To: Carrot Styx Fans

[SuiteMadameBlue]

I just read this information at Styx Collector. It looks like you lucky Carrot Styx fans are in for a real treat. The Cyclocrapa cd is going to be re-released !!!! WOW.

Seriously, see ChicagoStyx, I also post the current Styx "stuff" too

5-5-2004 Cyclorama DVD Audio Delayed
After making the update below, StyxCollector.com found out that the release date for the Cyclorama DVD-A has been pushed back to June 1.

5-5-2004 Cyclorama DVD Audio Details
As noted here in an earlier update, the most recent Styx studio album, Cyclorama,is being released on May 18 in the USA on DVD-A. The DVD-A will contain:
* The full Cyclorama album in 5.1 surround sound
* Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, and stereo options
* Bonus unreleased and behind-the-scenes video
* Lyrics and weblinks

It will be released through Silverline, and has a catalog number of 288234-9.

It is not noted, however, if the Advanced Resolution is 96/24 or 192/24 (my guess: 96/24), or if the stereo options are Dolby 2.0 as well as Advanced Resolution, or just one.

Look for an upcoming review here on StyxCollector.com!

[classicstyxfan]

I cant take credit for this....but I agree with the original poster some time back who said they shoud call this release.......

"Re-cyclorama"

[bugsymalone]

5-5-2004 Cyclorama DVD Audio Delayed
After making the update below, StyxCollector.com found out that the release date for the Cyclorama DVD-A has been pushed back to June 1.

Well dangitall! What are those millions and millions of new fans, brought in by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, who bought the first Cyclorama, going to do? How will they be able to stand waiting one more day for this???

Bugsy

[DeeJaySTYX]

Hey Suite


Did it say that ReCylorama will have a corn cobb for the cover art???A corn cobb with a couple of bites out of it???


DeeJay....

[sadie65]

Or carrying on with that theme, it could be popped popcorn. As in totally changed appearance and texture, certainly less filling than regular corn on the cob.

Sadie

[Monker]

You know, it really doesn't suprise me that you ardent DeYoung fans make posts filled with such obvious jealousy. When DDY can do something else besides perform to half filled theaters, or release a full length albums of new solo material, then maybe your sarcasm will have a point.

Until those things happen, Styx is miles ahead of DeYoung in how they entertain their fans.

I don't know, maybe it's good for your health to be able to release such emotions in threads like these. I could do the same thing to Dennis--I think his show is really dull. He performs to half filled theaters. He sounds GREAT but he can't even get the audience to stand up and sing with him...with the exception of "Come Sail Away". I doubt I will go again...unless I knew somebody in the orchestra or the choir, which is unlikely.

Sorry, but Styx blows Dennis away - even on the Dennis songs they both perform. Perhaps that is just a hard pill to swallow for some of you...Unless Dennis gets Hunchback on Broadway, I doubt he will be around much longer...He just doesn't sell, and he doesn't excite people.

I could go on and on like this...But, what's the point? His solo show is very average, except for those who drink his bathwater. Those who drink his bathwater are more interested in making sarcastic jokes about Styx then seeing the writing on the wall for Dennis.

[DeeJaySTYX]

You know, it really doesn't suprise me that you ardent DeYoung fans make posts filled with such obvious jealousy. When DDY can do something else besides perform to half filled theaters, or release a full length albums of new solo material, then maybe your sarcasm will have a point.

Until those things happen, Styx is miles ahead of DeYoung in how they entertain their fans.

I don't know, maybe it's good for your health to be able to release such emotions in threads like these. I could do the same thing to Dennis--I think his show is really dull. He performs to half filled theaters. He sounds GREAT but he can't even get the audience to stand up and sing with him...with the exception of "Come Sail Away". I doubt I will go again...unless I knew somebody in the orchestra or the choir, which is unlikely.

Sorry, but Styx blows Dennis away - even on the Dennis songs they both perform. Perhaps that is just a hard pill to swallow for some of you...Unless Dennis gets Hunchback on Broadway, I doubt he will be around much longer...He just doesn't sell, and he doesn't excite people.

I could go on and on like this...But, what's the point? His solo show is very average, except for those who drink his bathwater. Those who drink his bathwater are more interested in making sarcastic jokes about Styx then seeing the writing on the wall for Dennis.

Ardent Dennis fans and Jealous???Jealous to what???

