🎸 Before the sold-out stadiums…⁣ Before the Billboard hits…⁣ Before they return to lead the Illinois Homecoming Parade…⁣ There was a residence hall.⁣ And two Illini with a dream.⁣ ⁣ REO Speedwagon was born at Illinois — and their story is as loud, legendary, and unexpected as their sound. 🧡💙⁣ ⁣ Dive into The Nine Lives of REO Speedwagon — and discover how two students in ISR started a band that became a global rock phenomenon.⁣ ⁣ 🔗 in bio to read now!⁣ ⁣ #REOSpeedwagon #ILLINOISalumni #WhereLegendsBegin