Styx

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 1998

First Recording: 1972

Previously Considered? No  what's this?

Styx
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Essential Albums (?)WikipediaYouTube
Styx II (1973)
The Grand Illusion (1977)
Pieces of Eight (1978)
Cornerstone (1979)
Paradise Theater (1981)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
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)

Styx @ Wikipedia

Will Styx be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
"Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction."
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Styx

01. John Curulewski (1972-1988; vocals, guitar)
02. James Young (1972-Present; vocals, guitar)
03. Dennis DeYoung (1972-1999; vocals, keyboards)
04. Chuck Panozzo (1972-Present; bass guitar)
05. John Panozzo (1972-1996; drums)
06. Tommy Shaw (1976-Present; vocals, guitar)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/15/2013 @ 22:06pm


Styx

01. John Curulewski (1972-1975; vocals, guitar)
02. James Young (1972-Present; vocals, guitar)
03. Dennis DeYoung (1972-1999; vocals, keyboards)
04. Chuck Panozzo (1972-Present; bass guitar)
05. John Panozzo (1972-1996; drums)
06. Tommy Shaw (1976-Present; vocals, guitar)

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

01. John Curulewski (1972-1975; vocals, guitar)
02. James Young (1972-Present; vocals, guitar)
03. Dennis DeYoung (1972-1999; vocals, keyboards)
04. Chuck Panozzo (1972-Present; bass guitar)
05. John Panozzo (1972-1996; drums)
06. Tommy Shaw (1976-Present; vocals, guitar; Damn Yankees)

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.

Their 10 best songs are:

Crystal Ball
Suite Madame Blue
Grand Illusion
Man in the Wilderness
Castle Walls
Blue Collar Man
Renegade
Pieces of Eight
Boat on the River
Snowblind

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.

~ Eligibility To be eligible for induction as an artist (as a performer, composer, or musician) into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the artist must have released a record, in the generally accepted sense of that phrase, at least 25 years prior to the year of induction; and have demonstrated unquestionable musical excellence. We shall consider factors such as an artist's musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation and superiority in style and technique, but musical excellence shall be the essential qualification of induction.

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.)

In fairness to them, their best songs have stubbornly stood the test of time. They were critically savaged, but I shrug that off -- everyone on earth, professional rock critics included, thinks that the best rock music was made in their college years, and the worst was made 10 years after they graduated from college. They still draw sizable crowds today. Their best album, "The Grand Illusion", was outstanding. Etc., etc.

So why do I say no? Because they were good...but not good enough. Sorry. The whole point of a Hall Of Fame is to reward the best of the best of the best. It's SUPPOSED to be hard to get into one. It's why excellent baseball players of the Styx era like Dave Concepcion and Rick Monday and Ron Guidry aren't in their HOF. They were the best of the best of their era, but that's not (nor should it be) good enough. You have to be elite. Styx is excellent, but nowhere near elite. And, that's that.

The R&R HOF has failed on two different measures, spectacularly. They have let in artists who have no business being there. They have excluded artists who ought to be total no-brainers. It's a hot rudderless mess. 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, but he wasn't materially better than Dave Concepcion, and the latter isn't in the Hall." You can't do that with the R&R HOF because they've made such a mess of it.

Styx would *not* be IMO the least-deserving member of the RRHOF if they were inducted tomorrow. But, they'd be close. And if this POS institution is ever going to gain respectability among rock aficionados, that has to change. The First Law of Holes states: "When you're stuck in one, stop digging." Thus, no Styx. It's that simple. But, rock on, guys!

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 ...
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True, but above ref HOFs have their own set of particular problems. e.g. many of the all-time leaders in major stats (career hits, season and career HRs, 7 time Cy Young winner) not in because of drug use or gambling. Fortunately (or unfortunately?) the RRHOF has no concerns about those kind of things. I take your point though. There has to be a high standard, and unfortunately its often politics, ass-kissing, and actual bullshit that is getting artists elected. Styx is I think good enough, but they have not even gotten consideration.

