Is Dennis DeYoung singing with Styx?
Dennis DeYoung still hasn’t gotten over the fact that Styx exists without him fronting the band. DeYoung, who was replaced as the band’s lead singer in 1999 by guitarists Tommy Shaw and J.Y. Young, still holds out hope for a final reunion with Styx.
Who was the original lead singer of Styx?
Dennis DeYoung
All those Styx songs were written and sung by the band’s co-founder and former lead singer and keyboardist Dennis DeYoung. 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.
What is wrong with Dennis DeYoung?
In a 2018 appearance on The Big Interview (Via ABC News Radio), Styx members James Young, Tommy Shaw and Lawrence Gowan noted that their problems with Dennis DeYoung stemmed from the singer’s refusal to tour at a time when the band wasn’t selling albums, and had to rely on live show revenue.
What songs is Styx famous for?
The Top 10 Styx Songs
- The Grand Illusion (1977)
- Renegade (1978)
- Suite Madame Blue (1975)
- Rockin’ The Paradise (1981)
- Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) (1978)
- Too Much Time On My Hands (1981)
- Come Sail Away (1977)
- Boat On The River (1979)
Who are the original members of the band Styx?
This is where the band was formed in his basement in 1962. Across the street lived the Panozzo twins John and Chuck who along with DeYoung would go on to form the nucleus of Styx. The cover artwork features 3 locomotives traveling through space, representing the original members leaving Chicago on their journey to the stars.
Where did Dennis DeYoung grow up in Roseland?
The album title “26 East” was the address where DeYoung grew up in Roseland on the far south side of Chicago. This is where the band was formed in his basement in 1962. Across the street lived the Panozzo twins John and Chuck who along with DeYoung would go on to form the nucleus of Styx.
How did Dennis DeYoung come up with this is Volume 1?
“This is Volume 1, which sounds pretentious to me, but the marketing folks wanted you to know there are going to be two of them, so hey kids, there are two of them; this is Volume 1.” The collaboration with Julian Lennon came about when DeYoung wrote a verse and chorus of a song with Lennon in mind.