MR

I'll have to comment later, have to finish with the Christmas lights.

I'm glad to hear that he'll have the time to catch up on his sleep.



Hello Friends,

This is actually a note from home, now that we've officially
concluded our 1999 tour. For years since then we kept a tally of how
many hundreds of shows it had been. We've since lost count.

We came out of the chute in July of 1999 knowing that we had
something to prove. To prove to you that we did not take lightly what
we had done, rebuilding the band from the ground floor, literally
pulling it out of the ashes after the disintegration that occurred in
1997 when we realized that we really had come to an impasse. As a
patient, STYX as we knew it had died on the operating table and the
only hope was to replace a vital organ, literally! When we awakened
we were more full of life than ever and ready to continue our mission-
-to take our music to fans all over the world, to bring that unique
feeling that is STYX to fans old and new and to let them know that
they could now depend upon us to keep the STYX flame burning as long
as we can still put one foot in front of the other. In July of 1999
on stage in Branson, MO., you made it perfectly clear that you felt
the same as us, and that was all we needed to know. Since then we
have performed more live shows for you than we did in the previous 20
years.

As we finished up in Merillville, Indiana, it was difficult not to
let the experience wash over us. During "Crystal Ball" I was overcome
by it, thinking about that first night back stage, as we all were,
wondering if you'd accept us, and now here we were hundreds of
amazing shows later, well it was just too much for me. I had to stop
and get it off my chest before I could continue. I will try and not
make a habit out of that!

From the center stage microphone JY thanked his 87 year old mom Leona
and had her stand up and wave from her front row balcony seat. She
done good with that boy. He's been the heart and soul of this band
from the day he set foot on their stage BEFORE they became known as
STYX. It was JY who quarterbacked their getting signed to a recording
contract for the first time, a position he's held ever since then.

I was in a recording studio with legendary producer Richard Perry and
a couple of friends a few nights ago here in Los Angeles, listening
to various things he's produced over the years, and we got into a
discussion about our song list on Big Bang Theory and as I ran down
the titles, he said, "Well you certainly had good taste in the songs
you chose..." which led me to playing perhaps my favorite track on
the CD, "A Salty Dog" for him. It made my day to get such a positive
reaction from this soft spoken giant in the recording industry.

Now real life has come calling as we all reacquaint ourselves with
life off the road. For me it's the realities of overdue visits to the
doctor, dentist, and about the time all that's finished, jury duty!
I've been unable to do my civic duty for years now because of my
schedule, but I've cleared my calendar and am ready for service first
thing in December.

Once all that's behind me, for the first time in years, I believe
there are dates in my calendar with not even a pencil mark! I'm
hoping this is true for all my band mates as well as our crew.

Don't worry, the STYX engine is still running, even thought it's only
idling. It really never stops now, and doesn't overheat because it's
so well-maintained. It will be revving for action in 2006 before you
know it. Until then, have a safe, fun, peaceful and happy holiday
season.

Love to you all,

TS

At long last a break. Off to other things, and maybe come back and make another good cd of their songs. BBT was good, but just filler. A way to stay out on stage. And I would take it, but want a new cd too. Hope the break does them some good.-ERIC

Hello Friends,

Getting old Tommy just like the setlist
How about a new line?

now that we've officially
concluded our 1999 tour. For years since then we kept a tally of how
many hundreds of shows it had been. We've since lost count.

And you don't know what city your in either
Just goes to show your just playing for the money if you can't count how many shows you have done in 6 years.

We came out of the chute in July of 1999 knowing that we had
something to prove.

You had nothing to prove the band was fine the way it was
Ya fuked it up Shaw.

To prove to you that we did not take lightly what
we had done,

We did not take it lightly either,
How ya doin Shaw have not seen ya for 6 years.

rebuilding the band from the ground floor, literally
pulling it out of the ashes

Correction you burned Dennis and you burned Styx fans the ashes are still hot.

after the disintegration that occurred in
1997 when we realized that we really had come to an impasse.

The only impasse came out of your ass Tommy Shaw
You needed money so damn bad you just created this ridiculous impasse.
6 years later your dream has dwindled down and your left with a band no better than it was 6 years ago.

As a
patient, STYX as we knew it had died on the operating table and the
only hope was to replace a vital organ,

Styx never was in the hospital Shaw you replaced the heart of the band with a damn pace maker. WRONG MOVE<

When we awakened
we were more full of life than ever

And you were also more full of crap than ever,
You can't fool true die hard Styx fans Tommy Shaw you tried every which way you could but you know what Pal it did not work
Now you have 13 year olds as your fan base
I hope your proud.

