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	'''Bruce William Hall''' (born May 3, 1953 in ]) is the ~~current~~ ] for the ~~] ]~~ ].<ref>{{cite web\|url={{Allmusic\|class=artist\|id=p117990/biography\|pure_url=yes}}\|title=Biography: REO Speedwagon\|last=Prato\|first=Greg\|publisher=]\|accessdate=May 2, 2010}}</ref> He joined the band in 1977, making an appearance on the ], '']'' released the following year. He replaced Gregg Philbin.		'''Bruce William Hall''' (born May 3, 1953 in ]) is an American musician and singer, best known his work as the ] for the rock band ].<ref>{{cite web\|url={{Allmusic\|class=artist\|id=p117990/biography\|pure_url=yes}}\|title=Biography: REO Speedwagon\|last=Prato\|first=Greg\|publisher=]\|accessdate=May 2, 2010}}</ref> He joined the band in 1977, making an appearance on the ], '']'' released the following year. He replaced Gregg Philbin.

	Hall wrote and ] on a few of the band's ]s, including "Back on the Road Again," "Girl With the Heart of Gold" (Hall sings the verse; frontman ] sings the refrain), "Let's Be-Bop," "Someone Tonight," "Hey, Wait a Minute," "After Tonight," and "Born to Love You." He also co-wrote "Thru the Window" and "Accidents Can Happen" with his brother, Jeffery B. Hall and the Christmas carol "I Believe in Santa Claus" with Cronin. He collaborated with other members of REO Speedwagon in composing several other songs, including the title track of the 1974 album '']'' with then-lead singer Mike Murphy before he joined the band.		Hall wrote and ] on a few of the band's ]s, including "Back on the Road Again," "Girl With the Heart of Gold" (Hall sings the verse; frontman ] sings the refrain), "Let's Be-Bop," "Someone Tonight," "Hey, Wait a Minute," "After Tonight," and "Born to Love You." He also co-wrote "Thru the Window" and "Accidents Can Happen" with his brother, Jeffery B. Hall and the Christmas carol "I Believe in Santa Claus" with Cronin. He collaborated with other members of REO Speedwagon in composing several other songs, including the title track of the 1974 album '']'' with then-lead singer Mike Murphy before he joined the band.

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Bruce Hall
Bruce Hall in REO Speedwagon, 2018.Bruce Hall in REO Speedwagon, 2018.
Background information
Born	(1953-05-03) May 3, 1953 (age 71) Champaign, Illinois
Genres	Rock
Occupation(s)	Musician Songwriter Producer
Instrument(s)	Bass guitar, Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active	1977–present

Musical artist

Bruce William Hall (born May 3, 1953 in Champaign, Illinois) is an American musician and singer, best known his work as the bass guitarist for the rock band REO Speedwagon. He joined the band in 1977, making an appearance on the album, You Can Tune a Piano but You Can't Tuna Fish released the following year. He replaced Gregg Philbin.

Hall wrote and sang lead on a few of the band's songs, including "Back on the Road Again," "Girl With the Heart of Gold" (Hall sings the verse; frontman Kevin Cronin sings the refrain), "Let's Be-Bop," "Someone Tonight," "Hey, Wait a Minute," "After Tonight," and "Born to Love You." He also co-wrote "Thru the Window" and "Accidents Can Happen" with his brother, Jeffery B. Hall and the Christmas carol "I Believe in Santa Claus" with Cronin. He collaborated with other members of REO Speedwagon in composing several other songs, including the title track of the 1974 album Lost in a Dream with then-lead singer Mike Murphy before he joined the band.

References

Prato, Greg. "Biography: REO Speedwagon". Allmusic. Retrieved May 2, 2010.

External links

Speedwagon.com FAQ – Where band members live

v t e REO Speedwagon
Neal Doughty Kevin Cronin Bruce Hall Dave Amato Bryan Hitt Former members
Studio albums	R.E.O. Speedwagon R.E.O./T.W.O. Ridin' the Storm Out Lost in a Dream This Time We Mean It R.E.O. You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish Nine Lives Hi Infidelity Good Trouble Wheels Are Turnin' Life as We Know It The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken Building the Bridge Find Your Own Way Home Not So Silent Night ... Christmas with REO Speedwagon
Live albums	Live: You Get What You Play For Arch Allies: Live at Riverport Hi Infidelity Then Again...Live
Compilation albums	The Hits The Ballads The Essential REO Speedwagon
Singles	"157 Riverside Avenue" "Time for Me to Fly" "Keep On Loving You" "Take It on the Run" "Don't Let Him Go" "In Your Letter" "Keep the Fire Burnin'" "I Do' Wanna Know" "Can't Fight This Feeling" "One Lonely Night" "Live Every Moment" "In My Dreams" "I Needed to Fall"
Video albums	FM Arch Allies: Live at Riverport Live Aid (1985) XM Artists Confidential Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon, The Yule Log DVD
Related articles	Discography Members

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