REO Speedwagon coming to Waukgean

1980s pop doesn't get much cheesier or catchier than REO Speedwagon. The band hit it big with a string of heartfelt power ballads like "Keep on Loving You," but it's the rockier numbers like "Roll With the Changes" that still keep me smiling all these years later. (That song, by the way, features the best organ solo ever!) REO isn't just resting on Reagan-era laurels; the group released a new record, "Find Your Own Way Home," in 2007.

Info: 8 p.m. Friday, March 26, at the Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $42.50-$75. Call (800) 982-2787.

In flightStone Temple Pilots exploded during the alternative revolution of the 1990s, then imploded because of singer Scott Weiland's drug problems. After Weiland's detour with Velvet Revolver ended, the Pilots reunited and have been rocking stages with their filthy guitars and anthemic pop hooks. The grunge heroes hit Chicago this weekend in the midst of working on a new record.Info: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the Riviera Theater, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. $58.50.Absolutely 'Fabulous'The Fabulous Thunderbirds bring their down-brand of soulful rock to the suburbs this weekend. Do you think you're "Tuff Enuff"?The Fabulous Thunderbirds play with Bullet Train at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at the Clearwater Theater, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $23. (847) 836-8820.