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Thats all paid off, because everybody in STYX knows what works in this unit. Bay Area show: With the Doobie Brothers; 7:30 p.m. June 7; Concord Pavilion; $31-$126;www.livenation.com. 1 of 3 1980s photo of the band Styx. Where: Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Tickets: $39 to $119 through ticketmaster.com, Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. The current members of Styx are Chuck Panozzo (bass,) James J.Y. Young (guitars/lead vocals,) Tommy Shaw (guitars/lead vocals,) Todd Sucherman (drums,) Lawrence Gowan (keyboards,) Ricky Phillips (bass) and Will Evankovich (guitar). Claim to fame:The prototypical rock/jazz fusion band had an amazing run of gold/platinum albums, lasting from the late 60s to the late 80s. in order to garner their feelings about our favorite band turning 50 years young. The Power of 2.22: Styx Signs Their First Recording Contract 49 Years Ago, Plus Kilroy Was Here Turns 38 & Damn Yankees Turns 31 Today! Roboto., Bay Area show: 107.7 The Bone Presents The Lamont & Tonelli Ball, with REO Speedwagon, Don Felder; 7 p.m. June 23; Concord Pavilion; $30-$126;www.livenation.com, Best reason to attend: To see co-headliner REO Speedwagon. Current lineup: Since the departure of bass vocalist Michael McCary in 2003, Boyz II Men has worked as a trio, featuring tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman as well as baritone Nathan Morris. The remaining original members have retired or passed away, including John Panozzo, who passed away in 1996, and John Curulewski, who decided to retire in 1999. And if its really good, theyre going to come to see it again. LIVE & UNZOOMED TOUR 2022 - STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, with LOVERBOY, Styxworld Exclusive: Styx Talk About the Making of Crash of the Crown. But last year, James JY Dexterity. Its both entertaining and charming, and a natural progression of our sound. In a Styxworld exclusive, co-founding bandmembers James JY Young and Chuck Panozzo tell us the inside tales about how. Styx "Rocktober" Giveaway. 1999: Departure from Styx James Young and Tommy Shaw of Styx suggested booking a tour in support of the Brave New World album. Best reason to attend: The jaw-dropping three-guitar attack. And this certainly doesnt just apply to the classic rock realm. Best reason to attend: Its the Oils first world tour in over 20 years. I knew it, man! I knew it was going to be great., As locked in as the five-man STYX unit is, its always a blessing when original bassist Chuck, who continues to live with HIV, comes onstage to expand the group into a superior sextet. Styx's 2022 lineup has 'home run hitters at every position'. The home of The Original Slidercelebrated titans of the music industry by inducting three extraordinary Cravers into its exclusive Cravers Hall of Fame. You can also follow ChicagoBears.com's Draft Central throughout the draft. Thats a miraculous feat in and of itself. Also look for Night Ranger at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton on July 7 (details TBA). The song has also been covered multiple times by other artists. Bandmembers Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo, and JamesJY Young, along with their late, great producer/engineer Gary Loizzo, share their memories of recording. We are rough-edged and badass when were out on the road, and we know it. You have permission to edit this article. Hes an incredible singer, a motivated writer who wrote some great lyrics, and one very strong keyboard player. And thats really the gist of the overall mission surrounding The Mission, STYXs bold sonic voyage into an exciting new frontier with the goal of discovering how the universes mysteries unfold and then creating the perfect soundtrack to accompany it, both on record and onstage. With that in mind, heres a scorecard with the pluses and minuses of the current lineups. Ccile McLorin Salvant brings her search for spirits to SFJAZZ. Best reason to attend: Because (You Can Still) Rock in America of course! So they come back time after time., One reason that victory is so sweet is that its a shared one not taken for granted. He married his high school sweetheart before Styx recorded their first album.. Chuck Panozzo left to attend seminary school for a year but returned to the group by 1964. Determination. The more you play live and the more people come to see you, the more you have to do to make it different and better every time. What broke up Styx? The truth is, it is a dream fulfilled., The collective strengths of The Mission are not lost on JY. Inside The Rocker Chic Home Of Styx's Tommy Shaw Jan 20, 2015 After two decades of living in Los Angeles and touring around the world, Tommy and Jeanne Shaw were ready to return to their Southern roots. , Styxs first full-length studio album of all-original material of the 2000s, was released 18 years ago today on February 18, 2003. Melody is what people love about the music, not the lyrics. From 2011-2013, Dennis DeYoung returned to the band to