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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.
Check it out below!
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.