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Carrot Styx that is a name not used in a while, were they not called cover styx for a while too.
What is there name now.........

Styx I

dennis is styx II

I call them the Dennis band and the Tommy/JY band. There is no more Styx. And least not right now. Maybe someday when The River Freezes over....

Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX


Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act)

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX

Correction SCHTYX

Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act

One guy is all it takes Dennis is STYX always was always will be..

cittadeeno23 wrote:I call them the Dennis band and the Tommy/JY band. There is no more Styx. And least not right now. Maybe someday when The River Freezes over....

Correct

froy wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX

Correction SCHTYX

Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act

One guy is all it takes Dennis is STYX always was always will be..

styx is a collective unit froy, dennis acknowledges that why can't you?

"Born4adventure"


styx is a collective unit froy, dennis acknowledges that why can't you?

Of course they are so why are the 2 goofs running around without the unit?

froy wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX

Correction SCHTYX

Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act

One guy is all it takes Dennis is STYX always was always will be..

That is how i feel about Steve Perry. So when i want journey i play my CD'S. I have one in my car right now.

I've sort of gone to referring to Carrot Styx as Touring Styx, since that is who/what they are now. Certainly not Recording New Music Styx.

Dennis is Dennis DeYoung. There. Is. No. Substitute.


Bugsy

Babyblue wrote:

froy wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX

Correction SCHTYX

Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act

One guy is all it takes Dennis is STYX always was always will be..

That is how i feel about Steve Perry. So when i want journey i play my CD'S. I have one in my car right now.

journey was a band before steve and continues to be a band after him

Born4adventure wrote:

Babyblue wrote:

froy wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX

Correction SCHTYX

Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act

One guy is all it takes Dennis is STYX always was always will be..

That is how i feel about Steve Perry. So when i want journey i play my CD'S. I have one in my car right now.

journey was a band before steve and continues to be a band after him

Yes that is right.But he helped out with that voice of his.Now no voice no journey to me. And that my friend is the way i see it. I am a Perry now & for ever.

froy wrote:

"Born4adventure"


styx is a collective unit froy, dennis acknowledges that why can't you?

Of course they are so why are the 2 goofs running around without the unit?

You are out of your tree Froy

Babyblue wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

Babyblue wrote:

froy wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX

Correction SCHTYX

Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act

One guy is all it takes Dennis is STYX always was always will be..

That is how i feel about Steve Perry. So when i want journey i play my CD'S. I have one in my car right now.

journey was a band before steve and continues to be a band after him

Yes that is right.But he helped out with that voice of his.Now no voice no journey to me. And that my friend is the way i see it. I am a Perry now & for ever.

Not that I am a big Journey fan but if Steve wasn't a major part of what Journey was then why does it seem they keep getting singers that sound like him?

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX


Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act)

It really seems like this:

Dennis DeYoung is a solo act.

Styx is really two long time members (TS, JY) calling the shots since CP is all but retired. Then you have three employees to fill out the band. If TS or JY had issues with any of the three you can bet they would be gone in a heartbeat. Styx is just a shell from what it was.

Boomchild wrote:

Babyblue wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

Babyblue wrote:

froy wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX

Correction SCHTYX

Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act

One guy is all it takes Dennis is STYX always was always will be..

That is how i feel about Steve Perry. So when i want journey i play my CD'S. I have one in my car right now.

journey was a band before steve and continues to be a band after him

Yes that is right.But he helped out with that voice of his.Now no voice no journey to me. And that my friend is the way i see it. I am a Perry now & for ever.

Not that I am a big Journey fan but if Steve wasn't a major part of what Journey was then why does it seem they keep getting singers that sound like him?

Cause neal is a pussy and he doesn't have the balls to not get a sound alike ala styx.

Boomchild wrote:Not that I am a big Journey fan but if Steve wasn't a major part of what Journey was then why does it seem they keep getting singers that sound like him?

Yes, Perry was a major PART of what Journey were. However, some Perry fans seem to think that is ALL Journey was. Very much like how some DeYoung fans look at his position in Styx.

