So What IS The Real Reason?

[froy]

Its obvious to this day fans still have no idea why Dennis was dumped

We have The Behind The Music Story from the band itself saying Dennis could not tour and wanted 6 months to get better so they dumped him.

That did not look good for the band so we have fans who run to there aid and make up there own stories to put the blame on Dennis with the he was a jerk to work with , he was not writting rock songs any more.
Ect Ect.

Then we have my story about the VW commercial and how the band got so mad that Dennis did not split the 500 thousand with him they dumped him never to speak to him again.
In fact JY won't answer any questions about that commercial
He say's you have to ask Dennis about that,

The fact is they have not talked to Dennis in 6 years and are still saying they would never set foot on stage with the guy.

What did Dennis do to make these 2 guys so hatefull towards him after 25 years of dedication to the band?

Could Dennis being sick and asking for 6 months to get better get them to hate him so much even after 6 years have gone by?

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Froy,

You know I like you, but please let this one go. Trust me on this one, PLEASE let it go on this board. Froy, someday I'm sure you'll get your one on one with Dennis!!!!

We really need to move on, what happened, happened. There is no way to go back in time and change anything. Events within the band happened in the mid-1970's that got the "inner" train wreck going. It's each member and not one specific, no matter what everyone thinks on this board. It's all of them. We need to move on and just enjoy the music that brought us together. Let's get off "who did what" to who. Froy, this will keep going on and on - please move on.

I don't think Tommy is SO hateful toward Dennis.

Styx in every form created awesome music. Dennis is creating awesome music and great concerts. Glen is even creating great music, for those Glen fans.

[yogi]

If the illness was the reason they dumped him, they are two HUGE jerks.

My personal opinion is that they no longer liked what he brought to the table. They probably felt the ONLY thing he was bringing was that AWESOME voice. His writing skills have diminished sooo much in terms of rock music they felt he was no longer the superstar of the 70's/ early 80's.

Add to this that they never really liked him much. He was just a guy they worked with and not a friend. Its a whole lot easier to cut ties with a co-worker as opposed to a friend.

His illness gave them an easy out to make what in essence was a business decission. Get rid of the guy we dont really like, who does not really want to tour much and no longer can write a good rock& roll song.

This is all my opinion. It is based on NO real facts, just theories I have come up with from listening and observing what has happened within the band. But its over with, and has been for six years so what can you do.

Now for something factual. I had to take a road trip and I listened to 2 bootleg recordings. Poor quality but AWESOME. One is called 'The Final Paradise' It was recorded in Japan and Dennis and the group shine like NEVER before. They played Lights, Boat On The River, Great White Hope, and all the rest of the Paradise Theatre songs. If I remember correctly, when I saw this concert they didnt play the above. The Japanese TRULY got their moneys worth. After AD 1958 and state Street Sadie, The Grand Finalie closed the show. Did this happen in the U.S.??

Two funny things happen in this concert. First JY comes on before Great White Hope and says.... Domo Arigoto to the Japanese Styx fans. Its the only time I hear anyone in the band say this. If JY only knew what HE was about to start??. Maybe, he should be the one to take credit or.... blame for the Kilroy album.

Finally, before Tommy plays Fooling Yourself he talks like a total backwards hick. Have any of you heard this???

The second boot I listened to was recorded in Ontario in 1977. It was from the Crystal Ball tour. AWESOME. They close with 22 Years. I found this REALLY odd.

Damn, I wish these recordings were better. DAMN they were GREAT!!!!

[froy]

Froy,

You know I like you, but please let this one go. Trust me on this one, PLEASE let it go on this board. Froy, someday I'm sure you'll get your one on one with Dennis!!!!

We really need to move on, what happened, happened. There is no way to go back in time and change anything. Events within the band happened in the mid-1970's that got the "inner" train wreck going. It's each member and not one specific, no matter what everyone thinks on this board. It's all of them. We need to move on and just enjoy the music that brought us together. Let's get off "who did what" to who. Froy, this will keep going on and on - please move on.

I don't think Tommy is SO hateful toward Dennis.

Styx in every form created awesome music. Dennis is creating awesome music and great concerts. Glen is even creating great music, for those Glen fans.

Just like you gave your opinion below Im looking to see what others
Think.
If you want me to move on from this then I may as well move out.
Its a subject that is very much alive .

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Froy, I don't want you to move out. You're just going to get the same comments from "Statler and Waldorf" as you do with every post that you've made.

Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum were just looking for an excuse to somehow get Dennis out of the band for a number of years. He really did become ill, they could've waited for him to recover, but they didn't. Why would he go to so many doctor's to see what he had? No one could pinpoint what he had right away. So many tests done.

