R.I.P. Gary Richrath. (Lead Guitarist from 1970-1989) "Keep On Loving You" is a soft rock power ballad written by Kevin Cronin and performed by American rock band REO Speedwagon. It features the lead guitar work of Gary Richrath. The song first appeared on REO Speedwagon's 1980 album Hi Infidelity. It was the first REO Speedwagon single to break the top 50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching the #1 spot for one week in March 1981. The single was certified Platinum for U.S. sales of over one million copies. It peaked at #7 in the UK Singles Chart. "Keep On Loving You" has been described as "a mainstay on most '80s soft rock compilations" and has appeared on dozens of 'various artists' compilation albums, as well as several REO Speedwagon greatest hits albums. The song has been featured in numerous films, beginning with the 1982 film The Last American Virgin. In 1981, the music video of the song was the 17th played on the first day of broadcast of MTV, on August 1.
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