provide lead vocals on their reunion tour and album, The Grand Illusion/ Pieces of Eight Live. (AP Photo/Daily Bulletin, Terry Pierson). came to be, and how it continues to live on in our hearts and minds today. "Come Sail Away" among the 1970s rock band's must-do live hits. We thought the best thing to do was get the band back together, he said. Brian Bahr, Getty Images. Hell be the last man standing.. But do you recognize the names of the players in the bands? Today, Young and Shaw are the lone remaining ties to Styx's multi-platinum heyday, with occasional appearances by founding bassist Chuck Panozzo. Styx still tours today but only includes two band members from their 1975 to 1983 golden era guitarist-singers Tommy Shaw and James JY Young. JY and Tommy wanted to keep their renewed momentum intact, and they began to discuss how to do just that. You can also follow ChicagoBears.com's Draft Central throughout the draft. Best reason to attend: Its a great bill, also featuring Garbage and punk legends Exene Cervenka and John Doe (of X). More:Boston guitarist on perfect guitar harmonies, DeYoung has been married to his wife, Suzanne DeYoung, since 1970. What happened to the lead singer of Styx? "I studied the accordion for eight years. When asked if he plays the accordion today. You see it during Come Sail Away and during Renegade that youve brought home victory. The audience shows up and theyre in a joyful mood too, because they know theyre going to hear a joyful performance, and theyre reflecting that back. And I want to sing those songs and go on the road and play a lot of shows. I said, That sounds fair to me. With the basic table set, one thing was readily clear to both men: The band, from top to bottom, had to be of a singular unified caliber. Not only did you bring the prize to yourself, you also brought it to all of the people who were watching you. Before joining Styx, Gowan had a successful solo career as a singer and keyboardist. The storyline was forged to reflect the viewpoint of the six-person crew enlisted for the maiden voyage of Khedive, the first entry in a new fleet of nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft underwritten by the Global Space Exploration Program (or GSEP, for short). Umm, well, maybe some? That joy is contagious, and the fun and love and camaraderie we have onstage is contagious, and the fans will take that into their lives and their households. DeYoung loved Keith Emerson from Emerson Lake and Palmer, Jon Lord from Deep Purple and Rick Wakeman from Yes. Over the ensuing decade, STYX weathered the shifting winds of the publics musical taste, reconvening for a highly successful 1996 Return to Paradise tour that was expertly documented on both CD and DVD in 1997. Chuck was lovely from the first day, he confirms. (Gregory Urquiaga/ For Bay Area News Group), Singer Jack Blades, left, and guitarist Brad Gillis helped make Night Ranger one of the Bay Area's best hard rock bands in the 1980s, and they are still a strong concert draw today. The album feels simultaneously comfortable and new, observes the keyboardist/vocalist/onstage shaman. And we owe it to our fans to continually rehearse, prepare, and improve.. Claim to fame: The legendary Budokan live album, Local show: Bone Bash (see previous item). Styx discuss the making of The Same Stardust, the bands first-ever official EP release that comes out exclusively on 12-inch vinyl today in celebration of Record Store Day on June 12, 2021. Anyone who has come out to see the band will hopefully have fond memories of that evening, and anything above and beyond that is icing on the cake. Ive done a lot of sessions over the years and played on songs and albums that have had big productions and gone all the way to No. Ultimately we stopped working after that because it was an ugly battle after battle after battle, and unhappiness after unhappiness after unhappiness. Together, these five members have played a role in creating the sound that Styx is known and loved for. It took the members of Styx 35 years to come to terms with a song that tore the 1970s rockers apart at the seams. However, unlike other bands that have gone through numerous lineup changes, Styx still maintains the same spirit and musical style despite the changing personnel over the years. Current lineup: The band has gone through some major personnel shifts over the years, but currently features four of the five original members Robbie Grey (lead vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar, vocals), Mick Conroy (bass, vocals) and Stephen Walker (keyboards). The members of the band Styx were Dennis DeYoung (vocals, keyboard, synthesizers and percussion), John Panozzo (drums and percussion), Chuck Panozzo (bass and vocals), James J. The group originally formed as a group of four Chicago-area high school friends called The Tradewinds they then changed their name to TW4 before finally becoming Styx. Styx was known for their progressive rock style and success in the late 70s and early 80s. Beginning as one of the original members of legendary rock