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Chicago, United States (1961 – present)

Styx is an American band, and the first musical act to ever have four consecutive multi-platinum albums.

The group originally formed in the Chicago, Illinois, area in 1961 as “The Tradewinds”. This earliest line-up of the group included vocalist, pianist, keyboardist, and accordion player Dennis DeYoung, and a rhythm section comprising brothers Chuck Panozzo and John Panozzo on bass and drums, respectively. Changing their name briefly to “TW4”, the band added guitarists/vocalists James Young (J.Y.) and John Curulewski. The band members decided to choose a new name when they signed to Wooden Nickel Records; several suggestions were made and, says DeYoung, Styx was chosen because it was “the only one that none of us hated.”

Guitarist Tommy Shaw joined the group in 1975 following the departure of Curelewski. Tommy Shaw left in 1983 and returned again in 1995.

Glen Burtnik played guitar, vocals in 90/91 and bass guitar, vocals from 1999 to 2004.

Dennis DeYoung was removed from the band due to a viral ailment that left him sensitive to light in 1999 and was replaced with Lawrence Gowan-Keyboards, Vocals

The present lineup includes new members Todd Sucherman drums, percussion, Lawrence Gowan vocals, keyboards, guitar and Ricky Phillips bass guitar, vocals.

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  • asterix_13

    Awesome show tonight boys! Come back to Pitts soon.

    20 May 4:44am Reply
  • jazzthieve

    Spotify playlist: Classic Rock

    4 Apr 12:25am Reply
  • DoggerDog1973

    Rush + Yes + Alan Parsons Project = Styx

    1 Feb 12:19am Reply
  • MorbidTrebuchet

    Movement for the Common Man is awesome, one of the reasons why I love their debut album.

    29 Jan 4:28am Reply
  • MinionOfDeth

    "Is it any wonder I'm not crazy? Is it any wonder I'm sane at all?"

    18 Jan 8:55pm Reply
  • BMWPRETTY

    I just pulled up my bootstrapes and they said "Come sail away with me" I am on it.! I loving sailing! If you have never done it, I would like you to do that! The Ocean is such peace! Scuba Dive, Sail! The Best! :-) I am just saying! It takes you off this planet just for a little while and life is GREAT! Peace and Happy to All!

    5 Jan 4:42am Reply
  • BMWPRETTY

    Awsome tune! Free! I will try to carry on. Even though the U.S.A. is no longer FREE! Sad! Sad! Sad! I will do my best I can to Carry On! Politicians have taken all away from me and you! Really what the F.... This is why I never chose to have child or children. I knew at 24 yrs old this County was just going down hill! Hey, Glass half full, Still Love music and Family,

    14 Dec 2012 Reply
  • -Zelgadis-

    domo arigato mr roboto!! [4]

    12 Dec 2012 Reply
  • Kajusss

    Who else thinks that "Domo Origato Mr Roboto" is the worst rhyme ever? [2]

    9 Dec 2012 Reply
  • HeavenFragment

    domo arigato mr roboto!! [3]

    11 Oct 2012 Reply
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    domo arigato mr roboto!! [2]

    13 Sep 2012 Reply
  • DiscoJer

    Father O.S.A off their 2nd album is really an underrated song.

    16 Jul 2012 Reply
  • Rubberbandman16

    Music Time!

    23 Jun 2012 Reply
  • Moham-Mad

    boat on the river

    15 Jun 2012 Reply
  • keanequeen

    Come Sail Away o/

    3 Jun 2012 Reply
  • Zennino

    domo arigato mr roboto!!

    19 May 2012 Reply
  • iamhags

    Less than 100 million plays? How depressing!

    16 May 2012 Reply
  • oldiesfanjohn

    Paradise Theater

    15 May 2012 Reply
  • Smiley_nikoniko

    LOVE★⌒ヾ(^-'*) Mr.Roboto

    28 Apr 2012 Reply
  • The_Thomas

    Who else thinks that "Domo Origato Mr Roboto" is the worst rhyme ever?

    24 Apr 2012 Reply
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