In a post on social media, Hall, who's been with the band since 1977, shared, "Never ever thought it would end like this and I'm heartbroken. Please know Neal (Doughty) and I did everything in our power to try and keep the Wagon rolling."
"I am on the mend and will be up and rockin' as soon as the good docs here say it's okay," he said. "Until then, I am 100% focused on recuperating."
Hall has been off the road since November 2023, when he left to have back surgery. In their retirement announcement, the band claimed he "had not recovered sufficiently to be able to perform at the level the fans have come to expect."
REO Speedwagon's retirement is set to begin Jan. 1, 2025. They still have several dates booked through the end of the year, with their next show happening Sept. 27 in Rancho Mirage, California. A complete list of dates can be found at reospeedwagon.com.