MR

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:09 am**

OK, so most of these guys are closing in on 60........and they can't play forever ( can they ? )

So, since Todd is so much younger than the rest, what becomes of him, and his 15-20 years of musical viability when JY and TS are resting comfortably in the place of their choosing ?

Does TS call it a career if his elder JY hangs up the guitar ? or will that be the beginning of round 3 for Glen in Styx ?

and finally, when that day comes, will this message board die a slow death ?

hmmmmmm...........

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:08 am**

classicstyxfan wrote:OK, so most of these guys are closing in on 60........and they can't play forever ( can they ? )

So, since Todd is so much younger than the rest, what becomes of him, and his 15-20 years of musical viability when JY and TS are resting comfortably in the place of their choosing ?

Does TS call it a career if his elder JY hangs up the guitar ? or will that be the beginning of round 3 for Glen in Styx ?

and finally, when that day comes, will this message board die a slow death ?

hmmmmmm...........

DUDE!! Keep the glass half FULL!! Tommy is only(almost)52! Look at the Stones. Eric Clapton. Paul McCartney. All over 60 and still going strong! We have at least ten good years left!

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:14 am**

Classic -- there is just no way to know. I think as long as Current Styx and Dennis have the vocal chops, and 3 or 4 people will pay to see them, they will keep on a'playing.

I don't see any of them losing the ability to play the guitars, keys, bass, whatever. I think those skills stay with you forever. It is the singing that can often go south with age. (Of course, in the case of Gowan, who will notice???

. Ok, sorry! I..... just....could.....not....resist)

This board? Slowly die??

Probably.

Bugsy

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:20 am**

Just looking to stir up some Styx conversation.....it's been in short supply here lately.

since YOUR glass is so full, how much more new music do you think the boys have left in them ?

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2005 4:11 am**

classicstyxfan wrote:Just looking to stir up some Styx conversation.....it's been in short supply here lately.

since YOUR glass is so full, how much more new music do you think the boys have left in them ?

It's hard to say. IMO...I think the problem with new music is that artists and bands could write and make new music indefinetly. I think that once you have that ability and talent, it never ends, much like mentioned above with the ability to play. Whether the public outside the die hards will notice or care is quite another. Take my example of Paul McCartney above. I love Paul, and I"m going to see him in concert in Oct, but would I buy his new album coming out in Sept? Probably not. There are certain artists out there that as long as they keep pumping out new material, I'm there, but is there enough to sustain a career for the long run? Hopefully, they have had a successful enough career to be able to put out new music and not have to reply on the finacial aspect of it doing well to continue.

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2005 4:41 am**

While the examples cited above are all true, I don't see them touring for the next 10 years. Just as I don't see DDY doing that either. I think each will continue for the next 3-5 years at the pace they are currently at. Then I think each will reassess their professional goals.

As for Todd, I'd imagine he'd find work fairly easily. And if he and the wife decide to start a family, who knows what his priorities would be.

Hopefully they will each put out new music that makes them happy. And as much as JY may want that "Santana moment", I think they will be just fine if they don't get it.

As for this board, yeah I think it will die a slow death. So enjoy it while it lasts :wink:

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2005 4:51 am**

sadie65 wrote:As for this board, yeah I think it will die a slow death. So enjoy it while it lasts

Then again, there are still Elvis boards, so who knows! lol!

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2005 4:56 am**

Angiekay wrote:
sadie65 wrote:As for this board, yeah I think it will die a slow death. So enjoy it while it lasts

Then again, there are still Elvis boards, so who knows! lol!

Yeah..but but...we all know is still alive and running that 7-Eleven in Michigan!!! So there's plenty to talk about.... :lol:

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:26 am**

sadie65 wrote:
Angiekay wrote:
sadie65 wrote:As for this board, yeah I think it will die a slow death. So enjoy it while it lasts

Then again, there are still Elvis boards, so who knows! lol!

Yeah..but but...we all know is still alive and running that 7-Eleven in Michigan!!! So there's plenty to talk about....

Well, if it comes down to never having anything about Styx to talk about(God forbid!), we'll all take turns going to Chuck's hotdog joint in Florida and writing reviews!

Posted: **Fri Aug 19, 2005 3:14 pm**

sadie65 wrote:
Angiekay wrote:
sadie65 wrote:As for this board, yeah I think it will die a slow death. So enjoy it while it lasts

Then again, there are still Elvis boards, so who knows! lol!

Yeah..but but...we all know is still alive and running that 7-Eleven in Michigan!!! So there's plenty to talk about....

Actualy, Elvis is living very comfortably on Mars with the "real" Steve Perry, who was abducted back in 1984 and replaced by the 'fake' Steve Perry. But, that's another story.

Posted: **Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:46 pm**

Sadie says:

While the examples cited above are all true, I don't see them touring for the next 10 years.

LOL - I'll try to find the quote, but JY said they're going to keep touring until they have to scrap them off the stage - LOL The "never-ending" tour will never end. I'd give it about 25+ more years :wink:

As for this board? All my kids will be in school within 2 weeks, I'm going to be working in the home (LOL) and I'll have way Too Much Time On My Hands, so I should be around here for the next 20+ years. You should all know by now, that I always have a lot to talk about - LOL

:shock:

Posted: **Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:49 pm**

Hey Monk, does Rock and Roll Dennis ( abducted in 1979 after Pieces of Eight was released, and replaced by Broadway Dennis ) Live in the same neighborhood ??? :lol:

Posted: **Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:15 pm**

As for this board? All my kids will be in school within 2 weeks, I'm going to be working in the home (LOL) and I'll have way Too Much Time On My Hands, so I should be around here for the next 20+ years. You should all know by now, that I always have a lot to talk about - LOL

Welcome back, Suite!

I will be reading your posts, I suppose, from the nursing home, trying to respond while I untangle my mouse from the respirator coils.

Bugsy

Posted: **Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:43 pm**

Bugsy says:

Welcome back, Suite!

I will be reading your posts, I suppose, from the nursing home, trying to respond while I untangle my mouse from the respirator coils

Thanks!! I feel like I've been gone for weeks, I had a very nice relaxing vacation :wink:

Your TOO funny!! I'm glad you'll still be reading my posts that way in the future - LOL

I started with Mt. Dew this morning, so I have a feeling that I'll be posting a lot today on the boards (at least you were all warned - LOL)

Posted: **Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:11 am**

SuiteMadameBlue wrote:Bugsy says:

Welcome back, Suite!

I will be reading your posts, I suppose, from the nursing home, trying to respond while I untangle my mouse from the respirator coils

Thanks!! I feel like I've been gone for weeks, I had a very nice relaxing vacation

Your TOO funny!! I'm glad you'll still be reading my posts that way in the future - LOL

I started with Mt. Dew this morning, so I have a feeling that I'll be posting a lot today on the boards (at least you were all warned - LOL)

While you two are breaking out the Geritol and reading the AARP news letters...perhaps then Suite you can get caught up on your e-mails :wink:

MR

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