Larry Update

[SuiteMadameBlue]

I was debating whether to post this or not on here, but then I was thinking about Froy and I wanted to keep him updated on Larry (Froy-I'm only having fun with you)

I heard that Larry is having his surgery today. (I'm sure he won't be jumping off the rotating keyboards anytime soon-seriously). I guess he's going to be okay for next weeks concert. I'd think he'd want to recover a little longer, but the show must go on and on and on and on.....................

The Carrot Styx fans have been updated!!

[Zan]

Say hi to your knee, Larry! Good luck! If you need a nurse, let me know.


See you next Thursday!

[bugsymalone]

I wish him a quick, full recovery.

Oh, and that he doesn't have to shove a replacement for himself off the stage when he returns to Styx.

Bugsy

[classicstyxfan]

The Ol' keyboards may not be spinning as much as usual for a while......

I'm sure JY and Tommy appreciatre the road warrior mentality he's exhibiting, at least they should !

Hat's off to Gowan for his work ethic !

Now if they only could have tweaked his vocal cords while he was on the table...........

[sadie65]

Well you have to admire someone for pushing so hard to get back to work. I hope he recovers quickly.

As for tweaking the vocal chords...some things, even medical science can't help....and I'm only having some fun.

Get well soon.

Sadie

[Zan]

Well you have to admire someone for pushing so hard to get back to work. I hope he recovers quickly.

As for tweaking the vocal chords...some things, even medical science can't help....and I'm only having some fun.

Lord, I hope it doesn't affect his thighs!

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Sadie says:

As for tweaking the vocal chords...some things, even medical science can't help....and I'm only having some fun.

Oooooooh, are you bad!!! I know you're just having fun. I was looking back at the Styx concert that I had taped and to see/hear Larry singing "Lady" was just, just, just, terrible (no offense to those that enjoy him). I don't have anything against him as a person, but please, don't sing any of Dennis' songs.


Zan says:

Lord, I hope it doesn't affect his thighs!

This is WAAAAAAAAAY too early in the morning to be thinking this way - LOL

[froy]

I was debating whether to post this or not on here, but then I was thinking about Froy and I wanted to keep him updated on Larry (Froy-I'm only having fun with you)

I heard that Larry is having his surgery today. (I'm sure he won't be jumping off the rotating keyboards anytime soon-seriously). I guess he's going to be okay for next weeks concert. I'd think he'd want to recover a little longer, but the show must go on and on and on and on.....................

The Carrot Styx fans have been updated!!

I wonder if Shaws jaw dropped when Larry said he needed some time to recover. I wonder if JY thinks Larry is faking it.
In either case he should be thrown out of the Shaw and JY band .
Forthwith.

[Zan]

Zan says:

Lord, I hope it doesn't affect his thighs!

This is WAAAAAAAAAY too early in the morning to be thinking this way - LOL

Speak for yourself, lady! Thoughts like those keep me going!

[Adam]

FROY: I wonder if Shaws jaw dropped when Larry said he needed some to to recover. I wonder if JY thinks Larry is faking it.
In either case he should be thrown out of the Shaw and JY band .

ADAM: Here's the difference: DeYoung was a problem for the others, or if you'd rather, the others had a problem with DeYoung FOR YEARS. It was clear to them that he was out for himself (the band slowly changed from a profit-sharing democracy to a cash-cow dictatorship). The start and stops were driving the others crazy and THERE MUST BE A REASON WHY THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE THE "ALLERGIC TO BRIGHT LIGHTS" problem.

Could it be they knew this guy too well? Could it be there was no scientific explanation for the illness? Could it be he'd been a hypocondriac in the past?

With Gowan, he sustained an injury WHILE PERFORMING WITH AND FOR STYX.

It's speculation on my part ofcourse, but I hate letting the Froybonic DeYoungian crap-slinging comparisons to go unchecked.

[classicstyxfan]

Adam,

The differences you point out are 100 percent valid........I think Froy's main argument, though I ( usually ) may not agree with how he states it, is that without Dennis, it just isn't Styx, or at least the Styx he knows and loves.....

I agree with him to a point, it's the same as having:

Led Zeppelin without Page or Plant
The Eagles without Henley or Frey
Crosby Stills and Nash without Crosby, Stills or Nash
and so on.

