RECOGNIZES-REO SPEEDWAGON

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SR0502
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, REO Speedwagon is recognized as a defining
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Midwest rock band, influencing music history and culture while
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representing the spirit of its Illinois roots; and

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WHEREAS, REO Speedwagon was founded in 1967 by Neal
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Doughty and Alan Gratzer, who met at the University of
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Illinois Urbana-Champaign the year prior; inspired by a
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transportation history class, the band's name comes from the
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REO Speedwagon, a 1915 truck designed by Ransom Eli Olds; and

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WHEREAS, REO Speedwagon began performing at campus events
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and local bars, quickly igniting a passionate following that
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grew into national acclaim; the band's electrifying presence
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and relentless touring soon led to packed arenas and theaters
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coast to coast, marking the rise of a legendary Illinois-born
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rock phenomenon; and

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WHEREAS, REO Speedwagon gained national attention in the
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1970s with a string of successful albums and many energetic
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live performances, and the band's songs dominated FM radio
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during the 1980s; the group continued to electrify audiences
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well into the 21st century, sustaining a devoted fan base
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across generations; and

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WHEREAS, REO Speedwagon was inducted into the inaugural
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class of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66, a
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historic center dedicated to preserving and celebrating the
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rich musical legacy of the Prairie State, on June 11, 2021; as
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a trailblazer of Midwest rock, the band's induction honors its
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profound influence on American music history, its enduring
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connection to Illinois, and its role in shaping the sound and
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spirit of generations; and

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WHEREAS, REO Speedwagon honored its extraordinary legacy
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with a final concert performance in June 2025, commemorating
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nearly six decades of global impact and musical excellence;
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and

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WHEREAS, From their humble beginnings in Champaign to
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their rise as icons of American rock, the members of REO
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Speedwagon proudly carried the spirit of Illinois to stages
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around the world, forever linking their band to the cultural
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heartbeat and musical legacy of the State; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize rock band
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REO Speedwagon on its nearly six decades of legendary musical
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and cultural impact in the State of Illinois and across the
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world; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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delivered to REO Speedwagon as a symbol of our esteem and
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respect.

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