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Although the rest of the band's line-up remained stable, REO Speedwagon switched lead vocalists three times for their first three albums.

Luttrell left the band in early 1972, eventually becoming the vocalist for Starcastle.

He was replaced by Kevin Cronin.

Cronin recorded one album with the band, 1972's R. E. O ./ T. W. O.

but left the band during the recording sessions for 1973's Ridin ' the Storm Out because of internal conflicts.

Ridin ' the Storm Out was completed with Michael Bryan Murphy on lead vocal.

Murphy stayed on for two more albums, Lost in a Dream and This Time We Mean It, before Cronin returned to the fold in January 1976 and recorded R. E. O., which was released that same year.

Cronin's return came after Greg X. Volz turned down the position for lead vocalist due to his commitment to Christianity.