REO Speedwagon: Artist Insight (Q&A)

Name/Nickname: (A) Bruce Hall / Brooster, BW, Secret Weapon, Bruce “Hall-in-One” Which time era have you enjoyed most throughout your career?

70s
80s
90s
2000s
(A) All of the above. I joined in the 70’s, 80’s was the height of our career, 90’s Dave & Bryan joined and 00’s we’ve never played better.

The reason you love performing live is:

The fans
The music
(A) Both! I love playing our music and I love our fans that never stop coming out to see us live!

Who has been some of your favorite people to collaborate with over your career? (A) Songwriters are: my brother Jeff and Mike Murphy How old were you when you knew you wanted to be a musician? (A) 12 years old Your favorite album:

REO Speedwagon
Keep On Loving You
Hi Infidelity
Find Your Own Way Home
(A) I love all of our albums, but my favorite one of all time is “Building the Bridge”

What is your favorite place to perform/tour? (A) We love the midwest on a summer night. St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Chicago, Kansas City Who or what inspires you to create music? (A) My wife Kimmie Who is your favorite musician? (A) Paul McCartney