In light of all of the often stated reasons why a Styx reunion is unlikely to impossible, I prefer having new Styx Music with the re-vamped lineup to no new Styx music at all.......It's not the Styx that I love the best, and I am fence sitting in the argument of weather it should be called Styx at all......However, I believe TS, JY, and the rest still have
something to offer that's worth listening to, as DDY also does on his own.

Comments ?

[Zan]

Adam,

The differences you point out are 100 percent valid........I think Froy's main argument, though I ( usually ) may not agree with how he states it, is that without Dennis, it just isn't Styx, or at least the Styx he knows and loves.....

Comments ?

I think we're all painfully aware of Froy's main argument. LOL

To which I point out the above key phrase "the Styx HE KNOWS AND LOVES." As long as a judge says it's ok for them to use that name, and as long as there are people still willing to come out and watch them play, they ARE Styx. Froy doesn't have to like it, but you know what "they" say: "who cares about Froy i sure dont."

HOWEVER, the topic on the table is/was Gowan's knee surgery (not the history of Styx's career), for which Froy was trying to draw parallels between the band's treatment of Larry's injury vs. Dennis' illness. It was a weak attempt at best, which was what Adam felt compelled to point out. Why he bothers, I have no idea, but it is funny. LOL

[froy]

ADAM: Here's the difference: DeYoung was a problem for the others, or if you'd rather, the others had a problem with DeYoung FOR YEARS.

Really you know this how?
Are ya friends of Tom
Friends of Jim?
Show me one article or any proof that shows they had problems with Dennis for years .
Go ahead

It was clear to them that he was out for himself (the band slowly changed from a profit-sharing democracy to a cash-cow dictatorship).

Clear to them clear to them how?
All of a sudden Dennis was out for himself?

The start and stops were driving the others crazy and THERE MUST BE A REASON WHY THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE THE "ALLERGIC TO BRIGHT LIGHTS" problem.

2 years in a row of tours was not start and stops
Its bullshit of an excuse
Funny Tom would not tour in 91 but they invited him back in 96
I dont believe a word Tom and Jim say

Could it be they knew this guy too well? Could it be there was no scientific explanation for the illness? Could it be he'd been a hypocondriac in the past

I dont take stock in could it be's

With Gowan, he sustained an injury WHILE PERFORMING WITH AND FOR STYX.

What the hell are you talking about Adam
Dennis got sick as a part of Styx nice try

It's speculation on my part ofcourse, but I hate letting the Froybonic DeYoungian crap-slinging comparisons to go unchecked.

So you come up with imbasilic stories to try and match them
Thats funny,.

[froy]

[b][color=magenta]I think we're all painfully aware of Froy's main argument. LOL

Yea his main arguement is Gowan is painfull to listen to
The worst Styx member ever .
Thats whats painfull.

"the Styx HE KNOWS AND LOVES." As long as a judge says it's ok for them to use that name, and as long as there are people still willing to come out and watch them play, they ARE Styx.

No they are a band using the name
One thing for sure Larry Gowan and Rickie Phillips are not Styx
Is Mike Love The Beach Boys now because a judge say's so?
Not even close
You are a follower my dear

Froy doesn't have to like it, but you know what "they" say: "who cares about Froy i sure dont."

Really who said that ?

HOWEVER, the topic on the table is/was Gowan's knee surgery (not the history of Styx's career), for which Froy was trying to draw parallels between the band's treatment of Larry's injury vs. Dennis' illness.

Yep and Gowan should be thrown out on the street
He has held up a band using the name STYX
Also he 's a terrible singer .

[styxfanNH]

Talking about bands in general and not Styx in particular...

Bands change members for one reason or another all the time. If everytime a band changes a member, should they be required to change their name?

I honestly don't think so, as long as there is a core number of members that is associated with the original line up or the line up that gave them notoriety.

I believe Dennis has Epstien Barr Syndrome and that it was difficult to diagnose. I also believe that Tommy and JY didn't necessarily understand the illness. I'm with Adam on most of what he said. JY and Tommy wanted to play and play alot; Dennis' history says he likes to tour sometimes. But I really believe when it came right to it that Tommy and Dennis wanted to step away from the ballads and bring a more progressive/rock edge to the band and Dennis didn't want that.

Sometimes as we grow, our ideas change and we follow different directions than what we first thought we would. This appears to be true with Dennis, Tommy and JY.