Yogi says:

Add to this that they never really liked him much. He was just a guy they worked with and not a friend. Its a whole lot easier to cut ties with a co-worker as opposed to a friend.

From what I "read", Dennis and JY were very close friends years and years ago. Things all changed when Styx became a Business and no longer the band they once were. There were business decisions that didn't work out, hard feelings among the band members.


Yogi says:

Finally, before Tommy plays Fooling Yourself he talks like a total backwards hick. Have any of you heard this???

I'm pretty sure I have this one too. I remember one of the concerts where Tommy talks this way, I always giggle.

[Abitaman]

Froy, I don't want you to move out. You're just going to get the same comments from "Statler and Waldorf" as you do with every post that you've made.

Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum were just looking for an excuse to somehow get Dennis out of the band for a number of years. He really did become ill, they could've waited for him to recover, but they didn't. Why would he go to so many doctor's to see what he had? No one could pinpoint what he had right away. So many tests done.

Yogi says:

Add to this that they never really liked him much. He was just a guy they worked with and not a friend. Its a whole lot easier to cut ties with a co-worker as opposed to a friend.

From what I "read", Dennis and JY were very close friends years and years ago. Things all changed when Styx became a Business and no longer the band they once were. There were business decisions that didn't work out, hard feelings among the band members.


Yogi says:

Finally, before Tommy plays Fooling Yourself he talks like a total backwards hick. Have any of you heard this???

I'm pretty sure I have this one too. I remember one of the concerts where Tommy talks this way, I always giggle.

well said. Still a big Styx and DDY fan, but I have faced the music, and would love to see them together, I know it's not going to happen. Both parties are doing well and making good music. Both parites have dropped the war on each other, and it's time we follow suit-ERIC

[Abitaman]

Froy, I don't want you to move out. You're just going to get the same comments from "Statler and Waldorf" as you do with every post that you've made.

Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum were just looking for an excuse to somehow get Dennis out of the band for a number of years. He really did become ill, they could've waited for him to recover, but they didn't. Why would he go to so many doctor's to see what he had? No one could pinpoint what he had right away. So many tests done.

Yogi says:

Add to this that they never really liked him much. He was just a guy they worked with and not a friend. Its a whole lot easier to cut ties with a co-worker as opposed to a friend.

From what I "read", Dennis and JY were very close friends years and years ago. Things all changed when Styx became a Business and no longer the band they once were. There were business decisions that didn't work out, hard feelings among the band members.


Yogi says:

Finally, before Tommy plays Fooling Yourself he talks like a total backwards hick. Have any of you heard this???

I'm pretty sure I have this one too. I remember one of the concerts where Tommy talks this way, I always giggle.

well said. Still a big Styx and DDY fan, but I have faced the music, and would love to see them together, I know it's not going to happen. Both parties are doing well and making good music. Both parites have dropped the war on each other, and it's time we follow suit-ERIC

[Abitaman]

Froy, I don't want you to move out. You're just going to get the same comments from "Statler and Waldorf" as you do with every post that you've made.

Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum were just looking for an excuse to somehow get Dennis out of the band for a number of years. He really did become ill, they could've waited for him to recover, but they didn't. Why would he go to so many doctor's to see what he had? No one could pinpoint what he had right away. So many tests done.

Yogi says:

Add to this that they never really liked him much. He was just a guy they worked with and not a friend. Its a whole lot easier to cut ties with a co-worker as opposed to a friend.

From what I "read", Dennis and JY were very close friends years and years ago. Things all changed when Styx became a Business and no longer the band they once were. There were business decisions that didn't work out, hard feelings among the band members.


Yogi says:

Finally, before Tommy plays Fooling Yourself he talks like a total backwards hick. Have any of you heard this???

I'm pretty sure I have this one too. I remember one of the concerts where Tommy talks this way, I always giggle.

well said. Still a big Styx and DDY fan, but I have faced the music, and would love to see them together, I know it's not going to happen. Both parties are doing well and making good music. Both parites have dropped the war on each other, and it's time we follow suit-ERIC

[bugsymalone]

I think one of the things that makes many long for the group to reunite with Dennis, and Dennis with them, is the fact that they are still (mostly) firing on all cylinders.

Dennis is in great voice and his keyboard skills have not diminished.

Tommy and JY still have great chops. JY not so much with his voice anymore, but he can play.

All of them are healthy.

But....it won't happen for oh so many reasons. The break was complete and we all have to decide what we do and do not like with regards to music and concerts from any and all of these guys.

