I saw them just weeks ago, but you right , without Dennis its not the same Although the Energy was definitely there .. I cant understand why they can not put their Differences aside, and fill some STADIUMS .. A New Generation is waiting for them... We had 65 + Year olds ( original fans) and 20 year olds in the Audience. Tommy shaw was throwing his Guitar Picks to Young Girls .. like the old days . Come on guys
It really is. I’m a proponent that bohemian rhapsody is probably the greatest song ever written. But come sail away is so much closer to it than other people think. As an amateur piano player, the intro still never ceases to amaze me. It really is something else. The whole song is just jaw-dropping. Should’ve been a #1 hit. Def top 5 of all time. Maybe tied with stairway to heaven for #2. I like come sail away far more than I do stairway I’m just trying to be objective
Yes! And I was watching them live (with original band members plus Tommy Shaw who just joined) in 1976 "Crystal Ball" tour in Burlington, Vermont and they were AWESOME!!!!
Once upon a time there was an era called "The Eighties", better known as "The 80's". An era of no prerecorded vocal tracks in live performances, where technology didn't come to the aid of the under skilled musician. Just plain and pure talent. The piano is opera-like, CD quality. His voice is crisp, and he can even afford the luxury of talking to the audience, just in case you could not believe he could sound so good live. The Eighties, i guess 80% music - 20% hairstyle. Ended 12-31-89.
I saw them on tour for this album Kilroy was Here at the town center in NYC and then again at the Meadowlands arena. Styx is one of my favorite bands of all times. I wish Dennis was still with the group. RIP John, and to the rest of the guys keep on rocking
There is something magical about Dennis DeYoung and Tommy Shaw singing together. While I have the utmost respect for Lawrence’s talent, I would give my left foot if Dennis and Tommy could put aside their differences, and play together just one more time. What a way to emerge from this shitty pandemic that would be.
Dennis was more than a rocker he had a showtune side. The rest of the members never connected with that side. But there was a place for it in the Paradise Theatre.
Dennis is Styx. The rest is repleacable standard rock'n'roll musicians. Who on earth is going to see a Styx concert without Dennis? I would pay hard earned cash just to see and hear Dennis singing and playing whatever keybord he choses. He is part of my life. F*** all other band members. They would be nothing without Dennis - the man.
tonkashouse That band wouldn't be what it is (and wouldn't even have the repertoire) without Dennis. They are just rock'n'roll guys like a thousand others - excellent ones yes, but without Dennis they would be nothing. None of them. People want to see Styx and make due with the next best thing - but it it ain't Styx. And please man: never ever get sales mixed up with quality. Guns whores and drugs sell like hotcakes - does that make them great?
Thousands go to see Styx without Dennis because their new singer sounds very similar. I love Dennis AND Styx and to me, the music goes beyond any celebrity. I appreciate both in their own right. Tommy Shaw's vocals are just as much Styx.
That woman who hopped on stage did what no one else could do. She made Tommy and Dennis swing arm in arm together and act happy. Who would've thought those two HATED each other meanwhile?
RavenGames101 Beautiful as that was, it was probably part of the show since no security people removed her, she was gently let back into the audience, and she knew the right time to let go of Tommy so he could play his lead part.
I read something earlier today that stated that back in the day, Dennis would get the crowd so fired up that they'd rush the stage.. much to the chagrin of security. He also kept on doing that, and I think the lucky lady who was given the opportunity to swing along with Dennis and Tommy was likely encouraged by Dennis.
Mister young your a blessed man with alot of talent and a first class act. To me and your fans you will always be styks always! Your the best! Keep on doing this lifting up America's spirit because you always show the way god bless you and your family from my family! Take care gary baxter from vacaville, california.
No matter what life brings you... in the Worst of TImes.. see STYX for your inspiration to carry on or KICK some ass.. which ever applies best. Peace All !
May 2020, im 46 yrs. Old . saw him a few years back best concert ive ever saw. And ive seen alot pop, rock, heavy metal, country, opera, symphony's,etc. Still over all the best live concert ive ever saw so far. Everything was PERFECT ! Thank you for the memory. Very few i can truly say i enjoyed in this hell of a life.
This is pure joy! I was looking at a different version, but it seemed to be the radio version overlaid onto a video. This is obviously not the radio version, but they still sound spectacular. Man alive, I miss musicians with TALENT!
I can see Dennis and Tommy being interested in reuniting, but James Young, I think, still has legitimate hatred towards Dennis, and I don’t think he wants to reunite with him anytime soon.
I saw them at the Meadowlands and that small theater in NYC also. I think it was called City Center Theater. Great shows! Dennis is a musical genius. I wish JY and Tommy would get their heads out of their butts and get him back in the band. Then again....I wonder if he would go back.
This is how I want to remeber STYX. The ORIGINAL band members.Through the years I have heard that Styx broke up because of creative differances. Tommy Shaw wanted more hard rock guitar solos, Does he realize that the solos he does are absolutely brilliant? Dennis DeYoung, one of the World's Greatest singing voices. John Panozzo one of the best drummers in the World, yet so underrated. (RIP John). This group broke up in the prime of their careers and we as fans have suffered because of it.
I agree with you 100%. Journey with Steve Perry and Styx with Dennis were 2 of the best bands to see live. If it wasn't for Dennis there would be no Tommy Shaw.
Just like Journey the lead singer's ran they're course. Sometimes it's for the best. When the lead singer is SO powerful as Dennis and Steve Perry were and you have other BIG EGOS in the band, eventually shits gonna hit the fan and it eventually did for both bands. Let's be thankful for what we got. Dennis is still touring and so is Styx and Lawrence McGowan does a respectable job. He will NEVER be Dennis nor should he have to be. I know one thing, Styx should be in the ROR HOF. 5 straight triple platinum albums in a row. NEVER happened until Styx did it. Fuck you HOF committee for not letting Styx into the dance.
Tommy was a great addition, but as a non-original member, he asserted too much. Styx though was a 70’s band. Their sound wasn’t going to continue in the 80’s for long. Music changes, just glad they were a part
Im fanatics of wonderfull band amazing STYX GREAT COOL NICE FRESHLY WONDER DENNIS DE YOUNG TOMMY SHAW THE BEST ETERNALLY ALWAYS FOREVER MY GROUP 70S 80S 90S 2000 2010 ANY TODAY
See, this video is an example of what made this such a GREAT BAND....they wrote music and lyrics that could be performed and understood by the audience, most bands have difficulty reproducing many of their songs live that were hits and done well in the studio....but these guys made music that they could reproduce well live...nothing less and nothing more..one of the best bands collectively, if not EVER, certainly during the late 70's and the 80's.....Thanks for all the GREAT song's, made allot of good times GREAT....!!!! Thanx to styxfankc15 for posting it...BADA$$ 80's....Rated ~XXX~
Just had to add, I loved how DDY recruited TS when the lady came on stage, & I guess security wasn't so much back then. Class act to dance & sing & not miss a beat w/ her. =) Both of them. =)
God, it is not only the music but also the lyrics that make this music so inspiring and makes you feel all right! Come and sail away in 2022 despite wars, COBIT, and all those things that divide us!
I saw these guys more than any other band. On the Pieces of Eight tour they sang this (and I was listening to this looking for these things) and they did exactly the same "extras" "we had dreams", "from the heart" etc. It was cool to hear that again.
