Should Dennis DeYoung Return To Styx?

by **Everett** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:35 pm

by **DarrenUK** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:45 pm

I think we may of exhausted this question over the years .....

by **pinkfloyd1973** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 3:08 am

DarrenUK wrote:I think we may of exhausted this question over the years .....

Yuppers, I voted no anyways because i'd rather have Dennis solo :roll:

Robin

by **monster** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:03 am

As good as he is solo, I`d like Dennis to get back the magic that was Styx and certainly whilst his voice is sounding so great.

So it`s a yes from me to Dennis returning.

We can all but hope.

by **Zan** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:14 am

monster wrote:We can all but hope.

well, I wouldn't say "all." lol

by **rajah2165** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:38 am

Zan wrote:
monster wrote:We can all but hope.

well, I wouldn't say "all." lol

Shocking....

by **Zan** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:14 am

rajah2165 wrote:Shocking....

That you can't read the results of a simple poll? Not really.

by **brywool** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:38 am

Nope. I have no desire for more concept albums, broadway experiments, or electric piano based tunes.
I also, however, have no desire for more live albums either.
Hopefully (and I've said this every year) Styx will release a new studio album and Dennis will do the same. This way, you get the best of both worlds.

by **styxfanNH** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:28 am

Why is it that every newbie asks if Dennis should reunite with Styx or about Tommy's past drug issues?

by **Zan** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:33 am

styxfanNH wrote:Why is it that every newbie asks if Dennis should reunite with Styx or about Tommy's past drug issues?

I wonder.

by **rajah2165** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:47 pm

Zan wrote:
rajah2165 wrote:Shocking....

That you can't read the results of a simple poll? Not really.

No, shocking that your such a (Fill in the blank)

by **Angiekay** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 3:32 pm

rajah2165 wrote:
Zan wrote:
rajah2165 wrote:Shocking....

That you can't read the results of a simple poll? Not really.

No, shocking that your such a (Fill in the blank)

Mind reader? Not really.

by **Zan** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:26 pm

Angiekay wrote:Mind reader? Not really.

Not a whole lot of reading material there either.

by **gr8dane** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:22 am

brywool wrote:Nope. I have no desire for more concept albums, broadway experiments, or electric piano based tunes.
I also, however, have no desire for more live albums either.
Hopefully (and I've said this every year) Styx will release a new studio album and Dennis will do the same. This way, you get the best of both worlds.

Re: a new Styx album JY was was not super clear in his interview in Classic Rock Mag.Feb issue.
Something was gonna happen in 2007.A Styx project with a few new songs or maybe a new album.
What he said was along the lines ...'Is the world really looking for a new Styx album?'.
Make of that as you will.

by **styxfanNH** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:20 pm

IF Dennis is going to release a new album this year and there is nothing new from the Styx camp, can you imagin what is going to be said by the fans.

Yet, if Dennis album actually rocks, could you imagie the pressure that puts on Styx?

Worse yet, heaven forbid, what if Dennis album actully sells? :wink:

by **Renegade79** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 5:35 pm

I voted "NO" and don't see the point in constantly comparing and pitting, Dennis against Styx. :roll:

by **styxdudebrandon** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:17 pm

Renegade79 wrote:I voted "NO" and don't see the point in constantly comparing and pitting, Dennis against Styx.

I don't know either but it happens all the time here.

by **stabbim** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:14 am

I would have voted, but there was no "I don't remotely give a damn" category.

styxfanNH wrote:Yet, if Dennis album actually rocks, could you imagie the pressure that puts on Styx?

From the guy who turned down the lead vocal on "Everything Is Cool" and then went on to record "My God Can Beat Up Your God," I don't think the odds are great. But I'm curious.

Renegade79 wrote:I voted "NO" and don't see the point in constantly comparing and pitting, Dennis against Styx. Rolling Eyes

A witch! A witch, I say! Buuuuuuurn her!!!

by **Blue Falcon** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 6:39 am

What he said was along the lines ...'Is the world really looking for a new Styx album?'.
Make of that as you will.

I know I'm eagerly awaiting Styx's 15th live album in the last six years. :roll:

Yet, if Dennis album actually rocks, could you imagie the pressure that puts on Styx?

It's scientifically impossible for a DDY album to 'actually rock.' Too many cringe-inducing odes to Suzanne.

by **Renegade79** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:40 am

stabbim wrote:
Renegade79 wrote:I voted "NO" and don't see the point in constantly comparing and pitting, Dennis against Styx. Rolling Eyes

A witch! A witch, I say! Buuuuuuurn her!!!