Sounds like to me that you're the one who is drinking JY's and Tommy's bathwater..The current Styx blows Dennis away even on the Dennis songs??? Dennis's show really dull???Excuse Me???? I think you better get you're hearing checked and be a little more objective..I was at his(Dennis) show here in Rockford and it was a really good show and the theatre was more than half full..The crowd was standing on more than one occasion..Rockin' the Paradise was really good while the Gowan lead Rockin'.....Well, I don't want to get into that...DDY's Come Sail Away was really good....While the Chipmunk version, well what can I say...Just because you like the carrot Styx better doesn't mean that they are all together better, that's just your opinion which many of us don't share...Word is Dennis is doing good...

But for the record if I had the choice of listening to Old Styx live,Dennis live, or the new Styx live, my choice would be Return To Paradise(old school)..
Remember, my name is not DeeJayDennis, not DeeJayJY, not DeeJayTommy, not even DeeJayPrince, It's DeeJaySTYX as in classic Styx, Bottom line...

By the way, speaking of not selling, how's the first Cyclorama Doing???Is it doing anything near what Greatest Hits I is doing????JY says that GH I is approaching Double Platnum...


DeeJay...

[ChicagoSTYX]

I agree with Monker 100%! Dennis has nothing new to offer. He's done! He can't even get a record deal.

[sadie65]

I think it's a safe bet that there will always be those who think this lineup is the best ever and that Dennis is a former shell of himself. Reversing that, there will always be those who think Dennis got shafted and that this lineup is a former shell of what Styx once was. While I personally don't care for this lineup, it doesn't mean I'm arrogant enough to think they don't have merit for some people. It's pretty pitiful to make statements like "Dennis has nothing to offer. He can't even get a record deal". No one here knows that, regardless of what we've heard, been told, or just assume. Dennis' shows of late have been playing to nearly packed houses (see San Diego interview). Regardless, no one here was wishing anything bad by making some harmless jokes about an album cover that is by most accounts, pretty pitiful in terms of artwork. Funny how those who favor this lineup over Dennis have no problems taking far worse shots than those posted here in this thread.

I'm glad each side is getting to do what they want to do. Why isn't that enough for all of us? It's been 5 years already. Sheesh. Lighten up and let it go.

Just my opinion of course.

Sadie

[Monker]

Ardent Dennis fans and Jealous???Jealous to what???

Jealous that Styx released an album of all new songs. Jealous that it will be released in 5.1 surround. Jealous of the fact that they don't perform to half full theaters. Jealous of the fact that they don't NEED Dennis to carry on.

I think you better get you're hearing checked and be a little more objective...

I am being objective. Does Dennis sing well? Yes. Does Dennis perform well? Yes. Does the crowd get into it? No...with the exception of one or two moments. Does his concerts sell? No. Do I think he'll continue for more then a couple years? Nope...not unless Hunchback gets on Broadway.

I was at his(Dennis) show here in Rockford and it was a really good show and the theatre was more than half full..

Yeah, just a stone's skip away from his hometown...and he couldn't even sell it out? How many tickets sold? Under 3,000? This is somehow impressive?

The crowd was standing on more than one occasion..

Really? Sounds to me that the number could be counted on one hand. Give me a break...at the Styx shows I have been to, I stood THE ENTIRE SHOW...Again, this is somehow impressive?

Rockin' the Paradise was really good while the Gowan lead Rockin'.....Well, I don't want to get into that...

The simple truth is that the people who go to Styx shows don't miss Dennis nearly as much as the people in this forum want them to. You don't see and hear Styx alluding to Dennis being gone during their show...as Dennis does with his "Thank you uncle Jerry" comment, and the constant, "You will only hear that song here...", "What song is next? Ah, yeah, another song I wrote." "you know what, I wrote that song..." Get over it Dennis, we know these things already.

DDY's Come Sail Away was really good....

Yeah, it is. But, you know what? Having 10,000 people singing along to it is MUCH more impressive then a couple thousand who don't know if they should sit or stand.

While the Chipmunk version

Why do people call themselves "Styx" fans if they feel a need to insult Tommy and JY? Dennis is gone, but that does not justify the constant insults that have been so well spoken on this forum lately.