Posted by Worm on Wednesday, 08/13/2014 @ 17:05pm


THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART

STYX

01. 1972 - # NA - Styx
02. 1973 - # 20 - Styx II
03. 1973 - # 192 - The Serpent Is Rising
04. 1974 - # 154 - Man Of Miracles
05. 1975 - # 58 - Equinox
06. 1976 - # 66 - Crystal Ball
07. 1977 - # 6 - The Grand Illusion
08. 1977 - # 201 - Best Of Styx
09. 1978 - # 6 - Pieces Of Eight
10. 1979 - # 2 - Cornerstone
11. 1980 - # 201 - Lady
12. 1981 - # 1 - Paradise Theatre
13. 1983 - # 3 - Kilroy Was Here
14. 1984 - # 31 - Caught In The Act
15. 1990 - # 63 - Edge Of The Century
16. 1995 - # 138 - Styx Greatest Hits
17. 1997 - # 139 - Return To Paradise
18. 1999 - # 175 - Brave New World
19. 2003 - # 127 - Cyclorama
20. 2004 - # 136 - Come Sail Away - The Styx Anthology
21. 2005 - # 46 - Big Bang Theory

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.

James Young was a believable hard rock rock star. I always thought the band seemed very polite to allow three different singers and songwriters to share musical time on so many albums. Having Young, DeYoung, and Shaw contributing in relatively equal measure did lend a kind of stage feel to all of the really good albums. I think they should be recognized for their contributions to the concept album genre. Kilroy Was Here was a respectable contribution to the 1980s.

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:

01. The Grand Illusion (1977) (*****)
02. Paradise Theater (1981) (*****)
03. Pieces Of Eight (1978) (*****)
04. Cyclorama (2003)(**** 1/2)
05. Crystal Ball (1976)(****)
06. Kilroy Was Here (1983)(*** 1/2)
07. Equinox (1975)(***)
08. Cornerstone (1979)(***)

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

I think that Styx, REO and Guess Who are going to be coming up over the next few years. There might be an outside chance of a garage band such as Tommy James and the Shondells, Buckinghams or Ides of March. The last couple of years 5 artist from or having a Chicago connection had a first year nomination and got in on their first ballot. I think it has something to do with getting votes for Chaka Khan pr Rufus in.

Right now I feel REO might be next year due to attention but I don't see it taking more than 3 years for Styx. They have to slow down on Brits since they don't cover some serious shortfalls.

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:

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, 02.24.13 @ 15:20pm

Okay, admittedly it's rather hilarious, since Styx has been hated by the critical press for decades. Styx has been called corporate rock and that is really quite unfortunate. Other than "Cornerstone" which I am not very fond of, Styx has a few brilliant albums. In my honest opinion, "The Grand Illusion" and "Paradise Theater" are probably their two best albums. If the Rock Hall decides to nominate an American prog band, then I think either Kansas, or Styx could end up on the nomination ballot.

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:

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, 02.24.13 @ 15:20pm

Okay, admittedly it's rather hilarious, since Styx has been hated by the critical press for decades. Styx has been called corporate rock and that is really quite unfortunate. Other than "Cornerstone," which I am not particularly fond of, Styx has a few brilliant albums. In my honest opinion, "The Grand Illusion" and "Paradise Theater" are probably their two best albums. If the Rock Hall decides to nominate an American prog band, then I think that either Kansas, or Styx could end up on the nomination ballot. Will they be inducted? It's hard to say for certain, because they have been reviled for such a long time.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 09/26/2017 @ 16:18pm


Eng,

I'm posting some info on Styx that I posted in the Prediction thread here for you.

Gary Loizzo didn't join the other members of American Breed in Rufus because he was doing really well with studio production and engineering work. He has worked on albums for Styx, REO and Bad Company.

WLS (one of the clear channel stations I mentioned)had stuck to a limited playlist in the early 70's. They actually got a bad rep for being the last station to play a new song. They did make an exception for Styx. WLS dj John Landecker talks about it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXh1TazOgNk

Recently I was talking to this guy who was originally from the Roseland neighborhood. He was telling me that he saw Styx when they were TW4 at high school dances.


You may also like to check out the M&R Rush site. In the Bio section their keyboardist, Carl Moszur, includes an interesting tidbit about Styx and Dennis DeYoung.

You mentioned in the Kansas thread that Kansas could be compared to Rush. I think though that they could better be compared to Styx in that they both combined elements of Prog and Heartland Rock but from different perspectives.

Kansas from a rural plains, bible belt side and Styx from an urban, Great Lakes side.

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.
Procol Harum has been nominated, and should be nominated again and inducted.
Jethro Tull should be nominated and inducted.
ELP may receive a nomination eventually, but that’s doubtful.

