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Lawrence: During the first meeting I had with Styx, I said, “I know ‘Babe’ was a number one hit for you guys, and congratulations on that. During the show, a strong point was made that this song was written about Dennis’ wife. I don’t really want to sing that song; I honestly don’t, as I don’t feel right about it.” I remember hoping that I had just not sealed my fate but they said, “No, we don’t have to play that song. We can do your song ‘Criminal Mind’ instead.”

We did “Criminal Mind” in the live show, then we did it on a live album and then with the orchestra. “Criminal Mind” is sort of my little spade in the ground, my little point of entry.

The band, then, began to focus on the straightforward Rock and Progressive elements of the band and they let some of the other stuff go by the wayside, even though some of that stuff was extremely successful and nothing to be ashamed of at all. “Babe” was a number one song and its part of the strength and the versatility of the band. Styx has been successful at anything they have ever done.

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Lawrence: During the first meeting I had with Styx, I said, “I know ‘Babe’ was a number one hit for you guys, and congratulations on that. During the show, a strong point was made that this song was written about Dennis’ wife. I don’t really want to sing that song; I honestly don’t, as I don’t feel right about it.” I remember hoping that I had just not sealed my fate but they said, “No, we don’t have to play that song. We can do your song ‘Criminal Mind’ instead.”

We did “Criminal Mind” in the live show, then we did it on a live album and then with the orchestra. “Criminal Mind” is sort of my little spade in the ground, my little point of entry.

The band, then, began to focus on the straightforward Rock and Progressive elements of the band and they let some of the other stuff go by the wayside, even though some of that stuff was extremely successful and nothing to be ashamed of at all. “Babe” was a number one song and its part of the strength and the versatility of the band. Styx has been successful at anything they have ever done.

Jeb: You had a successful solo career in Canada. Why not do a solo album now and use Styx to help springboard your solo music in America?

Lawrence: I’m in the midst of recording a solo album right now; I’m about halfway through it; I have returned to that outlet. After about ten years in the band, one of the mangers said exactly what you just said.

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Lawrence: During the first meeting I had with Styx, I said, “I know ‘Babe’ was a number one hit for you guys, and congratulations on that. During the show, a strong point was made that this song was written about Dennis’ wife. I don’t really want to sing that song; I honestly don’t, as I don’t feel right about it.” I remember hoping that I had just not sealed my fate but they said, “No, we don’t have to play that song. We can do your song ‘Criminal Mind’ instead.”

We did “Criminal Mind” in the live show, then we did it on a live album and then with the orchestra. “Criminal Mind” is sort of my little spade in the ground, my little point of entry.

The band, then, began to focus on the straightforward Rock and Progressive elements of the band and they let some of the other stuff go by the wayside, even though some of that stuff was extremely successful and nothing to be ashamed of at all. “Babe” was a number one song and its part of the strength and the versatility of the band. Styx has been successful at anything they have ever done.

Gowan has a much better attitude about this than either JY or Shaw. They should learn PR tactics from him. Like I said, unlike Froy, I actually think Gowan is quite charming personally. He seems like a nicer guy than either JY or Tommy. He just happens to be in a tough position. I don't blame him. I don't think he is nearly as talented as DDY, but I don't harbor anything against him. Now JY and Shaw.....that is another story...