Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
StyxNot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | |||||||||||||||||
Eligible since: 1998First Recording: 1972Previously Considered? No what's this? |
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Essential Albums (?) | Wikipedia | YouTube | |
Styx II (1973) | ☆ | ☊ | |
The Grand Illusion (1977) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Pieces of Eight (1978) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Cornerstone (1979) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Paradise Theater (1981) | ☆ | ☊ |
Essential Songs (?) | Wikipedia | YouTube | |
Lady (1973) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Come Sail Away (1977) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) (1977) | ☆ | ☊ | |
The Grand Illusion (1977) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Renegade (1978) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Blue Collar Man (1978) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Babe (1979) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Too Much Time On My Hands (1981) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Mr. Roboto (1983) | ☆ | ☊ |
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Will Styx be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? "Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction." |
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104 comments so far (post your own)Styx Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/15/2013 @ 22:06pm |
Styx Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/15/2013 @ 22:12pm |
With the live version of "The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight" and "Styx: Behind The Music Remastered" being omnipresent and constantly being seen by many VH1 and Palladia tv viewers, plus Rush & Heart's upcoming induction, the probability of Styx getting nominated, if not being inducted next year has grown exponentially. Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 02/24/2013 @ 15:20pm |
Did you know that the second section of Rush's "By-Tor And The Snowdog" is called "Across the Styx" and the second track on Rush's "Hold Your Fire" is "Time Stand Still." Styx had a GH compilation called "Time Stands Still" which takes its name from a line in their song "Boat On The River" from their album "Cornerstone" Posted by Aaron O'Donnell on Monday, 04/29/2013 @ 03:49am |
I don't think Styx will be inducted anytime soon. They fall into that odd category of artists whose we like, but we won't admit we do. Styx, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Triumph...all bands with good songs but were consistently snubbed by critics and purists. Posted by John Cady on Tuesday, 05/21/2013 @ 17:03pm |
All you have to do is watch STYX's recent Grand Illusion, Pieces of Eight concert to see just how good they really are. Unfortunately in my opinion the 70's and 80's had many bands of this type and they are all getting lumped under the same corporate rock logo which isn't fair. You don't get into any sports Hall of Fame without the right stats. Record sales, concerts and popularity all has to figure into induction. Other bands like ELO, Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, KISS, Kansas, Boston, Bad Company, Foreigner, REO, and Pat Benatar are amazing talents. They sang, wrote their own material and actually played their own instruments. All very well I might add! When I look at the RRHOF stage and see Flavor Flav dancing around with his big clock on his chest throwing out one word every 30 seconds or Steely Dan and their small handful of 70's hits, I just don't see the talent comparison. It's time the RRHOF quit looking for unique and recognized very good! As for people who want to give credit for other bands by saying there wouldn't be ______ without_______. Then just give all the credit to Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis and the Beatles and shut up! Posted by Scott Williams on Thursday, 05/23/2013 @ 10:01am |
Styx Posted by Roy on Friday, 05/24/2013 @ 17:39pm |
Innovation Styx had over 12 top 40 hits four platinum Albums Innovation and diversity please. Let's see only the Who besides Kilroy was here tour even attempted a musicalesque rock show ie Pinball Wizard. Innovation let see I love Zeppelin but most of their songs our the same. Let's see STYX had top 10 ballads like Don't Let it In and Babe. You have harder edge like Miss AMerica, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Dr Righteous, songs different like Mr Roboto Snowblind, Come Sail Away, Renegade Suite Madame Blue, Too Much time on My Hands, Rockin the Paradise to think that is not diverse shows your stupidity and lack of music knowledge. Styx had oer 20 hits alone make top 40. there are 7 Bands right now in Hall of Fame that only has three hits or less in top 40 and you can even prresent a case why not with that and 4 Platinum Albums this band should be a lock. You talk about oh this band started a movement and yeah there are some innoators and some were one hit and one abum wonders who