Styx was about to go on tour again but Dennis reported an illness involving sensitivity to stage lights and he asked them to postpone the tour. After all that had happened between Dennis and the rest of the band involving directional differences with the Kilroy album/tour, and other past issues, they decided to move on with the tour, replacing him with Lawrence Gowan.
Dennis DeYoung
Dennis DeYoung, best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the rock band Styx, has not won a Grammy Award as a solo artist or with the band. However, Styx received a Grammy nomination in 1981 for their hit "Babe." Despite their popularity and influence in rock music, a Grammy win has eluded both DeYoung and Styx throughout their careers.
Christopher Cross, He had a couple of hits then disappeared of the charts.
Mr Roberto was written by Dennis DeYoung of Styx and featured on their album Kilroy Was Here released in 1983. The song itself was recorded in 1982 and has since featured on the soundtrack of many movies and TV shows.
yes It must also be noted that the original band Styx split up....Tommy Shaw took the name Styx and went his way after adding Gowan as the lead singer.... and Dennis Deyoung, the architect behind the diversity of the band went his way and tours under the name "Dennis Deyoung and the Music of Styx. I hear both halves are amazing and I know Dennis's side certainly is for a fact.
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Dennis DeYoung and Chuck Panozzo
Dennis DeYoung
Styx never really had a "lead singer." There were three main singers- Tommy Shaw James "JY" Young and Dennis DeYoung. Dennis DeYoung was replaced by Lawrence Gowan.
The song "Mr. Roboto" was written by Dennis DeYoung of the band Styx. It was released in 1983 as part of their album Kilroy Was Here.
I am not sure but Dennis Deyoung is from Montreal, Quebec and still lives there today.
Dennis DeYoung is a famous American singer, songwriter, musician and producer who is most famous for being the founder of the rock band Styx as lead vocalist and keyboardist.
Dennis DeYoung, best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the rock band Styx, has not won a Grammy Award as a solo artist or with the band. However, Styx received a Grammy nomination in 1981 for their hit "Babe." Despite their popularity and influence in rock music, a Grammy win has eluded both DeYoung and Styx throughout their careers.
Present: Lawrence Gowan, Jy, Tommy Shaw Past: Dennis Deyoung, Glen Burtnik
Christopher Cross, He had a couple of hits then disappeared of the charts.
Mr Roberto was written by Dennis DeYoung of Styx and featured on their album Kilroy Was Here released in 1983. The song itself was recorded in 1982 and has since featured on the soundtrack of many movies and TV shows.
Dennis DeYoung (1972-2000) Lawrence Gowan (2000-present) What's in parentheses is the time period they played in, not how long they lived ;)