JY 5-04 interview

[kiddo]

I can't recall if a link to this 5-04 interview by JY was posted. If so, pardon the repetition.

http://www.lawrence.com/news/2004/may/04/qa_with/?print


Kiddo

[DarrenUK]

JUST AS I THOUGHT STYX HAS BEEN DDY,s SECOND CHOICE FOR YEARS, THANKS FOR THE LINK ENJOYABLE INTERVIEW...


OK OVER TO YOU FROY TO TELL IT HOW IT REALLY WAS.....

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IME FALLING ASLEEP ALREADY AND FROY HAS NOT EVEN STARTED.

[sadie65]

Well, this was posted here a few months back. Me, I see JY as having a serious axe to grind and nothing more. It does what he intended it to do. To each his own.

Sadie

[bugsymalone]

To each his own indeed.

If you stand foursquare in JY's camp, then this article is right up your alley.

The world according to the self-described "Legend." Nothing more.

Bugsy

[styxfanNH]

It always amazes me that JY appears to be honest with his answers in these interviews. From his point of view this is what happened and this is how he felt about the whole thing.

It basically breaks down to how you like your interviews. Do you like questions answered honestly from how someone feels or do you like them where questions are avoided and nothing is really said.

JY speaks how he feels; some of us like that type of interview, others take it as Dennis bashing. Maybe it is really how he feels. And some just don't want to know there is more than one side to an issue.

[kiddo]

Maybe it is really how he feels.

I think it is. He can not get past the Dennis factor.

A friend said it so well recently; JY makes me tired.

YO.

kiddo

[sadie65]

[JY speaks how he feels; some of us like that type of interview, others take it as Dennis bashing. Maybe it is really how he feels. And some just don't want to know there is more than one side to an issue.[/quote]


I have no problem with there being more than one side to an issue. Nor do I have any problem with JY expressing how he feels. I do however have a problem with someone, anyone, being so repetitive in interviews. It may be how he sees things, it is certainly his opinion, but it is also not good business. If you continue to spout the same rhetoric, people grow tired of it.

Dennis was not the sum total of Styx by a long shot, but he was a large part what got them noticed in the first place. It just seems bad form to keep repeating one's self. If the current situation is so much better, there is no reason to keep lamenting something that you say has been resolved or eradicated. In this case, Dennis. I think JY probably could very easily get his message across were he not so open to using a baiting type of interview to air old laundry.

And before you think I don't hold Dennis responsible for any of this, I'll say it again. He has a great deal of responsibility for this whole debacle.

In the final analysis, we as fans, will probably never know the "truth". And I think that's a good thing. Somehow, I think many of us would not enjoy discovering that it was/is indeed a Grand Illusion.

Here's to a year where we all get new music (be it covers, PBS specials, fair dates, half empty halls, sold out arenas, whatever) from a band (in any carnation) or it's members (past and present) to be enjoyed.

Happy New Year,

Sadie

[DarrenUK]

Speaking of people spouting the same tired rhetoric I wonder if Froy will answer this thread........

[classicstyxfan]

In the final analysis, we as fans, will probably never know the "truth".

Truth ? WE CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH ! ( gotta love that Jack........ )

Seriously, I think there are as many different "truths" as there are personalities in the band. and plenty of blame / fault to go around as well. A band is a lot like a marriage, I think. Some live happily ever after, some end in divorce, some divorces are quite bitter, and most of the bitterness in many cases is all related to money issues.

Metaphorically speaking, Dennis wouldnt put out, so JY and Tommy found themselves a Mistress, and got busy....then Dennis filed for "Divorce" and they all lived bitterly ever after.....

Did you ever think of Gowan as a mistress before this post ???

[ek88]

No Classic, can't say as I have!

[classicstyxfan]

I of course, didnt mean in the literal sense....

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Bugsy says:

The world according to the self-described "Legend." Nothing more.

Yep, that sums it up to me. I wish he'd get over the "Dennis factor" too, just like kiddo says Please move on JY, please.