-to take our music to fans all over the world,

And you go out and do a cover cd to give to your fans all over the world
Just shows how delusional you really are.
Talk is cheap Tommy Shaw,

to bring that unique
feeling that is STYX to fans old and new and to let them know that
they could now depend upon us to keep the STYX flame burning as long
as we can still put one foot in front of the other.

Big deal you did 700 wasted shows that proved nothing.
Less is more Tommy Shaw you will see that light some day Im sure.

In July of 1999
on stage in Branson, MO., you made it perfectly clear that you felt
the same as us, and that was all we needed to know. Since then we
have performed more live shows for you than we did in the previous 20
years.

And the previous 20 years blew all your shows out of the water
There was not 1 show you did in the last 6 years that could come close
to the Styx shows with Dennis DeYoung
Like it or not those are the facts.

As we finished up in Merillville, Indiana,

Wow you really hit the big time in Merriville Indiana

it was difficult not to
let the experience wash over us. During "Crystal Ball" I was overcome
by it, thinking about that first night back stage, as we all were,
wondering if you'd accept us,

We will never except you never ever.

and now here we were hundreds of
amazing shows later,

Its all about those hundreds of shows isn't Tommy the music sucked but you just kept doin the shows .
Tell us about that LA show a month ago when 600 people showed up or the Vic Theater in Chicago when you were giving away tickets
Tell us about the hundreds of promoters who lost there asses on your lame adaptation of STYX .
When Glen could not take it anymore you said no biggie fillin time.
Tell us about that Tommy Shaw.

He's been the heart and soul of this band

Maybe thats why 600 people showed up to the LA show.

from the day he set foot on their stage BEFORE they became known as
STYX. It was JY who quarterbacked their getting signed to a recording
contract for the first time, a position he's held ever since then.

And it was Dennis DeYoung who gave you the music and the concepts that sold and sold very well.
JY was the 3rd man out.

Now real life has come calling as we all reacquaint ourselves with
life off the road.

Im sure you will be back next year to continue this ridiculous game.

Don't worry, the STYX engine is still running,

Tommy nobody is worrying don't flatter yourself.

It really never stops now, and doesn't overheat because it's
so well-maintained. It will be revving for action in 2006 before you
know it.

Ah there it is,

Until then, have a safe, fun, peaceful and happy holiday
season.

Until then go get some counseling

Love to you all,

TS

Dennis says Hello .

And, all of Froy's banter is irrelevant.

As long as Styx tours and people are willing to buy tickets, including me, I hope Styx keeps touring. Because they are one of the best shows out there...MUCH better then the boring theatrical DeYoung antics. As long as labels are willing to release their CD's, I hope they keep recording. Because their albums are awesome...MUCH better then the last three Styx albums with Dennis.

The "we" that froy talks about are simply the people who now hate Styx. I doubt very much that Tommy gives a damn about that crowd.

froy wrote:

Hello Friends,

Getting old Tommy just like the setlist
How about a new line?

now that we've officially
concluded our 1999 tour. For years since then we kept a tally of how
many hundreds of shows it had been. We've since lost count.

And you don't know what city your in either
Just goes to show your just playing for the money if you can't count how many shows you have done in 6 years.

We came out of the chute in July of 1999 knowing that we had
something to prove.

You had nothing to prove the band was fine the way it was
Ya fuked it up Shaw.

To prove to you that we did not take lightly what
we had done,

We did not take it lightly either,
How ya doin Shaw have not seen ya for 6 years.

rebuilding the band from the ground floor, literally
pulling it out of the ashes

Correction you burned Dennis and you burned Styx fans the ashes are still hot.

after the disintegration that occurred in
1997 when we realized that we really had come to an impasse.

The only impass came out of your ass TommyShaw
You needed money so damm bad you just created this ridiculous impass.
6 years later your dream has dwindled down and your left with a band no better than it was 6 years ago.

As a
patient, STYX as we knew it had died on the operating table and the
only hope was to replace a vital organ,

Styx never was in the hospital Shaw you replaced the heart of the band with a damm pace maker. WRONG MOVE<

When we awakened
we were more full of life than ever

And you were also more full of crap than ever,
You can't fool true die hard Styx fans Tommy Shaw you tried every which way you could but you know what Pal it did not work
Now you have 13 year olds as your fan base
I hope your proud.

