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Vocal Coach Reaction To Styx - Blue Collar Man - Ken Tamplin
Leaving it all on the field.
Consummate musicians, Styx embraces this philosophy with every single song. Every. Single. Song. In this performance the band takes no prisoners in an all-out, John Rambo-esque, assault of blistering musicianship coupled with sublime vocals and unparalleled songwriting in a pure, balls to the wall, performance. Guys, this is "Rockstar Great". This is perfectly executed professionalism; the type that I hope inspires each of us to "leave it all on the field" in every aspect of life.
Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) is the first single that Styx released from the Pieces of Eight album in 1978. Lore has it that the song was composed by Tommy Shaw after hearing the sound of his boat engine failing to start. He said it sounded like a good riff to a song. The song reached No. 21 in the United States.
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@kentamplin 5 лет назад

Apologies for missing that the bassist is none other than Chuck Panozzo. Insert bass player jokes here.

@casidiablo665 5 лет назад

It'd be great if you could take a look at Dennis DeYoung's live skills... he's in his 70s and songs as good as he did back then. Great vid, by the way.

@youspriz1 5 лет назад

Dont shoot the bassist

@stuartmunro1319 5 лет назад

Chuck is the man...

@MuttleyVonErich00 5 лет назад

All your bass are belong to us.

@taunoctua245 5 лет назад

As a guitarist, wannabe singer. Having been in bands, I can say. It is all about the Bass.

@mickegee364 4 года назад

STYX. THE MOST UNDERRATED BAND IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK! Every line up! Tommy Shaw....hands down the most all around talented man in the business. And he is still bringing it in 2019!

@kentamplin 4 года назад

Mick E Gee👍

@Stoovey24 4 года назад

Styx killed it with The Mission...and they are working on a new album that I expect will be even better. Dennis DeYoung has a new album out this year that is as good as anything he or Styx have ever done.

@theresapaez513 2 года назад

and in 2022!

@seanmurphy3753 4 месяца назад

NOT underrated by me... Styx Rocks! 1st class, amazing band! In my top 5, may very well be my no. 1... tough choice... Styx v. Rush for spot one... OMG... hard to choose! STYK x RUSH = AMAZING BANDS. 80s music fan here! 😂

@FGSAtlanta 3 месяца назад

What do you mean underrated? They are known to be one of the greatest rock n roll bands of all times. lol.

@EugenioGuarente 5 лет назад

STYX.. C'mon.. one off the best Rock Band . EVER!..EVER!!

@villarreal0706 5 лет назад

Enio should be in Rock in Roll Hall of Fame 😠

@kawasaki2024 Год назад

One of the top 10 in my opinion. Just for Tommy Shaw 's guitar work and song writing skills alone!

@serdip 5 лет назад

Styx RULES! Notice how the frontmen Tommy and JY are smiling constantly. That's an indication of their passion and their level of enjoyment while performing great music. My favorite band of all time. Thanks for posting and reviewing this performance.

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

myp410up Awesome!

@joelabriola6289 5 лет назад

Hey Ken, love your enthusiasm with Styx. I'm from Chicago and they are local hometown guy's. Dennis is the ultimate showman who really enjoys his fans. Im glad you feel they are a killer band too. They have been performing together and apart for like 40 years?!'Crazy amount of time. Yes, they have and still had issues with each other but the music remains timeless and the performance s are a 10.

@jamisondean9385 5 лет назад

Amen Joe!

@ericcernech3883 5 лет назад

Love Tommy Shaw. He always seems to be overlooked as a great vocalist.

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

Eric Cernech Indeed. Are you familiar with Shaw/Blades? Check them out. Also loved Damn Yankees.

@ericcernech3883 5 лет назад

Love Shaw/Blades. Blades and Shaw”s vocals are perfect together. Just saw Night Ranger recently and Blades still has it. So much energy. 👍👍👍

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

Eric Cernech Their harmonies are excellent.

@ltw6346 5 лет назад

@@kentamplin I am damn Yankees are pretty darn good

@CMissShelleyMichelle 5 лет назад

Can you take me high enough (to fly me over, fly me over, yersterday).