Oh, I love a good bonfire!

by **yogi** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 3:36 pm

I think that if Dennis WANTS to return to Styx then ALLLLLLLLL the Styx members and their management teams should sit down and have a long talk. Figure out what is best for everyone involved and then see if its plausible. If it could be done give everyone ample time to complete new projects, and tie up loose ends. After all other commitments are taken care of get into the studio(as a group) and record a new CD. Finally, strategically orchestrate fourty plus shows in top Styx cities supporting their new CD and see what the hell happens .

by **StyxCollector** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:38 am

Blue Falcon wrote:It's scientifically impossible for a DDY album to 'actually rock.' Too many cringe-inducing odes to Suzanne.

Don't get me wrong - by no means do I like all DDY songs (I can be critical), but both camps are guilty of some songs which are not the (ahem) best. I'd be more than happy to never hear "Yes I Can" again as much as most people hate "Babe".

by **StyxCollector** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:41 am

yogi wrote:I think that if Dennis WANTS to return to Styx then ALLLLLLLLL the Styx members and their management teams should sit down and have a long talk. Figure out what is best for everyone involved and then see if its plausible. If it could be done give everyone ample time to complete new projects, and tie up loose ends. After all other commitments are taken care of get into the studio(as a group) and record a new CD. Finally, strategically orchestrate fourty plus shows in top Styx cities supporting their new CD and see what the hell happens .

All kidding aside, if you look at the mess that is going on with Van Halen, if I had my choice, I say keep Styx separate from DDY. If Styx fell into the debacle that is VH, it will do more harm than good and split the fanbase even further. Unless they can do it and after they do it, call it a day and go out on a relative high note, don't do it at all.

Unfortunately, old feelings run deep. Let sleeping dogs lie at this point.

by **Grotelul** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:35 am

StyxCollector wrote:
yogi wrote:I think that if Dennis WANTS to return to Styx then ALLLLLLLLL the Styx members and their management teams should sit down and have a long talk. Figure out what is best for everyone involved and then see if its plausible. If it could be done give everyone ample time to complete new projects, and tie up loose ends. After all other commitments are taken care of get into the studio(as a group) and record a new CD. Finally, strategically orchestrate fourty plus shows in top Styx cities supporting their new CD and see what the hell happens .

All kidding aside, if you look at the mess that is going on with Van Halen, if I had my choice, I say keep Styx separate from DDY. If Styx fell into the debacle that is VH, it will do more harm than good and split the fanbase even further. Unless they can do it and after they do it, call it a day and go out on a relative high note, don't do it at all.

Unfortunately, old feelings run deep. Let sleeping dogs lie at this point.

Obviously you have more knowledge on the inside history of this band. It is true that most of us here don't have a clue as to what really went on all those years so why do some have such an emotional connection to all this? I have my opinions and I really love the music that was created by this group of people but to get so caught up in all the BS....isn't life difficult enough without getting emotionally caught up in other peoples lives that you have no personal connection with?

by **StyxCollector** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:57 am

Grotelul wrote:Obviously you have more knowledge on the inside history of this band. It is true that most of us here don't have a clue as to what really went on all those years so why do some have such an emotional connection to all this? I have my opionions and I really love the music that was created by this group of people but to get so caught up in all the BS....isn't life difficult enough without getting emotionally caught up in other peoples lives that you have no personal connection with?

Look, I'm not best friends with the band. I'm a guy who grew up as a fan, started collecting their stuff, and have interviewed some of the guys over the years. I have no ties to the band whatsoever. I don't have DDY's or TS' home phone number, nor do I call them to shoot the breeze. I've been lucky enough over the years to be in a position where I am privy to info that I cannot repeat (nor would I betray any confidences) through various things. I guess you could say people know who I am and where I fit into the Styx community at large

If time has taught us about Styx, it's that 1999 changed everything. I don't see the point in 2007 or beyond doing a reunion that could take what is already a fragile situation and possibly make it worse. VH did exactly that. THAT'S my point. If you think people are split now, wait until a reunion that if it failed, would either be JY or DDY's fault depending on who you ask. TS would most likely get a pass. I would rather them not do it and keep things they way they are ... or if they are going to attempt it, do a final hurrah to celebrate the band and its legacy (esp. around something like the 30th of GI and it's too late for that to happen). I would not expect a studio album. I'd rather have a tour and them call it a day instead of rekindling things and having another BNW fiasco. A final reunion (even for shows) in my opinion would heal a lot of wounds for people who care about such things and reunite the fan base once more.

