Carrot Styx

[Monker]

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.

JC and John to be risen from the dead and go on tour with their own "Music of Styx" in direct competition with the other two bands.

[Boomchild]

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.

I am not just talking from the stand point of what members are left. It's also about other things. If DDY were back it still would be better then what it is now. Just my humble opinion.