Sadie says:

I have no problem with there being more than one side to an issue. Nor do I have any problem with JY expressing how he feels. I do however have a problem with someone, anyone, being so repetitive in interviews. It may be how he sees things, it is certainly his opinion, but it is also not good business. If you continue to spout the same rhetoric, people grow tired of it.

Wow, you summed up just how I feel too. He (JY) is SO beyond repetitive in his interviews!! I can dig up a few and it's the same old song.

Hmmm, Classic, I never thought of Gowan as a mistress - LOL Never heard it put that way before - LOL There has been many divorces that the spouses came back together later in life. Never say Never

[styxfanNH]

It's amazing that this interview resurfaces from about 8 months ago, is discussed on this board for what must be the third time, and each time everyone responds to it as if it is a new interview.

Any chance to bash JY I guess...

[Monker]

He can not get past the Dennis factor.

Actualy, it's Dennis fans who can't get past the JY factor. They just can't accept that JY talks about things that most of us should have known up to twenty years ago, or maybe even thirty.

Dennis had the noose on Styx and JY and Tommy didn't like it...and they got rid of him. Pretty amazing that people still find that shocking.

[froy]

He can not get past the Dennis factor.

Actualy, it's Dennis fans who can't get past the JY factor.

What JY factor ?
The factor that he and Shaw have destroyed STYX
That's there problem now.
Doing covers proves there all but finished
Wanna bet it sells less that carrot?
Great lable asking for something that is going to sell less than there worst selling cd in there history .
Thats the JY factor I guess,

They just can't accept that JY talks about things that most of us should have known up to twenty years ago, or maybe even thirty

.

Thats just it JY just talks and talks but it does nothing but ruin the band.
What is it that you wanted to hear 20 or 30 years ago when they were selling out 5 nights in the same city and there songs were all over the radio? What did ya want to hear ?
Only now when the band ( whatevers left of it) is finished do we hear all of the negativity. When the going gets tough JY gets neagative
What a great leader he is,
Thats the JY factor I guess.

Dennis had the noose on Styx and JY and Tommy didn't like it...

They sure had no problem with the noose when they were making crate loads of money. Shaw called Dennis the natural Leader in the studio on the RTTP tour and now he's saying there's a noose around them.
I wonder if Burtnick had a noose around them also thats why he quit.
Nobody seems to be able to work with the current Styx anymore wonder why?
But the years of mismanagement of there money has turned them to greed and thus all of a sudden everything Dennis has ever said and done was wrong . Talk about 2 faced hypacrites thats JY and Shaw.

and they got rid of him. Pretty amazing that people still find that shocking.

The only thing I find shocking is a band of 30 years who pretends is still a great multi platinum cd selling band is doing cover tunes
Thats what is shocking
I also find it shocking that there are goofs like you who still shine there shoes when they come to your town which is every 3 months
I guess it keeps you working .

[DarrenUK]

Speaking of cover albums did anyone hear the one released by RUSH ?

[froy]

Speaking of cover albums did anyone hear the one released by RUSH ?

No

[Monker]

What JY factor ?

Every time he gives an interview it seems to pour salt in some of Dennis fans wounds. It seems that some of you have to scream in agony after every interview of his that is posted.

Doing covers proves there all but finished

No, but it does prove that you do not know how to use contractions.

Wanna bet it sells less that carrot?

Wanna bet that it doesn't sell more then 20,000 units?

Great lable asking for something that is going to sell less than there worst selling cd in there history .

well, it's better then asking them to do "10 On Broadway" and have Air Supply open for them on tour.

Thats just it JY just talks and talks but it does nothing but ruin the band.

His talk isn't ruining anything. The band was "ruined" for you the moment Gowan was hired. It would not matter what Styx did after that in your case.

What is it that you wanted to hear 20 or 30 years ago when they were selling out 5 nights in the same city and there songs were all over the radio? What did ya want to hear ?

I wanted to hear Journey because, IMO, Kilroy seemed like some kinda half-finished attempt at doing "The Wall" or "Tommy" and should have never been released by Styx.