band Styx, James JY Young is someone to be remembered in rock history. But to move ahead, they had to part ways with founding member Dennis DeYoung the man behind some of the bands most indelible hits, including Lady, The Grand Illusion, and Come Sail Away because the collective chemistry had changed. Were here because John cant play anymore, so we have a common cause. The legacy of this band will be that it brought joy to millions of people, notes Todd. Every night, we go on that magic carpet ride together, observes original bassist Chuck Panozzo, who joins the band on tour as often as he can. 51 years ago today, Styx signed their first recording contract with Wooden Nickel Records on February 22, 1972. Fan Club and VIP Presale begins Monday, 12/6/21 at 10am local time. The band wanted to create a more commercial sound, while Bassist Chuck Panozzo and guitarist Tommy Shaw wanted to retain their original rock-oriented roots. The band sans Shaw, who was recording and touring with Damn Yankees (featuring Ted Nugent, Jack Blades and Michael Cartellone) regrouped in 1990. Drummer Bryan Hitt and superb guitarist Dave Amato have been around since the late 80s. Bay Area show: 8 p.m. April 11; Fillmore, San Francisco; $35;www.livenation.com. I backed up Dennis doing that because he led the charge, said the 70-year-old guitarist/co-lead singer. Theres no radio outlet for (new material) and it was spending a lot of time and energy in the recording studio, beating your head against the wall to make a great album and then having no one really paying attention to it, he said. Basically, its become more like it was in the 30s, 40s, and 50s: Its back to being all about going to see it live. STYX has justreleased a video for its classic hit"Too Much Time On My Hands", filmed from the band's home studiosin support of the Pittsburgh #SteelersNation and theirgame against theBaltimore Ravens. Music is this amazing force that comes from a higher place. He has been a member of the band since 1975, when he took over lead vocal duties from John Curulewski. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. 41 years ago today, Styx released their tenth studio album. As of 2019, the classic lineup of the band includes only DeYoung and Shaw, while Chuck Panzozo retired in 1999 due to health issues and John Panzozo sadly passed away in 1996. Claim to fame: One of musics true trailblazers, The Damned are known as the first U.K. punk band to release a single (1976s New Rose) and an album (1977s Damned Damned Damned). Keep reading with a digital access subscription. Tommy Shaw is an important part of Styxs sound, playing a key role in their live performances. In addition, former Survivor vocalist and guitarist, Todd Sucherman, provided lead vocals when DeYoung was unavailable to perform. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Not only that, but Kilroy Was Here was released 40 years ago today in 1983, and Damn Yankees was released 33 years ago today in 1990. We just want to keep on doing this, asserts Tommy. When their mother died, the twin brothers were granted immortality by Zeus and they shared one Mount Olympus throne between them. A group of 13 suspected gang members has been beaten and burned to death by a mob in Haiti's capital after being seized while police were searching their vehicle. Aside from lacking the right personnel to perform the song since DeYoungs departure, Babe is a difficult song to perform live. At first, they were overwhelmed by the size. It is a particularly vocal-heavy song with complicated chords and a tricky time signature. Its a multilayered, multilevel show with a number of elements going on beyond the music itself, Phillips observes. In 2011, Tommy, the guitarist and singer for Styx, recorded his first solo bluegrass album here and fell in love with the citys energy. Among the well-known honorees are rock iconAlice Cooper, the late comic pioneerStan Lee,and the stars of "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,"John ChoandKal Penn. Celebrating the four-year anniversary of the release of Styxs most cosmic and most vibrant studio album, Join us in this celebration of Styxs magically inspired covers album, Three key reasons why February 22 is one of the most important dates in Styx history: 1) The band signed their first recording contract 49 years ago today on February 22, 1972; 2) they released, THESE ARE THE TIMES CONCEPTUAL VIDEO SET TO THE SONGS LYRICS ALSO OUT TODAY. For years, the couplehe grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, and she in Clarksvillehad been checking on real estate in the Nashville area, waiting for the right time and place. The Democrat has not been allowed to speak on the state House floor since she declared that legislators who voted in favor of a ban on gender-affirming care would have "blood on your hands." We did some incredible work together, but theres no basis for us to work together again., The drive to write new material helped fuel the direction of the next phase. Dear Abby: Am I overreacting to my European daughter-in-law's