Bryan Keith Hitt (born January 5, 1954,

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) is an American

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drummer who is currently drumming 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 line up in 1989 for the release of the 1990 album ''

The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken ''The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken'' is the thirteenth studio album by REO Speedwagon, and was released in 1990. It marked the end of their contract with Epic Records and is, to date, the last REO album to chart, peaking at No. 129 ...

''. Since that time Hitt has played on three more studio albums with the group: ''

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'' (1996), ''

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'' (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 {{drummer-stub