Dennis De Young Discusses 26 East Vo.l. 1 & 2 and Styx (Part 2) 

The best interview ever Pete. I love Styx and I love Dennis. I love both sides. You can feel his honesty and love for Styx through the tv. God bless you Dennis. And Pete, your the man! 👍

I have listened to dozens of interviews with Dennis De Young over the years and he always comes across as a genuinely thoughtful and forgiving person. Also Dennis never fails to make me laugh. I love the guy! I really enjoyed it! 😁🎸👍

Congratulations sir you just got the definitive Dennis DeYoung interview. Holy cow! Styx fans will be coming back to this one for a long time to come.

This was one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen! I looked up and watched everything that Dennis mentioned on RU-vid PLUS some .. I also got both of Dennis’ latest releases as soon as the interview was over… I saw Dennis in Erie a few years back and he is the quintessential live performer! Thank’s Pete for giving us such great content. Cheers

Absolutely amazing interview. I feel like we’re getting a real slice of Dennis here, like we sided up next to him at a bar to listen. Dennis’ voice is still in fine form, folks. Go see him when he hits the road again. Long live Styx, the soundtrack to my childhood (Chicago born & bred). Criminal that they’re not in the RnR HOF.

Dennis and Pete I can’t put into words properly how much I enjoyed this discussion between you two and listening to Dennis. This was awesome. Was already a big Dennis DeYoung fan this only strengthens this. Thanks Pete for making this happen and thanks to Dennis for just being him. This was pure awesomeness

"It's my way or the highway"...a statement that has been attributed to Dennis thanks to VH-1s "Behind The Music", when in actuality it was Tommy and JY saying that to Dennis during the "Brave New World" recording & prospective upcoming tour while Dennis was suffering horribly from an illness. Yet, Dennis still loves those guys after all that has happened. A true class act. Wish I could say the same for TS and JY and the rift that has subsequently happened within the fanbase after they didn't return the loyalty Dennis showed to Tommy so Tommy could do his solo albums despite JYs protestations. They didn't even pay Dennis for a year and a half while touring as "Styx". No good deed goes unpunished it seems. As a Styx fan, I bet that home video where the guys reunite after many years to record Lady '95 is heart-wrenching to watch. This was an incredible interview, the best one of Dennis that I've seen so far. Thank you Pete and Dennis.

This is probably the best Dennis interview out there. Hat’s off Pete. Great job.

I just love this guy he was and still is the voice of Styx for me i was 17 when i bought Equinox.And there is a lot of bitterness in his voice because what they have done to him.And kudos to Pete whatta great not an interview but more of a confession and you were an amazing listener which not everyone can be .

Far and above the best music guest that you've had Mr. Pardo.

Best interview by Pete Ive seen. It was so interesting and funny. I lost it when he cracked on Petes 1975 hairstyle lol

Pete you knocked it out of the park with this one. DDY is one of my musical heroes having been a fan of Styx since 79. This video could have been 4 hours long, I would love to hear him talking about the bands they toured with in the 70s, more about John and Chuck and the struggles they both had and if their back catalog will ever get remastered with bonus material. BTW I love the Wooden Nickel stuff especially Man of Miracles LP!

To paraphrase Nigel Tufnel: How much more awesome could this interview be? None more awesome. Thanks, Pete. And thanks, Dennis, for all the music.

Wow “Huge Interview “ Pete! Dennis DeYoung “In the very top of greatest singers of all time”! Genius songwriter and all heart! This maybe the best Dennis “Interview Ever”. Thank you for having this special and thank you for letting Dennis talk without any interruptions. So many great stories, statements, truth and history that he provided. Man o man, this interview is to be cherished forever! Thank you Dennis DeYoung for all the miracles in music you provided…..I say this because your music motivated people to do things in their lives they thought they never could do. You created so many memories for all of us! Not just are family, but are pets through the years as well! A++++ Stellar and Banner rating! I could hear Dennis tell stories for days!