[Zan]

Yea his main arguement is Gowan is painfull to listen to
The worst Styx member ever .
One thing for sure Larry Gowan and Rickie Phillips are not Styx

So, is he a member of Styx or isn't he a member of Styx? I'm getting confused.

You are a follower my dear

You are a short-sighted DeYoung butt-sniffer.

Froy doesn't have to like it, but you know what "they" say: "who cares about Froy i sure dont."

Really who said that ?

I think I may not have left out quite as much punctuation, but that was what you said about Larry yesterday.

Also he 's a terrible singer .

You know what they say about opinions, Froy!

[froy]

Yea his main arguement is Gowan is painfull to listen to
The worst Styx member ever .
One thing for sure Larry Gowan and Rickie Phillips are not Styx

So, is he a member of Styx or isn't he a member of Styx? I'm getting confused.

He's a member of a band using the name
So in reality no he's not a member get rid of him

You are a follower my dear

You are a short-sighted DeYoung butt-sniffer.

Thats very mature there ,

Also he 's a terrible singer .

You know what they say about opinions, Froy!

You know what they say about followers Zan

[froy]

Talking about bands in general and not Styx in particular...

Bands change members for one reason or another all the time. If everytime a band changes a member, should they be required to change their name?

Bands that were together for 30 years change members alll the time ?
Name any other band that was together for 30 years that kicked out there founder I cant think of any
Heck lets add Nugent and call it Damm Styx

I honestly don't think so, as long as there is a core number of members that is associated with the original line up or the line up that gave them notoriety.

Ever hear of Creedence Clearwater Revisited?
Or 21 Century Doors
This band should be called Almost STYX .

I believe Dennis has Epstien Barr Syndrome and that it was difficult to diagnose.

And with that he belongs in the band

I also believe that Tommy and JY didn't necessarily understand the illness.

And with that he belongs in the band

I'm with Adam on most of what he said. JY and Tommy wanted to play and play alot;

Fine play allot under the name ALMOST STYX no problem with that at all

Dennis' history says he likes to tour sometimes. But I really believe when it came right to it that Tommy and Dennis wanted to step away from the ballads and bring a more progressive/rock edge to the band and Dennis didn't want that.

And so Fields of the Brave was Born
Total Bullshit.

[Monker]

You know what they say about followers Zan

Well, Dictionary.com says this:

1. One who subscribes to the teachings or methods of another; an adherent: a follower of Gandhi.

2. A servant; a subordinate.

3. A fan; an enthusiast.

4. One that imitates or copies another: A successful marketing campaign will have many followers.

4. A machine element moved by another machine element.

Well, I guess most people here would fit #3 above. Some here would fit #2. The most extreme may fit #1.

Froy fits #4...his responses come with a machine like precision and almost robotic response. Most of the time his error light is flashing and he makes people want to hurtem his scrotum.

[Monker]

Bands that were together for 30 years change members alll the time ?
Name any other band that was together for 30 years that kicked out there founder I cant think of any
Heck lets add Nugent and call it Damm Styx

For the love of God. You are a supposed Journey fan and you don't realize that bands change members all the time? How about Yes? What about Asia. Chicago? Little River Band? It DOES happen all the time.

And with that he belongs in the band

After taking the band to court, he blew any chance he had...no matter what pity party his fans put forth.

[sadie65]

Here we go round the mulberry bush again!

I agree with StyxNH and Adam (although without quite as much of Adam's insistance that Dennis is so controlling or egotistical.LOL).

You know, this is sad. A post was started to mention Larry's knee surgery. While I don't care for the man's singing, I don't wish him ill. And yet, we've all taken a thread that should have nothing to do with the split, and allowed it, yet again, to become about a decision that was made well over 6 years ago.

Each side is now doing what they do, and I believe, is happy doing it. It no longer matters who was right, who was wrong, whether someone worked as a team player, whether someone writes ballads or rockers, white hair, no hair, scraggly hair, reluctant legend....it's beyond it now.

We weren't involved. For all of us saying we think Dennis was this way, or Tommy was that way, we weren't there. So as fans, let's enjoy what they brought us, what they continue to bring us, and wish Larry a quick recovery.