Quite honestly, I don't like it. It reminds of the PerryIdiots and what they did to the Journey forum here. This is supposed to be a forum for STYX...and that includes the current band. You don't have to like it, but the people who post here should at least have enough respect for the band, and at least the forum, to not attempt to tarnish the band with these lame words of sarcasm.

Just because you like the carrot Styx better doesn't mean that they are all together better, that's just your opinion which many of us don't share...Word is Dennis is doing good...

The "word" is that he's doing good? Who's word?

Remember, my name is not DeeJayDennis, not DeeJayJY, not DeeJayTommy, not even DeeJayPrince, It's DeeJaySTYX as in classic Styx, Bottom line...

So? Actions mean more then words. Maybe I would feel more desire to show respect to such things if the people with "Styx" member names showed some respect for the "Styx" forum and the band they name themselves after.

By the way, speaking of not selling, how's the first Cyclorama Doing???Is it doing anything near what Greatest Hits I is doing????JY says that GH I is approaching Double Platnum...

And, that should matter to me for what reason? Like it or not, they are both Styx albums. Like it or not, Styx will probably release another studio album while Dennis continues to flirt with half filled theaters and getting Hunchback on Broadway. Which do I prefer? There is only one choice that makes any sense at all...and that is Styx performing for their fans and releasing new songs for their fans...not fumbling around trying to get a 10yr old musical on Broadway and performing shows at half filled venues to mildly enthused crowds.

[sadie65]

Monker,

Where's your sources to back up how full or empty Dennis' shows are?The fact that people stand or sit through a concert means little to me. They aren't presented in the same manner so you're comparing apples to oranges. At least the songs that Dennis does get standing ovations on you can tell. How could you tell if everyone is standing thoughout a Styx concert?

Seriously, this board is nowhere near the level of idiocy and disrespect as shown by the people on the Journey board. but for the record, to get respect, you have to earn it. I'm seriously glad you enjoy this lineup. Sorry you don't like wahts' being said here, but to me, even if I don't agree with what's being said, I respect peoples' rights to say it. And I realize I'm going to get nowhere here, but hey, at least I took a shot at it.

Sadie

[Ash]

What I want to know is why some of the "Carot Styx" fans and people who do not like Dennis are so angry about our opinion. They should be happy! Dennis is out of their way! Styx can do anything they damn well want to now and they have nobody to hinder their style. They should be elated and happy and JUMPING FOR JOY that they have nothing to hold them back ANYMORE! W00000!

But what do we get? Bitching and moaning from people like JY and some (not all and not even the majority who come here) who are STILL complaining about what Styx was WITH Dennis! It's like they have to have something to complain about.

Even those who don't like what Styx did to Dennis, most of us would like to see Styx survive. We're not out there tearing down Styx. We're complaining that they seem to have never met a greatest hits package that they didn't like.

Why is it that in the last 3 years they've produced and rehashed more of their Dennis-era Styx music than they will likely EVER produce of original material?

If you want to begin tearing down Dennis - then be ready for what happens what people get fed up and this whole nasty thing starts all over again.

I bet the truth is that the "Carot Styx" has been a MAJOR and I do mean MAJOR disapointment to not only the label, but to Shaw, Young and Burtnik (who likely quit because he could do better on his own). I would make a bet (although I can't prove it) that Cyclorama is the poorest showing Styx record in their catalog. More people likely paid for "Plexiglas Toilet" than for Cyclorama.

They can't be positive about the things they're doing... so they have to tear down what Dennis is doing. Get a life. Thanks.

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[Monker]

What I want to know is why some of the "Carot Styx" fans and people who do not like Dennis are so angry about our opinion.

Opinions are irelevant in the big picture. How is it 'expressing an opinion' to post all of the sarcasms, "Stynx", "Carrot Styx", "Recyclorama", "Craporama", the chipmunks, etc?

They should be happy! Dennis is out of their way! Styx can do anything they damn well want to now and they have nobody to hinder their style. They should be elated and happy and JUMPING FOR JOY that they have nothing to hold them back ANYMORE! W00000!

Who says I'm not? Why are Dennis fans spending their time posting alternate titles for Cyclorama, the band Styx, and the members of the band, instead of the vampire himself?

But what do we get? Bitching and moaning from people like JY and some (not all and not even the majority who come here) who are STILL complaining about what Styx was WITH Dennis! It's like they have to have something to complain about.

As if Dennis fans can not help but whine about a 5.1 release, or the lineup of the DVD, or the latest anthology?

