Alan Gratzer - Co-founder & Drummer of REO Speedwagon

At The Hero Journey, we want to add to your growth and knowledge by sharing our local heroes with you. Please join us while we welcome Alan Gratzer, drummer and co-founder of REO Speedwagon to The Hero Journey!

From the age of 4 when Alan received his first set of drums, to recording 16 albums with REO and selling 40 million records, he shares his story with us. REO Speedwagon’s 11th album, Hi Infidelity, was # 1 on the Billboard charts for 20 weeks and ended up selling 10 million copies!! Following his music career, he was involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters for 12 years and was president of the board for 5 years.

Learn more about his life story and unique life experiences and how he went from rock star to a loving husband and proud grandfather.