New Years' Eve Concert in Niagra Falls

[chowhall]

I guess by "stage presence" you mean spinning a keyboard and acting, in general, like a fist fucking shithead.
Outside of that, I'd say DDY might be a better showman.
Douche...

Go look at DDY during the Kilroy tour singing Rockin the Paradise and tell me honestly he doesn't look like Billy Squire in that video that killed his career. Dennis ain't no Mick Jagger. Argue the points and you'll come off a lot better than a DDY pole smoker.

[Higgy]

I guess by "stage presence" you mean spinning a keyboard and acting, in general, like a fist fucking shithead.
Outside of that, I'd say DDY might be a better showman.
Douche...

Go look at DDY during the Kilroy tour singing Rockin the Paradise and tell me honestly he doesn't look like Billy Squire in that video that killed his career. Dennis ain't no Mick Jagger. Argue the points and you'll come off a lot better than a DDY pole smoker.

I give you props for bringing up that horrible Billy Squire video. Wow, that video was really creepy. It was like he was beating off or something!

Ummm, go watch JY in that fucking video - spanking himself, pinching Tommy's ass in Best Of Times, and looking like a lion masturbating.

[chowhall]

I guess by "stage presence" you mean spinning a keyboard and acting, in general, like a fist fucking shithead.
Outside of that, I'd say DDY might be a better showman.
Douche...

Go look at DDY during the Kilroy tour singing Rockin the Paradise and tell me honestly he doesn't look like Billy Squire in that video that killed his career. Dennis ain't no Mick Jagger. Argue the points and you'll come off a lot better than a DDY pole smoker.

I give you props for bringing up that horrible Billy Squire video. Wow, that video was really creepy. It was like he was beating off or something!

Ummm, go watch JY in that fucking video - spanking himself, pinching Tommy's ass in Best Of Times, and looking like a lion masturbating.

I don't really remember JY in that video but I have no doubt you're right. JY's stage presence isn't my cup of tea either. I'll give him the sneer and that's about it.

[Babyblue]

Here's a DVR'd version of the performance. Great quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0AoT92iVR8

More in the related videos on the side. I'm uploading some of my cell phone vids later tonight.

Gowan is just nowhere near as talented as DeYoung. That song needs Dennis. His voice makes that song come alive. Gowan's doesn't. Still a good performance, though.

You should probably clarify that to say Gowan's voice isn't nearly as talented as Dennis's voice. Gowan is extremely talented especially as a keyboardist/pianist. He also has ten times the stage presence of Dennis. Dennis needed to stay behind the piano/keyboard. As far as his voice, I agree.

I guess by "stage presence" you mean spinning a keyboard and acting, in general, like a fist fucking shithead.
Outside of that, I'd say DDY might be a better showman.
Douche...

You all have your right to say what you will about Larry.But i have mine as well.I have falling in love with Styx again because of him.He is just perfect for them.And he is NOT a sound alike that another band.

[Higgy]

You all have your right to say what you will about Larry.But i have mine as well.I have falling in love with Styx again because of him.He is just perfect for them.And he is NOT a sound alike that another band.

If anyone knows how to translate this sentence, I'd appreciate it. I put it through "mac translator" but it apparently doesn't speak Creepish.

[Michigan Girl]

You all have your right to say what you will about Larry.But i have mine as well.I have falling in love with Styx again because of him.He is just perfect for them.And he is NOT a sound alike that another band.

If anyone knows how to translate this sentence, I'd appreciate it. I put it through "mac translator" but it apparently doesn't speak Creepish.

lol!
Be nice, Higgy!! She's saying she has fallen in love w/Styx again
because of Larry~who is not a sound alike...I believe she's comparing the situation to Journey, the unnamed "other band" and
their sound alike singer...I don't think he's a sound alike at all, JMO!!

[Archetype]

Two years ago, Dennis and his band were the headliner act for the New Year's concert in Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, with Honeymoon Suite.

This year Styx is the headliner act for the same New Year's concert in Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, with Glass Tiger.

Not that I don't enjoy Styx, I still do very much. It's just that the copycat thing seems to be too obvious to explain any other way.

Right, Styx waited two years for their chance to copy DDY with a *gasp* show on New Year's Eve. I bet they were just sitting around looking at DDY's tour schedule and dreaming of when they could headline a show on New Year's Eve just like he did.

Stop making ridiculous statements.

Sorry friend, it's a free country, I'm allowed my opinion. And you're allowed yours.

And in other news, Glass Tiger is following Honeymoon Suite around

[brywool]

Here's a DVR'd version of the performance. Great quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0AoT92iVR8

More in the related videos on the side. I'm uploading some of my cell phone vids later tonight.

Gowan is just nowhere near as talented as DeYoung. That song needs Dennis. His voice makes that song come alive. Gowan's doesn't. Still a good performance, though.

Gowan's not the vocalist Dennis is, but he is TWICE the player that Dennis is.
How can one get a copy of this whole show? Nicely filmed.

Please though- QUIT singing Miss America live. Blech.

[Jana]

Here's a DVR'd version of the performance. Great quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0AoT92iVR8

More in the related videos on the side. I'm uploading some of my cell phone vids later tonight.

Gowan is just nowhere near as talented as DeYoung. That song needs Dennis. His voice makes that song come alive. Gowan's doesn't. Still a good performance, though.