Posted by Mark on Saturday, 03/17/2018 @ 18:06pm


This is how I listen to "Show Me The Way" by Styx:

01. 1982: I'll Melt With You by Modern English
02. 1983: Every Breath You Take by The Police
03. 1983: Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper
04. 1986: Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House
05. 1988: Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
06. 1989: Do You Remember? by Phil Collins
07. 1989: The End Of The Innocence by Don Henley
08. 1990: Show Me The Way by Styx
09. 1991: I Will Remember You by Amy Grant
10. 1991: It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday by Boyz II Men
11. 1992: This Used To Be My Playground by Madonna
12. 1993: Ordinary World by Duran Duran
13. 1993: Regret by New Order
14. 1995: Name by Goo Goo Dolls
15. 1995: Don't Speak by No Doubt
16. 1995: I Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan
17. 1997: MMMBop by Hanson

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...
#stoptryingtomakestynkhappen

Posted by KXB on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 10:19am


KXB

You are the one that needs drug testing. You have to be wasted to the max in order to not understand why Styx is important.

Again why do you not list who you think is worthy?

Are you afraid that you will get a lot of reasons why your choices do not make sense?

Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 18:41pm


Since you asked...

Some rock groups FAR more deserving than Stynx (off the top of my head):

Kraftwerk
Radiohead
Nine Inch Nails
Rage Against the Machine
Depeche Mode
Roxy Music
T. Rex
The Cure
Soundgarden
Midnight Oil
Faith No More
Pixies
The B-52's
The Sonics
Smashing Pumpkins
Jane's Addiction
The Smiths
The Jam
Husker Du
The Replacements
Black Flag
The Buzzcocks
Alice in Chains
Motorhead
Slayer
Tool
Pantera
Anthrax
Judas Priest
Iron Maiden
Blue Oyster Cult
Thin Lizzy
War
King Crimson
X
The Flaming Lips
Fugazi
Sonic Youth
MC5
Bad Brains
Mudhoney
Melvins
Roxy Music
Pavement
(The) Sweet

I guess the 'problem' with me is that I prefer groups that can play, have at least a modicum of innovation and skill, write songs that make sense!

And that's just rock groups (45 in all!); I didn't even bother to cite all the solo acts and singing groups (like The Spinners)...

If those choices make me 'wasted to the max', pass the tequila/ganga!










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.

As for STXY, I don't think they meet the criteria no matter how close they are. But it's very doubtful since it's more eaiser to capitlize the Hall by inducting acts who have/had three to five "hit radio" songs or more business wise. Like it or not, it can sometimes be a popularity contest.

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

What criteria? You keep saying this but the best I can interpret what you mean is that they do not measure up to your personal system. They were producing relevant music for over 10 years. They were different they were fresh and new when they came out in the early 70s. I think part of the problem with you seeing this is that you are young and you might think that there were several bands that sounded like Styx. What you need to consider is did those other bands copy Styx.

I am going to try to find the time to investigate Styx. I did start but my links are on my fried computer, so I am back to square 1 on them.

A few things to consider

According to WLS DJ, Dick Biondi stations did not know how to deal with them since Lady started soft and finished hard. WLS had stopped introducing local talent at this point but made an exception for Styx. They must have seen something special in them.

I have recently bumped into a couple of people that were from their neighborhood. They have strong support. These people remember them from when they were playing high schools.

Dennis DeYoung is considered one of the Moog pioneers.

Personally they are one of the 4 70s bands that need to be nominated and at least have a chance to be reviewed by their peers. I see very little chance of them not getting enough votes to be inducted no matter who is on the ballet.


KXB

Several of the artist on your list have been nominated some several times

Very little of what you list is rock in the true sense

If very few people listen to your music and if most of the ones that consider you an influence also have very few people who listen to them then were you really that influential.

It is one thing to to make one or two good songs but it is another to have several good songs over an extended period of time.

You need to read what a wider variety of artist say and not just the ones that are more recent. I know it requires digging and some hard work but you will not get what I am going to say without doing so.

Styx on a ticket with any of the artist that you listed would be a lock.

The only way that most of those you listed would be inducted would be if they were on a garbage dump ticket. That is one where the nom com loads the ticket with artist they know have no chance of getting votes in order to push through undeserving artist. Some of the artist you list have been such artist.

Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 21:46pm


@ Zuzu

I’m not saying they’re unoriginal; I do appreciate STYX and Kansas for being the most American prog bands musically, but they’re not the most game-changing I’ve heard in my life compared to other acts from their musical background. And their aren’t a significant amount of the bands who cited them as one of their influences.