@lgempet2869 5 лет назад

Tommy Shaw is the whole package! I always thought he was an amazing singer & guitarist- plus hard worker & tons of energy. Blue Collar Man was my absolute favorite. I had a major crush on him for years when I was a pre-teen (gives you my age😏😉) but always just truly appreciated Tommy’s amazing talent!!

@Deborahtunes 5 лет назад

Tommy was the reason I became a HUGE Styx fan. They are my absolute favorite band. And yes, I too had big crush on him for many years.

@Bfunkyy 5 лет назад

Thanks!!! I missed the video. One of my favorite bands since 12yrs old (I’m a young 50yr old now lol) “paradise theater” (styx) and “Escape” (journey) “On the radio” (Fonna Summer) and “Hi Infidelity” (REO) my very first 4 Lps. GREAT BANDS!! My dad and Step-Dad both were and still very established musicians and when I was 12-14 my step-dad told me ya can’t look down at your guitar and you MUST sing (at least backup) or you’ll get passed up or another guitar player that can. Great advice... I’ve always stayed true to that and even later became a lead song as well even acoustic solo acts (more money). Sorry for the long story. Thanks again!! Ya Rock Ken!!👍🏼

@crowcawler2011 5 лет назад

They were an incredible band hands down!!! I remember my Styx’s 4x4 poster that was on my bedroom wall. Shaw/Blades was another moment when really great musicians just made some amazing songs that still stand up today!!! I feel so blessed to have been alive when all of these bands were playing on the radio and rocking all the arenas. My son is 16 and I almost feel sorry for him because he would be hard pressed to find bands today that have all the elements of groups I grew up listening too. True musicians, singers, song writers, that can bring it night after night and with energy that melts you!! Riffs that still to this day are recognized and so iconic. John Bonham “when the levee breaks”, Ted Nugent “Strangle Hold” Motley Crue “Kickstart my Heart”. Just stuff that will never get old and will never happen again. Love your taste in tunes. Keep going please!! Loving it!!!

@p_1210 5 лет назад

They don’t make music like this anymore. The best era, so many great bands and vocalists. Awesome Ken.

@jamesdavey7542 3 года назад

Styx is timeless and Tommy Shaw is an Icon. Thanks Ken for showing your passion for their greatness.

@kentamplin 3 года назад

My pleasure, James!

@razzdazz8 5 лет назад

Terrific choice Ken! My first concert was Styx and Peter Frampton. It was one hell of a concert! Keep up the great work Ken 👍.

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

razzdazz8 Thank you!

@etchalaco9971 5 лет назад

That’s a rock finale if I ever heard one! Wow! Styx rocks!

@Delphi333 5 лет назад

Yes LOVE IT!!! I love Styx and really enjoyed seeing your enthusiasm for the band. I actually just saw Dennis DeYoung perform last year and he still sounded great - clearly he knows/knew how to preserve his voice all these years. And Tommy Shaw is fantastic - like you all said they're master musicians. One of my personal favs is "Fooling Yourself" :-)

@jakefoxx7978 5 лет назад

Lorelei and Renegade are my favorite songs from these guys, and now this song's going to be stuck in my head! 👍👌

@lindabergman3127 4 года назад

Sweet Madammosel 👍👍 👍👍 👍

@garydavis8213 3 года назад

Did you see Tommy at Daryl’s House? 62 years old, pulls up in the car, hops out, goes into the studio and proceeds to kill it. No warm up, no nothin. Tommy’s voice is as good today as ever. Amazing.

@kentamplin 3 года назад

I have. Tommy is amazing!! Better than ever.

@racing2cat Год назад

He said it was the slowest version of "Renegade" he'd ever played - and I tried to keep pushing the beat through my tv. Love him!❤ And Daryl couldn't believe Tommy's upper range. Sighing.

@pmocityzocsy Год назад

I truly love that episode of Daryl's House, as you said no warm-up, true musicians all

@Scott__C 5 лет назад

I saw Dennis DeYoung on a PBS special with his solo show just a couple of months ago and he still sounds as good as the old days.