Look at the posts on this board going back quite a few years - the camp situation between the staunch supporters of current Styx and those for DDY are sometimes entertaining but it speaks to a large portion of the fanbase. Very few people who were longtime fans - and I consider myself one of them - seem to be able to stay somewhat in the middle. I was literally thrown in the middle after I did my DDY interview in 1999, so how can I not have any feelings on this situation? It got very ugly for me there for awhile to the point a certain band member e-mailed me privately (Not DDY) and it was not a friendly "hi, how're ya doin'" e-mail. Basically, a lot of people thought I was a shill for DDY which not the case nor has it ever been.

That situation is all water under the bridge and that person and I have no more beef (we cleared the air and I've run into that person since in the flesh), but it shows you that the mess that was the Styx breakup affected those outside the immediate circle.

by **Grotelul** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:35 am

StyxCollector wrote:
Grotelul wrote:Obviously you have more knowledge on the inside history of this band. It is true that most of us here don't have a clue as to what really went on all those years so why do some have such an emotional connection to all this? I have my opionions and I really love the music that was created by this group of people but to get so caught up in all the BS....isn't life difficult enough without getting emotionally caught up in other peoples lives that you have no personal connection with?

Look, I'm not best friends with the band. I'm a guy who grew up as a fan, started collecting their stuff, and have interviewed some of the guys over the years. I have no ties to the band whatsoever. I don't have DDY's or TS' home phone number, nor do I call them to shoot the breeze. I've been lucky enough over the years to be in a position where I am privy to info that I cannot repeat (nor would I betray any confidences) through various things. I guess you could say people know who I am and where I fit into the Styx community at large

If time has taught us about Styx, it's that 1999 changed everything. I don't see the point in 2007 or beyond doing a reunion that could take what is already a fragile situation and possibly make it worse. VH did exactly that. THAT'S my point. If you think people are split now, wait until a reunion that if it failed, would either be JY or DDY's fault depending on who you ask. TS would most likely get a pass. I would rather them not do it and keep things they way they are ... or if they are going to attempt it, do a final hurrah to celebrate the band and its legacy (esp. around something like the 30th of GI and it's too late for that to happen). I would not expect a studio album. I'd rather have a tour and them call it a day instead of rekindling things and having another BNW fiasco. A final reunion (even for shows) in my opinion would heal a lot of wounds for people who care about such things and reunite the fan base once more.

Look at the posts on this board going back quite a few years - the camp situation between the staunch supporters of current Styx and those for DDY are sometimes entertaining but it speaks to a large portion of the fanbase. Very few people who were longtime fans - and I consider myself one of them - seem to be able to stay somewhat in the middle. I was literally thrown in the middle after I did my DDY interview in 1999, so how can I not have any feelings on this situation? It got very ugly for me there for awhile to the point a certain band member e-mailed me privately (Not DDY) and it was not a friendly "hi, how're ya doin'" e-mail. Basically, a lot of people thought I was a shill for DDY which not the case nor has it ever been.

That situation is all water under the bridge and that person and I have no more beef (we cleared the air and I've run into that person since in the flesh), but it shows you that the mess that was the Styx breakup affected those outside the immediate circle.

I can see how some outside the immediate circle could be affected by this but for most, they just need to chill out and enjoy what is being produced now from Styx and DDY. At least we get something from them, whereas neither of them could be doing anything. Would some rather have that?

by **StyxCollector** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:54 am

Grotelul wrote:I can see how some outside the immediate circle could be affected by this but for most, they just need to chill out and enjoy what is being produced now from Styx and DDY. At least we get something from them, whereas neither of them could be doing anything. Would some rather have that?

You're 38 posts in. Hang around here longer and you will see that there is no reasoning with some people on this situation. As I have said, people need to get over it, but it's not going to happen. So yes, some would rather have nothing than either what Styx or DDY is doing.

by **Blue Falcon** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:29 am

StyxCollector wrote:
Grotelul wrote:It got very ugly for me there for awhile to the point a certain band member e-mailed me privately (Not DDY) and it was not a friendly "hi, how're ya doin'" e-mail.

You tell that JY to go stick it up his can!

by **froy** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:57 am

What he said was along the lines ...'Is the world really looking for a new Styx album?'.

Not the world not the guy next door not even Jodes is looking for a new STYX cd
Even Chicago STYX will take a pass on that gas.

by **froy** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:59 am

yogi wrote:I think that if Dennis WANTS to return to Styx then ALLLLLLLLL the Styx members and their management teams should sit down and have a long talk. Figure out what is best for everyone involved and then see if its plausible. If it could be done give everyone ample time to complete new projects, and tie up loose ends. After all other commitments are taken care of get into the studio(as a group) and record a new CD. Finally, strategically orchestrate fourty plus shows in top Styx cities supporting their new CD and see what the hell happens .

Brilliant
Nothing more needs to be said.

MR