Released in 1977, ‘Come Sail Away’ became one of Styx’s most enduring and recognizable hits, cementing their place in the arena rock landscape. The song appeared on their eighth studio album, The Grand Illusion, a record that explored themes of ambition, illusion, and the pursuit of dreams. It remains a quintessential example of Styx’s ability […]
Released in 1981, ‘Too Much Time on My Hands’ became one of the signature songs of Styx and a defining moment for guitarist and vocalist Tommy Shaw. The track appeared on the band’s tenth studio album, Paradise Theatre, a concept record inspired by Chicago’s historic Paradise Theatre and intended as a broader commentary on the […]
‘Snowblind’ by Styx is often remembered for its dark subject matter and controversy, but the song’s full impact becomes clearer when viewed within the context of the band’s landmark 1981 album Paradise Theatre. The album was Styx’s tenth studio release and represented a major creative and commercial peak, blending arena rock, progressive elements, and a […]
Classic rock is built on longevity — the kind that keeps bands on the road for decades and songs on the radio for generations. However, staying together that long is rare, and even the biggest names in rock history have seen lineups shift with time, tragedy and reinvention. RELATED: 20 Rock Bands That Should’ve Been […]
‘Lorelei’ occupies a special place in Styx’s catalog not only for its beauty but for the depth of its meaning and the care that went into its creation. Featured on Equinox (1975), the song helped establish the band’s identity as storytellers capable of blending classical themes with modern rock. Dennis DeYoung wrote ‘Lorelei’ after becoming […]
‘Babe’ is one of the most recognizable ballads in Styx’s catalog, and it marked an important milestone in both the band’s history and Dennis DeYoung’s career as a songwriter. Released in September 1979 as the lead single from the album Cornerstone, the song became Styx’s first and only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot […]
In 1978, Styx was riding high on the success of their album The Grand Illusion. They had mastered the blend of progressive rock, arena power, and radio-friendly hooks. But when it came time to record their next album, Pieces of Eight, guitarist Tommy Shaw had something different in mind—a tense, dramatic song that would showcase […]
The rock band Styx began in the early 1970s in Chicago. The group was formed by twin brothers Chuck and John Panozzo, along with their neighbor, Dennis DeYoung. The trio started playing together as teenagers in the early 1960s, performing under different names such as The Tradewinds and later TW4. As their style evolved and […]
Legendary rock band Styx is coming the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, June 6, along with Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon, for their “Brotherhood of Rock” tour. RELATED STORY: Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon Setlist: ‘The Brotherhood of Rock’ Tour RELATED STORY: Ranking Every Song by REO Speedwagon Before you go […]
What would have been the legendary REO Speedwagon‘s last Houston-area show was canceled in August of 2024, and not long after the band announced they’d be splitting up due to differences between singer Kevin Cronin and bassist Bruce Hall. Despite the Speedwagon rolling to a stop, Cronin is “back on the road again,” and he’s […]