Only now when the band ( whatevers left of it) is finished do we hear all of the negativity. When the going gets tough JY gets neagative

So what? Again, he's just saying things you already know. What difference does it make. It's like telling you that the Earth is not at the center of the Universe and you being angry because it is somehow letting the cat out of the bag.

They sure had no problem with the noose when they were making crate loads of money.

Ah, so that is why they almost fired Dennis once before?

Shaw called Dennis the natural Leader in the studio on the RTTP tour and now he's saying there's a noose around them.

I didn't know I was quoting Tommy. Those were my words, not his. Please quote where Tommy said anything about a noose.

I wonder if Burtnick had a noose around them also thats why he quit.

Burtnik quit because of the touring and he didn't have enough of a voice in the studio. Everybody knows that.

Funny how not so long ago you absolutely HATED Glen for writing "Killing the Thing That You Love". Now he's like your best ally.

Nobody seems to be able to work with the current Styx anymore wonder why?

Nobody can? Wow, I wonder how they can do such long tours if NOBODY can work with them. I wonder how they got various guests on Cyclorama if NOBODY can work with them. I wonder how they got Ricky Phillips if NOBODY can work with them. I wonder how they continue to have a record contract if NOBODY can work with them.

It seems to me that a LOT of people can and ARE working with them.

The only thing I find shocking is a band of 30 years who pretends is still a great multi platinum cd selling band is doing cover tunes
Thats what is shocking

It would only be shocking to somebody who can not accept the FACT that 'multi platinum cd selling' bands release cover albums all of the time.

I also find it shocking that there are goofs like you who still shine there shoes when they come to your town which is every 3 months
I guess it keeps you working .

I doubt they wear the type of shoes that need a shine. It is a rock concert you know. Now, Dennis, his shoes probably DO need a shine before every concert, since his show is VERY far away from being a rock concert.

[DarrenUK]

Over 100 posts on a subject thats been discussed and argued about for what seems like an eternity....

HERES TO THE NEXT 100

STYX SONGS FROM A FROY AND MONK ANGLE.....ANYONE GOT ANYMORE ?


I JUST FELL IN TO A MANIC DEPRESSION AND FROY AND MONK ITS ALL CAUSE OF YOU.......

ITS 6 O CLOCK...FROYS AND MONKS POSTS ARE EVERYWHERE
ON THE MESSAGE BOARD THEY MAKE ME WANT TO PULL OUT MY HAIR

WELCOME TO THE GRAND ILLUSION COME ON IN AND SEE WHATS HAPPENING FROY AND MONKS DECIDED ON A TRUCE

OH MAMA IME IN FEAR FOR MY LIFE FROM THE LONG YARN OF FROYS POSTS.

[DarrenUK]

I WAS GOING TO POST ON THE 100+ THREAD BUT I DID NOT WANT TO TRESPASS I USED THIS ONE AS THERE ARE FAR LESS POSTS....

[froy]

Over 100 posts on a subject thats been discussed and argued about for what seems like an eternity....

HERES TO THE NEXT 100

STYX SONGS FROM A FROY AND MONK ANGLE.....ANYONE GOT ANYMORE ?


I JUST FELL IN TO A MANIC DEPRESSION AND FROY AND MONK ITS ALL CAUSE OF YOU.......

ITS 6 O CLOCK...FROYS AND MONKS POSTS ARE EVERYWHERE
ON THE MESSAGE BOARD THEY MAKE ME WANT TO PULL OUT MY HAIR

WELCOME TO THE GRAND ILLUSION COME ON IN AND SEE WHATS HAPPENING FROY AND MONKS DECIDED ON A TRUCE

OH MAMA IME IN FEAR FOR MY LIFE FROM THE LONG YARN OF FROYS POSTS.

[/quote]

WHY ME thats all I wanna know

[froy]

What JY factor ?

Every time he gives an interview it seems to pour salt in some of Dennis fans wounds. It seems that some of you have to scream in agony after every interview of his that is posted.

Man this is gonna take it to page 8
Funny thing is Dennis is doing better than his former band.
I guess thats why JY is the salt shaker .