-to take our music to fans all over the world,

And you go out and do a cover cd to give to your fans all over the world
Just shows how dillusional you really are.
Talk is cheap Tommy Shaw,

to bring that unique
feeling that is STYX to fans old and new and to let them know that
they could now depend upon us to keep the STYX flame burning as long
as we can still put one foot in front of the other.

Big deal you did 700 wasted shows that proved nothing.
Less is more Tommy Shaw you will see that light some day Im sure.

In July of 1999
on stage in Branson, MO., you made it perfectly clear that you felt
the same as us, and that was all we needed to know. Since then we
have performed more live shows for you than we did in the previous 20
years.

And the previous 20 years blew all your shows out of the water
There was not 1 show you did in the last 6 years that could come close
to the Styx shows with Dennis DeYoung
Like it or not those are the facts.

As we finished up in Merillville, Indiana,

Wow you really hit the big time in Merriville Indiana

it was difficult not to
let the experience wash over us. During "Crystal Ball" I was overcome
by it, thinking about that first night back stage, as we all were,
wondering if you'd accept us,

We will never except you never ever.

and now here we were hundreds of
amazing shows later,

Its all about those hundreds of shows isn't Tommy the music sucked but you just kept doin the shows .
Tell us about that LA show a month ago when 600 people showed up or the Vic Theater in Chicago when you were giving away tickets
Tell us about the hundreds of promoters who lost there asses on your lame adaptation of STYX .
When Glen could not even take it anymore you said no biggie fillin time.
Tell us about that Tommy Shaw.

He's been the heart and soul of this band

Mabye thats why 600 people showed up in LA .

from the day he set foot on their stage BEFORE they became known as
STYX. It was JY who quarterbacked their getting signed to a recording
contract for the first time, a position he's held ever since then.

And it was Dennis DeYoung who gave you the music and the concepts that sold and sold very well.
JY was the 3rd man out.

Now real life has come calling as we all reacquaint ourselves with
life off the road.

Im sure you will be back next year to continue this ridiculous game.

Don't worry, the STYX engine is still running,

Tommy nobody is worring don't flatter yourself.

It really never stops now, and doesn't overheat because it's
so well-maintained. It will be revving for action in 2006 before you
know it.

Ah there it is,

Until then, have a safe, fun, peaceful and happy holiday
season.

Until then go get some counseling

Love to you all,

TS

Dennis say's Hello .

Monker wrote:And, all of Froy's banter is irrelevant.

As long as Styx tours and people are willing to buy tickets, including me,

Really Monk big shot you wanna fork over 50 grand to Shaw and Jimmy
You won't be thinking it's so irrelevant when you lose 30 thousand bucks on that investment.
Your just a follower fan with 20 bucks and a sixer in the car,

I hope Styx keeps touring. Because they are one of the best shows out there...

Really
I saw the BEST SHOWS OUT THERE this year and FAUX/STYX was not one of them
In fact McCartney Elton U2 Neil Diamond Roger Hodgson Rik Emmett
Fogerty Mellencamp and even Dennis were the best of the year.
Your like Shaw talk is cheap.

MUCH better then the boring theatrical DeYoung antics.

Really which antics are those big man.

Because their albums are awesome...MUCH better then the last three Styx albums with Dennis.

And your a bootlicker its obvious.

The "we" that froy talks about are simply the people who now hate Styx.

there are tons of we's Monker more than 600 I will tell ya that,

I doubt very much that Tommy gives a damn about that crowd.

It a bigger crowd than the one showing up to his shows
He better care,

froy wrote:Your just a folower fan with 20 bucks and a sixer in the car,

And, your jest an eediot who has the grammer ofa nine yr old. Why should I take serious anything you say when you talk and act like you have the entire case of beer in your belly and your brain?

Your like Shaw talk is cheap.

And, your talk is worthless.

Really which antics are those big man.

Every time he performs a Hunchback song.

And your a bootlicker its obvious.

And, your buttlicker! Who cares!

there are tons of we's Monker more than 600 I will tell ya that,

Really? Seems to me you couldn't find nearly a 'ton' to sign the petition you so proudly promoted. Seems to me you just make things up.

It a bigger crowd than the one showing up to his shows
He better care,

He cares what HIS fans thinks. Not what some asshole on the internet proclaims he should think in order to appease. There is nothing he can do to appease an idiot like you, so it's wise to not even try. It's wise to not even give you attention or recognize you exist. That is EXACTLY what his note did - BRAVO TOMMY - GIVE *YOUR* FANS MORE!