never even sold out a venue over 12,000. The fact is simply put your a hater. ANy band that has over 15 top 40 hits that is more top 40 hits than 90% of the bands to ever play. They played hard rock, soft rock, synthesizer driven songs and pop balads the only band that had that type of range was Queen and what the Beatles. To compare Zeppelin who everyone loves but has like only three songs to make top 40 Can any of you name 15 songs that made the top 40 for any rock band. I only know of 7 bands that have had that many top 40 for that matter top 100 songs and two of those bands are not in HOF and that is Chicago and Three Dog Night. I would hope the Eagles are in the HOF as the Stones and Beatles are Aerosmith may I think have 15 make top 40 but not sure on them. QUeen I believe is in the HOF and they have if not mistaken 22 top 40 songs. To be in the HOF you have to have quality and quantity STYX 4 Platinum Albums and 6 Gold Albums nakes a case that they deserve to be in it and to think otherwise you are either prejudice or just plain stupid. Posted by Kerry on Thursday, 09/5/2013 @ 01:57am |
Here's the truth about Styx. They were all over the map musically. They had a lot of good, solid and diverse songs over the years, and they also had a lot of crappy songs. But the truth is, no band has nothing but masterpieces in their catalog. Crystal Ball, Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight were their best work. The albums after these had some highlights but got overshadowed by DeYoung ballads and theatrical concepts. It's not an easy task to make several albums in a row with each song completely different from the next. No album (or song for that matter) sounded the same...for a while. Then DeYoung had the number one with Babe and he alwasy tried to recapture that on later albums. Not to keep bashing Deyoung, he wrote some good songs and they probably wouldn't even have made it without him. Long story short, even if they didn't have so many hits and platinum albums, etc...musically they deserve to be in HOF. Especially if there are "bands" or "artists" there now who can't even play an instrument or read music. Styx can play all their songs live pretty much flawlessly and that should be a prerequisite before anybody gets inducted in my opinion. Posted by Logan on Saturday, 04/19/2014 @ 18:21pm |
I would like to think one day Styx would be recognized for their musical contributions and inducted into the R&R HOF. Unfortunately Styx will continue to be shut out of consideration as long as the HOF criteria continues to be subjective based versus based on some measurable objective standards. I appreciate that the HOF thinks their critics and historians are more passionate and understanding of the music than any true blooded Rock fan. As if people who willingly spend their hard earned money and time to bring music into their lives are not discerning and knowledgeable of the music they select. I have attached the eligibility requirements below as a reference. The requirements reference musical excellence as a cornerstone for selection. It has been noted by many posters specific objective measures of excellence that Styx has demonstrated throughout their lengthy career. To be fair there are many posters who have pointed out what they consider to be works that did not meet the standard of excellence. In fairness I must point out there is not an act in the HOF whose every work met the criteria of excellence. In the history of Rock and Roll there are very few albums that are excellent cover to cover, every song a masterpiece of musical greatness. There is not an act who put out material that always met the criteria of excellence. Styx is deserving of a place in the HOF because their overall body of work. Posted by Paul on Sunday, 05/11/2014 @ 13:54pm |
No, Styx should not be inducted. And no, I'm not a hater of them at all. I've seen them five times in concert (and, incidentally, if someone offers you a ticket to see the current incarnation with Shaw, Young, Gowen, Sucherman, etc., grab it and go -- they are as good of a 'legacy' touring band as exists right now.) Posted by njns on Wednesday, 08/13/2014 @ 13:45pm |
njns: In the baseball or football HOFs, one can make a direct comparison to a player of a previous era to determine whether or not they're Hall-worthy; e.g., "Nomar Garciaparra was good ... Posted by Worm on Wednesday, 08/13/2014 @ 17:05pm |
THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/11/2015 @ 11:56am |
Styx is a great band, but many might consider them to be an "acquired taste", kind of like beer. They are my favorite band, but they only became my favorite band after I listened to their best albums over and over again. There is a strange storybook otherworldliness to the arrangements in many of their best ballads. I totally get the comparison to Queen, though... the anthemic otherworldliness in the songs Pieces of Eight, Lords of the Ring, etc., reminds me of Queen's work with the Highlander and Flash Gordon soundtracks. Both bands produced a kind of rock symphonic/Renaissance sound (don't take your understanding of my phrase too far--you have to listen to the albums/soundtracks to really know what I'm describing) without reducing the enterprise to a throwaway formula. It's the kind of music you might find interesting after reading Dungeons & Dragons game manuals. Posted by Whiskey Joe on Sunday, 06/21/2015 @ 07:18am |