Even those who don't like what Styx did to Dennis, most of us would like to see Styx survive.

Sure, so you all could assault their name some more? At least Styx fans are not attacking Dennis De Oldandgray.

We're not out there tearing down Styx.

Of course that is what this entire thread is about.

We're complaining that they seem to have never met a greatest hits package that they didn't like.

So? Don't buy it then. Quite honestly, if "Come Sail Away" was released five years ago, these same people who are complaining would probably be drooling over it and saying that it was about time. But, because Dennis is not in the band, it is all viewed as some huge conspiracy. Geesh.

Why is it that in the last 3 years they've produced and rehashed more of their Dennis-era Styx music than they will likely EVER produce of original material?

Gee, maybe it's because labels have a desire to release it? Why are you complaining that labels are still interested in Styx music?

If you want to begin tearing down Dennis - then be ready for what happens what people get fed up and this whole nasty thing starts all over again.

Oh, like I'm all scared and stuff.

I bet the truth is that the "Carot Styx" has been a MAJOR and I do mean MAJOR disapointment to not only the label, but to Shaw, Young and Burtnik (who likely quit because he could do better on his own). I would make a bet (although I can't prove it) that Cyclorama is the poorest showing Styx record in their catalog. More people likely paid for "Plexiglas Toilet" than for Cyclorama.

I bet the truth is you are just pulling things out of thin air to find something to complain about to have a bit of a rebuttal.

When CMC decides to drop Styx then I'll believe they are disapointed. When Styx decides it's not worth it to tour or release albums, then I'll believe they are disapointed. Until then, I believe the CMC is happy with Styx. Until then I believe Styx is happy with their tours and their recordings...Until then I believe people who speak words such as those written above are just blowing off steam.

They can't be positive about the things they're doing... so they have to tear down what Dennis is doing. Get a life. Thanks.

Sorry, but reality disagrees with you...But, perhaps you already have a life, it's just in an alternate reality.

[piecesofeight]

I agree with Monker 100%! Dennis has nothing new to offer. He's done! He can't even get a record deal.

You know this for a fact? Then I guess he lied straight to my face when he told me how he wanted to do it this time. Maybe he doesn't want one in the typical fashion.

[ChicagoSTYX]

I am happy with STYX just the way they are. I don't like anything Dennis has written by himself since 1978. I am glad he is not a member of STYX. I feel they are a much better band without him. I am not a fan of the slower songs Dennis has been writing the last 25 years. I am looking forward to the next STYX album wich should be out within the next year. For those of you who like what Dennis is doing, I'm happy for you. Enjoy it while you can, I don't think it will last long. I don't think he would be happy doing it for too long. I do think Dennis would do well on broadway. (I do not mean that as a put down) He has the voice for it.

[classicstyxfan]

3 things, and an opinion.

#1 I would like to know the last time Styx played for 10,000 fans in which they werent on a triple bill with Journey and REO ?
Those dont count because only 1/3 of the fans were there because of Styx.........

#2 c'mon.....for a band doing as many re-releases as Styx has the last few years, we cant poke a little fun at them for yet another re-release ? re-cyclorama is a great pun, at least I think it is..........if it sells, then more power to 'em, sales , or lack there of are the true measuring stick of what the pople want.

#3 I especially enjoy the comment that Dennis won't last......he 57 years old ! how long do you WANT him to last ? does anyone think he'll be touring at 65 ? 70 ? The same hold true for Styx. I dont want to see them do the 2014 Nursing Home
tour.....do you ?

I love this place for all of the pasion shown on both sides of the fence, but PEOPLE ......it's only Rock n' Roll, certainly not life or death. get over yourselves already !

As I said before, I am rooting for both sides to come out with their best new Music in a long time !

[Ash]

#3 I especially enjoy the comment that Dennis won't last......he 57 years old ! how long do you WANT him to last ? does anyone think he'll be touring at 65 ? 70 ? The same hold true for Styx. I dont want to see them do the 2014 Nursing Home
tour.....do you ?

Don't put it past shaw and young.... for all we know they'll relish the concept of having blue-hair underwear.... or even Depends (hopefully not full) thrown at them.

[bugsymalone]

Whoo! Let me take off my flame retardant outfit here so I can type.