behavior? The thing I always like the most is the immediate response we get when playing live, notes JY Young, an integral force of nature in the band since its 1972 inception and the one who helped steer the band to landing its first recording contract with Wooden Nickel Records. Thats all you really want to do, is to make people happy through music. My name for him is The Human Phalanx, because he is unstoppable. Tommy concurs quite succinctly: Todd, he really works hard. The lyrics, which tell of a romantic voyage that awaits anyone courageous enough to follow their dreams, have captivated audiences for decades. You also see it happening in old-school punk (The Damned), New Wave (Blondie), R&B (Boyz II Men) and alt-rock (Third Eye Blind). DeYoung and his band play the 1977 Styx album, "The Grand Illusion" in its entiretyduring the current tour. The band established itself with a progressive rock sound in the 1970s, and began to incorporate pop rock and sof Styx still tours today but only includes two band members from their 1975 to 1983 golden era guitarist-singers Tommy Shaw and James "JY" Young. Chemistry. And each bandmate feels that whether a STYX song has been played once or played a thousand times, there is always room for improvement. DeYoung took a break from songwriting and recording work on a new solo album to talk to the Clarion Ledger. Currently, five members of the rock band Styx are still alive. WebAbout James Young. And, from their inception, finding a way to do it with three lead singers, and then taking it to another level by having the respect and reverence to the original by putting in the time to understand and dissect what was there before you, and then adding something new so that the flower opens up and keeps blooming and going to other places. I remember after we did our first show together [in 2003] when we were taking our bows, I gave him a big hug and said, I knew it! BBC News. Styxworld exclusive! The fact that we have so much fun when were playing thats very contagious. You know, youre adding some new furniture, and youre also building onto the structure of the house, and youre building the family. Claim to fame: Its self-titled debut, which was released in 1997 and went on to reach multiplatinum heights thanks to the hits Semi-Charmed Life and Jumper. The San Francisco band is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Third Eye Blind on this tour. He said, If anything feels weird, just tell me. He was very open from the get-go. After two decades of living in Los Angeles and touring around the world, Tommy and Jeanne Shaw were ready to return to their Southern roots. The two were famous for their adventures, most notably when they took part in the Argonaut expedition. That DNA, quite frankly, is whats in all those great, classic STYX albums anyway, and I can see all kinds of cross-references that appear on this album. Singer Lou Gramm, arguably the biggest ingredient in Foreigners original sound, left the band in 2003. Its a great collaboration., Gowan loves how The Mission reflects the bands core identity. For starters, the popularity of the bands music had plateaued in the past few years, which led to a decrease in demand for their albums and shows. He always had my back. Claim to fame: Already massively successful Down Under, the politically minded Australian rock act became an international sensation with 1987s Diesel and Dust., Bay Area show: 8 p.m. May 27; Fox Theater, Oakland; $39.50;www.ticketmaster.com. 1 hit), the grandiose ballad"Lady" (the band's first hit), "The Best of Times" or maybe even the sci-fi synth classic, "Mr. Roboto" ("Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto, domodomo"). In a Styxworld exclusive, the entire band tells us the tale of how. Styx still tours today but only includes two band members from their 1975 to 1983 golden era guitarist-singers Tommy Shaw and James JY Young. Im humbled for this band to have the great success that it has, and I recognize what we have could go away in an instant. In a Styxworld exclusive, co-founding bandmembers guitarist/vocalist James. Claim to fame: Mixing genres and featuring rock icon Debbie Harry, the band had a string of great singles (Call Me, Rapture, Heart of Glass, etc.) What else do you need to know? Why did Tommy Shaw leave Styx? It was also written by DeYoung. DeYoung released his first solo album, Desert Moon, in 1984 while Styx was on sort of a hiatus after Tommy Shaw left to pursue a solo career. Tommy likes to say, From a tiny acorn a giant oak doth grow, Young recites. Shaw wrote some of Styxs biggest hits, including Too Much Time on My Hands, Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) and Renegade. In a Styxworld exclusive, every single bandmember tells the inside tale about how this most cosmically epic entry in the vaunted Styx canon came to be. Local show: Lamont and Tonelli Ball (see previous item), Best reason to attend: REO is still fantastic in concert. The two remaining original members guitarist James J.Y. Young and bassist Chuck Panozzo both