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1. That the current six players plus Dennis & Glen get together one last time for five shows at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago.

2. That they record for DVD and CD release a combination of 35-40 songs from those five shows .

3. That they record 3-5 new songs that remind me of old days to be a part of the DVD/CD package.

4. That these shows don't have the same bs cliches about having dreams or starting the whole train a rollin.

5. That they go off into the sunset and never mention getting together again.

[quote="Grotelul"]1. That the current six players plus Dennis & Glen get together one last time for five shows at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago.

2. That they record for DVD and CD release a combination of 35-40 songs from those five shows .

3. That they record 3-5 new songs that remind me of old days to be a part of the DVD/CD package.

4. That these shows don't have the same bs cliches about having dreams or starting the whole train a rollin.

5. That they go off into the sunset and never mention getting together again.

Sounds pretty cool. But the river styx hasin't frozen over yet. It might of over the weekend here in wisconsin though. Brr. Thank god I didn't go to the packers game.

Thenightbull wrote: Thank god I didn't go to the packers game.

Yeah, who would want to have wasted their time on losers, anyway? Especially in the freezing, COLD!

OOPs, my wish/es would be:
Dennis, Tommy, J.Y., Chuck, with Todd. To do a show in Marshfield, Wisconsin. For the hell of it.

Grotelul wrote:1. That the current six players plus Dennis & Glen get together one last time for five shows at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago.

2. That they record for DVD and CD release a combination of 35-40 songs from those five shows .

3. That they record 3-5 new songs that remind me of old days to be a part of the DVD/CD package.

4. That these shows don't have the same bs cliches about having dreams or starting the whole train a rollin.

5. That they go off into the sunset and never mention getting together again.

A few other cliches..

"This one goes out to anyone who ever felt like they had...too much time on their hands"

"Are you ready??? I said are you ready?? City X are your ready for Miss America!!!"

"In 1981, the California State legislature decided that some records including ours had backward satanic messages on them..."

"I'd like to play this next song for my wife Suzanne, ew've been married for x years..."

Grotelul wrote:1. That the current six players plus Dennis & Glen get together one last time for five shows at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago.

2. That they record for DVD and CD release a combination of 35-40 songs from those five shows .

3. That they record 3-5 new songs that remind me of old days to be a part of the DVD/CD package.

4. That these shows don't have the same bs cliches about having dreams or starting the whole train a rollin.

5. That they go off into the sunset and never mention getting together again.

Can't say I totally agree here. I'd love to see all of the living members (past and present) of the band get back together for something like a farewell tour, but 5 shows at the same venue in one city? No thank you. If and when they decide to end Styx, they need to go out in style with a tour featuring an extensive setlist. Now, I do agree that a CD/DVD would be nice. New songs would not be needed though. After all, they wouldn't really need new material if they're ending it, right?

My wish would be:

That Dennis continue with his successful solo career -- all aspects of it -- and not ever reunite with his former band.


Bugsy

My wish would be that they (and various lackeys) stop reading messageboards like this one. Their blood pressure will thank them.

Barbara wrote:

Thenightbull wrote: Thank god I didn't go to the packers game.

Yeah, who would want to have wasted their time on losers, anyway? Especially in the freezing, COLD!

OOPs, my wish/es would be:
Dennis, Tommy, J.Y., Chuck, with Todd. To do a show in Marshfield, Wisconsin. For the hell of it.

They are loosers. I was invited to game but quickly passed on it. I roll with new england anyway.

My 'wish" for Dennis and the band is that they continue to find projects that give them satisfaction. I've no wish for any kind of reunion. It just isn't worth it. I'm grateful for what they gave us, and if they choose to give us more, good for them.

stabbim wrote:(and various lackeys)

What are you trying to say here?

Zan wrote:

stabbim wrote:(and various lackeys)

What are you trying to say here?

Probably the truth - that I am Carrie Ann Deyoung, Mathew Deyoung, Dennis Deyoung, and Rajah.

(when in actuality, I am Tom Nardini)

Zan wrote:

stabbim wrote:(and various lackeys)

What are you trying to say here?

Well, you know, some members (and ex-members) of the band read this stuff, and some, uh ...have it read for them. Either way, they're better off not knowing, IMO.

OOPs, my wish/es would be:
Dennis, Tommy, J.Y., Chuck, with Todd. To do a show in Marshfield, Wisconsin. For the hell of it.[/quote]

3/5th's of that line up were there last summer. So was I and it was an awesome show.

stabbim wrote:

Zan wrote:

stabbim wrote:(and various lackeys)

What are you trying to say here?

Well, you know, some members (and ex-members) of the band read this stuff, and some, uh ...have it read for them. Either way, they're better off not knowing, IMO.

LOL...

I have nothing to add to this but needed to reply anyway.

Zan wrote:LOL...

I have nothing to add to this but needed to reply anyway.

You always did have to have the last word.

Grotelul wrote:1. That the current six players plus Dennis & Glen get together one last time for five shows at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago.

2. That they record for DVD and CD release a combination of 35-40 songs from those five shows .

3. That they record 3-5 new songs that remind me of old days to be a part of the DVD/CD package.

4. That these shows don't have the same bs cliches about having dreams or starting the whole train a rollin.

5. That they go off into the sunset and never mention getting together again.

Sounds great
No Gowan
No Rickie
No Todd

The rest is fine.

froy wrote:Sounds great
No Gowan
No Rickie
No Todd.

What, you think you could do better than these guys, Froy?

It's ok, I realize you're probably only following protocol at this point.

froy wrote:

Grotelul wrote:1. That the current six players plus Dennis & Glen get together one last time for five shows at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago.