Hey Froy

Speaking of Tommy using the Hello Friends line is Dennis still using the

IF YOU HAVE GOT YOURSELF A DREAM WORK HARD SPIEL OR WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR WHATEVER AMOUNT OF YEARS AND THE DONT YOU GO BELIEVING IN MAGAZINES ETC FOR GRAND ILLUSION.....JUST A THOUGHT.....I WILL FIND OUT FOR MYSELF IN LAKELAND IN THE NEW YEAR WHAT THE ANSWER IS.....

froy wrote:Really
I saw the BEST SHOWS OUT THERE this year and FAUX/STYX was not one of them
In fact McCartney Elton U2 Neil Diamond Roger Hodgson Rik Emmett
Fogerty Mellencamp and even Dennis were the best of the year.
Your like Shaw talk is cheap.
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.

I really cant understand this kind of negativity. So you dont like current Styx, so what! As long as there is people who want to buy Dennisless Styx records and attend the concerts I cant understand what´s the fuss about? It seems that Styx is not the only band in your world so why dont you go to those other bands concerts or listen your old Styx records and be happy. And if they had continued with Dennis even though the chemistry was no longer there the result would have been disaster compared to Cyclomania.

I really cant understand this kind of negativity.

You think everyone believes Tommy Shaws BS stories
The guy is a salesmen don't worry we will be back in 2006 so save your money Can't you see that Shaw and Young are stealing money from the STYX legacy.
Understand it

So you dont like current Styx, so what!

Yea so what 30 years as a fan and 2 crooks steal it out right.
No big deal .

As long as there is people who want to buy Dennisless Styx records and attend the concerts I cant understand what´s the fuss about?

Really the shows are down to 600 people
the as long as excuse is comming to an end .
This is now a joke.

It seems that Styx is not the only band in your world so why dont you go to those other bands concerts or listen your old Styx records and be happy.

Didn't you read my concert list from this year 'The best concerts I have seen in many years,

And if they had continued with Dennis even though the chemistry was no longer there the result would have been disaster compared to Cyclomania

First off the chemistry of this band means nothing.
They just bring in new people as the burnout sets in.
And cylocarrot is a joke as was BNW as was BBT.
The chemistry was blown out when a different producer came in for BNW
So again you know who to blame.

froy wrote:Didn't you read my concert list from this year 'The best concerts I have seen in many years,

Yeah, I noticed it but I just wondered why you are still not satisfied after so many enjoyable shows and have to release your frustration to poor old Styx.

AOR rules wrote:

froy wrote:Didn't you read my concert list from this year 'The best concerts I have seen in many years,

Yeah, I noticed it but I just wondered why you are still not satisfied after so many enjoyable shows and have to release your frustration to poor old Styx

Good question did ya notice the one band missing from that list
Yea it was poor old STYX
Thats why the frustration
Dennis was a great show this past year but a real STYX show would have been better .

What’s the big deal? Dennis is doing fine on his own and Styx is doing fine without Dennis. Personally I like Styx just the way they are. It’s no secret that I am not a fan of the type of music Dennis has been producing for the last 15 years but there is a place for it and there are many people who like it. He fits right in with the Barry Manilows and Barbra Streisands of the music business but not nearly as successful. There is nothing wrong with that but it just does not fit in with Styx. I hope Styx continues for at least another 10 years and gives us another 3 or 4 great new rock CDs. I will continue to support them as I have since 1972. As far as Dennis goes, I see him along the same lines as Rod Stewart, Once a great voice in rock and roll now nothing more then an upscale lounge singer and he is dam good at it! Apparently the next DDY CD is in limbo where the Copacabana meets the Desert Moon.

ChicagoSTYX wrote:What’s the big deal? Dennis is doing fine on his own and Styx is doing fine without Dennis.

Yea there doing fine would you say that if you were a promoter and you paid them 50 grand to play and only 600 people showed up?
Thats about a 30 thousand dollar loss
Fact is there not doing fine there doing terrible
You just like them and do not care .

Personally I like Styx just the way they are.

Those are some pretty low standards you set .
Thats a Billy Joel line there.

It’s no secret that I am not a fan of the type of music Dennis has been producing for the last 15 years

Fact is he has produced some of the best music of his life in the past 15 years,
He has dug out some gems in his shows
Something Styx has not done at all
But thats ok you like them just the way they are stale.

but there is a place for it and there are many people who like it. He fits right in with the Barry Manilows and Barbra Streisands of the music

Wow a huge compliment

There is nothing wrong with that but it just does not fit in with Styx.

