Kevin Cronin is frustrated, and the former REO Speedwagon vented those frustration on social media.

The iconic ‘80s band will be performing a one-off hometown show celebrating the band’s legacy in Champaign, Illinois.

Cronin won’t be there.

“The organisers of the Champaign event could have picked a date when all of the former members of REO were available to participate,” Cronin wrote on Facebook. “Instead they chose June 14, 2025, a date where it was public knowledge that I was previously committed to perform with Styx and Kevin Cronin Band in Bend, Oregon.

“Bottom line, I am being asked to participate in an event on a date when I can’t possibly be there in person. And then being falsely accused of turning down the invitation. I am deeply disturbed and hurt by all of this.”

Bruce Hall took to social media Monday to set the record straight.

“We were all (including Kevin) invited to participate in this event in early January,” he posted. “Kevin states he’s been ‘falsely accused’ of turning down the invitation. I’ve seen no where it’s been said he turned it down, and I know he’s been asked to participate virtually. I truly hope he does.

“This event was created to provide the founding fathers, original singers and classic REO lineup a chance to reunite and say a proper goodbye. A chance to honor Gary Richrath and Gregg Philbin’s memory.”

The show is scheduled to take place at the State Farm Center in Champaign and will raise funds for the REO Speedwagon Foundation, a nonprofit cancer treatment and research center.

“Neal, Alan and I are not being paid,” Hall added. “We are thrilled to have this amazing chance to rock together one last time and raise money and awareness for such a wonderful cause.”

Cronin also claimed that REO veterans Dave Amato and Bryan Hitt have not been “shown the respect” of being invited to the Champaign show.

“After all I have done to help build the legacy of REO Speedwagon, I feel I have earned and deserve to be included in any event honoring that legacy,” Cronin said. “Instead, I have been knowingly excluded.”

In addition, per Louder, the performance will pay tribute to late REO Speedwagon members Gary Richrath (guitar) and Gregg Philbin (bass).

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.