You know, Monker has some valid points here. This IS a Styx message board. The problem is, it is made up largely of CLASSIC Styx fans. Thus, many of us lean toward Dennis, as we feel he was the natural leader of this group and the majority of its sound was derived from his vision, his songwriting, his direction. MANY will dispute this.

Styx with Dennis sounds very different than Styx without Dennis in my opinion.

There are fans who are still very much into this band as it is now, rotating members and all. That is perfectly fine with me. I just want no part of the group that is touring and recording now under the name "Styx."

That said, arguing Dennis vs. Neo Styx -- who has the record deal, who is selling what, who has more fans at the venues etc. is a moot point.

EVERYTHING is different now. For one, yes, Dennis is older. His hair is white. He is 57 years old. He is trying to work the music he wrote and sang 30 years ago into a viable, present-day concert, centered around the melody and his still beautiful voice.

Neo Styx is doing its thing. The core guys (Tommy and JY) seem very happy with what they are doing and they are getting enthusiastic receptions from the fans who like what they do.

Is Dennis selling out huge venues? No. But he has sold out several decent sized wonderful old theaters where he can use an orchestra to back him and his band up.

Is Neo Styx selling out huge venues? We have no idea. They are not performing by themselves except very rarely. Lots of people are going to these concerts to have a good time and listen to several bands, including Neo Styx.

Sadie talks about apples and oranges here and she is 100% right. What Dennis is doing is very different from what his former group is doing.

We have had some humor at the expense of Neo Styx, some of it generated by JY’s less than stellar interviews, some of it from less than stellar album cover art and some from these constant releasing and re-releasing of the same old same old over and over.
I tend to think that the current lineup probably has little to do with these retrospective releases, even though they enthusiastically support them. It is money in their pockets as well.

And, Classic, you are so right Who wants to see the nursing home tour in 10-15 years?

Gonna put back on the suit, now, and the Roboto mask and get ready for the flames. Or maybe the fire has already died down.

Bugsy

[piecesofeight]

This should be for entertainment purposes at this board. No one, including me should get upset or let this place bring on to much or

That being said. This is a Styx forum. Past present and future. I enjoy having a place to read everyone's thoughts on this group. Let's remember, it was all the music from this group from every era that brought us all here. This forum is for all Styx members, past, present and future.
Let's keep having fun and not turn this into what the Journey board did that made Andrew shut it down.

This to me is not a typical Styx board where you cannot say anything at. Some of the Styx boards/forums, you even throw a small flame and you are gone. This is the only place that I have found where everyone can say what they want on both sides without being moderated to heavily.

For many, when you think of Styx, you think of Dennis. That is why I believe that he gets brought up so much on a Styx board. Would be wrong and boring if he didn't.

There are many just Styx and Dennis sites that only talk about each one in itself, and that's it. I enjoy coming here when I need a break.

There is so much so much more important going on. Let's not take this all to seriously-reminder to self!

[piecesofeight]

I love this place for all of the pasion shown on both sides of the fence

EXACTLY!!!

[bugsymalone]

I have felt that, though heated, this whole discussion was quite civil in totality.

Everyone had his/her say and disagreements. That is part of what this board is all about.

It is so interesting that the passion this group engendered in so many people still burns bright today in how we still discuss the breakup and the members of this amazing band.

And I have edited my comments above as I realize some of what I said earlier and posted could be interpreted wrong. None of it was intended as a putdown to the fans of Styx as it is today.

Bugsy

[swwskj]

Monker,

You are living proof as to why there is no longer a Journey board.

You don't like dennis that's okay, but we'll keep a seat warm for you on the bandwagon. After all you can repent whenever you want...we'll be waiting.

Your Red Dwarf Buddy,

Scott

[Monker]

[quote="piecesofeightYou know this for a fact? Then I guess he lied straight to my face when he told me how he wanted to do it this time. Maybe he doesn't want one in the typical fashion.[/quote]

The simple fact of life IS that Dennis does not have a new studio album to offer fans. If he did, perhaps some people on this forum would have other things to do then post their sarcasm about Styx.

[Monker]

3 things, and an opinion.

#1 I would like to know the last time Styx played for 10,000 fans in which they werent on a triple bill with Journey and REO ?
Those dont count because only 1/3 of the fans were there because of Styx.........

[/b]

Styx/REO was a sellout at the Iowa State Fair both times the performed there...And, please, don't give me the crap that half were there for REO...when you heard the absolute roar of the crowd, I knew who they were there for.