@billpoulakis1741 Год назад

There is nothing like a good live rock show. When a band makes you want to sing and celebrate their music then they have done it right,

@emmanuellaborersministries 5 лет назад

I love the harmony

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

Kofijeff Steudler Harmonies are one of their strong suits.

@thestevemartin6735 5 лет назад

First band I ever saw live. Insane vocals. Amazing band! Loved this video Ken. Greetings from the UK

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

Steven Martin GREAT band! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@hughbraddock 5 лет назад

June 4 - London Palladium. GET YOURSELF THERE 🤘👍🍺😁

@dwt81966 5 лет назад

Hey Ken, that was the first song they played to open that show. I’ve seen these guys live a few times and never once did they let me down. Thanks for posting this cover and keep on rocking...

@MMAFAN66 4 года назад

Actually it was the 2nd song...they opened with Rockin the Paradise

@BarbieDoll2006T1 4 года назад

Let me just say that, it’s awesome to find someone besides me who wants to see this kind of enthusiasm and energy once again. Tommy Shaw is currently 66 years young.. that’s 4 years ahead of me, and my goal (with KTVA’s help) is to demonstrate that kind of stage presence. Can we do it?? You bet we can! Rock On! :-) Thanks, once again, for a top-notch reaction video.

@Jo.885 5 лет назад

Tommy Shaw is a southern songbird. I've seen Styx at least 20 times. I use to say that he was my future husband, he just didn't know it yet lol. And JY is the nicest guy to fans. Somehow I always managed to get front row. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 oh adding an edit..... I'd love to see you critique their song "Crystal Ball". That song meant alot to me. I helped me through a really hard time in my life, and I still think it's their best song. Oh and I have this concert on dvd. It's one of my favorites.

@Deborahtunes 5 лет назад

20 times, I'm so jealous...😏 JY gets a bad rap from certain people. But I've heard so many stories about how good he is to his fans. JY once said that because his sister became a paraplegic as a teenager, he learned to appreciate everything he has, and can do. Because she is unable to... JY really is more humble than many believe...

@ltw6346 5 лет назад

To this day the best concert I've ever been to in my life. For me, Styx is Dennis DeYoung and Dennis DeYoung is Styx. So I wouldn't go see the current band. When I saw them in 1997 it was the Grand Illusion tour the one with the theatrev and the guy sweeping and it was just absolutely amazing. I've seen The Who Van Halen and tons and tons of other rock group Steve Miller Lynyrd Skynyrd Etc and styx still the best.

@audibletapehiss3764 5 лет назад

When the bass player came on screen and you said, "Who's THAT guy?" I'm still laughing 10 minutes later. And I'm a bass player!

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

audible tapehiss My bad. I assume it was Chuck Panozzo though he looked a bit like my accountant...

@76mattsouth 5 лет назад

Great reaction! A real band, real musicians, great harmony. I discovered Styx thanks to a Puddles (aka Mike Geier) concert, he's got Come Sail Away on his repertoire. :)

@tpj1959 4 года назад

First rock concert I saw. 1977 Grand Illusion tour. 2 1/2 hours with TWO encores; and the encores were like 3 songs each. It was like the best concert I ever went to. I’ve seen them at least 12 times since. Each and every time they throw down. Good to see that you truly get their goodness. Man in the Wilderness is my favorite Tommy song. They started adding it to their show in the last 5 years or so. The fans appreciated it too.

@kentamplin 4 года назад

Awesome!

@colleennolan-dahlstrom7251 Год назад

Wow! Loved this video👍. Great to see how styx has done well for so many years. Ken, was fun watching you get excited too🎤🎼🎸

@egosumtantum5573 5 лет назад

I've never seen you so enthusiastic like this. I've been a Styx fan all my life too and they are fantastic, but you were the one who inspired me on being a musician.

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

That is really great to hear, Egosum Tantum!

@etikevin1 5 лет назад

I could watch you do 50 more Styx songs! SUITE MADAME BLUE!! You are awesome Ken!!!!!

@julielynn86 5 лет назад

What a terrific video Ken! This is my favorite reaction video to date. You killed it, to quote you. :-) Loved it!