The FACT is that Herbie built Journey around NEAL SCHON's guitar. it was his playing that inspired Herbie to create the band. The FACT is also that Perry came in on Infinity, their 4th album. The FACT is also that Perry was a replacement singer himself, taking over from Robert Fleischman who was already on the way out because of conflicts with Herbie...and Perry's voice solidified it. The FACT is also that Journey did not achieve the success they are remembered for until Escape...three studio albums, one live album, and one soundtrack AFTER Perry joined the band....Perry had a lot of time to 'bring the success' and it didn't happen to the degree of Escape and how Journey are remembered.

Perry was a PART of why Journey achieved their success...but not all of it...and, IMO, not even the majority of it. It was Neal's guitar (which even Perry admitted was the 'second voice in the band'), and adding Jonathan Cain to bring the songwriting to another level.

As for your question...First of all, I don't think Augeri sounds as much like Perry as Arnel. Soto sounds even less like Perry. However, they have to pick singers who can still sing the original songs. You take someone like Tommy and have him sing "Open Arms", and it just doesn't sound right...because the song was not written for that type of voice. Even Soto, IMO, does not have the type of voice suitable for Journey. So, there is a balance there....One side is being a clone, which is what Arnel is. The other is being something completely different, which is what Soto is. Then you have the middle ground which is somebody who can cover the old songs decently and bring in something new...IMO, that is what Augeri had.

Boomchild wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX


Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act)

It really seems like this:

Dennis DeYoung is a solo act.

Styx is really two long time members (TS, JY) calling the shots since CP is all but retired. Then you have three employees to fill out the band. If TS or JY had issues with any of the three you can bet they would be gone in a heartbeat. Styx is just a shell from what it was.

This is such a lame comment. If Dennis were back, the only change would be him replacing LG. So, according to you, they would STILL only be a shell of what they once were.

Everett wrote:

Boomchild wrote:

Babyblue wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

Babyblue wrote:

froy wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX

Correction SCHTYX

Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act

One guy is all it takes Dennis is STYX always was always will be..

That is how i feel about Steve Perry. So when i want journey i play my CD'S. I have one in my car right now.

journey was a band before steve and continues to be a band after him

Yes that is right.But he helped out with that voice of his.Now no voice no journey to me. And that my friend is the way i see it. I am a Perry now & for ever.

Not that I am a big Journey fan but if Steve wasn't a major part of what Journey was then why does it seem they keep getting singers that sound like him?

Cause neal is a pussy and he doesn't have the balls to not get a sound alike ala styx.

And, you are ignorant to the fact that Neal DID do that with Soto...who sounds about as much like Perry as Gowan sounds like Dennis.

Monker wrote:

Everett wrote:

Boomchild wrote:

Babyblue wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

Babyblue wrote:

froy wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX

Correction SCHTYX

Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act

One guy is all it takes Dennis is STYX always was always will be..

That is how i feel about Steve Perry. So when i want journey i play my CD'S. I have one in my car right now.

journey was a band before steve and continues to be a band after him

Yes that is right.But he helped out with that voice of his.Now no voice no journey to me. And that my friend is the way i see it. I am a Perry now & for ever.

Not that I am a big Journey fan but if Steve wasn't a major part of what Journey was then why does it seem they keep getting singers that sound like him?

Cause neal is a pussy and he doesn't have the balls to not get a sound alike ala styx.

And, you are ignorant to the fact that Neal DID do that with Soto...who sounds about as much like Perry as Gowan sounds like Dennis.

I loved JSS because he did not sound anything like Mr P at all.I would have gone to see & still love journey had JSS still been in the band.No his voice was not right for the songs.But i be darn he pulled them off.JMO! If sockboy wants a sound a like he should have kept Jeremey H. then.He was perfect.JMO

Monker wrote:

Boomchild wrote:

Born4adventure wrote:

LtVanish wrote:Dennis' Band = closest thing to Styx

JY Group featuring Tommy Shaw = Kindling

JY, Chuck, Tommy (all classics) Todd been there for like 16 years, Larry 11 years, Ricky(old friend of the band)

= STYX


Dennis- one guy from styx with a backing band (solo act)

It really seems like this:

Dennis DeYoung is a solo act.