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 00:21am


*there

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 00:22am


Dude

Citation is one factor to consider. The overall main consideration is did they help perpetuate rock and roll. There are other factors to take into consideration such as who they worked with, did they help any new artist and the length and depth of their body of work.

Another factor that should be taken into account is record sales. I know the nom com says it isn't a factor. It takes 3 coordinates to triangulate a position. In accounting there several ratios to consider. They are used as a counter balance against the figures being fudged. If an artist has low record sales and the same is true of most of the artist citing them then how big of an influence can they be? Not only that but if people do not want to listen to their music and most of the music of the people who cite them then how did they perpetuate rock and roll.

A few factors to consider

If somebody higher up does not like you is there any editing out of people who cite you.

Likewise I came across 2 interviews of an artist. Both times he volunteers 2 or 3 names. Both times the interviewer then asks about another artist which is the same artist. Now was this a true citation or did the artist just say something because the artist mentioned was well connected.

It is harder to find citation sources for artist active before the internet. Most sources did not add older material. For older artist you need to search the green periodical books and look up microfiche for papers and hard copies for magazines.

search engines can be manipulated. A good publicity firm has people that bury sites with negative info on their clients and make it harder to find info on certain artist. This leaves propaganda sites easier to come up on a search.



But seriously do you really think that MC5 actually perpetuated rock and roll more than Styx.

After all is said and done - the actual main factor that determines if an artist is voted in is - do they have the respect of their peers.

Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 02:16am


Zuzu-

ANY band I mentioned is/was better at rock, and musical integrity, than Stynx could ever dream of being!

Not that it matters, since they have NO CHANCE IN HELL of ever being nominated, let alone inducted, into the Hall...the fact that Bon Phoni made it has no bearing on their chances...

Please get help, and for Lord's sake, acquire some taste, and a clue!

Posted by KXB on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 02:20am


KXB

Most of those names you mentioned are not even rock in the true sense.

That crap you listed is not taste. How many people from your generation even want to listen to this? Seriously MC3 Kraftwerk You have to be joking.

A lot of those names you listed are the filler for a garbage dump ticket to get somebody else in

Do you think they will get the votes. I don't.


Styx will never get a nomination!!!! Now where have I heard that nonsense before? Oh yChicago and look they got in on the first ticket they were nominated.


the nom com is going to have to clean up the mess they made or else the hall is going to do a crash and burn. Their attendance numbers are low now. I would give it 5 maybe up to 7 years that the hall will last unless they start correcting their mistakes.

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...

1) WTF is THAT supposed to mean (Troll comment #1)?

2) I'm betting most rock fans of ANY generation would prefer thousands of groups/bands over the rancid, beyond-dated 'music' from the likes of Stynx and their ilk...

3) Stynx won't be getting in any time soon/ever; just accept it (FWIW, no Rock Hall predictors have Stynx making the ballot)!

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!

5) First off, Stynx isn't even Chicago in terms of RHoF 'biggest snubs' or overall industry respect; MOST RH followers DON'T want them in/think they're getting in anytime soon!

6) Oh PLEASE! If the cRock Dull of Lame thinks indicting Stynx is gonna boost their attendance/credibility, they're already doomed, and might as well burn the place down NOW!

Can't wait til October comes already, so goobers like you will bitch and moan about Stynx being (rightfully) denied once again!

Posted by KXB on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 11:48am


KXB

Just because you are too young to know any better does not make me a troll. Prog, punk and metal are not rock. You can also add new wave, grunge and alt. The only one that does cross over a bit is prog. I am old enough to have lived through the rock decade, the 70s. And no it was not like the 70s show. When I walked into a record shop or record department. punk, metal and prog which were these small sections that did not even take up a whole row were near rock but in it. Only about 10% of the rock section was hard. About 25% of the rock section was soft rock which was mostly non electric rock like James Taylor. The rest was just called rock and it included such artist as Chicago, Styx, REO, The Guess Who, BTO, Eagles, Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and Grand Funk and Three Dog Night along with First Edition.

Rock was generally faster definitely more uplifting, optimistic and hopeful, even when covering sad or dark subjects such as suicide. Metal, punk, grunge and alt are slower darker and depressing. You may not be old enough to remember that during the grunge era there was an increase of teen suicides. The music did not cause it but people who were depressed and suicidal were drawn to this genre. Notice how many of the people playing this genre have committed suicide. Most people are not depressed. So despite what you and your little friends think most people do not like or listen to these genres. With only a few exceptions they can not even crack the top 100 let alone the top 40.