I love Dennis, and I love his pivotal contributions to Styx, as a founding member and songwriter. I love those classic albums with him. I'm happy that he has continued as a solo artist and is releasing good new music. I'm also happy that Styx are still touring and releasing quality new albums. I do miss Dennis in the band-- but I also like Lawrence Gowan. Life goes on, and I'm just enjoying the music! Tommy and James have made it clear that they are happy with Styx as it is, and even though I wish that they could mend fences with Dennis, I'm just a fan, and I never had to go through any of the things, professionally and personally, that all of them went through with each other! Who am I to try to tell them what to do, as a fan of all of them? That's my perspective. I love the music of all of these guys, and I'll keep buying the albums and going to see Dennis *and* today's Styx, live, as long as they are still making music and touring. I don't expect to ever see Dennis, Tommy, and James on the same stage again, except for at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, if Styx is ever inducted, as should have happened many, many years ago.

I’m not sure of his ‘Am I right or am I right’ attitude but he is certainly very talented and fascinating to listen to. I couldn’t stop watching this interview. One of the best I’ve seen.

Great, great interview! Dennis is fascinating, funny, thoughtful. I never knew that about him until now & I've been a fan since the mid seventies. I've got a new appreciation for Dennis.

After the last two albums and this two part interview I'm back to loving Dennis again. I still don't love a lot of his solo music but he seems like a great guy and I feel for him losing his band. I hope they get back together at least one more time and get to be friends again. Life is too short. Also, Dammit Dennis! The Wooden Nickel albums are awesome. They may not sound perfect but they're gonna make you feel it!!!

What a great interview! Thanks so much Pete for having him on and thanks to Dennis for giving us all the truth of the matter. As funny as the first part was this was a more of a serious look into the relationships of the band, good and bad. Just tremendous!

It's great how gregariously Dennis talks to someone he hardly knows

Thanks Pete. I’m not even a Styx fan but I couldn’t turn this off.

Thank you Pete, & D.D.Y !!!!

Pete Pardo and Sea of Tranquility deliver yet again. I'm not a big fan of Styx music but this was one (two parts) highly informative, entertaining and at times moving interview.

Even though you have had wonderful guests in the past Pete I think this interview is one you will treasure for a long time. Dennis was great, you handled tough topics with sensitive questions and it was as Dennis said himself ‘a hoot.’

This is by far your best interview

Thanks Pete for this great moment with Dennis deyoung. Funny and respectfull person. Hé said all i was thinkin about a lot of subject... I like both the band Styx now and the solo stuff of Dennis. Even if i like less a band with the new singer i can appreciate it like Van Halen with Hagar and Arnel with journey and so on...

Fantastic Interview! Great job, Pete! Thank You!

Dennis De Young interviews his special guest, Pete Pardo. lol :D

Dennis is winning me over with every new and honest interview he does.

Great interview. Love Dennis's no bullshit straight talk with added humor. Would love you to have other interviews with discussion about new album being released.

The Best of Times is my fave Styx track. It’s the first one I remember hearing as a kid and I’ve loved it ever since. Awesome interview, Pete!

Loved both interviews! Glad you were able to spend so long with Dennis - great stories and insights.

Again, a wonderful interview. I love how you can ask questions then simply let the artist answer without being interrupted. Had to like, sub and ring the bell. Thank you for this! 🙏

For a music geek that likes to hear the ins and outs of bands and the industry, this was an amazing interview. Great job Pete, another home run interview!

One of your best Pete, very entertaining couple of hours. Suite Madame Blue is probably my favourite song by them

Great interviews! Thanks for the memories Dennis!

What a great interview Pete!

I am a long time viewer, but I really wanted to thank you for this interview, Dennis is a fascinating, hilarious, passionate guy, and I can't say I have ever really given many Styx albums a chance (I was born the year of their biggest record 'Illusion') but I certainly will give them a bigger listen, not just to the sounds, but to the meaning behind them. Cheers, and rock on.

Hi Pete. This was a fantastic interview. Extremely entertaining. Both Parts.

Very interesting and really good interview Pete....just love listening to Dennis De Young

Another stellar interview Pete, I wish you well!

This is the most open and candid interview I've seen with Dennis. Wow! Lots to unpack here.

This was a great interview, Pete !! Dennis came with a lot of history I wasn’t aware about . You are an excellent interviewer .. you let the guests speak . It flowed more like a conversation. I watched both parts and not for one second I was bored .. I would’ve gone another hour . Dennis seems like a nice guy .. as a matter of fact , the conversation came across like you were friends just talking about stuff .

