REO SPEEDWAGON - HI INFIDELITY 12" LP VINYL ALBUM

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The 1980 REO Speedwagon album "Hi Infidelity" is a classic rock album that continues to be loved and appreciated by fans of the genre. The album cover features a photograph of a woman named Tamarah Park, who has become an iconic symbol of the album and the era in which it was produced.

"Hi Infidelity" was the ninth studio album released by REO Speedwagon, and it quickly became one of their most successful albums. The album was released in November of 1980, and it stayed on the Billboard 200 chart for over a year. The album reached the number one spot on the chart in December of 1980, and it stayed in that position for 15 consecutive weeks.

The cover of the album features a photograph of a woman named "Tamarah Park" The photograph shows her standing in front of a window, wearing nothing but here underwear.

The photograph has become an iconic image associated with the album, and it has been featured on numerous merchandise items, including t-shirts, posters, and other promotional materials. The photograph has also been parodied and referenced in popular culture, further cementing its place as an important image from the 1980s.

While not much is known about Tamarah Park, her image has become synonymous with "Hi Infidelity" and the era in which it was produced. The album has stood the test of time and continues to be loved and appreciated by fans of classic rock. The photograph of Tamarah Park on the album cover has become a symbol of that time and place, and it continues to be a beloved image to this day.

This album "REO SPEEDWAGON - Hi In Fidelity" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos

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Album Production Information:

The album: "REO SPEEDWAGON - Hi In Fidelity" was produced by: Kevin Cronin ; Gary Richrath, Kevin Beamish, Alan Gratzer

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Kevin Beamish

This album was recorded at: Crystal Studios, Hollywood, California - June through October 1980

Mastered by Kent Duncan

Album cover design: Kosh

Album cover photography: Aaron Rapoport

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Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: REO SPEEDWAGON - Hi In Fidelity

Band-members, Musicians and Performers
• Kevin Cronin - Vocals

    Kevin Cronin an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the classic rock band REO Speedwagon. Cronin joined the band in the early 1970s and was a key member of the line-up that recorded and toured for several decades. He has written many of REO Speedwagon's most famous and successful songs, including "Keep on Loving You" and "Take It on the Run". Cronin's powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence have been a big part of REO Speedwagon's sound and live performances over the years. He continues to lead the band to this day.

• Gary Richrath - Guitars

    Gary Richrath was an American guitarist, songwriter, and producer. He was best known as the lead guitarist for the classic rock band REO Speedwagon. Richrath joined the band in the early 1970s and was a key member of the line-up that recorded and toured for several decades. He was one of REO Speedwagon's primary songwriters, and wrote many of the band's most famous and successful songs, including "Ridin' the Storm Out" and "Golden Country". Richrath was known for his distinctive guitar playing style, which blended elements of blues, rock, and country music. He left REO Speedwagon in 1989 but continued to perform and record music as a solo artist. Richrath passed away in 2015.

• Bruce Hall - Bass guitar

    Bruce Hall an American bassist and singer. He is best known as the bass player for the classic rock band REO Speedwagon. Hall joined the band in the late 1970s and was a part of the line-up that recorded and toured for several decades. He has played on several of REO Speedwagon's most famous and successful albums, including "Hi Infidelity". Hall's powerful voice and energetic stage presence have been a key part of REO Speedwagon's live performances over the years. He continues to perform with the band to this day.

• Neil Doughty - keyboards

    Neil Doughty an American keyboardist and synthesizer player. He is founding member of the classic rock band REO Speedwagon. Doughty joined the band in the late 1960s and was a part of the line-up that recorded and toured for several decades. He is considered one of the pioneers of the use of synthesizers in rock music, and his keyboard and synthesizer work have been a key part of REO Speedwagon's sound over the years. Doughty continues to perform with the band to this day.

• Alan Gratzer - Drums

    Alan Gratzer an American musician and drummer. The drummer for the classic rock band REO Speedwagon. Gratzer joined the band in the early 1970s and was a part of the line-up that recorded and toured for several years. He helped establish REO Speedwagon as one of the top rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, playing on some of their most famous and successful albums, including "Hi Infidelity". Gratzer left REO Speedwagon in the 1990s, but has since performed with the band on occasion.

Complete Track-listing of the album "REO SPEEDWAGON - Hi In Fidelity"

The detailed tracklist of this record "REO SPEEDWAGON - Hi In Fidelity" is:

Track-listing :
1. Den't Let Him Go
2. Keep on Loving You
3. Follow my Heart
4. In Your Litter
5. Take it on the Run
6. Tough Guys
7. Out of Season
8. Shakin' it Loose
9. Someone tonight
10. I Wish You Were There