Styx is really two long time members (TS, JY) calling the shots since CP is all but retired. Then you have three employees to fill out the band. If TS or JY had issues with any of the three you can bet they would be gone in a heartbeat. Styx is just a shell from what it was.

This is such a lame comment. If Dennis were back, the only change would be him replacing LG. So, according to you, they would STILL only be a shell of what they once were.

If dennis came back larry would still be in the band, they would trade playing keys/lead vocals on some songs.

Can we not work "Bad Toupe" into Dennis' current band name???

Come On, let's see some imagination here!

As someone who has lost the hair battle with his pillow I can attest to the fact that DDY's hair has GOT to be the real deal.

Who would pay for that bad of a toupe????

yogi wrote:As someone who has lost the hair battle with his pillow I can attest to the fact that DDY's hair has GOT to be the real deal.

Who would pay for that bad of a toupe????

hahaha. NO WAY Yog is that real. it just can't be... okay, maybe it is?

If Kobe Bryant leaves the LA Lakers, they are still the LA Lakers. Dennis does not currently OWN Styx. Tommy, JY and Chuck OWN Styx. Dennis settled so he can play the music of Styx, a musical group he was once a member of but after years of cruel treatment subjected onto the other members, the other members decided to give Dennis the middle finger salute and hit the highway. Dennis plays the music of Styx in various select cities across the US and Canada, recently adding Tommy Shaw songs into his set, and is very happy doing this. Styx continues to tour because they love to play their music to fans everywhere and they make a good living while doing it. At some point in the future when they do slow down their touring, they will create new music. Styx is in a happy place. Fans get to hear music written and played by Dennis, Tommy and JY...what more could a true fan want.

Speaking on behalf of all true Styx fans here is what I want( in no order):

1. Time to slow down
2. Obama Out- not just of the White House but the country, taking Ann Coulter & Nancy Pelosi with him.
3. Less fat
4. More hair
5. MN Twins winning another World Series in my lifetime
6. The Metrodome & Kirby Puckett back.
7. Be able to find my old: Jonathan Chance'The Board( Bored) Game'
8. Someone with ball & cash to release the singles Crossing The Rubicon & Bam
9. Secure Borders & more Tommy Shaw Borders concerts( Loved 7 Deadly Zens)
10. Dennis & Tommy sharing the same elevator again.

brywool wrote:

yogi wrote:As someone who has lost the hair battle with his pillow I can attest to the fact that DDY's hair has GOT to be the real deal.

Who would pay for that bad of a toupe????

hahaha. NO WAY Yog is that real. it just can't be... okay, maybe it is?

I have to say, unless I was seeing things, DDY make a toupe adjustment during a song. He grabbed the top right (looking at him) and pulled left, then took both hands and padded down.

yogi wrote:Speaking on behalf of all true Styx fans here is what I want( in no order):


10. Dennis & Tommy sharing the same elevator again.

I really think they are happy as they are, but still would like for them to be friends before the end. DDY back in Styx? if they all want to, yea. But Tommy on a DDY cd, would really like.

Mr JY Roboto wrote:If Kobe Bryant leaves the LA Lakers, they are still the LA Lakers. Dennis does not currently OWN Styx. Tommy, JY and Chuck OWN Styx. Dennis settled so he can play the music of Styx, a musical group he was once a member of but after years of cruel treatment subjected onto the other members, the other members decided to give Dennis the middle finger salute and hit the highway. Dennis plays the music of Styx in various select cities across the US and Canada, recently adding Tommy Shaw songs into his set, and is very happy doing this. Styx continues to tour because they love to play their music to fans everywhere and they make a good living while doing it. At some point in the future when they do slow down their touring, they will create new music. Styx is in a happy place. Fans get to hear music written and played by Dennis, Tommy and JY...what more could a true fan want.

That would be great if it is true.