2. That they record for DVD and CD release a combination of 35-40 songs from those five shows .

3. That they record 3-5 new songs that remind me of old days to be a part of the DVD/CD package.

4. That these shows don't have the same bs cliches about having dreams or starting the whole train a rollin.

5. That they go off into the sunset and never mention getting together again.

Sounds great
No Gowan
No Rickie
No Todd

The rest is fine.

What's wrong with Todd? I think he's pretty good, even during the 96/97 tours. John isn't coming back, so I think he's the next best thing.

As far as Ricky goes, I can take or leave him. He plays bass and that's it. Chuck doesn't seem well enough to do full shows, so I guess the only other option there would be is Glen (unless he's on guitar).

Roboto750 wrote:

Grotelul wrote:1. That the current six players plus Dennis & Glen get together one last time for five shows at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago.

2. That they record for DVD and CD release a combination of 35-40 songs from those five shows .

3. That they record 3-5 new songs that remind me of old days to be a part of the DVD/CD package.

4. That these shows don't have the same bs cliches about having dreams or starting the whole train a rollin.

5. That they go off into the sunset and never mention getting together again.

Can't say I totally agree here. I'd love to see all of the living members (past and present) of the band get back together for something like a farewell tour, but 5 shows at the same venue in one city? No thank you. If and when they decide to end Styx, they need to go out in style with a tour featuring an extensive setlist. Now, I do agree that a CD/DVD would be nice. New songs would not be needed though. After all, they wouldn't really need new material if they're ending it, right?

I'm thinking they could play a wide range of songs over the 5 nights. No one night would be the same. They could play all the hits plus stuff like Born For Adventure, Queen of Spades, Pieces of Eight, Lights, Castle Walls, Ballerina and stuff from the Wooden Nickel years.

The 5 nights would certainly be a nice way to end the whole thing at the end of a tour.. Different set list every night or format.

froy wrote:

Grotelul wrote:1. That the current six players plus Dennis & Glen get together one last time for five shows at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago.

2. That they record for DVD and CD release a combination of 35-40 songs from those five shows .

3. That they record 3-5 new songs that remind me of old days to be a part of the DVD/CD package.

4. That these shows don't have the same bs cliches about having dreams or starting the whole train a rollin.

5. That they go off into the sunset and never mention getting together again.

Sounds great
No Gowan
No Rickie
No Todd

The rest is fine.

Froy I am confused about what you say here, I guess it is no surprise. If the current 6 memebers add Dennis and Glen,then Gowan , Ricky, and Todd are part of this.

styxfanNH wrote:

froy wrote:

Grotelul wrote:1. That the current six players plus Dennis & Glen get together one last time for five shows at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago.

2. That they record for DVD and CD release a combination of 35-40 songs from those five shows .

3. That they record 3-5 new songs that remind me of old days to be a part of the DVD/CD package.

4. That these shows don't have the same bs cliches about having dreams or starting the whole train a rollin.

5. That they go off into the sunset and never mention getting together again.

Sounds great
No Gowan
No Rickie
No Todd

The rest is fine.

Froy I am confused about what you say here, I guess it is no surprise. If the current 6 memebers add Dennis and Glen,then Gowan , Ricky, and Todd are part of this.

Who the hell cares about the current Styx?
Gowan should be fired today
Todd is a terrible drummer for styx

Here is my reunited Styx so even you can understand

Dennis
Glen
Tommy
Steve Smith
Chuck

Mozel Tov...

Zan wrote:

froy wrote:Sounds great
No Gowan
No Rickie
No Todd.

What, you think you could do better than these guys, Froy?

YES I DO

It's ok, I realize you're probably only following protocol at this point.

And the pink is still terrible..

froy wrote:And the pink is still terrible..

That's the closest to pink you'll ever see.

froy wrote:Todd is a terrible drummer for styx

Not boring enough for you???

Zan wrote:

froy wrote:Todd is a terrible drummer for styx

Not boring enough for you???

Shaking head...why do you bother Zan? I have an image of you banging your head against a keyboard.

How about wishing for this thread to end?

stabbim wrote:My wish would be that they (and various lackeys) stop reading messageboards like this one. Their blood pressure will thank them.

I Know mine has...

Zan wrote:

froy wrote:Todd is a terrible drummer for styx

Not boring enough for you???

I still don't understand what's wrong with Todd. I think he's a great drummer and I've seen several other opinions stating that. The current Styx line up has praised him by saying everything except "he's better than John was." Now, I'm not saying he is better than John, but he seems to be a good fit from everything I've heard and seen.

Is there something specific you don't like about him or his drumming style? I just can't name anything that he's doen to dislike him for in his role as a drummer.

Roboto750 wrote:

Zan wrote:

froy wrote:Todd is a terrible drummer for styx

Not boring enough for you???

I still don't understand what's wrong with Todd. I think he's a great drummer and I've seen several other opinions stating that. The current Styx line up has praised him by saying everything except "he's better than John was." Now, I'm not saying he is better than John, but he seems to be a good fit from everything I've heard and seen.

Is there something specific you don't like about him or his drumming style? I just can't name anything that he's doen to dislike him for in his role as a drummer.

I'll try to spare you, however I am sure you'll get a "normal" response from Froy. For him, anyone connected with the band in its current incarnation is somehow not worthy and no longer any good.

Todd is fine. And I say this as someone who leans more in the direction of Dennis. Not to worry. You'll learn to roll with the Froyisms.

I've always enjoyed Todd's drumming and think it adds alot to the current lineup. He's always been a very exciting drummer to watch and really makes things come to life.