Once again, the "Behind The Music: Remastered" episode featuring Styx is scheduled to air on Sunday August 16, 2015 at 10 p.m. E.D.T. Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/16/2015 @ 14:45pm |
As far as I am concerned, Styx's best studio recordings are: Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 01/2/2016 @ 12:02pm |
I have never really understood why Styx had released "Cornerstone." In my honest opinion, it is unquestionably one of the worst Styx studio albums of all time. However, "The Grand Illusion," "Paradise Theater" and "Pieces of Eight" we're great studio recordings. Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 01/17/2016 @ 18:16pm |
I have never really understood why Styx had released "Cornerstone." In my honest opinion, it is unquestionably one of the worst Styx studio albums of all time. However, "The Grand Illusion," "Paradise Theater" and "Pieces Of Eight" were three of Styx's greatest studio recordings. "Cyclorama" has much to recommend about it, as well. Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 01/17/2016 @ 23:37pm |
Styx gets my vote wore out paradise theatre album Posted by Oatwagon on Monday, 11/14/2016 @ 23:46pm |
I had listened to "Cyclorama" recently and I was thinking just how much this recording sounds like "The Grand Illusion," or "Pieces of Eight," in many ways. I think that the best song on this album is 'One With Everything,' which sounds like the child of Rush and Emerson Lake & Palmer. Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 01/31/2017 @ 02:29am |
Just saw Styx for the 10th time a couple weeks ago. They are better than ever. Lawrence Gowan has grown so much with them and has now been there longer than DeYoung. Every concert I have been to has been a sell out. Already looking forward to seeing the United We Rock Tour this summer with Styx,REO Speedwagon and Don Felder singing his Hotel California. I've driven past the Hall of Fame many times on my way to Cedar Point from Erie but will keep driving by till Styx gets in Posted by Ray on Saturday, 04/8/2017 @ 18:09pm |
When I look at the list of what this band has achieved though the decades and the proposed one hit wonder bands, the injustice is glaring. Dozens of hits that help create the sound of a generation. Anyone that says differently isn't informed...from before MTV, through the video revolution and continued tours today...the staying power says it all! Posted by Bruce on Sunday, 06/25/2017 @ 10:48am |
On Styx: Tomorrow, July 7th, Styx 40th Anniversary of the release The Grand Illusion. 7's were wild for Styx as it was its 7 album on 7/7/77. Come Sail Away one of the hit songs on the album. I think the recent inductions of Chicago, ELO, Journey, and YES should help Styx earn a nomination in the next 5 years. DeYoung's soaring vocals and Shaw's guitar prowess propelled Styx into stardom late 70's early 80's. Babe,The Best Of Times,Come Sail Away,Renegade,Too Much Time On My Hands. I prefer Styx more rocking songs but they returned with a real diamond with Show Me The Way. It should also help Styx chances at nomination that they continue to exist and tour. I have Moody Blues & Procol Harum on my nomination ballot so I guess Styx will have to wait a few years. KING Posted by KING on Thursday, 07/6/2017 @ 19:16pm |
King Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 07/6/2017 @ 22:28pm |
Let's not forget about Crystal ball man in the wilderness and miss America great band the time is well overdue! Posted by Dave on Sunday, 07/23/2017 @ 10:52am |
I have really not written that much about Styx either. Here is my first Styx posting: Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 09/26/2017 @ 14:24pm |
I have really not written that much about Styx either. Here is my first Styx posting: Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 09/26/2017 @ 16:18pm |
Eng, Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 09/27/2017 @ 11:52am |
Styx is considered by many to be a Prog-Rock band - That genre of Rock has always been dismissed by the critics (what do they know) - but isn't all music subjective? A matter of ones taste? Bands like Pink Floyd, Queen, Genesis, Rush, Yes and now the Moody Blues are all in the Rock Hall of Fame - Prog Rock is finally being recognized so you can probably expect the likes of Styx, Jethro Tull, Procol Harem and Emerson Lake & Palmer to eventually join the ranks. Posted by Dan on Saturday, 03/17/2018 @ 16:16pm |
Uh, no... #enoughmediocreclassiceockalready Posted by KXB on Saturday, 03/17/2018 @ 17:21pm |
Styx will not get a nomination as they do not have the credentials for the HOF. Posted by Mark on Saturday, 03/17/2018 @ 18:06pm |
This is how I listen to "Show Me The Way" by Styx: Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/30/2018 @ 19:06pm |
