The staff at John R. Emens Auditorium announced Friday that classic rock band REO Speedwagon will perform in early February.
The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Emens. The upcoming event will will benefit the Rock To The Rescue charity, which is raising funds to benefit victims of the Midwest tornadoes and storms. The band will host memorabilia and instrument raffles or auctions to raise more funds.
Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday and can be purchased at the Emens box office, charge-by-phone and through Ticketmaster. Visit bsu.edu/emens or call 765-285-1539 for ticket pricing information as it becomes available.
REO Speedwagon formed in 1967. Since then, the band has sold more 40 million albums worldwide. The band has released multiple chart topping singles, including “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On The Run.” After more than 30 years together, the band is still known for electrifying performances across the nation.