Suite is right. The band for all intents and purposes started fracturing in the 70's. (Remember, Dennis WAS fired before).

What caused the fracturing cannot be repaired, but I think many fans are very happy with Dennis on his own and Styx as it now is.

Who is more successful. Who has the better show. Who is more "talented" are just silly, moot arguments, and get those who continue to fuss about this nowhere.

I think Dennis has made peace with what is going on in his life and we know Styx is quite satisfied with how their career is clicking along.

My take. My .02. MHO.

Bugsy

[swwskj]

For all the bickering and squabbling, all it would take would be a dialogue between Tommy and Dennis. Everyone else would follow the leaders. Don't think it will happen personally, not even sure I'd want it to, but Tommy is the key. Everyone else does what they are told, JY included.

Scott

[sadie65]

For all the bickering and squabbling, all it would take would be a dialogue between Tommy and Dennis. Everyone else would follow the leaders. Don't think it will happen personally, not even sure I'd want it to, but Tommy is the key. Everyone else does what they are told, JY included.

Scott

I respectfully disagree. I honestly think JY is the lynchpin. Tommy has always struck me as the guy who goes where he feels it will do him the most good. If that means working with Dennis again, he'll go. JY...don't see it happening.

All that being said...simply put, at it's most basic...for the umpteenth time...the men grew apart, changed their expectations of themselves and the band.

No matter whether Dennis was sick, Tommy needed money, JY is a bitter person, and any other myriad slew of things we all have conjecture about, they are far better off apart.

I do believe Dennis was sick. I don't think that is the reason for the split. I think they took advantage of the illness to press their own agenda. Does that make them good or bad? This seems to be where some of our own dissension comes from. And it's something that cannot be resolved because everyone has their own ethics and morals. So...once more round the bend we'll go.

Let em stay seperate. Let them do what they want. As children of this "divorce" we don't really have a say beyond accepting what we cannot control or change.

Peace

[yogi]

I do agree with Scott 100% on what he said. Tommy IS the key. If Tommy agrees to play again with Dennis, JY will follow. I dont think it is because JY is so much a follower as is the fact that he knows he has been there from day 1. He is the TRUE Godfather of Styx. Like it or not that is a fact. It is a fact JY himself knows and appreciates. It is who he is. Todd too will follow. As for Chuck ?????? I doubt it. Maybe Glen again???( that I TRULY hope for) Ricky???????????????????????

Lawerence would be given his walking papers if this did happen. Until, or if it ever does happen, Lawerence Gowan is the BIGGEST and BRIGHTEST STAR of this band. His star is bright and he is the bands SUPERSTAR.

Live, in concert he is soooo much better than the rest(other than Todd) a band name change to something like 'The Drumming Gowan's & the Benchwarmers' might be warranted.

[ek88]

I don't know any of the band members personally. I have not witnessed firsthand any of what was said behind closed doors. With the exception of the 1996 reunion, I wasn't even a Styx fan while the "classic" lineup was together. All my knowledge of the breakup comes from various interviews or media coverage. Who can figure that out? There are conflicting stories left and right, depending on which band member is being interviewed or quoted (sometimes, even contradicting themselves, it seems). For me to sit here and try to knowledgeably answer the question "What is the real reason Styx broke up?" would be impossible. For that matter, it would be absolute foolishness on my part. So I'm sorry, froy, the best I can do is say I DON'T KNOW. Speaking for myself only, this topic is NOT very alive.

[Andrew]

Going nowhere...as usual...closing...

[gr8dane]

Night night zzzzzz

[styxfanNH]

There are only 1,379 other posts just like this one.....Let it go

[Monker]

What did Dennis do to make these 2 guys so hatefull towards him after 25 years of dedication to the band?

He sued them. That, IMO, is the bottom line.

[Monker]

Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum were just looking for an excuse to somehow get Dennis out of the band for a number of years

As opposed to Dwayne Dibbly who decided to take them to court?

He really did become ill, they could've waited for him to recover, but they didn't. Why would he go to so many doctor's to see what he had? No one could pinpoint what he had right away. So many tests done.

And, why should the band sit and wait for Mr. Dibbly to find out what was wrong with him? There was no definite time frame of when Dennis would be back. There was album to promote and tour for so they toured for it.

Quite frankly, if Dennis would have waited until the end of the BNW tour, after he had recovered, and THEN tried to get back into the band, I could have supported that. But, being an asshole and suing the band was WAY out of line, IMO. I know he has his excuses...but, patience does NOT seem to be one of his virtues.

[froy]

Here is our pal JY shooting his mouth off again.