@paultaylor47 5 лет назад

I would be very interested to have to do a reaction to the Styx Since 1999 when Canadian Keyboardist and Singer Lawrence Gowan took over for Dennis DeYoung. I personally like both Dennis and Lawrence as singers , Songwriters and keyboard players. Lawrence Gowan made a huge name for himself in Canada with his solo career before his entrance into STYX

@jenniferwright9606 3 года назад

Have seen Lawrence Gowan w Styx about 3 times - unfortunately I find him beyond annoying. Way too overdone, he sort of reminds me of watching a High School air guitar contest. But I put up w him bc Tommy & JY are still so awesome. I was lucky enough to see Styx with all the original members. THIS is how it should be. Wish they would put their differences aside and do one more tour together.

@Deborahtunes 2 года назад

I love Lawrence's showmanship, and energy. Not to mention his keyboard playing is top notch...

@ejamsc 5 лет назад

Really enjoying your insight Ken. Thank you for making these vids!

@GPXgirl 5 лет назад

YES!! I saw them live in 07' and they're amazing! They toured with Def Leppard and Foreigner that year! I mainly went to see Foreigner, since I'm a HUGE fan. Even tho, Lou isn't in the band anymore. My mom was a huge STYX fan, as am I and we had so much fan! Tommy was amazing and the show was unforgettable. This is one of my favorite STYX songs, love Tommy Shaw!! He doesn't get enough credit! Even in Damn Yankees, he did amazing. I had this cassette tape and it's a great album! Every time I hear this on the radio, I turn it up to 10!

@Deborahtunes 5 лет назад

I saw that tour myself, with DL and Foreigner...👍

@lisetremblay1806 Год назад

The key is enjoing playing what you love what you chose doing for the rest of your life. Music !!!❤

@caseymonaghan2578 5 лет назад

Can't believe I found a Styx fan my age! PLEASE, PLEASE do QUEEN OF SPADES on the PIECES OF EIGHT ALBUM. It's basically the last really rockin tune that DDY did. They are now doing it in thier live shows, and Gowan does a respectful job on the lead vocal. Oh, and don't forget, FOUR TRIPLE PLATINUM ALBUMS IN A ROW, never done before, and never done again! And if you want to hear some more of thier badass riffs, check out, SUITE MADAM BLUE, MAN IN THE WILDERNESS, AND SNOWBLIND. Most are on the concert video your watching now, the RETURN TO PARADISE ALBUM.

@Heidi328 2 года назад

Queen of spades is amazing 🔥🔥🔥

@kristinegockley3983 4 года назад

Love Styx, Mr Shaw eats right and takes care of himself. I Saw them at Hershey Park last year and they were amazing 😍

@wanderingrenegade771 5 лет назад

Ty for posting this.

@richarris1111 Год назад

Styx live never disappoints. You can't have prog rock without premier talent.

@aldenunion 3 года назад

When Styx show,I MADE SURE I AM UP FRONT for best seats and Every song was just like that.. Legends!!! Little River Band is that same level...No Joke!!! Supreme musicians..Does the same to me,burnt into my guts!!!! Got to go work,now will have Styx playing in my brain...(Many thanks,).Salute!!!

@kentamplin 3 года назад

Great bands! Just plain great! Rock on!

@LotsaFails 3 года назад

The scary part is that Tommy Shaw sounds as good today as he did in 1978. He's a musical genius

@kentamplin 3 года назад

He's great!

@heathcoat67 5 лет назад

I FEEL THE SAME WAY YOU DO. I MISS THE 70'S AND 80'S THE MUSIC WAS UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING

@billydow9798 4 года назад

Great video...I feel the same way about Styx. Seen them about 10 times starting in 1981 to present and each time the show is a blow out...what an amazing band ...and so underrated

@emmanuellaborersministries 5 лет назад

Oh, yeah, please cover them! Awesome band!

@kbusby4824 5 лет назад

Great to hear what a big influence Styx has been for you. I saw Styx in 1979 as a 13 year old in Champaign, IL. My older sister had Pieces of Eight, and I listened to it endlessly. What a great album! This brings back great memories. I always enjoy your reaction videos and your selections. Keep them coming.

@brianolmstead4764 5 лет назад

Ken, its really refreshing to see you all fired up over "old school" rock! We are a dying breed. Thanks, Brother!

