DDY/NIGHT RANGER CLEARWATER LAST NIGHT

[Higgy]

Just said the only reason he isn't using it is that he can't. IMO, of course.

And that would be misstating the FACTS. (or LYING to make your point)

No, that would be having an opinion based on observation and speculation. (Y'know, like all these folks who are suddenly convinced that TS will be quitting Styx any day now.)

Wrong again - Dennis has never attempted to use the name Styx as the name of his solo act - SO, saying that Dennis would use the name Styx if he could legally use it is a lie (not an opinion).

Nope, still an opinion.

Its cool to hate on DDY like you do, its just not so cool to lie about legal matters in order to libel him.

Sigh.

You are Carrie Ann DeYoung and I claim my $10.

[Skates]

I think Higgy's Matthew, personally.

And Higgy-He was billed and is still billed as "Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx". So, your stating that he doesn't use the Styx name in his promotion is bogus.

[brywool]

... to watch him and his band on stage makes you cringe. From his antics of putting a pair of Roboto glasses on his bald fat bass player to waltzing with his wife you have to think DORK....

I haven't seen DeYoung live since the Grand Illusion 20th anniversary tour, but I've seen videos of his new deal. Dennis has been a dork since the Kilroy Tour. It's weird, he seemed pretty cool through the Paradise Theater tour, at least the US leg, but as soon as they got to Japan, he just got SO dorky and has seemed to hold onto that. I remember watching him during the Grand Illusion and Pieces of 8 tours thinking he was a great front guy. Now, I cannot stand to watch him. Even on the Return to Paradise DVD, he looks so completely out of step with the rest of the band. Just looks old and corny. I even saw a clip of him speaking on VH1 this weekend and it's the same creepy/dorky old guy vibe. I got the same vibe from watching Taylor Hicks on American Idol. DORK.

Dennis, you're a rock and roll God with one of the BEST voices to grace the planet. However, get some help with your stage presentation. PLEASE STOP air-guitaring. Looks ridiculous.

[Higgy]

I think Higgy's Matthew, personally.

And Higgy-He was billed and is still billed as "Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx". So, your stating that he doesn't use the Styx name in his promotion is bogus.

People - READ MY ORIGINAL FUCKING POST BEFORE YOU RESPOND TO IT!!!

Stabbim said that Dennis would call his solo act "Styx" if he legally could

to which I responded that legally, Dennis has never tried to call his act Styx only "the Voice of Styx" which got changed to the "Music of Styx".

I never said he didn't use the name Styx to promote his act - only that he never tried to masquerade as the band Styx - as Stabbim said he would do if he wasn't legally bared from doing it.

But go ahead and argue against what I didn't say.

And I thought I was Rajah (because, as we all know, the only people who like DDY are his family and Rajah)

[stabbim]

And Higgy-He was billed and is still billed as "Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx". So, your stating that he doesn't use the Styx name in his promotion is bogus.

I don't believe that is his claim. Higgy's position seems to be that because DDY has never (legally, publicly, as far as we know) attempted to appropriate the Styx name for himself (that is to say, just calling his act "Styx" flat-out, not "Music of Styx" or whatever) it means that he never would do so. And I feel differently about it. That's all.

[StyxCollector]

Actually if they were back together, the set lists would be even more stale.

Have to agree here. It's not like they're going to change it up every night or every other night. Dennis coming back or whatever would happen would mean a more diverse set list (meaning some ballads to break up the other tunes), but the shows you saw from 1978 - 1997 would be a VERY good indication of the show you would see.

[StyxCollector]

He was billed and is still billed as "Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx". So, your stating that he doesn't use the Styx name in his promotion is bogus.

As others have said, that is what was worked out as part of the settlement. His music was Styx music - but he's not calling his band Styx or something like Styx featuring Dennis DeYoung to differentiate himself. It's not misleading at all, really.

But it's clearly different from many years with the current lineup where they used DDY songs - including at times "Babe" and "The Best of Times" - in ads for shows with DDY's voice. That's misleading since we all know they not only don't do those songs (sans some early times with Gowan) but the voice who no longer is there is being used.

Point is, promotion will always be a grey area.

[gr8dane]

Just said the only reason he isn't using it is that he can't. IMO, of course.

And that would be misstating the FACTS. (or LYING to make your point)

No, that would be having an opinion based on observation and speculation. (Y'know, like all these folks who are suddenly convinced that TS will be quitting Styx any day now.)

Wrong again - Dennis has never attempted to use the name Styx as the name of his solo act - SO, saying that Dennis would use the name Styx if he could legally use it is a lie (not an opinion).

Nope, still an opinion. And wishing won't make it otherwise.

