MR

OK this is a self assessment thread........If you cae to play along, here is the jist of the thread. You get to rate your level of fandom for ( carrot )Styx and for Dennis De Young's as a solo act. The Levels:

10. Can do absolutely no wrong, the best music being made on the planet today !!

9. Maybe not the best ever, but my Favorite artist thats out there today

8. I really like this group/artist alot.

7. Artist/Group is pretty good.

6. I kind of like them/him

5. I can take them or leave them/him

4. I suppose I can see why others like their/his music, its just not for me

3. I dont really know why other people like that music

2. I'm amazed anyone pays to see/hear THAT

1. Please pass the earplugs

0. What a worthless poor excuse for Music that is !!!!


I rate Both Dennis and Styx in the 7-8 range...Classic Styx was a
a 9.5 in their day. anyone else want to weigh in ?

I will take a shot classic:

Classic Styx - I agree totally on your assessment, in fact around Paradise Theater, I would give them a 10.

Dennis Deyoung - 8

Carrot Styx - began as an 8 for me around 1999 when I first saw the tour, but I was not impressed with Cyclorama, I got burned out on their consistent touring and mulitple live releases and do not intend to buy their big bang theory CD. But most of all, JY's repetitive negative and hypocritical comments of DDY completely turned me away from this band. Glen Burtnik's leaving was no help. They have slipped to 5 on your scale for me. I won't go lower, cuz I am still a huge Tommy Shaw fan....musically.

classicstyxfan wrote:OK this is a self assessment thread........If you cae to play along, here is the jist of the thread. You get to rate your level of fandom for ( carrot )Styx and for Dennis De Young's as a solo act. The Levels:

10. Can do absolutely no wrong, the best music being made on the planet today !!

9. Maybe not the best ever, but my Favorite artist thats out there today

8. I really like this group/artist alot.

7. Artist/Group is pretty good.

6. I kind of like them/him

5. I can take them or leave them/him

4. I suppose I can see why others like their/his music, its just not for me

3. I dont really know why other people like that music

2. I'm amazed anyone pays to see/hear THAT

1. Please pass the earplugs

0. What a worthless poor excuse for Music that is !!!!


I rate Both Dennis and Styx in the 7-8 range...Classic Styx was a
a 9.5 in their day. anyone else want to weigh in ?

Carrot Styx gets a 0 1 2 3
Dennis Gets a I grew up with him and support his efforts
He's a class act whatever number that is

Dennis 10

Classic Styx 10

Carrot Styx Tommy singing with no background vocals 8

Carrot Styx Gowan singing or singing background 0 & 1 & 2 (LOL)

You all know where I stand on all this anyway - LOL

Classic Styx 8.5 to 9
Dennis 8 to 8.5
Current lineup 5

And is anybody surprised with this?

Equinox Styx - 10
Classic Styx - 9.5(Crystal Ball- Paradise Theatre)
Kilroy Styx - 7.5 (tour 9.5 album 5.0)
Edge Of The Century Styx - 9
1999 Styx with Glen -8.5
Current Styx - 7.5
Dennis solo - 7

At this point in time who needs who more??? Or should we just leave it all alone???

Yogi says:

At this point in time who needs who more??? Or should we just leave it all alone???

No, we don't need to leave it alone. Maybe some of the "newbies" can weigh in here with their viewpoints.

It would be nice if this board would pick up a little bit. LOL

OK, so I am an oldbie.

I give any form of Styx with Dennis 9 to 9.5. No one could hope to achieve the perfection of your 10, Classic.

CarrotStyx - Harmonies only - 5. Musical talent - 4. Anything Gowan sings - 0-1

RickyStyx - Same as CarrotStyx

Dennis - 9

Bugsy

Bugsy may be an "Oldbie " .... but she's a goodie !

And yes, I was hoping some who's hearts werent already on their sleeves would weight in here. Though i admit that even tho I knew the jist of what was coming, I was interested in how Froy would answer.

Now, Where's Monker and Adam ? ( After all Froy DID answer , Adam.... yo are late to your curtain call ! )

Classic says:

Bugsy may be an "Oldbie " .... but she's a goodie !

LOL!!!! Good one!!!

I forgot:

Hourglass STYX 9

Wooden Nickel STYX 8.5

I guess I'm not old enough to be an oldbie, but not young enough to be a newbie.

However lets keep this train a rollin'

Pre Tommy Styx-6 on average
Classic Styx-9.5
'90's styx-7.5 on average
glen/larry styx 5.0-7
ricky styx 6.0-(9 for larry, 6 for tommy, 3 for JY)
dennis in the '80s 8.5
dennis in the '90's 7.5
dennis in the 00's pleading the fifth

which way is the elevator going?

