Styx perfoming at Improv on Ice

[Toph]

P.S. If possible look for Styx to try to ink a contract for doing the background music for one or all of those Bravo Housewives shows.

Maybe so. They could pitch it to the producers by sending them a copy of JY's song "Homewrecker".

And what a compelling genius work of art Homewrecker is....

[ChicagoSTYX]

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=The%20Beatles&rh=n%3A3367581%2Ck%3AThe%20Beatles&page=1

Nice.
This is exactly why I don't like Dennis and his music.He's got shitty merchandise.

I know! Just what I was thinking.

[Archetype]

Pathetic

[Jad]

Come on, sing it with me......

EIGHT, SKATE, SEVEN ON THE ROTATE!!!!!!!!

[yogi]

That's Funny!!!!!!!

[ChicagoSTYX]

I heard they are playing "Clair de Lune/Ballerina"

[Babyblue]

Does anyone know when it will air???????????

[Rockwriter]

My bad. There is so much angst and power inside wanting to escape, I know how powerful the ice capades are.

Styx TRULY wants to rock and ice skating and hard rock music have always gone together. Dennis always held them back in this regard. Styx is a ROCK band and now without Dennis they have found their venue( ice skating) to release their angst.


Who knows, but if the funds are there maybe they can purchase some commericial time and sell a little jewelry while they are at it.


What a COMPLETE and TRULY UTTER FARCE!!!!!!

P.S. If possible look for Styx to try to ink a contract for doing the background music for one or all of those Bravo Housewives shows.

Do you feel the same way about all the other artists who have agreed to do this show?
Just wondering.

I have to be honest, I don't see this as a great piece of exposure. I'm a big believer in the notion that the exposure should suit the act, and not just be exposure for exposure's sake. I always go back to that God-awful version of "Roundabout" with Bill Bruford and Steve Howe on 'Regis and Kathie Lee.'

Chicago, I could see. Manilow, certainly. Christopher Cross, perhaps. Air Supply. But Styx - especially THIS lineup of Styx? Foreigner? Not so much.

Mind you, I also hate it when rock bands' music is re-arranged for marching bands. I had to suffer the indignity of marching to the music of Yes in high school myself, and it was excruciating to take part in the desecration of the music of a band I loved. The venue needs to fit the music and branding.

But for all that, I really don't care on any level. I won't watch it, I just find it somewhat chuckle-worthy and move on. It is, after all, their band and their choice.

Sterling

[Rockwriter]

I heard they are playing "Clair de Lune/Ballerina"

Funny, when I was a teenager "Mr. Roboto" was a big skating song. They should do that. Dennis can make a guest appearance on skates, wearing the Roboto mask.

Seriously, I know it's TV exposure . . . but so was that 'Hit Me Baby One More Time,' and it was ridiculous. So was that thing Dennis did with Hal Sparks, which sucked. I'd prefer to see bands I enjoy in a setting more conducive to them not coming off like idiots . . . but apparently in this reality TV age that's a tall order.

Now everyone bow your heads and pray with me: "God, if You truly exist, please don't let Styx be the focus of its own reality TV show. Amen."


Sterling

[yogi]

I hear JY and Tommy have their fingers crossed, hoping one of those cooking shows contacts them.

[Monker]

I hear JY and Tommy have their fingers crossed, hoping one of those cooking shows contacts them.

Yeah, Sammy Hagar on Emerill Live really set a trend.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Does anyone know when it will air???????????

Did you read everyone's post on this thread? The date and what channel it's going to be on was mentioned.

[bugsymalone]

Well, I just don't have a big problem with this. It's kinda what dinosaur bands do nowadays to keep going and maybe remind people of the (in this case, now sadly discredited) brand. My problem is and will always be with Gowan. He just makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit. JY, too.

That said, I might watch it because I like figure skating and Brian Boitano is involved. Love Brian! And Johnny Weir is sure to gay-up any Current Styx' rockin' song he may choose. Mind you, I am a big Johnny fan, and he certainly makes no secret of his flamboyance.

Good group of skaters. We'll see how far down Styx will take its image for this one.

(Note: I am guessing Dennis would take a spot on one of these programs, if asked. And Sterling, "Celebrity Duets" was Simon Cowell-produced and was a REALLY fun show with some top-of-the-line performers involved.)


Bugsy

[ChicagoSTYX]

Where the hell is Froy. He's normally all over this stuff?

[Cassie May]

Froy got the boot by Andrew.

[ChicagoSTYX]

Froy got the boot by Andrew.

Again?

It's just not Christmas around here without Froy telling me how this version of Styx will never last.

[Monker]

Well, I just don't have a big problem with this. It's kinda what dinosaur bands do nowadays to keep going and maybe remind people of the (in this case, now sadly discredited) brand. My problem is and will always be with Gowan. He just makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit. JY, too.

That said, I might watch it because I like figure skating and Brian Boitano is involved. Love Brian! And Johnny Weir is sure to gay-up any Current Styx' rockin' song he may choose. Mind you, I am a big Johnny fan, and he certainly makes no secret of his flamboyance.

Good group of skaters. We'll see how far down Styx will take its image for this one.