are in their early 70s, and longtime guitarist and de facto band leader Tommy Shaw will be 68 on Sept. 11. We didnt used to have people who would come see every show, but now theyre coming back again and again for more. Below are the Bears' 2023 draft choices with round and overall selection listed: Everyone was so prepared. And this is as good a live band as there is, continues JY, whos also known far and wide as The Godfather of STYX. Shaw jumped back on in 1995 and DeYoung stuck around until 1999 when creative differences once again divided members. It was former band member Dennis DeYoungs idea and Young supported it. Well, almost. For one thing, he has fusion-level chops, and that brings an element to this band that I love. These guys were able to come up with a group of songs that have definitely stood the test of time. He also generally sings lead vocals on most of the bands songs. Tucked off the road, the 11,000-square-foot property sits on a four-and-a-half-acre lot that includes a pond, pool, and garden, providing just the sort of tranquil setting the couple was craving in contrast to their jet-set lifestyle (Tommy performed more than 100 shows last year). Get it from the Apple app store or the Google Play store. Dear Abby: I have a great life, so why have I fallen into this shameful behavior? 45 years ago today, Styx released their 7th album. That's what I played. Good luck! Weve always tried to explain why this is this happening. He had this grand scheme for the project. STYXS TOMMY SHAW INDUCTED INTO WHITE CASTLE CRAVERS HALL OF FAME ALONG WITH RENOWNED CONCERT PROMOTER DANNY ZELISKO AND THE LATE JOHN PRINE; STYX RELEASES 2003S CYCLORAMA FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON DIGITAL OUTLETS STARTING TODAY, Customer accounts enabled in your Store Admin. Styx performs Babe in 1979 with Dennis DeYoung on But Bun E. Carlos has been replaced on drums by Daxx Nielsen. I love a drummer who can turn that on when he needs to. Whenever they bought a T-shirt from the concert merchandise booth or passed the lighting console within earshot of the longtime lighting director, fans would bemoan the fact that the band skipped the song. Fourteen years later, they released the followup, The Mission, but Young said theres little incentive for the band these days to release new music; they have mostly been focused on music videos and live performance projects. Hed say, Hey, listen you need anything, ask. Hes always quite open to sharing with me. Harmony, its a beautiful thing indeed. Young (guitars, keyboards and vocals), and Tommy Shaw (guitars, mandolin, banjo, and vocals). Current lineup: Yes, there are other members in the band besides frontman Stephan Jenkins, but its getting increasingly hard to name them. Perry Knotts/AP. Styx is an American rock band from Chicago that formed in 1972 and is best known for melding hard rock guitar balanced with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano, upbeat tracks with power ballads, and incorporating elements of international musical theatre. Styx does not play Babe in concert for a variety of reasons. Styx bass player Lawerence Gowan, left; lead guitar player James Young and singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw jam as they perform at the Blockbuster Pavilion in Devore, Calif., Saturday, May 6, 2000. It quickly became ugly. 51 Years Ago Today, Styx Sign Their First Recording Contract! More hits followed, including Come Sail Away (1978) at #8. Roboto again in its entirety. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The Democrat has not been allowed to speak on the state House floor since she declared that legislators who voted in favor of a ban on gender-affirming care would have "blood on your hands." , is set for release on June 18, 2021. Kevin Greene, the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame outside linebacker and all-time Pittsburgh Steelers great who was also one of the biggest Styx fans you'd ever meet. But there is still one big Styx hit you wont hear on Thursday night or any other. Its like a photo album where you keep adding some new photos of whats in your house. Since then, Styx has continued on without DeYoung, while DeYoung has pursued a successful solo career and has occasionally reunited with the other members of Styx. Stay up to date on Bay Area and Silicon Valley news with our new, free mobile app. We never walk off the stage thinking, What happened?, Sucherman also feels that, with The Mission, the band has struck the right balance for the here and now. What broke up Styx? Claim to fame: The British New Wave acts dreamy 1982 single, I Melt With You, is one of the best prom anthems of all time. celebrated titans of the music industry by inducting three extraordinary Cravers into its exclusive Cravers Hall of Fame. The entire band discusses how it all came to be, in a story youll only see right here on Styxworld. It was more than 10 or so years ago that I began noticing the audience getting younger. "People will come up to me and tell me how much they love the songs and the