American pop and classic rock band Styx found success starting in 1974 with the hit single Lady, and reached their commercial peak with a string of four multi-platinum albums beginning with 1977's "The Grand Illusion", and including "Pieces of Eight", "Cornerstone", and "Paradise Theater".http://www.onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/admiralsstyx.html
Styx became known for their power anthems, ballads, concept albums and arena concerts, but were still embraced by top -forty afficianados and had numerous hit singles. Conflict among band members concerning the direction the band should take has been a recurring issue, and as a result, the band has toured and recorded without both Tommy Shaw and Dennis DeYoung at times. The current lineup, in fact, does not include Dennis DeYoung, who actually sued Shaw and the other band members for use of the band's name. They reached a settlement in 2001, and DeYoung now tours solo, including some old Styx numbers in his shows.http://www.rocknrollhell.com/styx/http://music.aol.com/artist/styx/biography/1004780
On June 2, 2010, Styx officially announced that their pending release, "Regeneration Voulume I" will include six classic Styx hits and a new single called Difference In the World. The single is available free MP3 download to anyone who is on the mailing list at their official website.http://www.styxworld.com/http://www.wewillrockyoublog.com/2010/04/30/styx-offers-free-download-of-new-song-difference-in-the-world/
Styx Discography
- Styx (1972)
- Styx II (1973) .
- The Serpent Is Rising (1973)
- Man Of Miracles (1974)
- Equinox (1975)
- Crystal Ball (1976)
- The Grand Illusion (1977) .
- Best Of Styx (1977)
- Pieces Of Eight (1978)
- Cornerstone (1979)
- Paradise Theater (1980)
- Kilroy Was Here (1983)
- Caught In The Act (1984)
- Edge Of The Century (1990)
- Return To Paradise (1997)
- Brave New World (1999)
- Arch Allies-Live At Riverport (2000)
- Styx World-Live 2001 (2001)
- At The River's Edge-Live In St. Louis (2002) Sanctuary Records.
- Cyclorama (2003) Sanctuary Records.
- Big Bang Theory (2005) New Door Records.
Styx Band Members
- Dennis DeYoung (1961 - 1999)
- Chuck Panozzo (1961 - )
- John Panozzo (1961 - 1996)
- James Young (1970 - )
- John Curulewski (1970 - 1975)
- Tommy Shaw (1975 - 1983)
- Tommy Shaw (1995 - )
- Glen Burtnik (1990 - 2004)
- Todd Sucherman (1996 - )
- Lawrence Gowan (1999 - )
- Ricky Phillips (2004 - )http://www.last.fm/music/Styx/+wiki
Styx Featured Video- Lady
This video was made in 1996 on the Reunion tour after most of the band members had spent a large part of the previous decade working on solo projects. John Panozzo, the original drummer died tragically in 1995 due to alcoholism and was replaced by Todd Sucherman. The tour was surprisingly successful.