Bryan Keith Hitt (born January 5, 1954,

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drummer who is the former drummer for the band

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. Hitt was born in

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on January 5, 1954. Prior to his involvement with REO Speedwagon, Hitt played with

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, and

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. He also recorded with

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and Wang Chung. He joined REO's lineup in 1989 for the release of the 1990 album ''

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''. Since that time Hitt has played on three more studio albums with the group: '' Building the Bridge'' (1996), '' Find Your Own Way Home'' (2007) and '' Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon'' (2009).

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* American rock drummers 1954 births Living people People from Center, Texas REO Speedwagon members American rock percussionists 20th-century American drummers American male drummers 20th-century American male musicians Drummers from Texas {{drummer-stub