Here is my prediction

Styx
REO
The Guess Who
BTO

will all be nominated within the next 5 to 7 years. The reason is that if they are not house of Pei will come crashing down. Boomers do not get mad - they get even.

You really need to read more. Don't you follow any of the links in the tweet section. You really need to read all the behind the scenes crap that former nom com members have admitted have been going on. This is why your filler crap has been nominated. You do know that most of the tickets since 2000 have been garbage dump tickets. 2016 was a good year. The nom com actually got it right.

I do not care what you and your little friends are predicting for noms. That is not what matters. Getting votes is what matters. I can't wait till December when a bunch of heads are going to explode. The next 5 to 7 years are going to be fun.


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...

The FACT is, the 'classic rock' pool has just about dried up, and there's no way your $h!tb@g bands are getting in over Bad Company, the Doobie Brothers, or even (ugh) Foreigner!

The 2016 and 2018 HoF classes were the WORST in history (despite Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, and the Cars finally getting their due, the classes were lame and could've /should've been much better) because of tired old 'dud rock', as personified by Chicago, Steve Miller, The Moldy Blahs, and MOST heinous of all, framing BON PHONI!!!

(tbc...)


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.

Doobies maybe

Bad company - these could not even remember Gary Loizzo yet members of Styx and REO did. They probably would barely have sold any records - they didn't in their home country

Foreigner - not just no but hell no - they were johnny come latelys that tried to cash in on music that Styx REO Chicago and Journey built up.

Go Form your own garbage hall of fame so we can honor the right artist. Stop trolling our hall with your trash

Go watch It's a Wonderful Life - you might learn something

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!

They only thing you old fart boomers are TRULY responsible for is President Trump, and too many craptastic 'rot' bands (like Stynx, Kansas, and RIM Suckwagan), so 'thanks' very much for that!

PS- Didn't Chicago's Terry Kath kill HIMSELF (can't say I blame him, given the suck-ass direction that band was goin in), with a gun???

Posted by KXB on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 17:38pm


Sorry you have a problem with it little boy, but rock is boomer music.

Terry Kath was wasted to the max and did shoot himself but the band members insist it was not suicide.

little drooling baby boy music is not rock. Shock jocks were testosterone brain soaked morons and you are obviously one of their baby boy sheep that are deluded by their propaganda,

FACT records sales dropped in the 80s worst decade for music with 2nd brit invasion crap

FACT record sales went up in the 90s but how much was that due to cd conversion

Conclusion Boomer music is still the best

Trump and Reagan blame it on gen x along with 2 bushes a Clinton and an Obama. You can give boomers credit for Jimmy Carter. We actually got Nixon to leave.

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)?

I never said Terry Kath committed suicide, just that he shot himself with a gun (so much for boomer rock being joyful, huh?)...

Soundgarden, Slayer, Maiden, RATM et al is 'baby music' compared to Stynx and RIM Suckwagon? Whatever; just don't operate any machinery under what you've been taking...

Who says I give a flying eff about the 80's? Most of my band choices either predated or followed that decade, you drunken putz!

For the millionth time, it's NOT the Rock and Roll Hall of SALES (or at least it shouldn't be- otherwise you gotta consider Creed, Limp Bizkit, and esp. Nickelback* when they become eligible)!

*for the record, I totally LOATHE these bands; they're the helly trinity of crap of their time- just like Stynx, Kansass, and RIM Suckwagon were of theirs...

'Boomer music is the best"...REALLY? Says you (and not many others)!
According to this site, such non-boomer acts like Chuck Berry, Aretha (RIP), James Brown, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Ray Charles, et al rank WAY higher in their rock rankings than Stynx, RIM SW, and The Guess Who (Cares); you gotta problem with THAT???^

^good

I'm pretty sure Gen Xers had nothing to do with electing Reagan (obviously) OR Trump (as opposed to your inbred ilk, who likely have many ratty-looking MAGA hats THAT ARE MADE IN CHINA!!!)...

Seriously, please get help if you insist on dying on the hill of Stynx; even Dennis DeYuck never had that much of a hard-on for his former band..



Posted by KXB on Saturday, 09/15/2018 @ 19:38pm


Little baby boy

You need to run to mama and have your diaper changed. You're stinking up the place with your bs.

Did mama drop you on your head? Those people you mention produced boomer music, You forgot Elvis.

