Ray Steele, WIBC-FM: An Interview With Lawrence Gowan
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17 years ago today, Styx released Big Bang Theory on May 10, 2005. In a Styxworld exclusive, the entire band tells us the tale of how BBT came to be, and they assess the album’s continuing legacy — plus, a few other special guests chime in about it as well.
Styx drummer Todd Sucherman shares his fondest memories of his longtime drum tech Paul Carrizzo, who passed away last week at age 68.
In loving memory of longtime Styx drum tech Paul "Paulie" Carrizzo, who passed away at age 68 on March 16.
50 years ago today, Styx signed their very first recording contract with Wooden Nickel Records on February 22, 1972. To properly celebrate such a momentous, golden milestone in the history of the band, Styxworld speaks exclusively to co-founding members James “JY” Young and Chuck Panozzo — as well as guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan, drummer Todd Sucherman, bassist/vocalist Ricky Phillips, and guitarist/vocalist Will Evankovich — in order to garner their feelings about our favorite band turning 50 years young.
Cyclorama, Styx’s 14th studio album and their first full-length collection of all-original material of the 2000s, was released 19 years ago today on February 18, 2003. In a Styxworld exclusive, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, co-founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY” Young, keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan, drummer Todd Sucherman, former bandmember Glen Burtnik, the late producer Gary Loizzo, drum tech Paul Carrizzo, and lighting director/designer Libby Gray all chime in to tell us the tale of how Cyclorama came to be, and how it continues to live on in our hearts and minds today.
41 years ago today, Styx released their tenth studio album, Paradise Theatre, on A&M Records on January 19, 1981. In a Styxworld exclusive, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, co-founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY” Young, and co-founding bassist Chuck Panozzo tell us what it took to make Paradise work, along with additional comments and insight from keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan, guitarist/vocalist Will Evankovich, and a few other special guests.
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It’s been four years since legendary rockers REO Speedwagon and Styx joined forces for a summer co-headlining tour. While the world has changed since then, fans’ desire to rock out hasn’t. Styx and REO Speedwagon are telling you to close those laptops and get out of your sweatpants, because they’re set to once again bring their rock & roll classics to the masses, this time with special guest Loverboy for the “Live & UnZoomed” tour that kicks off May 31, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MI at the Van Andel Arena.
It’s been four years since legendary rockers REO Speedwagon and Styx joined forces for a summer co-headlining tour. While the world has changed since then, fans’ desire to rock out hasn’t. Styx and REO Speedwagon are telling you to close those laptops and get out of your sweatpants, because they’re set to once again bring their rock & roll classics to the masses, this time with special guest Loverboy for the “Live & UnZoomed” tour that kicks off May 31, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MI at the Van Andel Arena.
Styx released their fifth studio album, Equinox, 46 years ago today on December 1, 1975. In a Styxworld exclusive, bandmembers James “JY” Young, Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo, Lawrence Gowan, and Will Evankovich join us in this celebration to tell us how the album was forged, and how it continues to resonate to this day.
15 years ago today, Styx released their seventh live album, One With Everything: Styx and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra, on November 14, 2006. In a Styxworld exclusive, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, conductor Liza Grossman, and Contemporary Youth Orchestra alums Lavinia Pavlish and David B. Ellis tell us how this truly magical show was conducted from start to finish.
Man of Miracles, Styx’s fourth studio album, was released 47 years ago today by Wooden Nickel Records on November 8, 1974. In a Styxworld exclusive, co-founding bandmembers James “JY” Young and Chuck Panozzo tell us the inside tales about how Miracles came to pass.
42 years ago today, Styx released their ninth album, Cornerstone, on October 19, 1979. In a Styxworld exclusive, bandmembers Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo, and James “JY” Young tell us how it all came together, while Will Evankovich, Lawrence Gowan, and the late great producer Gary Loizzo share additional insight.
45 years ago today, Styx released Crystal Ball, their sixth studio album and the first to feature Tommy Shaw on guitar and vocals, on October 1, 1976. In a Styxworld exclusive, bandmembers Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, and Chuck Panozzo tell us so many things we need to know about how the album was made, and newest bandmember Will Evankovich and Loverboy vocalist Mike Reno share how the album (and most especially its title track) continues to impact them to this day.
43 years ago today, Styx released their eighth studio album, Pieces of Eight, on September 1, 1978. In a Styxworld exclusive, bandmembers Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, and Will Evankovich share their insights about the album's songs and their enduring legacy, along with additional exclusive comments from Hipgnosis creative director Audrey “Po” Powell about designing the album's unique cover artwork, guitar guru Steve Lukather on his favorite Po8 song, and Pittsburgh Steelers legends Kevin Greene and Jerome “The Bus“ Bettis on the impact “Renegade“ continues to have on Steelers Nation. Oh Mama!!
Remembering the always upbeat founding Styx drummer John Panozzo, who passed away 25 years ago today on July 16, 1996.
Styx’s biggest-selling album, The Grand Illusion, was released 44 years ago today by A&M Records on the cosmically cool stardate of July 7, 1977. In a Styxworld exclusive, all seven bandmembers recount the impact The Grand Illusion has had over the years — and continues to have, day in and day out.
