So.....I guess Gowan is permanent......

[classicstyxfan]

This from the Amazon review of Gowan's solo DVD

"A house-hold name to anyone over 30 in Canada, Gowan’s impressive career includes many platinum and gold albums. All of Gowan’s biggest hits, including "A Criminal Mind", "You’re a Strange Animal", and "All The Lovers In the World" are here. In 1998, Gowan joined Styx for a North American tour and became their permanent lead singer. Together, they have become one of the highest grossing live acts in North America. "


I wonder if Tommy and JY think of ol' LG as the lead singer in the group these days....

[kmd2009]

This from the Amazon review of Gowan's solo DVD

"A house-hold name to anyone over 30 in Canada, Gowan’s impressive career includes many platinum and gold albums. All of Gowan’s biggest hits, including "A Criminal Mind", "You’re a Strange Animal", and "All The Lovers In the World" are here. In 1998, Gowan joined Styx for a North American tour and became their permanent lead singer. Together, they have become one of the highest grossing live acts in North America. "


I wonder if Tommy and JY think of ol' LG as the lead singer in the group these days....

You just figured it out already??? The off-key singers has been with them since 1999!

[kmd2009]

"Singer", I mean.

[stabbim]

1999, not 1998.

"A" lead singer, not "The" lead singer.

"Permanent" is an awfully strong word to describe anyone in a band.

The edit button allows one to correct their sucky typing without having to waste everyone's time with an entirely new post.

That is all.


<--- feeling pedantic & snarky

[Zan]

1<--- feeling pedantic & snarky

I have a cure for that!!!! It goes 60 miles and hour and upside down!!!

Go on, guess what it is

[elmotano]

1999, not 1998.

"A" lead singer, not "The" lead singer.

"Permanent" is an awfully strong word to describe anyone in a band.

The edit button allows one to correct their sucky typing without having to waste everyone's time with an entirely new post.

That is all.


<--- feeling pedantic & snarky

People that know I am a Styx fan, always ask if I am still a fan because Styx lead singer is no longer in the band.
I always reply "with really? which one?" the reply is usually..."you know, the guy who sings babe" to which I reply "whew I thought Tommy and JY are gone too" and then they stop asking stooooooopid questions

[Higgy]

People that know I am a Styx fan, always ask if I am still a fan because Styx lead singer is no longer in the band.
I always reply "with really? which one?" the reply is usually..."you know, the guy who sings babe" to which I reply "whew I thought Tommy and JY are gone too" and then they stop asking stooooooopid questions

Probably not all that "stoooooooooopid". DDY usually sang over 60% of Styx albums (on the A&M albums). Saying that Tommy and JY's singing contributions are equal to DDY might just be a little revsionist.

[elmotano]

People that know I am a Styx fan, always ask if I am still a fan because Styx lead singer is no longer in the band.
I always reply "with really? which one?" the reply is usually..."you know, the guy who sings babe" to which I reply "whew I thought Tommy and JY are gone too" and then they stop asking stooooooopid questions

Probably not all that "stoooooooooopid". DDY usually sang over 60% of Styx albums (on the A&M albums). Saying that Tommy and JY's singing contributions are equal to DDY might just be a little revsionist.

I think I have to disagree with that number, wow I must be bored today, but, I believe it's more like 40% but, if you have the time go back and check...I just gave it a quick glance. And by the way, I could be wrong, but I believe Boat on the River is Styx biggest seller worldwide, I'm not positive on that but sure enough to say it, while yes Babe or Mr Roboto maybe be Styx best sellers in US. The thing is I am not knocking DDY, I still go see his shows.

[sadie65]

I guess it's a matter of perspective...and in keeping with the dead horse syndrome...most people that know of Styx do tend to think of Dennis as the lead singer. Not because he was better, and not out of disrespect for Tommy or JY, but simply because the songs he sang lead on were the more radio friendly. While die hards think differently, most casual fans don't.

Peace to all

[elmotano]

I guess it's a matter of perspective...and in keeping with the dead horse syndrome...most people that know of Styx do tend to think of Dennis as the lead singer. Not because he was better, and not out of disrespect for Tommy or JY, but simply because the songs he sang lead on were the more radio friendly. While die hards think differently, most casual fans don't.

Peace to all

agreed and that was kind of what my post was about.

[AeroZach]

I like Gowan as a solo artist. A LOT. "A Criminal Mind" is a friggin' masterpiece!

However, not fit for Styx. I'm hoping that all parties will jump on the "reunion bandwagon", and get back together with DeYoung. Since the Panozzo Bros. can't seem to tour anymore, because one is deceased and the other has health problems, I figure to make it feel like a real reunion you could always get Burtnik at bass and Sucherman at drums (since he was on the '95 reunion).

That's just me. I know my dreams are too high, but I have been proven wrong enough to not count it out.

[Jodes]

Too much bitterness and bad blood unfortunately.. But stranger things have happened.

[Abitaman]

and in keeping with the dead horse ...==

Peace to all

There is a dead horse here !?! But I guess that explains the smell -ERIC

[Barbara]

I'm hoping that all parties will jump on the "reunion bandwagon", and get back together with DeYoung.

That would be COOL!
But, too bad, so sad, I guess...

[Blue Falcon]

Too much bitterness and bad blood unfortunately.. But stranger things have happened.

Like Led Zeppelin getting back together, which has a snowball's chance in hell of...what? They're playing onstage NOW in London?

[Jodes]

Yeah for ONE SHOW..

Yeah.. and when Led Zeppelin took the Stage at Live Aid in 85, people said the exact same thing back then as they are now..

If they tour great, if not.. you have this show to remember.

Look at Pink Floyd.. they did ONE reunion show too.. if I do recall NOTHING CAME OUT OF IT..

[Rockwriter]

Yeah for ONE SHOW..

Yeah.. and when Led Zeppelin took the Stage at Live Aid in 85, people said the exact same thing back then as they are now..

If they tour great, if not.. you have this show to remember.

Look at Pink Floyd.. they did ONE reunion show too.. if I do recall NOTHING CAME OUT OF IT..

LOL, just wait for it . . . Pink Floyd is still going to happen. Just my opinion. The members are not out of other options just yet.


Sterling

[elmotano]

Yeah for ONE SHOW..

Yeah.. and when Led Zeppelin took the Stage at Live Aid in 85, people said the exact same thing back then as they are now..

If they tour great, if not.. you have this show to remember.

Look at Pink Floyd.. they did ONE reunion show too.. if I do recall NOTHING CAME OUT OF IT..

Unlike Styx, it didn't take 2 tours and a try at a new CD to open old wounds. Would love to see it happen but I have a feeling the river styx will freeze over twice before that happens again.

[elmotano]

Yeah for ONE SHOW..

Yeah.. and when Led Zeppelin took the Stage at Live Aid in 85, people said the exact same thing back then as they are now..

If they tour great, if not.. you have this show to remember.

Look at Pink Floyd.. they did ONE reunion show too.. if I do recall NOTHING CAME OUT OF IT..

Unlike Styx, it didn't take 2 tours and a try at a new CD to open old wounds. Pink Floyd has many issues and more factions. Would love to see it happen but I have a feeling the river styx will freeze over twice before that happens again.

[stabbim]

Look at Pink Floyd.. they did ONE reunion show too.. if I do recall NOTHING CAME OUT OF IT..

Unlike Styx, it didn't take 2 tours and a try at a new CD to open old wounds.

From what I've read, I'd say it was more that they were smart enough to realize that attempting anything so ambitious would open old wounds, so best to leave folks with a happy ending (Live8) than risk a crash & burn.