I know for a fact that gen xers are to blame for Reagan. You did not think and just parrot whatever propaganda you hear. I suspect you do not know how to read,

Yeah baby music since their fans go wah wah wah I want it now and have a temper tantrum like you are doing right now

For the record I lived most of my life in the 11th and 14th wards in Chicago. I also hung out with a person that had a meeting with Old Man Daley in his home.

NOTE Bill Daley is running for mayor. Chance is being ambiguous about whether or not he will run for mayor.

You really need a time out. You are spewing complete nonsense. Maybe you should take a nap and calm down.

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

Over the years I have read that there were complaints about so many Atlantic Records artist getting inducted. I never could confirm it from a valid source, so I went and looked at their site, and what I saw was interesting. Would you do me a favor and go look at their site. Especially look at the list of legacy artist. I wonder if you will see what I see.

2 artist that I see come up a lot are Foreigner and Bad Company. I see them as followers. I do not see why so many think they are more deserving than Styx, REO, The Guess Who and BTO.

Did you know that Gary Loizzo worked on albums for REO, Styx and Bad Company?

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 09/16/2018 @ 09:27am


Styx

01. John Curulewski (1972-1975; vocals, guitar)
02. James Young (1972-Present; vocals, guitar)
03. Dennis DeYoung (1972-1999; vocals, keyboards)
04. Chuck Panozzo (1972-Present; bass guitar)
05. John Panozzo (1972-1996; drums)
06. Tommy Shaw (1976-Present; vocals, guitar; Damn Yankees)

Will John Curulewski be included in the induction? I don't think they even talked about his death in VH1's Behind The Music: Styx. I will have to check again.

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.

4 great albums in a row: Styx II, Crystal Ball, The Grand Illusion, Pieces of Eight

IMO, a much, much better band than Bon Jovi, for what that's worth ;-)

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

Paul in KY - There were 3 other albums between Styx II and Crystal Ball - The Serpent is Rising (1973), Man of Miracles (1974), and Equinox (1975) and yes, they're better than Bon Jovi which ain't worth much...

Posted by joker on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 03:23am


Joker

What did lz do new? All they did was steal material and try to pass it off as their own original work. Where were the so called music experts? The only reason they won the Spirit case is because the judge would not allow recordings to be played. JP said it was RP's fault that they got caught because he didn't change the words enough. Was any of their work original? The only reason they came to the US was to rape women and little girls. Kick them out. They have no business even being in the hall. I have not taken the time to find a reputable source to confirm this yet but I have come across comments that JP was doing this when he was with Cream. He needs to go. These guys should have had their buts thrown in jail.

Cream, lz and ELP are with Atlantic Records. What are you - a good little JW bot?

Lady was different and radio stations did not know how to deal with. This is not my opinion but what DJ Dick Biondi said.

They were one of the groups that helped define the power ballad.Don't like it? Too bad - so sad - tough titties little kiddies - get over it. they will get in and unless the nom com does more garbage dump tickets to push them in, before your favorites because they are respected by their peers and they will get the votes without cheating.

Dennis DeYoung is considered one of the Moog pioneers

Dennis DeYoung is one of Rock's all time greatest vocalist.

They combined elements of heartland rock with prog. Kansas did too. Styx did it from a urban perspective while Kansas did it from a rural perspective while adding in bible belt motifs.

They sold records because they actually produced good music over a long period of time that people enjoyed listening to.

Big whip! You have one or two hits because they were good songs and then poof nothing. That does not get you inducted. You have to do it consistently over a period of time. Read what the artist are saying. They are tired of one hit wonders being nominated while the deserving are sitting on the sidelines.

If you have a hearing problem and are in the area I can recommend a great ENT. That is if you don't have a problem with going to see a woman doctor.

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,

Wouldn't it be nice to have an intelligent conversation about the pros and cons of an artist without morons popping in to do nothing but throw sheet at the walls and think they scored points when all they did was make a complete fool of themselves.


The problem is that they have little friends that pat each other on the back and they think that everybody thinks they are so cool. In reality most people read what they say and shake their heads and roll their eyes. Then they think what an idiot.


KXB

Little boy you need another time out and I will keep telling you you need a time out until you start acting like proper person.

Posted by Zuzu on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 10:44am


@ Zuzu

Yep, atleast we know how to say something decent here.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 10:58am


Dude

We may not agree all the time but we still can discuss it like adults. No name calling. I think they are trying to keep people away that disagree with them. You have to look through the artist for conversations from years ago and you see some actual good debates. Then some people started posting and pushed out other people . It became less and less diverse. Eventually you now have too many on here with their propaganda spiels.

