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Kevin Cronin

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Musician

The Resume

    (October 6, 1951- )
    Born in Evanston, Illinois
    Lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of REO Speedwagon
    Wrote the songs 'Roll with the Changes,' 'Time for Me to Fly,' 'Keep on Loving You,' and 'Can't Fight This Feeling'
    Hosts 'Time Life's Ultimate Rock Ballads' infomercial

Why he might be annoying:

    He wrote some of the cheesiest love ballads of the 80's.
    He is a senior citizen who dyes his hair and dresses like a teenager.
    He joined REO for their 'R.E.O./T.W.O.' album and left after a couple of years, then permanently returned to the band a few years later.
    His constant headbutting with guitarist Gary Richrath caused Richrath to leave the band.
    When he first met his wife, she thought he was a member of R.E.M.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He hit it big even after Clive Davis told him he would never make it in the music industry.
    He has remained loyal to REO Speedwagon since rejoining and has never tried to leave the band for a solo career.
    He wrote most of the band's hits.
    He appeared on a celebrity edition of the game show 'Don't Forget the Lyrics!' and donated his winnings to charity.
    He is proud of his midwestern roots.

Credit: Diplomat


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 33 Votes: 48.48% Annoying