gary Richrath." In his youth, he was "untouchable" as a rock guitarist. It broke my heart to see him that way, I wish he could've defeated the enemies of his soul. There's only one way, His name is Jesus Christ the Lord, he made this drug loving hippie a new man !
Man how I love this band...all of them!!!
Its SO cool to see these guys just CONNECT in music, like time stood still.
R.I.P. to a very underrated guitar player, Gary Richrath 🎸
He's very rated...shame on you
Gary you've been gone for so long. I for one am glad you are back. REO is back on the road again with you baby!! Love REO FOREVER !!
God bless Gary for making rock n roll so awesome, and God bless Kevin and the guys for making this happen.
LMAO @ some of these comments! I have to laugh to keep from crying! I have recently experienced some horrific problems with my weight due to thyroid problems and I hate it. It is under control now with (finally), the right amount of Synthroid medicine. One thing I have decided is I am a wonderful person NO MATTER my weight so I LUV GARY no matter what his weight!!! "Keep On Rockin Gary!!!"!!! :)
Awesome Gary Richrath I'll never forget you my Angel
I have followed the band for a long time. Seen Gary at his best and at other times but he was so important to the band. I have always liked him.
It was great to see him playing with his band Reo. R i p Gary.
Damn Gary was on his last legs...such a talented dude. Makes me wanna cry.
I'm glad this moment happened, and I think we all miss Gary. But in the end, a band is a business and you have to make decisions on what is best for the band.
I remember how shocked I was to see Gary in such a,state. His death was tragic and unfortunate. I wish Kevin and Gary could have reunited. They had more songs to write.
I did enjoy that he was smiling out there...they all seemed to be having fun together.
He wrote every song that REO is famous for.
So we went to see REO last weekend and they were still awesome. Life will never be the same without Gary Richrath's freaky amazing guitar whaling but he was with the band and us in spirit. I personally could do with a little less love ballad and more bad ass real rock but now that I'm 160 years old I maybe needed it and still love the ballads anyway. But that wasn't what I came to see REO Speedwagon for. In my mind it's all about Riding the Storm out, Whiskey Night, Golden Country, Time for Me to fly, you know? All the songs that say get up and keep pushing forward. Those messages and the power behind them and that kick ass guitar of Gary's with Kevin's crazy amazing vocals got me through some bs in this life!! Will always love you guys! Thanks for a lifetime of rockin tunes!
Music is what matters and Gary was a talented genius
Gary made rock and roll stars - he was truly great in his time. REO's live album is a forgotten masterpiece - soon to come back and haunt a new gerneration
Hopefully they were also recording this professionally and it becomes available. I would spend 20 bucks just for this one performance alone. Rest In Peace Gary Richrath, you were one of the great ones and will be remembered!
I have watched this so many times, and wondered why there isn't a professional recording posted. I mean, this was an epic moment! Personally, I think it would have been much more respectful of this legend to just give him the lead guitar alone. Dave could've let him have it. Gary is, as always will be a legend. Even my kids who are 18, 20, 32 now like to hear him play when I put on the REO. He was such a good looking guy when he was younger, even as he aged to a certain point. My heart still beats a little faster watching him in old videos. That guy was HOT!!
Great song and group. Gary rocked. RIP Mr. Richrath. You will be missed
What great memories I'll cherish of you Gary. I pray you are at peace now. :) My condolences to the Richrath family.
Badd ass performance..so happy this took place one last time with gary. Keep on Rollin.. reo still rocks.
RIP Gary...He's Rid'in the Storm Out.
Thank you for this video!!
if it weren't for Gary Richrath, Kevin Cronin would be heading a lounge act occasionally opening for Air Supply, it was true in the 70s-80s as it is today. airy ballads that made it on the charts were forgotten within a yr. Cronin shoveled Richrath out so he could have complete artistic controll and more. a bit more respect is long over due Mr. Cronin!!!!
+Gary Miller ,, Not true.. Gary had a long battle with alcoholism. that is what pushed him out. This was one of those God moments. Blaming Kevin is not right.
They took the wrong guy, shoulda been Kevin first
Kevin was just as bad-he blamed Gary for being an alcoholic, when he was in & out of rehab several times for drugs....so is Kevin the pot or the kettle?