Styxworld exclusive! Every member of Styx discusses the ins and outs of how Crash of the Crown, the band’s truly transcendent 17th studio album that’s being released today, June 18, 2021, came to be.
Celebrating the four-year anniversary of the release of Styx’s most cosmic and most vibrant studio album, The Mission, which was released on June 16, 2017.
Styxworld Exclusive! Styx discuss the making of The Same Stardust, the band’s first-ever official EP release that comes out exclusively on 12-inch vinyl today in celebration of Record Store Day on June 12, 2021.
Styx’s 17th studio album, Crash of the Crown, is set for release on June 18, 2021. The entire band discusses how it all came to be, in a story you’ll only see right here on Styxworld.
Join us in this celebration of Styx’s magically inspired covers album Big Bang Theory, which was released on May 10, 2005.
Styx’s 17th studio album, Crash of the Crown, is set for release on June 18, 2021. The entire band discusses how it all came to be, in a story you’ll only see right here on Styxworld.
Three key reasons why February 22 is one of the most important dates in Styx history: 1) The band signed their first recording contract 49 years ago today on February 22, 1972; 2) they released Kilroy Was Here 38 years ago today on February 22, 1983; and 3) Tommy Shaw and Damn Yankees released their self-titled debut 31 years ago today on February 22, 1990. In a Styxworld exclusive, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, co-founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY” Young, and co-founding bassist Chuck Panozzo give us all the inside details — with special additional commentary from keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan.
Cyclorama, Styx’s first full-length studio album of all-original material of the 2000s, was released 18 years ago today on February 18, 2003. In a Styxworld exclusive, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw recalls the unique location for recording some of Cyclorama’s vocal tracks, the initial and wisely discarded title for “One With Everything,” and the evergreen poignancy of “Genki Desu Ka.”
40 years ago today, Styx’s tenth studio album, Paradise Theatre, was released by A&M Records on January 19, 1981. In a Styxworld exclusive, bandmembers Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, and Chuck Panozzo tell the inside tale of how this fine slice of recorded Paradise came to be.
Remembering our good friend Kevin Greene, the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame outside linebacker and all-time Pittsburgh Steelers great who was also one of the biggest Styx fans you'd ever meet.
STYX has just released a video for its classic hit "Too Much Time On My Hands", filmed from the band's home studios in support of the Pittsburgh #SteelersNation and their game against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Equinox, Styx’s fifth studio album, was released 45 years ago today on December 1, 1975. Co-founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY“ Young and co-founding bassist Chuck Panozzo tell Styxworld exclusively how it was made, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw shares what it was like joining the band mere weeks after the album was released, and keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan notes how it impacted him years before he joined the band.
One With Everything: Styx and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra, Styx’s seventh live album, was released by NewDoor/UMe 14 years ago today on November 14, 2006. Guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, then-CYO conductor Liza Grossman, and onetime CYO members Lavinia Pavlish and David Ellis exclusively tell Styxworld how it all came together.
Man of Miracles, Styx’s fourth studio album, was released 46 years ago today by Wooden Nickel Records on November 8, 1974. In a Styxworld exclusive, co-founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY” Young and co-founding bassist Chuck Panozzo tell us how it all came together.
Celebrating Cornerstone, Styx’s ninth studio album, which was released 41 years ago today by A&M Records on October 19, 1979. Bandmembers Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo, and James “JY” Young, along with their late, great producer/engineer Gary Loizzo, share their memories of recording Cornerstone exclusively with Styxworld.
White Castle®, America's first fast-food hamburger chain, has been an inspiration to artists and bands for decades. The home of The Original Slider® celebrated titans of the music industry by inducting three extraordinary Cravers into its exclusive Cravers Hall of Fame.
STYX singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw, renowned concert promoter Danny Zelisko, and the late singer-songwriter John Prine join fellow legends in the Castle halls of Crave. John Prine very sadly passed away in April 2020 due to complications caused by COVID-19.
Reserved for the most devout fans, White Castle's Cravers Hall of Fame has been inducting legends from main street to the main stage for nearly 20 years. Among the well-known honorees are rock icon Alice Cooper, the late comic pioneer Stan Lee, and the stars of "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," John Cho and Kal Penn.
Crystal Ball, Styx’s sixth studio album and the first to feature Tommy Shaw on guitar and vocals, was released 44 years ago today on October 1, 1976. Shaw, James “JY” Young, and Chuck Panozzo exclusively tell Styxworld all the things we need to know about how Tommy’s first album as a member of Styx came to be.
Styx’s mega-triple-platinum smash success Pieces of Eight was released 42 years ago today by A&M Records on September 1, 1978. Bandmembers Tommy Shaw and James “JY” Young, along with album art designer Aubrey Powell of Hipgnosis and Pittsburgh Steelers legends Kevin Greene and Jerome Bettis, all tell the tale of the great Eight, exclusively to Styxworld.