Its cool to hate on DDY like you do, its just not so cool to lie about legal matters in order to libel him.

Sigh.

You are Carrie Ann DeYoung and I claim my $10.

Good ole Carrie.
Show us your t****.

[Higgy]

Good ole Carrie.
Show us your t****.

That's classy.

[gr8dane]

1st off, it sounds like NR/DDY was a great show.....too bad Jack couldnt drag his buddy Tommy along for a cameo.....

RE: DDY's stage presence, even if he wanted to, I wonder how he could change or improve it at this point in his career ? Seems unlikely he would start working with a dance coach on a new set of "moves". whats the alternative ? to stand still and just sing ? surely then he would be criticized for having a boring stage show with no visual appeal.

Maybe Roger Daltrey could provide pointers on spinning and throwing a microphone ,though I wouldnt want to be there if, when he had a bad day on that. Or Gene Simmons could teach him the tongue wagging and fire breathing things? And the spinning keyboard has already been done.

I am curious, and would like to know what and how the critics of DDY's stage presence would have him change ? ( 1st thing I would do is take away the air guitar !)

serious and not so serious replys will be accepted.

OK .
Get the old banks of keyboards out and flippin' use 'em.
He's got some great sounds.That would be appreciated.

[gr8dane]

Good ole Carrie.
Show us your t****.

That's classy.

Well,you are a classy girl.

By the way,what did I say?

[yogi]

Listen Dorks.

If Dennis is a dork what in the hell are we????


We have been arguing the same shit for close to ten years now.


If you go to Dennis website he has just posted some pretty cool clips of a recent rehersal. www.dennisdeyoung.com

As you can see he is going to start jumping off his piano. I hope he can nail the landing better than he did in this clip.

Finally, and I dont agree with Dennis for doing this but mixing up his routine by bringing out and introducing his pets I feel is a horrible idea.

Shit just about everything he has done in the past has turned to gold so I better not doubt this too damn much.

Good or bad, he has made Himself, JY, Tommy, Chuck, John, Glen, Todd , Larry & Ricky pretty damn rich with his past ideas.


This is one dork who is not judging these new ideas of his!!!

[Roboto750]

Listen Dorks.

If Dennis is a dork what in the hell are we????


We have been arguing the same shit for close to ten years now.


If you go to Dennis website he has just posted some pretty cool clips of a recent rehersal. www.dennisdeyoung.com

As you can see he is going to start jumping off his piano. I hope he can nail the landing better than he did in this clip.

Finally, and I dont agree with Dennis for doing this but mixing up his routine by bringing out and introducing his pets I feel is a horrible idea.

Shit just about everything he has done in the past has turned to gold so I better not doubt this too damn much.

Good or bad, he has made Himself, JY, Tommy, Chuck, John, Glen, Todd , Larry & Ricky pretty damn rich with his past ideas.


This is one dork who is not judging these new ideas of his!!!

Where are the rehersal clips on his site? They're probably right in front of me, but I just can't seem to find them. They sound like a fun watch.

On another note, I hope Dennis adds more dates soon. He had yet to come to GA.

[yogi]

Right below Suzzanne's receips that Dennis loves you will find the link.

Its also right above the Roboto mask.


They are pretty cool.


I swear it looks like Dennis just about busts it coming off that White Baby Grand.


Enjoy!!!!


P.S. On that last rehersal link you can click on that is Dennis singing with Myley & Billy Ray Cyrus. My 8 year old daughter just confirmed that for me. That is a brilliant stroke, if that is who is singing the One Hundred Years From Now duet wit DDY.

For you old foggie dorks Myley is AKA Hannah Montana.

[bugsymalone]

Where are the rehersal clips on his site? They're probably right in front of me, but I just can't seem to find them. They sound like a fun watch.

Roboto750: Meet Yogi the Jokester.

Dennis! Bring on the pets!! I think some cute little puppies on stage might be fun!


Bugsy

[chowhall]

Listen Dorks.

If Dennis is a dork what in the hell are we????


We have been arguing the same shit for close to ten years now.


If you go to Dennis website he has just posted some pretty cool clips of a recent rehersal. www.dennisdeyoung.com

As you can see he is going to start jumping off his piano. I hope he can nail the landing better than he did in this clip.

Finally, and I dont agree with Dennis for doing this but mixing up his routine by bringing out and introducing his pets I feel is a horrible idea.

Shit just about everything he has done in the past has turned to gold so I better not doubt this too damn much.

Good or bad, he has made Himself, JY, Tommy, Chuck, John, Glen, Todd , Larry & Ricky pretty damn rich with his past ideas.