Best interview you've ever done. Excellent stuff, Dennis is great.

Dennis, in my opinion you are the heart of the band. But Tommy definitely added exactly what the band needed and I believe that he helped enhance the entire band. Tommy helped to complete Styx. I love you all. And I pray that one day you will reunite for good. ❤️ I love you.

Great interview. Get to hear stories and explanations not usually heard due to "not the typical questions" being asked. Thanks Pete!

Really enjoying both vol 1 and vol 2!

great 2 part Interview/Conversation .. Thanks !!👍🏼

I have always loved Dennis solo work and Styx. Desert Moon was epic for me. I went through it.

hey pete that was absolutely fantastic he really can speak his mind you nailed it as an interviewer a+++

This is the greatest interview I've ever seen thank you Pete for doing this Dennis is genuine and downright funny and most importantly a great song writer

INCREDIBLE interview.

Absolute incredible interview. One of my two favs. Arjen was so nice to watch, and Dennis. TY SoT.

Admired your patience Pete. Dennis is a handful

Wow what a fantastic interview!!!!!!

Pat yourself on the back Pete this was the GREATEST interview I have ever heard. GREAT GREAT job Pete and thank you Dennis for being you and bringing us sooo much great music with sooo many memories attached to your music.

Excellent! Loved both segments!

Yes, yes - a million times YES!!! The arrangement is king. The substance is independent of that. "We're just guys making shit up" - quote of the year.

AWESOME Pete, and thank you Dennis De Young!!!! brings back So many great memories. being in Indiana all of my life Styx for all of these decades have always been regional monster of rock. lost count of how many times i've seen Styx from way back in the day to more current shed shows but the line without Dennis is just ok, the magic for me will always be with Dennis being the integral part he has always been to the formula. Styx without Dennis is worse than pizza without cheese! \m/ \m/

What a great Interview. Strated with the first Part at 3 in the Morning and just wanted to peak in a bit but that Guy had so much interesting to say and also a great dry Humor... had to watch it in a Row, until the Sun rises. Excellent Interview. I wasn´t a huge Styx Fan to be honest but now i´m kinda curious to listen more into them. Say it again... excellent Interview!

Another great interview, very entertaining!

Now THAT was a great interview !

Absolutely love every song Dennis DeYoung does!

Tommy and JY need to tune into this and watch it and see Dennis praising them, and not bashing them. Dennis is an honest gentleman, there's no mistake about that. This was one of the best interviews I've ever seen. Thumbs up!

I was a little intimidated by the runtime on these, but I couldn't stop watching. Of all the great stuff on your channel, Pete, this may be the crown jewel (so far).

That was fantastic.

Man ow man, this guy is so amazing! What a REAL person! Styx rules! I love ALL the songs that Mr DeYoung ever performed, played, wrote! Great interview! So honest feeling! You are the Best Dennis!

This is so laid back and natural, great video, thnx!

What a genuine awesome man. Listened to 2.5 hrs, can do another 2.5. I hope to see you perform next year Dennis!

Very informative and very entertaining! Both Volume 1 &2 !

Absolutely amazing interview. Dennis really got candid and opened up about many aspects of the Styx legacy. I love both volumes of 26th East but my favorite DeYoung solo album is 100 Years From Now. I wish that one would get released on vinyl. I’m also a big fan of both The Mission and Crash of the Crown by the current incarnation of Styx. It was great to hear all of his stories about the wooden nickel albums, and the A&M catalogue. I really enjoyed the long form interview and Dennis is so wonderfully obnoxious, and always makes me laugh. He’s freaking hilarious.

fabulous interview he is and will always be one of the legendary members of one of the greatest rock bands in history

Such a great conversation with Dennis. He is amazing. Pete has given us such a good listen. I learned a lot I never knew about my favorite rock band growing up. Styx will always be my favorite. Nice to know the history. I think the new records Dennis has done are brilliant and I cant wait to play them over and over like my styx albums. This second volume is sounding just like Styx. That melodic rock sound! Nothing else like it, so good. Thanks again for posting. I am a fan of your channel.

Thank you Pete for this interview! Like Lukather, I love that Deyoung pulls no punches and tells it like it is. I was mesmerized for all of the 2 1/2 hours and could have listened to another two and a half. I saw him on a solo tour about 5 years ago and love to see him again. What an interesting man and great personality

Priceless interview!! Dennis rules...