Wendy: Did you ever want to say to Dennis, “What are you thinking” when he came to the table with things like Kilroy?

One of the dumbest questions I have ever seen from an interview.


JY: Dennis DeYoung is a talented man, a very persuasive man and he has a very strong will. He is very good at imposing his will on others.

Rock and Roll is a team sport and on the basketball team if you will, known as STYX, he is the guy that scored the most baskets. But in my judgment, starting in 1982 he really decided he was going to do what he wanted to do and he was not going to work with our previous manager Derek Sutton anymore.

Yea this was the Derrek Sutton who did not want the band to get exposure he thought if the band was hidden the would be more popular.
Thats why there were no live concerts on VHS or live albums

Either he was going to go or the manager was going to go. Derek was the one that had managed us through our greatest success.

And Dennis was the one who gave you your greatest success.
It was his concept of Paradise theater the broke the band to superstardom and all JY cares about is the manager
Gimmie a break , The funny thing about this is it was 20 years ago and he is still talking about it like it was yesterday.

In my mind, that was the beginning of the end, once Dennis insisted that Derek go and Dennis took over.

It was probably a mistake that a band member take the role as manager
He is then looked at very differently.

We all, on a day of weakness, agreed to do [Kilroy] which we knew was his dream but in a sense was going to be our nightmare, and that is what it turned into.

Poor baby JY your nightmare.
To this day you have not had a cd or a tour as big as Kilroy.
Again it was 20 years ago

These days I refer to Kilroy as one giant wardrobe malfunction.

And we refer to Styx as a joke .

That is not to denigrate Dennis’ talent in the least. Stylistically he and I were always diametrically opposed at our core, but it was the middle ground where we could collaborate that the band had its greatest success.

Of course it was
STYX is not a heavy Rock Band Never was

I think he thought he could do it all on his own and by not succeeding as a solo artist -- he had one hit song, and I give him credit for that because I never had a hit single that I sang and wrote.

So what he wanted to try a solo thing big deal
Phill Collins did the same thing
Did Genesis throw Phil out of the band?

I recognize that I am a team player,

Your a bat boy JY you have to be a team player you bring nothing to the game.

I am a collaborative artist

And a reluctant legend also.

It really, in his mind, in 1982, became the Dennis DeYoung show even though he will deny that vehemently.

I won't deny it because it was THe Dennis Deyoung show
He brought Paradise Theater to the table was that a nightmare also JY
You told me you had suitcases full of money in 82 and if it were not for Dennis bringing PT you would have had nothing
Thanks for giving Dennis a pat on the back for PT

He is a smart guy; he’s a talented guy but Rock and Roll was not really in his heart.

We don't love the guy because of Rock and Roll and we did not love Styx for 30 years because they were a Rock N Roll Band
Is Double Life a Rock N Roll Song?
How about Boat on The River ?
Sing For the Day ?
Gimmie a Break Shaw is not Rock and Roll either,

These musicals he has written have no electric guitar and to me it is not Rock and Roll if there is no electric guitar.

What Dennis does outside of Styx is his own buisness and not yours.,

He had aspirations in a different area and when he recorded Ten On Broadway,

13 years ago man get over it already.

I think that was to me the sign that we would never be viewed as a Rock and Roll band again with him in it.

So when Bono did a Duet with Frank Sinatra did U2 throw Him out of the band because they would not be Rock and Roll anymore?
JY just can't get his story straight .
He really needs some help

[froy]

What did Dennis do to make these 2 guys so hatefull towards him after 25 years of dedication to the band?

He sued them. That, IMO, is the bottom line.

What would you have done Monker if you were Dennis?
The guy gets sick and his band takes off on him
Are you just supposed to sit and do nothing ?
Tell us what he should have done

[SuiteMadameBlue]

LOL, Froy, I was just going to post that to Monker.

Yes, Monker - What should have Dennis done? He wanted to still be in the band Styx, a band that he co-founded and that he would still like to be in today.

It's interesting that during part of Kilroy tour, some of the concert dates had to be rescheduled or cancelled due to Tommy's "hand injury". They waited for him to recover. It's also interesting how he "really" injured his hand too, right into a window.

[DarrenUK]

Havent We Been Here Before
All Of These Posts End Up At The Same Door
I Just Cant Read Anymore

* New lyrics to the Kilroy song devised just for this message board.

[ek88]

Going nowhere...as usual...closing...

I agree. Please lock it, Andrew.

Havent We Been Here Before
All Of These Posts End Up At The Same Door
I Just Cant Read Anymore

Yes, yes, and yes.