This is one dork who is not judging these new ideas of his!!!

I'd have believed it if Dennis could climb on top of a piano. The walker keeps getting in his way.

[yogi]

I hate to keep P.S ing but on DDY's 4th video link is that Froy giving Dennis a pedicure with his right hand while waxing DDY's car with his left???

I have only seen one picture of Froy but that sure as hell looks like him.

I am not trying to start something, but is that him? I will link it again. www.dennisdeyoung.com


It that is Froy, I was also wondering if that one of Dennis's dogs right next to Froy, or is that Froy's dog Chunks????

[sadie65]

I hate to keep P.S ing but on DDY's 4th video link is that Froy giving Dennis a pedicure with his right hand while waxing DDY's car with his left???

I have only seen one picture of Froy but that sure as hell looks like him.


I was also wondering is that one of Dennis's dogs right next to Froy, or is that Froy's dog Chunks????

Please...for the love of...in some parts of the country/world it's time to eat. There are some images just too disgusting to imagine.

[Barbara]

Shit! Wonder how many hits DDY's site got in the last five minutes? Two from me, before I thought of April and her fools.

[piecesofeight]

Listen Dorks.

If Dennis is a dork what in the hell are we????


We have been arguing the same shit for close to ten years now.


If you go to Dennis website he has just posted some pretty cool clips of a recent rehersal. www.dennisdeyoung.com

As you can see he is going to start jumping off his piano. I hope he can nail the landing better than he did in this clip.

Finally, and I dont agree with Dennis for doing this but mixing up his routine by bringing out and introducing his pets I feel is a horrible idea.

Shit just about everything he has done in the past has turned to gold so I better not doubt this too damn much.

Good or bad, he has made Himself, JY, Tommy, Chuck, John, Glen, Todd , Larry & Ricky pretty damn rich with his past ideas.


This is one dork who is not judging these new ideas of his!!!

I'd have believed it if Dennis could climb on top of a piano. The walker keeps getting in his way.

[yogi]

Darn you Bugsy!!!

I would of had Roboto750 writing and submitting songs for Dennis by the end of this 'Assembly Line'.

[Roboto750]

Darn you Bugsy!!!

I would of had Roboto750 writing and submitting songs for Dennis by the end of this 'Assembly Line'.

....and I probably would have done it too.....


Oh well, jokes on me....... this time.

[bugsymalone]

Darn you Bugsy!!!

I would of had Roboto750 writing and submitting songs for Dennis by the end of this 'Assembly Line'.

Awwww. Saw-reee, Yogs!! You were killing the DeYoung server, though, with all those hits! (Most of them from Roboto 750 )


Bugsy

[sadie65]

Some Reviews from Steve Spears of Stuck In The 80's.


http://blogs.tampabay.com/80s/2008/01/a ... n-sen.html

http://blogs.tampabay.com/80s/2008/01/t ... the-b.html

Thanks for posting these. I appreciated reading them.

[Roboto750]

Darn you Bugsy!!!

I would of had Roboto750 writing and submitting songs for Dennis by the end of this 'Assembly Line'.

Awwww. Saw-reee, Yogs!! You were killing the DeYoung server, though, with all those hits! (Most of them from Roboto 750 )


Bugsy

To be fair, I only went there once.....

I'm just a newbie to this site...

I thought it was a little odd for DeYoung to post something like that on his site (and the whole jumping off the piano thing), but hey, ya never know. Kudos to you Yogi, you had me going. I'll just have to be more careful next time.

[DarwinNebraska]

Well being as cool as possible is the most important thing.

[chowhall]

Well being as cool as possible is the most important thing.

Dennis was cool when the picture in your avatar was taken.

[bugsymalone]

Well being as cool as possible is the most important thing.

Dennis was cool when the picture in your avatar was taken.

One of my favorite pictures of him, for sure.


Bugsy

[DarwinNebraska]

Well being as cool as possible is the most important thing.

Dennis was cool when the picture in your avatar was taken.

That's all that matters then, right?

Current Styx and their fans are FAR too worried about being cool. Tommy and JY seem overly preoccupied with it.

[chowhall]

That's all that matters then, right?

Current Styx and their fans are FAR too worried about being cool. Tommy and JY seem overly preoccupied with it.[/quote]

I thought being a Rock Star was cool. I guess if you only stay in the studio and never perform live, you can be a geeky as you want to be. When you come out on stage in a pink blazer with short hair and no facial hair when your fans were used to a certain image, you can have some negative feed back. I think Dennis dances as well as Billy Squire, and we know what happened to him when he tried to dance on Video. Dennis should get back behind the keys and dazzle us with his voice and his playing, not his air guitar.