No Styx does not fit in with him
Get it straight
He created STYX so whatever path he leads them on always worked.
Babe was laughed at by Shaw as it hit number 1
To just dump on Dennis shows just how jealous Shaw is.

I hope Styx continues for at least another 10 years and gives us another 3 or 4 great new rock CDs.

Not going to happen
They have to give you 1 great cd first
Shaw and Young are not a magic writing team
Good luck with that one,

I will continue to support them as I have since 1972.

Really so if Dennis wins back the STYX name you will support them like you have since 72 is that what you are saying?

As far as Dennis goes, I see him along the same lines as Rod Stewart, Once a great voice in rock and roll now nothing more then an upscale lounge singer and he is dam good at it!

Lounge singers do not sell out 8 shows in Canada
Even Gowan could not sell out even 1 show

Apparently the next DDY CD is in limbo where the Copacabana meets the Desert Moon.

It should be out in 2006 so lets see,

Let me rephrase something. I will continue to support Styx as long as they continue to be a rock band! As I have said before I am a fan of the music not the individual members. Dennis may have written some good music in the last 15 years but it is not to my liking. So what we are really debating here is our musical preference. Froy, you seem very happy with the path that Dennis’s music has taken, I am not, but no one is forcing me to listen to it so I have no complaints! I hope you enjoy the next “A Love Foretold” it’s just not for me.

Chicago, I think you have presented some very valid points here, and well stated!! Whoa! I am agreeing with you.

Some people are not into the direction Dennis has taken with his music, and I fully appreciate that. I have felt for many, many years Dennis is all about the voice. Whatever showcases it, well, that is where he goes.

I am not a fan of some of what he has written throughout his career, but it does not negate the really great stuff he has done over the years. And the beautiful music he created and sings for The Hunchback is just fine by me. Because THAT music truly is all about the voice.

I do not see him as a "lounge" singer so much, though First Time (and Babe) lean that direction. His shows, to me, mix all the ingredients that made DDY what he is -- great melodies, some ballads, some rockers, always the great voice. I regret that he does not play keys as much anymore, but that is not what he is about as a solo performer.

I can appreciate this is not for everyone, though.

As to Current Styx. No interest on my part. What made them a great band in my book is gone. That does not diminish the appeal they have for many fans who care not a whit that Dennis is no longer in the group.

Bugsy

Does anyone else find it odd that a band would say they finished the same tour they started 6 years ago? Stepping away from all the mudslinging, I'm sincere in my question. Given that they have toured solo and with other acts, should it be reported as the same tour. I realize they seldom left the road during that time, but that seems a stretch to call it the same tour.

Beyond that, I'll keep my views to myself.

Peace

I think Tommy is just trying to make a point about how many shows they have played since DDY has been gone. But this is the longest break they have had since 1999.

ChicagoSTYX wrote:I think Tommy is just trying to make a point about how many shows they have played since DDY has been gone. But this is the longest break they have had since 1999.

Longest break a few months gimmie a break

ChicagoSTYX wrote:Let me rephrase something. I will continue to support Styx as long as they continue to be a rock band!

Nice try but Styx is not a Rock band
Dennis has more Rock muisc in his show than Styx does
BBT is not a Rock cd its cover cd
Carrottrama is not a rock cd either,

As I have said before I am a fan of the music not the individual members.

No your not Dennis is playing rock muisc all over the place and your not a fan of his
Keep trying

Froy, you seem very happy with the path that Dennis’s music has taken, I am not, but no one is forcing me to listen to it so I have no complaints!

So your not a fan of Pieces of 8, Castle Walls
Lady, Sail Away, Borrowed Time, Queen of Spades?
He plays those all live,

I hope you enjoy the next “A Love Foretold” it’s just not for me.

Its not for me either and his wife wrote it not Dennis.
Next

But that book was the ONLY place where you could find Dennis's first orginal song since 1999. When did that book come out 2003???

Hey Froy it is nice to have a spirited exchange with you one again!