They think they know rock and roll but all you have to do is look at the list of songs from the 0s. Their choices have turned into a cespool.
They do not even know what are the relevant songs are. They do not even know REO's signature song. It is not only here. I saw the same thing on another site that is about the hall. How can you judge an artist if you do not know their work.

The excuse I got for Brand New Key being the only Melanie song is that is the only song the kids know by her. Yet her most covered song is Look What They Done to My Song. Amazing!

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

So much for ... "an intelligent conversation about the pros and cons" with "No name calling."


FACT: Atlantic Records was the home of Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, CSN, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Charles Mingus and even a guy named Tommy Shaw.


FACT: Jimmy Page was not a member of Cream


FACT: Dozens of artists recorded with the Moog before Dennis DeYoung including Wendy Carlos, Ray Manzerik, Micky Dolenz, Perrey & Kingsley, Rick Wakeman, George Harrison, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Byrds, Bread, Leon Russell, Sun Ra and of course Keith Emerson. Even Motown Records owned one in the late 60s.


FACT: As of 16:00 EST September 17, 2018 the induction chance for Styx on Future Rock Legends is 7%



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!

MAGGAts don't let things like facts get in the way of their deranged, moronic rantings...

Posted by KXB on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 16:45pm


Joker

it should Yardbirds not Cream. I got the wrong band he replaced Clapton in.

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


This is not an intelligent conversation. It only shows your lack of knowledge of Styx and the 70s.

Do you know what a moog is? The technology was being used in THE STUDIO for decades. Moog invented a portable version that could be used on stage. So your fact is wrong. Styx had a member of their band playing the moog onstage. I strongly suspect none of the band members even played the moog in the studio. Was it even a moog or the technology that had been used for decades that was too big to move from the studio?

Solomon Burke and Chic were also with Atlantic.
Does the name Ahmet Ertegun sound familiar. How many Atlantic artist have been nominated compared to other record companies, Not all were of the caliber of Aretha Franklin and many were pushed ahead of more deserving artist.

So what if they have only a 7% chance on this site. Chicago had 9% and was inducted on their first nom. On the other hand Janet Jackson 62% and has been rejected twice. Kraftwerk has 57% and has been rejected 4 times.


KBX


I know the officials list later years but those born in 61 and 62 were gen x and it was enough combined with older generations to put Reagan in. As more gen xers came of age the Republicans gained stronger grips on the House & Senate. Boomers remember where they were when they found out Kennedy was shot and killed. gen exers were too young or not born yet.

Now you still need that time out.

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???

#myfistyourface

Posted by KXB on Monday, 09/17/2018 @ 20:28pm


KXB

little boy you need a time out.

Just remember that all your ranting and raving will not stop Styx and REO from being inducted. I have got to make some popcorn and get some soda for December. It is going to be a blast to watch the show and see all the heads explode when people do not get in that are heavily predicted to and when people see who gets the votes.

Just remember 5 to 7 years

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

I still don’t think STYX meets the Hall’s criteria, but I considered them as one of the most doubtful eligibles on my list.

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

Big difference. No matter how much you hate them, Bon Jovi is more versatile with a greater power staying. There are plenty of bands who cited those guys as one of their influences from Poison and Warrant all the way to Nickelback and Hinder.

STYX was one of the least inspiring bands in Prog, and weren’t impactful in terms of influences.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 11/1/2018 @ 15:18pm


Michael,

Do not forget Bon Jovi also has phenomenal hair. A must for the Hall.

Styx will get in eventually, and I agree it will most likely be nostalgia that boosts their chances. They at least still remain a fan favorite, although Mr. Roboto jumps to mind first for me. And now it will be stuck in my head all day. As an afterthought the band also had great hair.

Posted by Chris F. on Thursday, 11/1/2018 @ 15:19pm


https://ultimateclassicrock.com/dennis-deyoung-music-of-styx-nashville-symphony-2019-review/

DENNIS DEYOUNG OFFERS WISTFUL MEMORIES OF PARADISE WITH NASHVILLE ‘MUSIC OF STYX’ SHOW

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.

Instead, my third cassette purchase had been "The Grand Illusion" by Styx.

Well, what do you think?

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,

Yes, absolutely. "The Grand Illusion" is an extraordinary album. Honestly, I cannot think of a single weak track on the album. My favorite song from "The Grand Illusion" is probably 'Man In The Wilderness.' In fact, that may have been the song which had inspired me to join the U.S. Navy (just kidding).

