Neal Doughty
Keyboard player for REO Speedwagon
Born
July 29th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A keyboard player, songwriter, and producer, played a significant role in the rock band REO Speedwagon. Joined the band in its early years and helped shape its sound. Contributed to the band's rise to fame in the late 1970s and 1980s. REO Speedwagon achieved major success with the album 'Hi Infidelity', which produced several hit singles and became their best-selling album. Continued to perform and record music with the band for decades.
Played keyboards for REO Speedwagon
Contributed to 'Hi Infidelity' album
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