Best interview ( or soliloquy ) I`ve ever seen on the youtubes. Very honest and true. I never thought Styx was much of a prog band. Great to hear that Dennis feels the same. Wonderful songs and musicianship.

I'm a casual Styx/Dennis DeYoung fan, but am a big supporter of Pete's channel. This was a fabulous interview and Dennis was an absolute hoot.

Dennis is a laugh riot. loved the stories. Thanks Pete.

Be awesome Dennis Chicago guy like me and that self-de appreciation humor. One thing you have to watch when he talks though it's a lot of tongue and cheek and a lot of quick ad libs he let's fly which are a whole lot of fun always a great interview with Denny hope you enjoyed it.

Thank you, “ Pete” for the interesting interview with Dennis De Young, Part 1&2 !! Dennis is serious and has a sense of humor. His personality is balanced. *My favorite Styx song is, ‘Come sail Away’. I”ll check out his new release’ 26 East, Vol. 1&2. Thank you guys for this interview. *Life is better with music. 🎤🎸🎵🥁 All the damn time!!

Dennis I believe you! I have been a fan since the very beginning of Styx. I am sad that the group isn’t seeing eye to eye, as I love Tommy and the other guys as well. I am devoted to the band, but I am taking your side. You were there in the beginning. And I’m so devastated that Tommy would just kick the dust in your face. Without you there would be no Styx. And this comes from a girl who has been in love with Tommy Shaw forever! His voice along with yours and JY equals the sound of Styx. My heart is broken. But I love you all. Styx is still the best band of the 80’s. ❤️

Wow. Just… Wow. What a guy! Wonderful interview!

What a killer interview!

If you don't like Italian sausage, don't watch them make it": Brilliant. Not a big Styx fan, but after this, worth looking deeper.

What incredible statements coming from Dennis! What a ❤️ Heart and boy does it show in his music! The GREATEST!

Dennis is the man!

What an Interview, such a quality of questions and conversations from you Pete! Loooooveeeee your channel! What a character Dennis, so much bad blood and press and he completelly changed my perception of Styx break up.Thank you for Marillion, Saga, going for your interview with Todd Sucherman and April Wine next! Be well !!!!

Great interview

Love Dennis he’s great

The reason I always liked Styx is because they can play a great ballad, then rock out. It's a shame they can't work it out. In my opinion, Styx is not Styx without Dennis Deyoung.

Great conversation about the power ballad….lots of good humour as well….enjoyed this and enjoy Styx ……

Styx was one of favorite bands when I started to listen to rock music. I owned Equinox and purchased Grand Illusion when it came out, however, I started to dislike them because I felt they were becoming more like a pop group - I am talking about when I was about 17 or 18 years old-. Listening to these two inteviews and getting to know Dennis de Young, who is so eloquent, sincere, honest, and by a great interview from Pete Bardo, who allowed Dennis to talk, made me to reconsider listening to Styx again after 42 years! Thanks also to a friend who shared the link for these interviews.

Thanks, guys! Love ya, Dennis! I have my own opinions about everything, based on what I've heard from all parties, but I don't really care one way or another. The music is there. Go back & listen. That's all. I'm in my fifties like Pete, and all the bands I listened to in my youth are now 30, 40, 50 years older (those that are still alive). Things can't stay the same forever. That would be boring! But I can still cherish the music. tavi.

Dam! That was an interesting interview!

Dennis is a legend! Good job Pete😀

These interviews are spectacular Pete!!! I didn’t know a lot about Dennis DeYoung, but boy am I impressed with him!!! The wisdom he shared with you & us was amazing. What a very stand up guy!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

PETE, YOU DID A GREAT JOB ON THIS AWESOME JOB ! THE WOODEN NICKEL STUFF IS UNREAL!!

The best Dennis Deyoung interview ever!

I’m not a big Styx or Dennis DeYoung fan, but this was my favorite interview Pete’s done.

Dennis, my friend. I just want you to know something. It is obvious that you are the heart of Styx. And the lyrics, oh wow! The lyrics!! Yes! They inspired me, growing up in a world of competition. You gave us hope. It would not have been Styx without you.