“THESE ARE THE TIMES” CONCEPTUAL VIDEO SET TO THE SONG’S LYRICS ALSO OUT TODAY
August 21, 2020 -- For the first time ever, STYX has released their 14 th album, CYCLORAMA, on all download and streaming platforms starting today via BMG.
Originally released in 2003 on Sanctuary/CMC International, CYCLORAMA, it was the band’s last full-length studio album of all-original material prior to the June 2017 release of THE MISSION. It was produced by ...CLICK TO READ
August 21, 2020 -- For the first time ever, STYX has released their 14 th album, CYCLORAMA, on all download and streaming platforms starting today via BMG.
Originally released in 2003 on Sanctuary/CMC International, CYCLORAMA, it was the band’s last full-length studio album of all-original material prior to the June 2017 release of THE MISSION. It was produced by ...CLICK TO READ
Remembering the always upbeat founding Styx drummer John Panozzo, who passed away 24 years ago today on July 16, 1996.
Tommy Shaw collaborated with 88 kids (ages 12-18) from the Contemporary Youth Orchestra in Cleveland, OH, who gathered together from their homes to record their parts for an extra special performance “Fooling Yourself” with Shaw at his home in Nashville, Music Director Liza Grossman in Cleveland Heights, OH.
Styx’s biggest-selling album, The Grand Illusion, was released 43 years ago today by A&M Records on the cosmically cool stardate of July 7, 1977. In a Styxworld exclusive, all six bandmembers recount the impact The Grand Illusion has had over the years — and continues to have, day in and day out.
Celebrating the three-year anniversary of the release of Styx’s latest — and most vibrant — studio album, The Mission, with exclusive comments from the seven men who made it happen.
Styx guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw recounts the reasoning behind the digital-only release of his stunning acoustic cover version of Led Zeppelin's classic “Going to California.”
Big Bang Theory, Styx’s rousing run through a baker’s dozen of celebrated rock and blues classics — in addition to a stripped-down makeover of one of their own benchmark hits — was released 15 years ago on the New Door/UMe label on May 10, 2005. n a Styxworld exclusive, the entire band tells us the tale of how Big Bang Theory came to be, and they assess the album’s continuing legacy.
Styx drummer Todd Sucherman explains the impetus for cutting his first ever solo album, Last Flight Home, which will be released on May 2, 2020.
Due to the current health concerns, the Styx concerts starting on March 13 through March 28, 2020 are postponed. Dates are currently being rescheduled. Please stay tuned for an update.
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In celebration of the ongoing resonance of Cyclorama, Styx’s first full-length studio album of the 2000s that was released on February 18, 2003, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw recalls the unique location for recording some of the album’s vocal tracks, the initial and wisely discarded title for “One With Everything,” and the evergreen poignancy of “Genki Desu Ka.”
STYX vocalist/guitarist Tommy Shaw recently appeared on "PodKats!", a podcast hosted by John "Kats" Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET).
On living in Nashville:
Tommy: "There's a Southern way of life — Southern attitudes. It's a friendly place. It's encouraged — that kind of thing is just in the culture. When people move here, they tend to want to assimilate into that instead of bringing the culture with them from the last place they lived. You get a certain attitude when you're driving in Chicago or New York or Los Angeles, and when you come here, you notice right away that you don't hear anybody blowing their horns... People are polite. It's just a Southern way. We lived in Los Angeles for almost 24 years. It just got so crowded. Parking was hard to do. To go one place and get one thing done would take you two or three hours because of traffic... The other thing is, Nashville is pretty centrally located. If you're a musician that gets on the road a lot, the trip home or the trip out there is a lot shorter."
On getting his big break:
Tommy: "Back when I was still living in my hometown, what you did was you played in clubs. There were lots and lots of clubs where live music was the center thing. That's how I got my break — playing in a club on Rush Street in Chicago. The tour manager for STYX came and saw us play and came back and introduced himself. When they were looking to replace John Curulewski, he remembered me, but he didn't have my phone number. I had forgotten to make it unlisted when I moved back to Alabama, so he got my number from directory assistance — but it was because I was playing in that club."
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Today’s the day Paradise Theatre first made history when this pivotal, chart-topping Styx album was released 39 years ago on January 19, 1981.
Equinox, Styx’s fifth studio album, was released 44 years ago today on December 1, 1975 on A&M Records. Co-founding members James “JY” Young and Chuck Panozzo, along with Tommy Shaw and Lawrence Gowan, exclusively tell us how this album changed Styx forever.
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All six Styx Mission performers gathered together in the green room at NYCB Theatre in Westbury, Long Island, New York during intermission on November 16 to share their thoughts about playing their fourth, and final, full Mission set of 2019.
Styx’s seventh live album, One With Everything: Styx and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra, was released by NewDoor/UMe 13 years ago today on November 14, 2006. We exclusively talk with guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, CYO conductor extraordinaire Liza Grossman, and then-CYO members Lavinia Pavlish and David Ellis about this most memorable performance.
Man of Miracles, Styx’s fourth studio album, was released 45 years ago today by Wooden Nickel Records on November 8, 1974. Co-founding bandmembers James “JY” Young and Chuck Panozzo exclusively share their memories of the making of this magical early entry in the band’s storied canon.