I never said that Dennis did not play Rock songs in his shows. My point is that he does not write or record rock songs anymore. It has been quite a few years since he has written anything along the lines of Queen of Spades or Grand Illusion or anything close to One With Everything or These Are The Times both of which are great rock songs in my opinion. I know that A Love Foretold was a book his wife wrote but he also wrote and recorded a song to go along with it. There’s nothing wrong with supporting your spouse. I’m just giving an example of the type of music Dennis writes these days. I can't think of any song Dennis has writen in the last 10 years that wouldn't fit nicely into you local elevator's playlist. That's not a bad thing, it's just not my thing!

As far as Dennis’s show being more of a rock show then a Styx show. You must be kidding Froy. Is there anybody on this board who will back up Froy on this one? How about you Suite? Do you agree with Froy on this one?

ChicagoSTYX wrote:Hey Froy it is nice to have a spirited exchange with you one again!

I never said that Dennis did not play Rock songs in his shows. My point is that he does not write or record rock songs anymore. It has been quite a few years since he has written anything along the lines of Queen of Spades or Grand Illusion or anything close to One With Everything or These Are The Times both of which are great rock songs in my opinion. I know that A Love Foretold was a book his wife wrote but he also wrote and recorded a song to go along with it. There’s nothing wrong with supporting your spouse. I’m just giving an example of the type of music Dennis writes these days. I can't think of any song Dennis has writen in the last 10 years that wouldn't fit nicely into you local elevator's playlist. That's not a bad thing, it's just not my thing!


As far as Dennis’s show being more of a rock show then a Styx show. You must be kidding Froy. Is there anybody on this board who will back up Froy on this one? How about you Suite? Do you agree with Froy on this one?

Don't forget froy is rating something he has actually not yet seen in person,which makes him fully qualified .

btw I give the new Harry Potter movie 2 stars. I will have to go to see it someday.

Don't forget froy is rating something he has actually not yet seen in person,which makes him fully qualified .

[/quote]

And don't forget Chicago Styx is doing the same damn thing
Sleep it off GR8

Good point Froy, Although I did see the PBS show. That must count for something.

ChicagoSTYX wrote:Good point Froy, Although I did see the PBS show. That must count for something.

Same as the REO/STYX dvd

Hey who's the dude to the left ?

froy wrote:

Don't forget froy is rating something he has actually not yet seen in person,which makes him fully qualified .

And don't forget Chicago Styx is doing the same damn thing
Sleep it off GR8[/quote]

I had 16 hours of sleep.That's gotta count for something.
It must be time for a nap.

ChicagoSTYX wrote:Good point Froy, Although I did see the PBS show. That must count for something.

Sorry ChiSty,that is cheating.

[quote="ChicagoSTYX" My point is that he does not write or record rock songs anymore. It has been quite a few years since he has written anything along the lines of Queen of Spades or Grand Illusion or anything close to One With Everything or These Are The Times both of which are great rock songs in my opinion.

So I guess you would not go see THE WHO or McCartney or Elton anymore? Because they have not written rock songs in the last 20 years either
This a shallow excuse
Dennis does not write music the way you like it so you just walk away from the guy even though concerts only feature 2 or 3 new songs anyway .

I know that A Love Foretold was a book his wife wrote but he also wrote and recorded a song to go along with it.

Who cares he did his wife a favor Big damn deal .

As far as Dennis’s show being more of a rock show then a Styx show. You must be kidding Froy. Is there anybody on this board who will back up Froy on this one? How about you Suite? Do you agree with Froy on this one?

[/quote]


I don't need back up just look at the setlist
Pieces of 8
Sail Away
Rockin The Paradise
Castle Walls
Grand Illusion
Lorelie
Lady

Gimmie a Break.

ChicagoStyx says:

As far as Dennis’s show being more of a rock show then a Styx show. You must be kidding Froy. Is there anybody on this board who will back up Froy on this one? How about you Suite? Do you agree with Froy on this one?

Hey ChicagoStyx & gr8dane, I'm back You guys must be thinking about me today -LOL Or you knew I'd be here with Froy posting, hmmmmm

Yes, I'm going to back Froy up with this one and probably most of his posts when I go back and read them.

I guess it depends what people consider a "rock" show. Dennis' "Lost Treasures" shows are way more of a rock show than one of the recent Styx shows that I've seen. He just doesn't have the confetti shooting out of the cannons after the show. I consider Dennis' show's to be rock shows. The guitars are going the drums are drumming, keyboards keying rock show!

The Michael Bolton and Olivia Newton-John concerts, were not rock concerts.

I have no clue what you people on here consider a "rock" show anyway. Metallica is a rock show, Dream Theater was a rock show, even Paul McCartney was a rock show.