feelings the songs conjure up. Jim Harrington is the Bay Area News Group's pop music critic for The Mercury News and the East Bay Times. (Charles Sykes/Associated Press), Styx bass player Lawerence Gowan, left; lead guitar player James Young and singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw jam as they perform at the Blockbuster Pavilion in Devore, Calif., Saturday, May 6, 2000. These five members include the three founding members, the lead vocalist and keyboardist Dennis DeYoung, the bassist Chuck Panozzo, and the drummer John Panozzo. Bay Area show: Co-headlining with Chicago (see previous item). Tommy Shaw originally joined the band Styx in 1975, and has been the lead singer since then. They were two sons of King Tyndareus of Sparta, who were born from the same mother but had two different fathers. Styx, on the other hand, was formed in 1972 in Chicago, Illinois. With a little help from their many friends in Clevelands Contemporary Youth Orchestra, One With Everything (2006) is a hybrid orchestral rock blend for the ages, while Live at the Orleans Arena Las Vegas (2016) documents their present-day prowess. Police recruit dies Monday, according to a city press release. Current lineup: Weve got three-fourths of the classic lineup vocalist-guitarist Robin Zander, lead guitarist Rick Nielsen and bassist Tom Petersson. 42 years ago today on January 19, 1981, Styx made history by releasing their tenth studio album. Current lineup: Fans still get the fabulous fretboard fireworks from longtime/founding members Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston and John McFee. Even though it needed a complete overhaul, the Shaws paid homage to Summer by keeping certain design elements on display. So my solos on synthesizers, those trills and runs, that came from playing the accordion," DeYoung said. On Twitter @Starburch. However, in the late 1990s the other members of Styx had become increasingly frustrated with DeYoungs desire to pursue a more progressive, progressive rock-influenced sound, while the other members wanted to focus on a more commercially viable, arena rock-type sound. They loved the vibe of the home, which once belonged to disco legendDonna Summer. Loved it. Daniel BBC News. This band is supremely talented, and we have to consistently create something that is going to be great over the test of time., Not only that, but the band re-recorded two discs worth of its classic material with much finesse and musculature, aptly known as Regeneration Volume I & II (2011 & 2012). The Styx twins appeared in a number of literature, most notably in Homers Iliad and Odyssey, Aeschylus Agamemnon, and Hyginus Fabulae. Apr 27, 2023 at 08:30 AM. The singer acknowledged how Mr. Bay Area show:with New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul; 7:30 p.m. June 4; SAP Center, San Jose; $29.95-$199.95;www.ticketmaster.com, Best reason to attend: To watch the crowd reaction when the R&B vocal trio unveils Ill Make Love to You.. Who ARE these guys? WebIn the summer of 1996, the members of STYX reunited for the first time in 13 years to tour the United States, much to the delight of their loyal fans who flocked to the shows making the "Return To The Paradise Theatre" tour one of that summer's most successful -- financially and critically. Let me call him. Hes a great musician with a great pedigree, and having five-string bass in the band adds a little extra gravitas and vibe to it all. Legendary Greek-born album cover artist IOANNIS is once again collaborating with the band STYX. New members, including Elena Velez, Danielle Hirsch Frankel, Brandon Blackwood, Jamie Okuma, Raul Lopez, and Colm Dillane, were among those honored. The label insisted on a new name and, following exhaustive discussion, they refashioned themselves as Styx, chosen only because none of them hated it. In total they recorded four albums for Wooden Nickel, all broadly progressive rock with elements of hard rock and a few sappy ballads thrown in for good measure. , Styxs fifth studio album,was released 45 years ago today on December 1, 1975. Claim to fame: The Doobies are one of the best Bay Area bands of all time. But, to a man, while we were making this record, everyone got very real and dug down deep in unfamiliar territory, and gave the performances you hear. And Lawrence is an iron man. Bay Area show: 7 p.m. March 24; Oakland Metro Operahouse; $20;www.oaklandmetro.org. The cover artwork features 3 locomotives traveling through space, representing the original members leaving Chicago on their journey to the stars. Customer accounts enabled in your Store Admin. And Todd and I work really, really well together., Continues JY, I love Todd for a variety of reasons. The original lineup featured brothers Chuck and John Panozzo, as well as Dennis DeYoung, James Young, and John Curulewski, who formed the group in Elgin, Illinois, in 1971. Following the album, his band launches into Styx's greatest hits. When he entered the stage, it was such a mindblowing experience.

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