Tommy-stalled
Larry-going way up
Glen-see tommy
Dennis-going down
JY-cable broke

Scott

Bugsy may be an "Oldbie " .... but she's a goodie !

Why thank you, Classic! Why thank you, Classic! (Stereo, you know )

The operative word in the above being "old" ... in my case for sure!!!

Bugsy (an oldbie, but a goodbie???)

swwskj wrote:I guess I'm not old enough to be an oldbie, but not young enough to be a newbie.

However lets keep this train a rollin'

Pre Tommy Styx-6 on average
Classic Styx-9.5
'90's styx-7.5 on average
glen/larry styx 5.0-7
ricky styx 6.0-(9 for larry, 6 for tommy, 3 for JY)
dennis in the '80s 8.5
dennis in the '90's 7.5
dennis in the 00's pleading the fifth

which way is the elevator going?

Tommy-stalled
Larry-going way up
Glen-see tommy
Dennis-going down
JY-cable broke

Scott

Scott, swwskj, current MR status, Rocker - President, CEO, CFO and COO for LIFE, Lawrence Gowan Fan Club.

Bugsy

bugsymalone wrote:

Bugsy may be an "Oldbie " .... but she's a goodie !

Why thank you, Classic! Why thank you, Classic! (Stereo, you know )

The operative word in the above being "old" ... in my case for sure!!!

Bugsy (an oldbie, but a goodbie???)

Well you certainly aren't a moldbie oldbie by any stretch!

which way is the elevator going?

Tommy-stalled
Larry-going way up
Glen-see tommy
Dennis-going down
JY-cable broke

Scott

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Tommy's elevator has jumped the cable to allow him to take on outside projects

Larry- perhaps the elevator rose too quickly, that would explain the hearing problem you have Scott I'm kidding

Glenn- the elevator I think needs some repairs, though it's certainly capable of rising again

Dennis- love him though I do, I think the elevator might be in need of a jump start

JY- his elevator rose to the top, then did a rapid descent...though it did so reluctantly

JY- his elevator rose to the top, then did a rapid descent...though it did so reluctantly:lol:

But legendarily!

Bugsy

Which way is the elevator going???? Excellent addition to the question!!

Tommy - stalled but may move slightly forward
Glen - See Tommy, but he should be moving up REAL fast- needs better management
JY - Stalled and going down pretty fast
Ricky - who's Ricky????
Dennis - stalled, and is in the same state as most orchestras in America
Larry - Going WAY WAY UP!!!!!!!!

I agree with Scott almost 100%

Hmmmmm…., Scott, that is an interesting measurement. A “sliding” scale maybe??

OK, I'll take a ride:

JY and Tommy – On the same stalled elevator but I sense Tommy might like to get off. Getting a bit stale and stuffy in there.

Glen – Not interested in even riding one, it seems, but might like a ride on one that was going up, if were leading to something he found interesting when he got off.

Todd – Could hop on any elevator and it would automatically give him a nice ride to the top, or at least the mid-level floors.

Gowan - Probably could ride nicely upwards -- in Canada.

Ricky – Wants on ANY elevator. Please!!

Dennis – Using the stairs apparently. Sort of slow progress but seems to be going up a little at a time. He has seen where the elevator takes him -- both directions.

Bugsy

I think they're all too quickly approcahing the same elevator...St Peter is at the top floor, and well......you know whose working the basement !

Yogi,

You are obviously a man of great taste. A man of distinction, culture and refinement. I like the cut of your jib sir.

Bugsy,

I sure do wear alot of hats at the LGFC. Well if you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly!

Sadie,

Perhaps I should go for that hearing test. I've noticed that is a common recommendation lately when I post.

Classic,

Very morbid take my friend. The Reluctant Legend has mentioned that if you play Snowblind backwards, it gives you the combination to the elevator operators restroom.

Scott

Classic Styx - 9
Modern Styx - 8
Modern Dennis DeYoung - 5

"going down" Steve Tyler (insert sinister laugh)

Original Styx 9.0

Classic Styx - 9.5

Kilroy - 6 tour - 9

Edge Styx - 7

Carrot Styx - 7

Dennis Solo Tour 8 Albums - 7

Tommy Solo Albums - 6

Come Sail Away and Lady with Dennis - 9.7

Same songs with Larry - 1

I Don't Need No Doctor, Salty Dog, and IATW with Larry - 8

Others

Beatles and Eagles - 9.5

Kansas, Rush, Foreigner, Boston, Journey - 8.5