Peace,

Sadie

[froy]

Bands that were together for 30 years change members alll the time ?
Name any other band that was together for 30 years that kicked out there founder I cant think of any
Heck lets add Nugent and call it Damm Styx

For the love of God. You are a supposed Journey fan and you don't realize that bands change members all the time? How about Yes? What about Asia. Chicago? Little River Band? It DOES happen all the time.

What about YES the classic lineup is together right now
Chicago Peter quit
Asia who cares they were never as big as STYX it was a supergroup project. LRB the 3 main are together just cant use the name,
Still no band together for 30 years who tossed out the founder.

And with that he belongs in the band

After taking the band to court, he blew any chance he had...no matter what pity party his fans put forth.

Squire took ABWH to court there still together
Only children worry about petty things
Also Dennis dropped the case anyway,

[ek88]

Show me one article or any proof that shows they had problems with Dennis for years .

Proof? You mean, other than the fact that he hasn't been in the band for 7 years

[froy]

You know, this is sad. A post was started to mention Larry's knee surgery. While I don't care for the man's singing, I don't wish him ill. And yet, we've all taken a thread that should have nothing to do with the split, and allowed it, yet again, to become about a decision that was made well over 6 years ago.

It has all to do with it
Dennis wasn't allowed to be sick he was pushed aside because of it
Now Gowan screws up his knee jumping off his rig and we should feel sorry for him.
No way Tom and Jim lets go no time for this throw him out just like you did Dennis ,

Come on Tom drop your jaw like you did with Dennis, Come on Jim give us the ice hockey on the river Styx speech
Gowan must not be allowed to hold up a band using the name STYX .
You have another 600 shows to do .

[bugsymalone]

We weren't involved. For all of us saying we think Dennis was this way, or Tommy was that way, we weren't there. So as fans, let's enjoy what they brought us, what they continue to bring us, and wish Larry a quick recovery.

AMEN, Sister!!!!!!

Bugsy

[Hippie]

Hey Froy!

Ya know coffee comes in decaff now too!

[Monker]

What about YES the classic lineup is together right now
Chicago Peter quit
Asia who cares they were never as big as STYX it was a supergroup project. LRB the 3 main are together just cant use the name,
Still no band together for 30 years who tossed out the founder.

the point is, and always has been, that bands change members all the time.

How many members of Yes have there been over the years? About 20? It seems that way. There are probably AT LEAST that many lineups.

Cetera quit Chicago, Terry Kath died. Members changed.

Asia...As with Yes, numerous changes...The only person left who was there in 1981 is Geoffrey Downes.

I love your answer to LRB...They basicaly exclude the THREE founding member from the band, forcing them into another name, and that is OK with you. How logical. According to that answer, you should be OK with Styx since Dennis can still record and tour, he just can't do it under the Styx name.

The situation with LRB is like Perry, Rolie and Neal reuniting and not being able to call it Journey...Or, DDY, JY and Chuch reuniting and not being able to call it Styx.

And, of course there is Journey, who also has a door that revolves almost as much as Yes.

It happens: People quit. People are fired. Fans accept it or not...Only a few are so fanatic that they can't let it go. Most people move on with life.

Squire took ABWH to court there still together
Only children worry about petty things
Also Dennis dropped the case anyway,

Taking somebody to federal court is NOt a petty thing.

Dennis settled out of court...he did NOT 'drop the case'.

IMO, he ruined any chance of being accepted back as soon as he forced the issue to the courts. *I* certainly would not want him back in the band after that.

[Monker]

It has all to do with it
Dennis wasn't allowed to be sick he was pushed aside because of it
Now Gowan screws up his knee jumping off his rig and we should feel sorry for him.
No way Tom and Jim lets go no time for this throw him out just like you did Dennis ,

Come on Tom drop your jaw like you did with Dennis, Come on Jim give us the ice hockey on the river Styx speech
Gowan must not be allowed to hold up a band using the name STYX .
You have another 600 shows to do .

Geez, you sound like some little kid who isn't getting their way in some backyard football game. It's over, Dennis lost - and there is NOTHING you can do about it.

[Hippie]

Monker Wrote:

the point is, and always has been, that bands change members all the time.

Jefferson Airplane/Starship actually changed line-ups so much that in 1989, there were two completely separate bands;
Jefferson Airplane (led by Kantner/Slick) and Starship (Led by Thomas)

"Changes aren't permanent, but change is!" Rush

[Abitaman]

Get well LArry-ERIC