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will never have true credibility as long as Styx is not only not in, but never even been nominated. Pathetic. Come on! This band is deserving and long over due! Posted by Paul Holliman on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 09:26am |
Someone is due for drug testing... Posted by KXB on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 10:19am |
KXB Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 18:41pm |
Since you asked... Posted by KXB on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 20:21pm |
I still see Jethro Tull, ELP, Procol Harum, Roxy Music, and King Crimson as the last remaining prog bands from the 60's and 70's who will get an induction in the next few years. And just because one of them I've mentioned is on the singles category doesn't mean they'll never get in. One of members from the Nom Com have stated this before and they're still trying to pick up the late Link Wray. Posted by The Dude on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 20:24pm |
*capitalize Posted by The Dude on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 20:28pm |
*STYX Posted by The Dude on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 20:30pm |
Dude Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 21:46pm |
@ Zuzu Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 00:21am |
*there Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 00:22am |
Dude Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 02:16am |
Zuzu- Posted by KXB on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 02:20am |
KXB Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 02:53am |
Zulu- Obviously, you must be a defective troll of the lowest kind if you believe the bee ess you're spouting... Posted by KXB on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 11:34am |
4) Some of my choices have already been nominated, so they have the inside track over Stynx! Posted by KXB on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 11:48am |
KXB Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 15:29pm |
Hey Trollboy, congrats on not making ONE cogent, coherent, intelligent argument/point in favor of Stynx and their asshat ilk getting or deserving HoF consideration... Posted by KXB on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 16:35pm |
Little boy you are the troll. this is the rock and roll hall of fame. this is not gen me or gen i want it right now wah music. Rock is boomer music. Anybody who uses terms like classic rock or stadium rock know jack sheet about rock. Your crap is not rock. Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 17:05pm |
To say rock is 'boomer music' is so WRONG (and elitist), I don't know where to begin telling you what a toolshed you are, you rotting old goat! Posted by KXB on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 17:38pm |
Sorry you have a problem with it little boy, but rock is boomer music. Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 18:06pm |
Wow, do you kiss your mom/sister with that mouth of yours (please don't answer; that was just rhetorical)? Posted by KXB on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 19:38pm |
Little baby boy Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 20:02pm |
Fun Fact: KXB is a whiner who was born without a penis. 😁😁😁😁😁😁 Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 20:17pm |
Dude Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 20:22pm |
Styx should be Inducted since Chicago, Journey, Steve Miller,and Bon Jovi have been inducted. Mr. Roboto was innovative for its time. Styx also had several platinum albums in a row. The group has several memorable hits...Babe, Blue Collar Man, Lady, Mr. Roboto, The Best Of Times, Too Much Time On My Mind, etc. Dennis DeYoung and Tommy Shaw are 2 of the most talented musicians and continue to move rock forward. They are incredible vocal harmonizers as well as the prog rock music. There are no holes musically as they are also outstanding in concert performances and albums. My guess Journey will be chosen this year but Styx would be a strong nominee considered in 2019 and 2020. Hopefully, Dennis DeYoung and Tommy Shaw mend any differences because DeYoung and Shaw are magic together. KING Posted by KING on Sunday, 09/16/2018 @ 06:23am |
CORRECTION: I meant Foreigner as a possible Nominee this year NOT Journey. The Journey group has already been inducted. Early AM error. Styx should receive consideration in 2019 and 2020. KING Posted by KING on Sunday, 09/16/2018 @ 08:18am |
King Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 09/16/2018 @ 09:27am |
Styx Posted by Roy on Sunday, 09/16/2018 @ 10:37am |
As much as would hate to be lumped in with Zuzu, I do think Styx has a case. If they were to get in, it would /will be probably after all members are dead. Posted by Paul in KY on Sunday, 09/16/2018 @ 11:23am |
The only argument for Styx is record sales and concert tickets. They were just a regurgitation of everything that came 5 years before them (1967-1972) - Cream, Led Zeppelin, ELP, Deep Purple, Steppenwolf and Yes Posted by joker on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 03:23am |
