REO Speedwagon exploded in popularity in the late 1970's and had some of the 1980's biggest hits. Their multi platinum "High Infidelity" album topped the charts in 1981, and produced 6 singles, including "Take it on the Run," and "In Your Letter," written by guitarist Gary Richrath. The Band's Facebook page reports, Gary passed away on Sunday, Septemer 13th. The cause of death wasn't revealed. He was 65.

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