Why did I buy "The Grand Illusion" over either a cassette tape by Rush, The Moody Blues, or Pink Floyd at he time? Because I had been a poor starving college student and I had to make prudent choices about my entertainment options, plus I had liked the surreal Magrittesque album cover. My most recent copy of "The Grand Illusion" is an Audiofidelity 24 K gold disc which I had purchased several years ago.

Well, what o you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 10/20/2020 @ 09:50am


Paul in KY,

Yes, absolutely. "The Grand Illusion" is an extraordinary album. Honestly, I cannot think of a single weak track on the album. My favorite song from "The Grand Illusion" is probably 'Man In The Wilderness.' In fact, that may have been the song which had inspired me to join the U.S. Navy (just kidding).

Why did I buy "The Grand Illusion" over either a cassette tape by Rush, The Moody Blues, or Pink Floyd at he time? Because I had been a poor starving college student and I had to make prudent choices about my entertainment options, plus I had really liked the surreal Magrittesque album cover. My most recent copy of "The Grand Illusion" is an Audiofidelity 24 K gold disc which I had purchased several years ago. I have not seen that cd in quite a while, but I will attempt to relocate it sometime during this weekend, probably on Sunday. In the interim period, I have located my copy of Styx "Gold."

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 10/20/2020 @ 09:59am


Paul in KY,

Yes, absolutely. "The Grand Illusion" is an extraordinary album. Honestly, I cannot think of a single weak track on the album. My favorite song from "The Grand Illusion" is probably 'Man In The Wilderness.' In fact, that may have been the song which had inspired me to join the U.S. Navy (just kidding).

Why did I buy "The Grand Illusion" over either a cassette tape by Rush, The Moody Blues, or Pink Floyd at the time? Because I had been a poor starving college student, with limited sources of income and I had to make prudent choices about my entertainment options, plus I had really liked the surreal Magrittesque album cover. My most recent copy of "The Grand Illusion" is an Audiofidelity 24 K gold disc which I had purchased several years ago. I have not seen that cd in quite a while, but I will attempt to relocate it sometime during this weekend, probably on Sunday. In the interim period, I have located my copy of Styx "Gold," which I have decided to listen to until I am able to locate my copy of "The Grand Illusion."

Well, what do you think?

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,


After "The Grand Illusion" by Styx, I would re-gravitate towards Rush and purchase "A Farewell To Kings" on cassette in early December, 1980. I would follow "A Farewell To Kings" with "Moving Pictures" in early February, 1981. If memory serves, then I would purchase "This Is The Moody Blues" on cassette In late February/early March, 1981 and listen to this compilation for several months, alongside "Greatest Hits/Live" by Heart. My next "prog" purchases afterwards would be "Point Of Know Return" and "Leftoverture" by Kansas on cassette and then in album form in early May, 1981. In late May, 1981, I would be introduced to the music of Yes. My first purchases by Yes would be "Fragile" and "Close To The Edge" on cassette, then I would purchase most of Yes's recordings in album form starting with "Yessongs" and "Tales From Topographic Oceans."

Or in other words, Rush——-> The Moody Blues————> Styx—————> Kansas—————> Yes.

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,

These guys shouldn't be in the same sentence as the Foo Fighters. Yes while they are talented, Styx were never game changers nor groundbreakers to popular music as whole. Also they haven't influenced any artists that are remarkable. Foo Fighters carried the torch of what rock & roll should definitely be & they were a go - to band in it's process. That's why they're FYE inductees & Styx would have a hard time getting nominated let alone inducted.

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.
I was there the night STYX came through with Kilroy. I had seen then twice before. The Kilroy show was one of the most entertaining concerts I have ever watched. The sold out crowd was thrilled. Everybody loved that show. We had never seen
anything like that before. Kilroy was before it's time. To this day 1 of the most entertaining concerts, in a long list of shows.
They belong in the HOF. Looking at all the quality acts not inducted, then some you have to scratch your head about. What
are those people thinking anyways? Steppenwolf is not in the HOF. Imho the HOF has become a joke! Here in 2022 Styx
still touring and Dennis De Young and the music of STYX. These guys owe it to the fans to reunite and do a farewell tour, call it
whatever you want. DDY is and always will be the voice of STYX. They are just not the same without Dennis. People love a band
that can rock the fillings in your teeth then play a sappy love song. Face it, it's just a fact. Myself I have always been a JY fan.
I am a musician, just not some sap sucking up to DDY. I know music .My ears don't lie.

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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