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

It's hard not to, am I right, Brian?!

@samrs03 2 года назад

When I was in fifth or sixth grade, my dad showed me “Mr. Roboto.” I fell in love with the song and listened to it all the time (I actually choreographed a dance to it and performed it a concerning amount of times). Last September I got to see Styx live... my very first concert! At that time, Styx wasn’t a favorite band of mine. I only knew “Mr. Roboto,” “Renegade,” and other popular hits from my dad and the Greatest Hits CD I had purchased a couple weeks prior. After the concert, I was BEYOND amazed. I started listening to more of their content after and they became a close second to Journey. They are an incredible band, and I am so glad that I can appreciate that now. I think about that concert almost every day. I am pretty sure I cried. Surreal. The way I felt when the band walked on stage was something I had never felt in my entire life. I hope the upcoming Journey concert makes me feel the same way!

@rawd59 4 года назад

STYX always one of my inspirations ! Awesome talent, Great Rock !

@fearofnot 5 лет назад

Oh Yeah! ~ Great review Ken! ~ Love this band! :)

@danamark8211 5 лет назад

Styx one of my fave groups. Tommy is one of my fave singers.

@Dans4686 5 лет назад

Awesome reaction video Ken!!! Awesome band!🖒🖒🖒😁 🤘

@ltw6346 5 лет назад

I recognize Dennis's jacket in the clothes. This is the concert in the late 90s that I attended at Great Woods in Massachusetts.

@gregmoldovan5921 5 лет назад

Yes this is Return to Paradise. I saw them in Chicago when I was 9 and cried the whole concert away because I wanted Pat Benatar but she left. Now Styx is one of my favorite bands, and I own this DVD! My kids love it with me

@danielcasey4854 Год назад

Awesome review. Too often "experts" review these performance and critique something they themselves could never pull off. Well done!

@rosemarybutler7211 5 лет назад

I saw them in concert in 1979 they were with ELO

@monicaw5036 5 лет назад

Geez, I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel! Honestly tho, love your comments on music from MY day😉😁🤘❤

@MrBabyBoa 5 лет назад

I absolutely love your genuine enthusiasm for music! I can tell from your reaction videos, its not just about the vocals. You have a true appreciation for the actual talent it takes to be successful musician/band.

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

Thanks MrBabyBoa!

@zaffero77 3 года назад

Great video! Thanks for being so passionate! I’ll right there with you! Your YT channel is one of my favorite. God bless.

@kentamplin 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@Skeptisaurus 5 лет назад

Dude - every time I see one of your videos I end up singing along too - and yeah, these guys are top notch - thanks for the channel!

@styxtar 4 года назад

My dad took me and my brother to a Styx concert on June 26, 2016. A week later I had bought myself a guitar and was already trying to get a band together. I liked all the modern horrible stuff before that and that concert changed me much for the better and I'm still jamming now and it's really all because of them. Great stuff!!!

@kentamplin 4 года назад

👍

@douglasernst9477 Год назад

I have seen Styx live 8 times and they are so sooo under rated it is sad. I have been a Styx fan since 1972. Yeah I am ancient. I would love to see them live again but I can’t even afford food everyday so it is just a dream. Aside from that. I even received a personal letter from the great Chuck Panozzo. (Lost when my home was taken) I have seen many bands live and none have come close to the energy the guys of Styx bring.

@vanessapedia 5 лет назад

I couldn't agree more Ken...This is a Magnificent Band and I Absolutely love Tommy Shaw's voice and as you said the musicianship and harmonies is unbelievable...Love It :)

@Mouser21 5 лет назад

Loving this! Fantastic!

@jaakkot9661 5 лет назад

I haven't heard this song but damn, that was surely something! It's great to see how excited you get. True passion! And a killer shirt man!

@vincebearns2606 5 лет назад

Fantastic reaction your passion shines through

@edcarpenter9706 5 лет назад

Saw Styx last year these dudes are still killing it!

@eldiekins 3 года назад

I got chills both times you played the end of their performance!!! Love it and great break down :)

@kentamplin 3 года назад

Thanks, eldiekins!