(Note: I am guessing Dennis would take a spot on one of these programs, if asked. And Sterling, "Celebrity Duets" was Simon Cowell-produced and was a REALLY fun show with some top-of-the-line performers involved.)


Bugsy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcy4eTJZpWg

[bugsymalone]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcy4eTJZpWg

LOL, Monker! Thanks. He does kick ass, albeit in a graceful, skaterly way.


Bugsy

[ChicagoSTYX]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVsVMGmbm-Y&sns=em

[pinkfloyd1973]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVsVMGmbm-Y&sns=em

I think Canadians are born wearing ice skates

[Babyblue]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVsVMGmbm-Y&sns=em

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rockwriter]

Well, I just don't have a big problem with this. It's kinda what dinosaur bands do nowadays to keep going and maybe remind people of the (in this case, now sadly discredited) brand. My problem is and will always be with Gowan. He just makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit. JY, too.

That said, I might watch it because I like figure skating and Brian Boitano is involved. Love Brian! And Johnny Weir is sure to gay-up any Current Styx' rockin' song he may choose. Mind you, I am a big Johnny fan, and he certainly makes no secret of his flamboyance.

Good group of skaters. We'll see how far down Styx will take its image for this one.

(Note: I am guessing Dennis would take a spot on one of these programs, if asked. And Sterling, "Celebrity Duets" was Simon Cowell-produced and was a REALLY fun show with some top-of-the-line performers involved.)


Bugsy

Bugsy, I know 'Celebrity Duets' was a big-budget show with legitimate backing . . . but I still thought it sucked relentlessly. Not Dennis himself, but the whole notion of real singers singing with people like Hal Sparks, to me, just demeans everyone involved. It wasn't the worst thing I've ever seen, but I'd like never to see it again - along with the appearance in 'The Perfect Man.'

That said, I recognize that's the way the culture is going, and bands are going to follow it. I just hate it, that's all.


Sterling

[bugsymalone]

Well, I just don't have a big problem with this. It's kinda what dinosaur bands do nowadays to keep going and maybe remind people of the (in this case, now sadly discredited) brand. My problem is and will always be with Gowan. He just makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit. JY, too.

That said, I might watch it because I like figure skating and Brian Boitano is involved. Love Brian! And Johnny Weir is sure to gay-up any Current Styx' rockin' song he may choose. Mind you, I am a big Johnny fan, and he certainly makes no secret of his flamboyance.

Good group of skaters. We'll see how far down Styx will take its image for this one.

(Note: I am guessing Dennis would take a spot on one of these programs, if asked. And Sterling, "Celebrity Duets" was Simon Cowell-produced and was a REALLY fun show with some top-of-the-line performers involved.)


Bugsy

Bugsy, I know 'Celebrity Duets' was a big-budget show with legitimate backing . . . but I still thought it sucked relentlessly. Not Dennis himself, but the whole notion of real singers singing with people like Hal Sparks, to me, just demeans everyone involved. It wasn't the worst thing I've ever seen, but I'd like never to see it again - along with the appearance in 'The Perfect Man.'

That said, I recognize that's the way the culture is going, and bands are going to follow it. I just hate it, that's all.


Sterling

I was sorry not to see the show continue, as I thought it had some potential. Ah well, we can agree to disagree on this.

I kinda have to go along with you on Perfect Man. In retrospect, maybe not such a good idea, though I thought it was a funny moment in the film. Probably about 10 people saw it anyway so no great harm done.

Bugsy

[brywool]

I heard they are playing "Clair de Lune/Ballerina"

IF they are, THEN I'd watch it. Longtime favorite. Never heard it live.

[ChicagoSTYX]

I heard they are playing "Clair de Lune/Ballerina"

IF they are, THEN I'd watch it. Longtime favorite. Never heard it live.

If I find the set list I will post it here. They taped it last Thursday.

[ChicagoSTYX]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKCktrScAY4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[brywool]

I heard they are playing "Clair de Lune/Ballerina"

IF they are, THEN I'd watch it. Longtime favorite. Never heard it live.

If I find the set list I will post it here. They taped it last Thursday.

I'm pretty sure there'll be no surprises...

[Archetype]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKCktrScAY4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Oh how the mighty have fallen

[yogi]

I heard through the grapevine that by the end of 2012 the band will be offering some sort of babysitting service. For X amount of dollars the kids will get music, pottery and other types of jewelry making, crafts and a snack. This will be offered by the band before (2-4 hours) and during selected concerts in larger cities. The 2-4 hour before concert babysitting service guarantees all children will be babysat by not less then 4 current band members. Chuck will join the band for the in-concert babysitting service and guitarist's(2) will rotate backstage during songs to take care of the little ones. 40 bucks an hour for this service but who knows?????

[Toph]

I heard through the grapevine that by the end of 2012 the band will be offering some sort of babysitting service. For X amount of dollars the kids will get music, pottery and other types of jewelry making, crafts and a snack. This will be offered by the band before (2-4 hours) and during selected concerts in larger cities. The 2-4 hour before concert babysitting service guarantees all children will be babysat by not less then 4 current band members. Chuck will join the band for the in-concert babysitting service and guitarist's(2) will rotate backstage during songs to take care of the little ones. 40 bucks an hour for this service but who knows?????

Freaking hilarious...but how many people would feel comfortable leaving their kids with those freaks?