I also think it's a total exageration to say that only 1/3 of the fans were there for Styx on the Main Event tour. I think most of the people there were there for the experience of ALL THREE bands.

#2 c'mon.....for a band doing as many re-releases as Styx has the last few years, we cant poke a little fun at them for yet another re-release ?

Like I said, I'm tired of reading it. If you want to 'poke fun', I can poke fun at the vampire and be just as biting.

re-cyclorama is a great pun, at least I think it is..........if it sells, then more power to 'em, sales , or lack there of are the true measuring stick of what the pople want.

OF COURSE a DVD audio isn't going to sell well. What exactly makes a DVD-A album a 'hit'? Geez, what are you measuring it against?

#3 I especially enjoy the comment that Dennis won't last......he 57 years old ! how long do you WANT him to last ?

To the end of next year. After that, I doubt he will contine...and I do believe Styx will.

does anyone think he'll be touring at 65 ? 70 ?

I doubt he will tour when he is 59.

The same hold true for Styx. I dont want to see them do the 2014 Nursing Home tour.....do you ?

Right now, I think they could do it.

[Monker]

Monker,

You are living proof as to why there is no longer a Journey board.

[/b]

You are absolutely wrong. When Andrew gave his final warning to move on from Perry vs. Journey, or else....I stopped posting for a while...But, others kept doing the same old crap...Insulting Journey, insulting fans, insulting members of the band, insulting each other.

If people can not listen to the owner of a forum, they don't deserve the privilage to post there..and if enough people can not respect the wishes of the owner, then they as a group do not deserve the forum at all.

I don't think I had much to do with why the Journey forum closed. If I am wrong, Andrew should msg me and tell me. But, I'm confident in saying that I wasn't.

I may have been a gnat buzzing around annoying him....But, I was no where close to being the main problem on that forum. It's like I said, the forum was attracting pond scum...the worst of the worst that Journey fandom had to offer...So, Andrew drained the pond and filled it in.

You don't like dennis that's okay

I did not say that. I just don't think his concert was as outstanding as people are making it out to be. He has the voice, the songs, the choir, the orchestra....but, he can't sell the tickets and he simply does not inject the energy into the crowd like Styx does.

[piecesofeight]

[quote="piecesofeightYou know this for a fact? Then I guess he lied straight to my face when he told me how he wanted to do it this time. Maybe he doesn't want one in the typical fashion.

The simple fact of life IS that Dennis does not have a new studio album to offer fans. If he did, perhaps some people on this forum would have other things to do then post their sarcasm about Styx.[/quote]

Um, okay. I was responding to someone flat out saying that Dennis CAN'T get a record deal. I was just wondering, to THEM, if they new this for a fact or were just making an assumption statement. This had nothing to do with a studio album.

If your last part was true in all forms then Styx fans sarcasm towards Dennis would have stopped when Cyclorama came out.

[sadie65]

Monker,

I'll ask one more time. Where is your back up that Dennis isn't selling tickets? I won't compare the size of the crowds, but that doesn't make his show any less viable or entertaining. I do respect that you don't think his show is all that spectacular, but that's your opinion, not fact.

Funny, in several interviews this year, both Dennis and this lineup have said they are working on new material for new cd's. Guess they are both not telling the truth.

As for who will be around longer, don't know. I do know the idea of watching men in their 50's parade around a stage with lingerie hanging off their guitars is not something I'm going to rush out to see. But hey, whatever you enjoy, I say go for it.

And there is no comparison to the behavior on this board to those on the Journey board. I've not once seen Andrew come in here to tell people to chill. Most of us here actually show respect to each other, even when we disagree. Perhaps you didn't notice that. Don't know.

Seriously, relax. The reissue of Cyclorama might be a good thing in the long run.

Sadie

[classicstyxfan]

Aaaaaaah Monker, Monker , Monker.........can you HEAR yourself ? Styx sold out the friggin IOWA State fair ( with a little help from REO ) TWICE ! whoo friggin hoo ! the tickets must have cost what $12.00 a piece ? Wow, I think I can feel my chest swelling up with pride ! Yup, the Boys are BACK !

I'm not saying Dennis is doing any better, the mightly have fallen, on both sides, a long way since their heyday. Monker, the band peaked 27 years ago ! I think it's great that both sides are still out there playing, and making some new music ( though more would be even better ! ) in the 21st century.