@GUR-ARYEA 5 лет назад

They allso have one of the best ballads of all times: boat on the river.

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

I R O N G R A Y 👍👍👍

@heathermiller6046 4 года назад

Damn bro, that's the song playing in my head at this moment lol 😊

@ThomasLoyd 3 года назад

Styx have got to be one of my all-time favorite bands ever! The line-up DeYoung, Shaw, Young, and the Panozzo brothers was the best! Their albums running from Equinox through to Kilroy Was Here have stood the test of time as some of the best music from the late 70s and early 80s. I can plop on their music and drop into fantastic mood. And, personally, I think that Come Sail Away is one of their greatest songs ever. My only regret is that I never got to go see them in concert during their heyday.

@kentamplin 3 года назад

Rock on!

@tylerbean542 5 лет назад

Ken, I so enjoy listening to your excellent spin on all these singers/bands. Love your videos. Love your voice too. Thanks! 👍🏻

@patricktherrien9487 3 года назад

Styx a toujours été mon groupe préféré depuis l’âge de 16 ans. J’en ai 58. Thank you very much Ken!

@kentamplin 3 года назад

Rock on!

@dannyboy2272 5 лет назад

Far out Ken, you are the MAN. The proof seriously is in the singing. Ive been watching your vocal exercise videos and after a couple of days building my voice, i am able to hit the high power notes like axl rose, bruce dickinson, etc. Not only that, but my vocal health has imrpoved INSANELY. Thank you so much dude. You rock.

@mikedavis2017 4 года назад

Styx, Supertramp and Rush were my faves during the mid to late 70’s.

@kentamplin 4 года назад

All great, Mike!

@elvisbullets7382 4 месяца назад

I saw them at Turner Field in Atlanta, they were tight, charismatic and Rocked!

@davidspicer5241 5 лет назад

wow I can see how that's moved you. These are the mythical creatures we mentioned the other day, yes they really did exist. Truly amazing!

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

david spicer 🦄🦄🦄

@skellym37061 5 лет назад

Another wonderful analogy of one of the greatest live bands of all time Ken!!! You nail it every time!!!Rock on !!!!Love your channel!!!

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

Thank you, Gregory!

@northeastqueenstptp5652 2 года назад

And Tommy still sings this in 2022❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️my Idol !!

@northeastqueenstptp5652 2 года назад

Ken one more thing should I get Botox in my jaw to relax it... I’m having horrible vocal fatigue 😖😞

@lalaalalala 5 лет назад

haven’t seen you as passionate as you are about this one. love it man, and i totally get it. i saw them in around 2008 with Gowan. one of the best gigs i’ve seen in my entire life

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

Chuck Finn I would really appreciate seeing the up and comers become real musicians.

@lalaalalala 5 лет назад

you and me both amigo. they’re absolutely still out there, it’s just a shame how hard they are to come by today

@marinemomma62 4 года назад

My first concert❤️. Aerosmith and Styx was their back up band. Nassau Coliseum Long Island. I was 14 or 15. Will never forget. I love Styx. Sailing away 🎤🎸🎹

@kentamplin 4 года назад

That's awesome, marinemomma62!

@FGSAtlanta 3 месяца назад

Tommy Shaw is the epitome of rock star!!!!

@KKT262 3 года назад

Tommy Shaw is a total rockstar, and that’s an understatement.

@kentamplin 3 года назад

Thanks for the visit, rock on!

@VIDEOHEREBOB 5 лет назад

Tommy Shaw is a seriously underrated vocalist. He's also done some great covers.

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

VIDEOHEREBOB Yes, you're probably acquainted with Shaw/Blades?

@VIDEOHEREBOB 5 лет назад

@@kentamplin Yes, and his cover of "Ever since the world began."

@ltw6346 5 лет назад

They need to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They really had a huge influence in music and they've never even been nominated.

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

LT W 👍👍👍

@Ellexis 4 года назад

Yep, I’m old too. I grew up listening and adoring STYX. Nothing better than being inspired. I LOVE your passion and energy Ken!

@kentamplin 4 года назад

Thank you!