You should probably clarify that to say Gowan's voice isn't nearly as talented as Dennis's voice. Gowan is extremely talented especially as a keyboardist/pianist. He also has ten times the stage presence of Dennis. Dennis needed to stay behind the piano/keyboard. As far as his voice, I agree.

I guess by "stage presence" you mean spinning a keyboard and acting, in general, like a fist fucking shithead.
Outside of that, I'd say DDY might be a better showman.
Douche...

You all have your right to say what you will about Larry.But i have mine as well.I have falling in love with Styx again because of him.He is just perfect for them.And he is NOT a sound alike that another band.

Gowan isn't a soundalike, but is in the same range. And Arnel, for anyone who really follows the concerts, isn't a soundalike, definitely huskier, but is a tenor voice and does justice to the songs in a great way. For God's sake, even my tween niece knows the difference on the GH and the remakes as to who is Arnel and who is Steve from the very beginning.

Gowan does a great job on this song, not as great vocally as DDY, no doubt, but not so different as to distract from the song and the sound of Styx, and I love his energy on stage.

[brywool]

The fact that people are still debating this is silly.

[Zan]

I guess by "stage presence" you mean spinning a keyboard and acting, in general, like a fist fucking shithead.
Outside of that, I'd say DDY might be a better showman.
Douche...

Stage presence refers to your noticability on stage, Your ability to captivate an audience, your energy. Lack of stage presence implies a performer doesn't move around much, have much charisma to speak of, or is otherwise dull.

It seems that maybe you prefer something more classy, given your affinity for phrases like "fist fucking shithead."

[Triple S]

Here's a DVR'd version of the performance. Great quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0AoT92iVR8

More in the related videos on the side. I'm uploading some of my cell phone vids later tonight.

Gowan is just nowhere near as talented as DeYoung. That song needs Dennis. His voice makes that song come alive. Gowan's doesn't. Still a good performance, though.

Gowan's not the vocalist Dennis is, but he is TWICE the player that Dennis is.
How can one get a copy of this whole show? Nicely filmed.

Please though- QUIT singing Miss America live. Blech.

That recording is from the Canadian TV broadcast. I usually record the whole thing but missed doing so this year (plus all the commercial breaks piss me off so I usually give up trying to edit it). Looks like the person who posted this has a few songs up there, though.

[Archetype]

Only the last half of Styx was broadcasted/filmed. Short of A Criminal Mind, a DVR'd version of every song they did is on youtube.

Their first six or so songs weren't on camera.

[cittadeeno23]

That setlist contains exactly 2 of their 8 top ten hits! That's got to be the lowest ratio of hits any band touring today is playing!
But I guess the only other song they could have added was Lady. I do not want to hear Gowen sing Babe/BestofTimes/Roboto/Don't Let it End/ShowmetheWay!

[Toph]

That setlist contains exactly 2 of their 8 top ten hits! That's got to be the lowest ratio of hits any band touring today is playing!
But I guess the only other song they could have added was Lady. I do not want to hear Gowen sing Babe/BestofTimes/Roboto/Don't Let it End/ShowmetheWay!

They are the only band that is arrogant enough to forget their past - by kicking out their lead singer and ignoring 75% of their top 10 hits. No wonder they can't draw more than 3000 or get a record deal. JY is an idiot.

[froy]

[quote="Thenightbull" That could be a nice setlist to tour with this year, it probably wouldin't be in that order though. PLEASE DUMP WALRUS!!!

[/quote]

Better yet Dump Gowan

[Everett]

[quote="Thenightbull" That could be a nice setlist to tour with this year, it probably wouldin't be in that order though. PLEASE DUMP WALRUS!!!

Better yet Dump Gowan[/quote] Nice to see you back man did you get my pm?

[G.I.Jim]

The fact that people are still debating this is silly.

There's nothing to debate... Dennis is the second coming!

[Abitaman]

The fact that people are still debating this is silly.

Amen!

[froy]

[quote="Thenightbull" That could be a nice setlist to tour with this year, it probably wouldin't be in that order though. PLEASE DUMP WALRUS!!!

Better yet Dump Gowan

Nice to see you back man did you get my pm?

[/quote]

yes busy now

[Babyblue]

The fact that people are still debating this is silly.

There's nothing to debate... Dennis is the second coming!

NOT!!!!!!

[SuiteMadameBlue]

And in other news, Glass Tiger is following Honeymoon Suite around

LOL, now that was funny!!!

I LOVE Honeymoon Suite.

[Rockwriter]

That setlist contains exactly 2 of their 8 top ten hits! That's got to be the lowest ratio of hits any band touring today is playing!
But I guess the only other song they could have added was Lady. I do not want to hear Gowen sing Babe/BestofTimes/Roboto/Don't Let it End/ShowmetheWay!

I agree about the ballads because they just don't suit his voice, but if you've heard the poppier, 80s electronica side of Gowan's solo stuff, I honestly don't think "Mr. Roboto" would be a huge stretch for him. I actually think it could be cool. And the crowds would go nuts. When they played that tiny little snippet in the Medley, everyone used to go crazy as I recall.

I hope all is well.

Sterling

[YankeeRose]

Styx was awesome that night. I watched the perfomance on T.V. a few times. I saw Styx live in the Niagara Falls Casino about a year ago. They are a great band live. I am very happy that Gowan is their singer. I am a big Gowan fan. I hope he remains their singer for a long time.