Joker Posted by Zuzu on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 06:35am |
Fun fact: Zulu and the Dude are drooling sleds who can't go outside without wearing a special 'helmet'... Posted by KXB on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 09:43am |
Fun Fact: KXB’s favorite bar is Weenie Hut Junior. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 10:08am |
Hi Dude, Posted by Zuzu on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 10:44am |
@ Zuzu Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 10:58am |
Dude Posted by Zuzu on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 11:32am |
"Cream, lz and ELP are with Atlantic Records. What are you - a good little JW bot?" - Zuzu Posted by joker on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 16:35pm |
Also, 'Gen Xers' were way too young to vote for Reagan (or anyone) at the time! Posted by KXB on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 16:45pm |
Joker Posted by Zuzu on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 17:29pm |
Joker, thank you for pointing out that 3 albums are between Styx II and Crystal Ball. Posted by Paul in KY on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 18:53pm |
Hey Zulu,WHY DON'T YOU MAKE ME??? Posted by KXB on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 20:28pm |
KXB Posted by Zuzu on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 20:48pm |
Will John Curulewski be included in the induction? Posted by Roy on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 21:40pm |
Yeah, I don't think so. I only know them from Come Sail Away. They're probably going to get in about 15 years, like Chicago. Posted by Michael on Thursday, 11/1/2018 @ 14:49pm |
@ Michael Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 11/1/2018 @ 15:07pm |
@The Dude they don't! The only reason people want them in is because it gives them nostalgic happy moments. That's how Bon Jovi got in. He's a horrible band, yet he still got in all because of Living On A Prayer. Posted by Michael on Thursday, 11/1/2018 @ 15:11pm |
@ Michael Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 11/1/2018 @ 15:18pm |
Michael, Posted by Chris F. on Thursday, 11/1/2018 @ 15:19pm |
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/dennis-deyoung-music-of-styx-nashville-symphony-2019-review/ Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 03/30/2019 @ 09:02am |
I've been a big fan of their music since the mid seventies. Growing up Styx dominated the music scene in the seventies and early eighties. They were the first to have 4 triple platinum albums, 3 back to back and you couldn't click on your device to buy one. To this day I can't believe this band is not in. It sounds more like a popularity contest than a Hall of Fame. After all, I thought it was records, influence and popularity that constitutes a legend. Styx was and still is all three. Posted by Larry on Sunday, 12/8/2019 @ 10:19am |
Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is not legit without Styx. Posted by Mike S on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 16:25pm |
Styx is a guilty pleasure to me. Nothing wrong with that. Babe is a great power ballad. Blue Collar Man rocks hard. Foolin' Yourself is a favorite. Their songs are melodic, which I can't say for Rush. But the Hall would not be too poor for keeping them out. They're not essential like Pink Floyd or Queen, though I'm less of a fan of those bands. Posted by SEXMACHINE on Tuesday, 04/28/2020 @ 05:08am |
So after being re-introduced to the music of Rush and being introduced to the music of Pink Floyd, which album do you think that I had purchased next? Did I purchase "Hemispheres," or "Dark Side Of The Moon?" No, not yet. Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 10/19/2020 @ 10:20am |
One Hell of an album, Enig! Played the crap out of it my Freshman year at UK. Those were good times :-) Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 10/20/2020 @ 06:50am |
Paul in KY, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 10/20/2020 @ 09:50am |
Paul in KY, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 10/20/2020 @ 09:59am |
Paul in KY, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 10/20/2020 @ 10:24am |
Nice CD you have, Enig! 'Man in the Wilderness' is badass. My favourite track is 'Miss America'. Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 10/20/2020 @ 13:28pm |
Paul in KY, Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 10/23/2020 @ 05:15am |
Styx was snubbed again. This band, like Boston, was on EVERYBODY's playlist in the late 70's and early 80's. Everybody knows their music and the knock against Corporate Rock be damned....these guys deserve induction to the Hall of Fame. Posted by Steve on Wednesday, 02/10/2021 @ 08:14am |
