REO Speedwagon is proof that rock ‘n’ roll can be both relentlessly earnest and secretly genius. On one hand, they churn out power ballads so sticky and heartfelt that your grandma, your high school crush, and your cat could all cry to the same song—and somehow it feels totally deserved. On the other hand, they can crank out riffs and hooks that hit harder than a ton of hair-sprayed 80s hair metal rolled into a stadium anthem.

They perfected the art of turning heartbreak into sing-along glory, proving that soaring choruses, dramatic key changes, and lyrics about love, loss, and redemption can be a shared emotional experience. REO Speedwagon isn’t just a band; they’re an emotional rollercoaster with guitars, and if you don’t catch yourself belting “Can’t Fight This Feeling” in the shower at least once, are you even human?