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James “JY” Young – November 2012 Classic Rock Birthdays

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He's no longer fooling himself or an angry young man, but Styx guitarist James "JY" Young isn't going softly into old age either. The lone original member still in Styx, Young is rocking as hard as ever as he prepares to hit 63 on Nov. 14.

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Styx’s Chuck Panozzo Talks About Life With AIDS

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In 2001, Chuck Panozzo, founding bassist for Styx, announced that he is gay and living with full-blown AIDS. In a new interview, he discusses the challenges of living with the disease while being in a touring rock band.

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Top 10 Styx Songs

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The best Styx songs showcase a group that has always been unafraid to explore new musical ground. The band's best work spans the '70s and the '80s, encompassing everything from guitar-driven hard rock to straight ballads, and incorporating elements of progressive rock, metal, classical music and even techno-pop. From unemployment anthems and songs about the state of

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Chuck Panozzo + John Panozzo – September 2012 Classic Rock Birthdays

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Sept. 20 will most likely be a somewhat bittersweet 64th birthday for Styx founder and bassist, Chuck Panozzo. That's because it also marks the birth of his fraternal twin brother and former bandmate, John Panozzo, who passed away back in 1996.

Together with their childhood neighbor Dennis DeYou

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Styx Extends 2012 ‘Grand Illusion’ / ‘Pieces of Eight’ Tour

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After a highly successful run with their 'Grand Illusion' / 'Pieces of Eight' tour, Styx has decided to extend the U.S. leg with a handful of additional shows that will keep them on the road throughout the end of the year.

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Dennis DeYoung Says Performing the Music of Styx Keeps Him Young

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Former Styx maestro Dennis DeYoung is 65 years old, but he shows no sign of slowing down. The singer-songwriter and keyboardist currently performs a solo show billed as the Music of Styx, and in a new interview he says playing live keeps him young.

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Damn Yankees Reunited: Ted Nugent Joins Styx Guitarist Tommy Shaw on Stage

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Fans who flocked to the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor, Maine this past weekend (Sunday, July 8) were in for an added bonus when Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw reunited on stage with his former Damn Yankees bandmate Ted Nugent as part of the Midwest Rock 'N' Roll Express Tour.

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Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent ‘Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ – Exclusive Photo Gallery

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When Styx, Reo Speedwagon, and Ted Nugent announced that they were teaming up this summer for the ‘Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ tour, the classic rock gods had to have smiled down from above knowing they had crafted the perfect trifecta.

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Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent Bring High Octane ‘Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ to Ohio

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The roar of the crowd was surprisingly deafening on Saturday evening when Styx frontman Tommy Shaw asked how many in attendance were seeing the group for the first time. It was a moment which provided proof positive that classic rock continues to cross over into new generations.

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Ugly Band Breakups: Styx and Dennis DeYoung

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"The best of times" it was not for Dennis DeYoung and his fellow Styx bandmates when they attempted to reunite for the third time in 1999.

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