Doing covers proves there all but finished

No, but it does prove that you do not know how to use contractions.

No clue

Wanna bet it sells less that carrot?

Wanna bet that it doesn't sell more then 20,000 units?

Wanna bet nobody buys it?

Great lable asking for something that is going to sell less than there worst selling cd in there history .

well, it's better then asking them to do "10 On Broadway" and have Air Supply open for them on tour.

So I guess you hate the lable Rod Stewart is on also
Guess what I would rather see Air Supply than Nelson and Blue Oyster
Cult any day of the week.

The band was "ruined" the moment Gowan was hired.

No arguement there I agree with you

What is it that you wanted to hear 20 or 30 years ago when they were selling out 5 nights in the same city and there songs were all over the radio? What did ya want to hear ?

I wanted to hear Journey because, IMO, Kilroy seemed like some kinda half-finished attempt at doing "The Wall" or "Tommy" and should have never been released by Styx.

What happened when ROR was released did you want to hear JY and Han Hammer ? I guess not ,

I didn't know I was quoting Tommy. Those were my words, not his.

Ah I see you made that up.
Once again another made up Monker story,

Burtnik quit because of the touring and he didn't have enough of a voice in the studio. Everybody knows that.

Yea I guess he realized 120 shows a year was ridiculous .

Funny how not so long ago you absolutely HATED Glen for writing "Killing the Thing That You Love". Now he's like your best ally.

Nothing has changed the song still sucks and Im glad to see him go.
Gowan next ,.

Nobody seems to be able to work with the current Styx anymore wonder why?

Nobody can? Wow, I wonder how they can do such long tours if NOBODY can work with them.

Tell that to Burtnick

I wonder how they got various guests on Cyclorama if NOBODY can work with them.

You call those guests Oh My

I wonder how they got Ricky Phillips if NOBODY can work with them.

They paid him thats how

I wonder how they continue to have a record contract if NOBODY can work with them.

I wonder how they lost Sanctuary if there such easy people to work with
I guess they could not resist doing covers

It seems to me that a LOT of people can and ARE working with them.

And nobody is buying there product really seems like a waste of time.

It would only be shocking to somebody who can not accept the FACT that 'multi platinum cd selling' bands release cover albums all of the time.

And all of the time they were failures.
Ask Rush Aerosmith and Chicago

[styxfanNH]

Just curious Froy,

How many copies of the covers album coming out will have to sell to make it a success in your eyes?

[froy]

Just curious Froy,

How many copies of the covers album coming out will have to sell to make it a success in your eyes?

Why don't you answer your own question first then I will respond,

[froy]

I WAS GOING TO POST ON THE 100+ THREAD BUT I DID NOT WANT TO TRESPASS I USED THIS ONE AS THERE ARE FAR LESS POSTS....

We can turn this into a 100 poster in a second

[Monker]

Man this is gonna take it to page 8
Funny thing is Dennis is doing better than his former band.
I guess thats why JY is the salt shaker .

Dennis isn't doing any better then Styx. It's foolish for you to even compare the two. In some ways Styx is doing MUCH better - getting their songs released on a major label being one of them.

>>>Doing covers proves there all but finished

>>No, but it does prove that you do not know how to use contractions.

>No clue

There ya go.

Wanna bet nobody buys it?

Sure! I'll buy it just to prove you wrong! There will be some who buy it, but not many. Big deal.

So I guess you hate the lable Rod Stewart is on also

I couldn't care less what label Rod Stewart is on.

Guess what I would rather see Air Supply than Nelson and Blue Oyster
Cult any day of the week.

So would I. But, that doesn't mean I want them opening up for Styx.

Who would be the 'perfect' opener for Dennis? I think Olivia Newton John would be a good one.

What happened when ROR was released did you want to hear JY and Han Hammer ? I guess not ,

I would rather listen to ROR then Kilroy. Perry may have had total control for ROR but at least it wasn't some half written rock opera thing that forced the band into being actors. At least Perry was smart enough to save those antics for his solo videos.