@brubakersflatcakes9755 5 лет назад

I'm 50 and have been a guitar player, bassist, and subpar singer since I was a kid. Lately I've found myself looking back at all great bands who were organic and played their asses off like this. I've also found myself gravitating to home recording "artists" and finding that organic vibe again. The cream will rise. I think another great era of real music is brewing as we speak.

@JFinSD2 4 года назад

Ah for the days when great killer rock songs not only had great musicianship but excellent lyrics and vocals

@CamiMack5616 3 года назад

One of the classic rock era's most amazing singers; a vocal powerhouse. He still sounds the same, in his late 60s. Not sure how singers manage that, but he's done it.

@kentamplin 3 года назад

Tommy is absolutely great! Mad skills.

@johnwillett4960 5 лет назад

Fantastic reaction to a great band. I can definitely tell your admiration for them. They are one of my favorite top 5 bands of all time. They always bring back some wonderful memories of my teenage years. ✌️🤙

@siskokidd 5 лет назад

I have a fondness for Styx going way back. Most of the music they are best known for is excellent, but I tend to like their harder stuff over the ballads. I also have a great Styx related story involving one of my early years band mates (Steve Schuffert) who would go on to have a remarkable career (playing guitar, singing, recording, touring, publishing deal...). In the late 80's he was part of a regional "supergroup" out of NE Ohio/NW PA called The Urge, which in it's earliest incarnation included one Trent NIN Reznor. All 4 in the band were staggeringly talented, fun, good looking, and full of swagger. The front line guitarists (2 guitar, bass) could all sing strong lead and harmony, and the two guitarists were excellent lead guitarists as well. Any three of the guitarists could also play keyboards. With zero flaws, their sound was sizzling, a cross between Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, Georgia Satellites, and Brian Adams. They were crushing all the local clubs and bars while working up music of their own with plans to land a record deal. Then came James Young from Styx who wanted to form his own band while Styx was on hiatus. The Urge guitarist (not Steve) often did guitar tech work for Styx whenever they were touring the midwest region, so they all knew each other. Well, James offered that Urge guitarist a spot in his new band, and he went for it, breaking up The Urge for good. Steve can still get worked up about Styx to this day.

@noneofyourbusiness910 5 лет назад

Saw them at Boise! It was a great concert. Tons of energy. They still move around like they're in their 20s!

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

Zachary Wheeler They sure do!

@timwirasnik5878 5 лет назад

Styx, Nothing short of Perfection!

@kentamplin 5 лет назад

Styx is an awesome band. Great songs!

@BenjaminRichardCraig 4 года назад

Love your style that you show in your shirts Ken! you're way ahead of me on Tommy and Styx! :) It's inspiring to see you so exceptionally fired up and inspired yourself in this one. LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD!

@kentamplin 4 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@DuanePemberton 5 лет назад

HOLY COW! First time I've ever seen you, Ken, like a kid in a candy store! LOVE your enthusiasm and sharing a very human moment with us! You're absolutely correct. Bands like this are so few and far between anymore. Bless you man...

@richardthorne2804 Год назад

My favorite band all time. Tommy sounds better than ever. 69 years old now

@Ladykiller69 5 лет назад

STYX!!! Ur right on the money Ken!! Amen brother!! 🎸

@billydow9798 3 года назад

One of the most under rated singers! Tommy Bleeping Shaw!

@kentamplin 3 года назад

Rock on! 👍

@jenniferwright9606 3 года назад

Thank you!!!! Huge Styx fan here. So glad to see other people appreciate them the way I do.

@kentamplin 3 года назад

Great band!

@jenniferwright9606 3 года назад

@@kentamplin I grew up near Chicago in the 70’s & early 80’s and have always loved them. Saw the original members together in the 80’s. They were beyond phenomenal . . . and I had an adrenaline rush going for about 3 days after the concert. =) I hate that I have to go see DDY and Tommy / JY separately now. Really wish they would put their differences aside and get together for another tour.

@kentamplin 3 года назад

@@jenniferwright9606 Wouldn't that be great? If Roger Waters and Dave Gilmour could do it...

@jenniferwright9606 3 года назад

@@kentamplin Still praying and holding out hope!!!!