Are you saying you'll be at the Styx show in 2014 to see the boys rock out ? think about it....n the plus side, the band will be able to har your shouts for the 20,000th rendition of "Blue Collar Man" over the other 22 fans in attendance........on the other hand, JY will probably be playing form his customized wheelchair, provided his arthritis allows him to paly at all.......and Tommy, I'm sure his middle aged bride will happily make sure his dentures are securly in place, so his teeth dont fall out during renegade like they did at the senior center in the last town......and on Bass ? someone whose honing his craft playing with the swing chior at his high school today.

I truly hope Styx has some great new material still in them, but at some point, they will become a parody of themselves, and I hope they have the good sense not to cross that line.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

You know, it really doesn't suprise me that you ardent DeYoung fans make posts filled with such obvious jealousy. When DDY can do something else besides perform to half filled theaters, or release a full length albums of new solo material, then maybe your sarcasm will have a point.

Monker, welcome back to the Styx Group - LOL I guess there's not much to talk about since the Journey Forum is gone.

I'm not "jealous" at all with the current line-up of Styx. Since I'm behind on all these fun posts, I don't know if this was answered, Dennis' last 2 shows sold out, so they weren't half empty. Just to let you know, he's working on a new cd with new songs. I think he has 5 or 9 songs completed, I can't remember the number - LOL Did you know that he doesn't need to tour 100-300 dates a year? He's happy doing what he's doing and enjoying life right now. He can do what he wants when he wants. He can make his own schedule and not have band members or a record company making all of his decisions. This is the same for many musicians. Since you love Journey so much, this is the same for Steve Perry. He can do what he wants when he wants too.

Monker, I do have to laugh at one of your posts about Styx/Reo selling out at the Iowa County Fair. If they sold out at Madison Square Gardens or a huge Arena/Stadium then I'd be impressed. When I saw Carrot Styx in 1999 at a county fair, they sold out too. The show was free.

Monker, after Sadie's posts, you still didn't answer her question:

I'll ask one more time. Where is your back up that Dennis isn't selling tickets? I won't compare the size of the crowds, but that doesn't make his show any less viable or entertaining. I do respect that you don't think his show is all that spectacular, but that's your opinion, not fact.

I have to agree with Sadie:

As for who will be around longer, don't know. I do know the idea of watching men in their 50's parade around a stage with lingerie hanging off their guitars is not something I'm going to rush out to see.

I never laughed so hard when I saw these women in their 30's and 40's and quite beautiful - EGAD, throw lingerie up on stage to the Carrot Styx boys. Then some of them had little carrots made on the underwear and attached a few to the bras. TOO FUNNY I can see if the guys were in their 20's, but sheesh.

Monker, to me, Dennis' concerts are very OUTSTANDING!!! That's my opinion and I enjoy going to them and I will keep going to them.

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Oh Poo, there's just too many posts on this thread

Monker says:

The simple fact of life IS that Dennis does not have a new studio album to offer fans. If he did, perhaps some people on this forum would have other things to do then post their sarcasm about Styx.

Hey Monker, I'm a huge Dennis fan, but I still post happenings for the Carrot Styx fans too so there's a lot to talk about. If you go back and read the past postings, you'll see that a few people on here have made a lot of sarcasm comments about Dennis too. It works both ways.

Again, read most of my posts, Dennis is working on a new studio album, same as Carrot Styx!!

Again and again, this is a STYX board. This board is for fans of Styx, past and present. Did you know that Glen has a new cd out? Did you know that Chuck opened up a restaurant down in Florida?

I will continue to tease about another recording of "Blue Collar Man". It's very funny, to me. Right now I think there's 12+ versions of the song. Is it me, or is that a little crazy?

Monker says:

Yeah, just a stone's skip away from his hometown...and he couldn't even sell it out? How many tickets sold? Under 3,000? This is somehow impressive?

Chicago is his hometown, he sold out in Chicago this last time in January (I was there).

Monker and ChicagoStyx, instead of complaining about Dennis why don't keep everyone posted on any new Styx happenings - or do I have to do that too? LOL

Oh by the way guys, I didn't know this was a competition between Dennis vs. Carrot Styx to see who was doing better!! Does it really matter? I'm just enjoying Dennis' shows, his music and the music of Classic Styx