+wagdaddy wagdaddy ,, he who gets sober wins ;)
yeah but, come on! did Gary get anything from REO or does he get a paycheck now for REO playing his music?
If they did not kick Gary out of the band maybe he would still be alive today. I think he got depressed, his whole life was REO Speedwagon and indeed he was...........REO Speedwagon to all of us. One ogf my all time music hero's RIP Gary.
I think being fired because Kevin had issues with Gary's drinking was tragic for Gary and very unfortunate for the band. Gary had a lot more songs to write. Wish with all my heart he could have made a go of his solo stuff. He put out one album and faded away. I guess getting fired was a true death blow to Gary. Riding the Storm out is Gary's song period.
Dude was a stud at one time
Saw them in 1973...boy do I feel old .
Awesome the guitar man Gary Richrath u are at peace know Looking down from Heaven.
Gary Richrath is the greatest ever! He made REO by putting his whole being into it. He doesn't look well, wish him the best!!
I've seen over 200 shows in my life I have a 167 ticket stubs I've REO 5 times with Gary I'm not afraid to see this in my opinion he's in the TOP 5 gutairest I've ever seen!! that man had his own sound of that les Paul!! R.I.P. SIR YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST ENTIRELY Under rated!!
Big fan. Good memories from the 70's.The lifestyle took its toll on them. Me too. lol
Sweet the guitar man Gary Richrath he's Awesome rest in peace. I'LL never forget you Gary
Sweet , Awesome the guitar man Gary Richrath Rest in peace my man
Gary Richrath . . . In my opinion can STILL SPANK ol' Dave on guitar , I wouldn't give a DAMN if Gary got up to 500 dam pounds. THERE I SAID IT.
Sad to see him like that.....Legendary!!
seen gary in the seventies i mean reo he tore it up
I'm seeing REO next week. The last time I saw them was on the Wheels Are Turning tour, and to this day I still say it was the best show I've ever seen - the energy, music, just everything was spot on. I know that Gary was a HUGE part of that, and I so wish he was still around. Looking forward to this 'newer' version though!
RIP GARY YOU ARE MISSED!!
Very under rated guitar player.
Dave Amato standing there Thinking"damn, wish I was as good as Gary "
Glad these guys mended their differences and jammed together again!
REO had a huge impact on alot of folks .....
Playing one song for tornado victims is not mending
Gary was Golden. RIP
not really seeing anyone "shaming" EVH for killing himself with cigarettes. the demons took out both these guys way too soon.
Richrath (and roll) OMG!!!
Great!!! Love You Gary
Was fortunate to see Gary at the celebrity theatre in Anaheim ca early 90s...Opened for Robin Trower...To this day one of my most memorable concerts.
wow one of my favorite groups of all time . REO SPEEDWAGON goes down as my top rock n roll band i enjoy the most
seen gary richrath 5 times with reo speedwagon.he played excellent everytime.head east and foghat were always
touring with them god bless you gary you were my les paul god.r.i.p my friend.
Rip Gary Richrath 🎸🎼
RIP such an inspiration
I was there in 1980. I wish Kev & Gary worked it out, you know, like Mick & Keith got through their rough patch.
Not watching Gary going up to the mic is disturbing. Anyhow, those who know, know. Thanks for uploading.
Seeing this again after his passing really makes you realize how bad off he was. Take a look at the rest of the band (Kevin, Neal, and Bruce), and how they look relatively the same, after all these years.
R.I.P Gary!:(
They played well together that song, untill the end. Say around 5:20ish, Kevin, Bruce,and David seperated , leaving Gary alone in thecenter of the stage. Kevin acted as if he was giving Gary , the ok to end the song with a swing of the guitar. Gary tried but they kept going. Then Kevin smiled and did it himself , as to say , "I'm still in control here" Gary is/was the better man his whole carrear. "Nobody plays guitar , the way Gary can"
Say all you want that old man can still bend them strings better than anyone!
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No. Absolutely not.
He’s the only one who could make that guitar scream like that on the songs, miss him.
Loved those long whited haired musicians long before we were white-haired.. Fantastic !! ♡♡
I love this video I so happy to see the guitar man .
Miss you Gary!
older but still great