Attention Mr. Perry

[NealIsGod]

From the front page:

A nice little article here from LA Daily News reporter Gerry Gittelson -
SAN DIEGO - A lot of classic rock artists on the comeback trail are all but washed up, but not Dennis DeYoung.

The former Styx singer is 60 years old but just earned a new record deal - One Hundred Years From Now, his first rock record since 1988, already has spurned a hit single in Canada and will see a USA release soon - and he came through Friday with a dynamic two-hour concert at Humphrey's.

"When you're 60, you never get a new record deal, you never get a single, and you never get a push from the record company," DeYoung said on stage. "Well, I'm getting all of that."

What DeYoung has always had was a terrific voice and a knack for penning Pomp rock anthems, and there was no shortage of memory-tinging Styx material, such as "The Grand Illusion," "Lady," "Queen of Spades," and of course "Come Sail Away."

The group was working in new guitarist Jimmy Leahey (ex-John Waite), but it did not take long for DeYoung to find his groove. He reached his best moments during "Castle Walls," filling the night air with vibrant, majestic vocals that should have had someone like Chris Daughtry down front and taking notes.

This is a man who has sold millions of records and probably doesn't need to work another day in his life. That's OK, because he continues to perform simply because he loves the music. And what's wrong with that?

[*Laura]

This is a man who has sold millions of records and probably doesn't need to work another day in his life. That's OK, because he continues to perform simply because he loves the music. And what's wrong with that?

That's why most of us keep waiting.

[Liam]

In other words Perry...Head Out Of Ass.

[*Laura]

Head Out Of Ass.

Make a cocktail with that name and you might see results.

[Perry86fan]

In other words Perry...Head Out Of Ass.

He is living his life just the way he wants to.And i for one am thrilled he can do that. He is working in the studio but that is to help out the younger kids i would think.So he is now doing what makes him happy not many can say the samething.

[Perry86fan]

Head Out Of Ass.

Make a cocktail with that name and you might see results.

Laura you RULE!!!!!!!!!

[NealIsGod]

In other words Perry...Head Out Of Ass.

He is living his life just the way he wants to.And i for one am thrilled he can do that. He is working in the studio but that is to help out the younger kids i would think.So he is now doing what makes him happy not manny can say the samething.

Who's manny?

[Perry86fan]

In other words Perry...Head Out Of Ass.

He is living his life just the way he wants to.And i for one am thrilled he can do that. He is working in the studio but that is to help out the younger kids i would think.So he is now doing what makes him happy not manny can say the samething.

Who's manny?

Sorry! I just got carried away.It should have been many.

Thanks for the thread about Dennis Deyoung Do you know when his cd will come out here ? I would like to buy it he was great with the band.But even better without them.JMO!

[Deb]

From the front page:

A nice little article here from LA Daily News reporter Gerry Gittelson -
SAN DIEGO - A lot of classic rock artists on the comeback trail are all but washed up, but not Dennis DeYoung.

The former Styx singer is 60 years old but just earned a new record deal - One Hundred Years From Now, his first rock record since 1988, already has spurned a hit single in Canada and will see a USA release soon - and he came through Friday with a dynamic two-hour concert at Humphrey's.

"When you're 60, you never get a new record deal, you never get a single, and you never get a push from the record company," DeYoung said on stage. "Well, I'm getting all of that."

What DeYoung has always had was a terrific voice and a knack for penning Pomp rock anthems, and there was no shortage of memory-tinging Styx material, such as "The Grand Illusion," "Lady," "Queen of Spades," and of course "Come Sail Away."

The group was working in new guitarist Jimmy Leahey (ex-John Waite), but it did not take long for DeYoung to find his groove. He reached his best moments during "Castle Walls," filling the night air with vibrant, majestic vocals that should have had someone like Chris Daughtry down front and taking notes.

This is a man who has sold millions of records and probably doesn't need to work another day in his life. That's OK, because he continues to perform simply because he loves the music. And what's wrong with that?

LOL, I can just see Ed all over that last sentence. In fact, I could swear he made almost the exact same comment recently.

[ArnelRox]

LOL, I can just see Ed all over that last sentence. In fact, I could swear he made almost the exact same comment recently.

I didnt really agree w/Ed on this point until recently. But after listening to DDY's album (not that I even LOVE the music) but it makes u think. Here's this 60 yr old guy who looks like someone's grandpa. His voice is totally amazing. I think if I saw him perform, I'd keel over to see that voice come out of someone who looks like a lounge singer in a supper club. But there he is, making new music for his fans, performing in front of his fans, & having a good time doing it.

Come on Mr. Perry!