Any Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that's going to include The Go-Go's, a group that had just four singles on three albums in a four-year span, with the top single going #2, only one other top ten, and no #1 album, CANNOT be taken seriously when it lacks Pat Benatar (who far out-charted the Go-Go's in the same period), The Runaways (THE original all-girl rock group with Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Cherie Currie), Chic (are you kidding me—eleven nominations already!) and Styx (voted most popular band of 1980, one of few bands to score four consecutive triple-platinum albums—one #1, and landed 15 Top 40 singles—one #1). https://radicalruss.com/styx-should-be-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame/ Posted by "Radical" Russ Belville on Tuesday, 05/18/2021 @ 17:12pm |
To those who think that Styx is personified by Lady, Come Sail Away, Renegade, etc....you don't have a clue as to the true artistry of Styx. Do you even own a Styx album? 1972 "Best Thing", 1973 "You Need Love" & "I'm Gonna Make You Feel It", 1974 "Southern Woman" & "Rock & Roll Feeling", 1975 the ENTIRE Equinox album. They stretched the gamut from British invasion to progressive rock...all before Tommy Shaw arrived. 1976 damn near all of Crystal Ball. JY could really write the hard rock stuff ("Put Me On"). Tommy wrote "Mademoiselle", a song that sounds like the Beatles could have done it. The instrumentals in "Jennifer" will blow you away. 1977 "Miss America"(JY), "Man in the Wilderness"(Shaw), "Castle Walls"(Dennis). 1978 "Queen of Spades". 1979 "Boat on the River" sounds like a gypsy song, "Eddie", a song about Ted Kennedy and the Kennedy family. I could name more, but you get the picture...or at least you WILL get the picture if you listen to the rest of the albums' songs besides the commercially successful ones. Sure, they had their ups and downs, but they deserve to be in the R & R Hall of Fame. After all, the likes of the Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and Brenda Lee are inductees. Posted by Crooner on Sunday, 08/15/2021 @ 08:22am |
And who was inducted in 2021? The Foo Fighters?! Are you kidding me?! Marginally talented at best. There must be some political pressure or something else going on to deny Styx but induct the frickin' Foo Fighters. Unbelievable. . Posted by John on Tuesday, 10/26/2021 @ 20:52pm |
John, Posted by Jordan Einstein on Wednesday, 10/27/2021 @ 05:42am |
Styx will always be my favorite band. I've been a fan since 77 . I love many bands of the 60s , 70s and 80s . Buying Albums and going to Rock concerts were fun .. When Styx would put out an album they always toured in support of their new music and it was always the most anticipated event of that year.People camping out overnight to get the best tickets. Other bands were fun to see but these guys were much different. Something the voters in the Hall simply don't understand.I'm going to see them in Vegas on 2/2/22. It will be my 23rd Styx concert. They are truly one of the very best Rock bands of all time. They are part of the Hall with the many they have influenced. thru the years. Their induction is way over due . Posted by Larry Stannard on Saturday, 11/20/2021 @ 21:33pm |
The inductions of Journey & Bon Jovi make a Styx nomination more probable than it was 15+ years ago. However, I do feel Boston, Bad Company, and Foreigner will gets noms before Styx is even considered. Posted by Garrick on Friday, 11/26/2021 @ 07:21am |
I used to work at the Roanoke civic center. Thousands of shows came through back then. People hate Kilroy so much. Posted by J.L. Cincioni on Tuesday, 01/18/2022 @ 11:28am |
Styx is one of the absolute best bands not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This group is one of my favorite all time bands. Posted by Carl Hardy on Wednesday, 02/16/2022 @ 21:19pm |
I've been a big fan of Styx since 77. I've seen a lot of concerts with many other bands but when Styx announced s Tour my friends and I would always be camped out to get the best seats. I've now seen them perform 22 concerts. Most recently in Kansas City last fall and February 2 , 2022. They continue to bring it every night and still perform more than 100 concerts per year. Their the only Rock act that had four consecutive triple platinum albums . What makes it more amazing is they did it without the internet. They have been an influence to Garth Brooks and many other major acts . They deserve induction and should take their rightful place in rock history. Posted by Larry on Thursday, 06/30/2022 @ 20:08pm |
It's disrespectful that Styx Has not been inducted after 50 years Posted by Callum O’Neill on Saturday, 12/3/2022 @ 22:48pm |
i love styx a lot, and of curse, id love to see them inducted eventually. a rock hall induction would be the perfect opportunity to see dennis play with tommy chuck and kevin again. make it happen, Dennis has no hatchet to bury, its just Tommy and Kevin who continue to exclude him. needs to be in before any of the guys pass away, we need a styx reunion!!! Posted by Will M on Tuesday, 01/10/2023 @ 19:30pm |
Essential Song: The Best of Times (1981) Posted by Bookhouse on Saturday, 05/6/2023 @ 18:20pm |
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