REO Speedwagon Farewell, Crash Hospitalizes Ex-Singer

Following REO Speedwagon's farewell concert at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois, former lead vocalist Terry Luttrell was hospitalized after surviving a serious car crash caused by exhaustion. Luttrell, 78, suffered a cracked sternum and minor back and neck pain, but managed to exit the wreck on his own and is expected to make a full recovery. The concert reunited many current and former band members except for current lead singer Kevin Cronin, who was absent due to ongoing tour commitments and internal disputes. The event honored late band members and featured performances of classic hits, while also raising funds for cancer research. Luttrell, speaking from his hospital bed, credited fan support for his optimism during recovery. Fans expressed mixed emotions over the reunion without Cronin, highlighting his significance to the band's legacy.