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Styx (/ ˈ s t ɪ k s /) is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1972. They are known for blending melodic hard rock guitar with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano , upbeat tracks with power ballads , and incorporating elements of international musical theatre . [ 6 ]
William Eric Evankovich (born April 6, 1972) is an American singer/songwriter, guitarist and producer, best known for his performances with Styx, The Guess Who, and rock duo Shaw Blades (with Tommy Shaw from Styx and Jack Blades from Night Ranger), his co-production of Shaw's 2011 debut bluegrass album, The Great Divide, [2] and for producing and co-writing Styx's sixteenth studio album, The ...
Unlike Foreigner, Styx still tours with several original members along with guitarist Tommy Shaw, who wasn't in the band's original lineup, but joined the group in 1975 shortly after it was formed.
Tommy Shaw was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and played with many local bands in his early years.He left Montgomery after attending Robert E. Lee High School to join The Smoke Ring and then MSFunk, a Chicago-managed outfit that he played with for three years, which gave him a chance to be noticed by Styx during a two-week club gig in Chicago.
This is the discography of American rock band Styx. Over the years they have released 17 studio albums , 9 live albums , 16 compilation albums , 39 singles , and 3 extended plays . 16 singles have hit the top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and 8 have hit the top 10.
James Vincent Young (born November 14, 1949) is an American musician who is best known as one of the guitarists in the American rock band Styx, having served as the only continuous original member of the band.
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Panozzo still tours in Styx, but is a part-time member, as a result of his body growing weaker through his battle with AIDS. Bassists Glen Burtnik , Ricky Phillips , and Terry Gowan have filled in for him over time.