Styx is a great rock n' roll band that was started in the early 70's in Chicago by the Panozzo brothers, Chuck and John. Also joining up was Dennis De Young and James Young. Then came Tommy Shaw. Then Tommy Shaw left the band in the mid 80's to pursue a solo career. Glen Burtnik took his place for one album. Tommy reunited with all the others in the mid 90's. But sadly, John Panozzo died in the mid 90's shorly after and was replaced by drummer Todd Sucherman. Somewhere along the line Dennis De Young was ousted by the band. Chuck Panozzo anounced he had Aids and Ricky Phillips took his place on bass. Lawrence Gowen was intruduced as Dennis De Young's replacement on keyboards and vocals. Thus the only original member left was James Young and Semi-original member Tommy Shaw. Chuck Panozzo makes special appearances from time to time on bass.
What line up is the best?
The best line up always has to have Dennis De Young! He sang lead vocals on most of their big hits including: Lady, Light Up, Lorelli, Mademoiselle, Suite Madame Blue, The Grand Illusion, Come Sail Away, Castle Walls, I'm Ok, Queen Of Spades, Pieces Of Eight, Why Me, Babe, Borrowed Time, First Time, Rockin' The Paradise, The Best Of Times, Show Me The Way, Love At First Sight, Mr. Roboto, & Don't Let It End!
The present line up without Dennis De Young is a crime!
Those of you who love Dennis De Young, like me, check out his new solo album called "One Hundred Years From Now"! Now this sounds like the old Styx and even better! Lots of great rockin' songs with Dennis's brilliant keyboard work, like in the old days of Styx! And of course some great classic love song ballads Dennis does so well! His vocals are top notch! He's at the top of his game! He almost sounds better than he ever did! I bought a copy at www. amazon.com and can't stop listening to it! It is some of Dennis's best work ever!
Come on Tommy and James! Wise up and reunite with Dennis for the best Styx line up ever!
Long live Styx with the one and only Dennis De Young!
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that is awesome. You are truly the Musicman
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