willspups wrote:JY doesn't sing any lead vocals on the current tour
He barely participated on the last 2 CD's, no songwriting credits, minimal lead vocals
Mission to Mars and Crash of the Crown sound like Tommy Shaw solo albums
Based on his current band participation it seems odd the negative things he has to say about Dennis, who's the team player now?
Let's say that everything you are implying is true. He is no longer interested in singing, he is no longer interested in writing, he is no longer active in the creative process. He is simply part of the business decisions and plays guitar in concert...maybe he doesn't even care about having a big part in the concert...he just shows up and does what he is told.
First off, I don't believe that is near reality...and people are just filling in blanks with conspiracy theories. But lets assume it is true.
Why should I care since I love the last two albums, especially CotC, Styx has had success with both of the last two albums, Styx is planning to record a third album...at the request of the label, and the last tour was very successful Why should I care if JY is backing off during this resurgence and success of Styx? Why do YOU care? If that is what JY WANTS and it is not having any negative impact on Styx, maybe even a positive impact, then I don't have a problem with it. I'm sure JY has his reasons for his actions, maybe it's his wife being ill...who knows? All I know is that Styx is doing very well right now.