>>I didn't know I was quoting Tommy. Those were my words, not his.
>Ah I see you made that up.
>Once again another made up Monker story,

No, that was just you taking my words into your own alternate universe where everything that Tommy and JY say is part of an evil plot to defame Dennis.

Yea I guess he realized 120 shows a year was ridiculous .

Or, maybe he was just tired of dealing with people spewing hate mail to him thru his website.

>>It seems to me that a LOT of people can and ARE working with them.
>And nobody is buying there product really seems like a waste of time.

If "nobody" can work with them, there would be no product to buy. If nobody was buying it, there would be no label willing to release their product, or venues willing to allow them to play. That is just a simple fact of life...one that you can't accept.

>>It would only be shocking to somebody who can not accept the FACT that
>>'multi platinum cd selling' bands release cover albums all of the time.
>And all of the time they were failures.
>Ask Rush Aerosmith and Chicago

Ah, so now classic rock bands release them, but they are never successful! Classic froy, mutating the meaning and motive behind his posts so they can match whatever "facts" he chooses!

[froy]

Man this is gonna take it to page 8
Funny thing is Dennis is doing better than his former band.
I guess thats why JY is the salt shaker .

Dennis isn't doing any better then Styx.

Sure he is his show is a class act
He's on TV he's on the radio
He's called the voice of Styx and he's not even in the band.

It's foolish for you to even compare the two.

Right Dennis is playing the muisc of Styx in his shows and styx is playing
the music of Dennis in there's Its foolish for you to not see that,

In some ways Styx is doing MUCH better -

Really whats ways are those oh swammy?

getting their songs released on a major label being one of them.

There songs ?
Did they write Locomotive Breath now?
Is Jy saying he came up with that idea also?
He needs to brush his teeth and mabye he won't have Locomotive Breath .

Guess what I would rather see Air Supply than Nelson and Blue Oyster
Cult any day of the week.

So would I. But, that doesn't mean I want them opening up for Styx.

There not there opening for Dennis .

Who would be the 'perfect' opener for Dennis? I think Olivia Newton John would be a good one.

Not a bad choice but Roger Hodgson will be killer.

What happened when ROR was released did you want to hear JY and Han Hammer ? I guess not ,

I would rather listen to ROR then Kilroy.

Kilroy was a great cd
Double Life Haven't We Been Here Before High Time Just Get tHrough This Night Don't Let It End , Its a good cd nothing wrong with it except
COLD WAR >

Perry may have had total control for ROR but at least it wasn't some half written rock opera thing that forced the band into being actors. At least Perry was smart enough to save those antics for his solo videos.

Im not sure it was an opera it was more Theater meets a Rock Band.

Yea I guess he realized 120 shows a year was ridiculous .

Or, maybe he was just tired of dealing with people spewing hate mail to him thru his website.

Is that like the noose story ?
I think he said he could not stand doing so many shows Monk
Live with it,

[bugsymalone]

Kiddo! What your post of the old JY interview hath wrought!! Yikes!

One again, we go down this same old bumpy, rutted road!

To get back to the ORIGINAL subject line, someone sent me an interview with JY from 1996. He praised Dennis to the skies in it.

Always the finger raised to the wind to see which way it is blowing for JY.

No, I am not going to post the interview. Enough, already!

Bugsy

[froy]

To get back to the ORIGINAL subject line, someone sent me an interview with JY from 1996. He praised Dennis to the skies in it.

Always the finger raised to the wind to see which way it is blowing for JY.

No, I am not going to post the interview. Enough, already!

Bugsy[/quote]

Post it damm it,

[Adam]

Froy's posts are often incoherent (see his last one).

And for the record, I think it's completely possible for JY to admire DeYoung's talent while resenting him enough to choose to not go on working with him.


I believe Steve Perry was a talented artist. That doesn't mean I'd wanna put up with his ego.

People are more complex than simple answers might make it seem.

Don't you have any relationships with people who are impossible to take? I usually choose to keep my distance. But that doesn't mean I'm unable to respect their work.