Dennis Deyoung of Styx Live from the greek theatre La

[@WobblinGoblin1]

I simply cannot believe DeYoung still sounds this good 40 years later. It's astonishing.

[@Mark-nx7mr]

me either

[@toyman77]

It is astonishing!

[@TheStyxchic1]

Of course! It's Dennis. His voice hasn't changed a bit. Still as incredible as ever. Wish he would tour again.

[@johnpeccarelli2389]

I saw them back in 1981 for the Paradise Theatre tour- incredibly magical. He’s still kicking it in his 70’s!

[@srincident]

Same here!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Who's watching in June of 2024🎸🎸🤘🤘🎹🎹🎹

[@randarmax]

Yep, I'm here in August of 2024. I love the raw energy captured here. THIS band is great!

[@reddish32]

September, 2024!

[@jorgehuerta9593]

Today Jorge here!!!!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@terryellis1143]

One of the greatest voices in rock n roll history

[@alabastersmidge4692]

He IS the greatest voice in rock n roll history!!!

[@ligiaherreramarin8274]

La mejor voz del mundo. Lo amo

[@DebH.]

Wow, I just went and saw Styx last Thursday 2.22.24 at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. It was the first time I had ever seen Styx so I had nothing to compare it to, but after watching this, damn both bands are AWESOME! I would go see Styx again and I would go see Dennis DeYoung too. They both are excellent! Blew me away! Styx rocks and so does Dennis DeYoung!💜🇺🇲🇺🇲🎶🎵

[@milanomaker]

Loved Styx in my earlier years. Dennis DeYoung still has it. Great show.

[@stevengoodman3498]

I still get goosbumps when Dennis sings like when i heard Styx for the first time in the 70s. Just incredible! Thank you Dennis.😊

[@9pixals]

The only thing difference between Dennis Deyoung and Dennis De Older is his hair color. Talented and energetic. Plus his band mates are great! Long live Dennis!

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

You mean his hairpiece?

[@BrettHoustonTube]

"Dennis De Older" thanks for the laugh, that was hilarious.

[@Miadolph]

Close your eyes and it’s the 80’s again. It’s crazy how his voice is still just as good.

[@mitchcarson6309]

This is amazing! Dennis is a conductor. Styx is just a shell without him.

[@bobo44donemilking51]

I watched Styx last night in concert and they still are awesome

[@rayclark474]

Disagree, they are better without him. Less theatrics and more pure music.

[@silversidewinder2025]

Did you even listen to the keyboards and drummer? They sound abysmal. The drums are weak and the keyboards sound like Super Nintendo.

[@kevindepew8193]

@@rayclark474 They would have been nothing without Dennis. Tommy Shaw is good, but the majority of their successful songs were written and sung by Dennis DeYoung. Styx w/o Dennis would have never existed, but even if all those guys except Dennis got together and made a band, they would have been long forgotten.

[@caroleesloan1580]

He is still so powerful of presence and his incredible voice will always be the voice of highschool in the late 70s..n Larry Gowan is good too..but no one can replace DeYoung

[@lionheartroar3104]

No comparison..Gowan is not vocally close

[@heyduhrl1758]

Yeah, I was surprised how good Dennis still sounds.

[@bradcrawford1998]

I also agree. Lawrence Gowen is a good singer, but a little too brash for me. Seems borderline cocky. Like he wrote those tunes. He's I'm sure a good singer BUT Styx had to have taken his career to another level.

[@garysmith8455]

@@bradcrawford1998 Agreed, too cocky was what I thought when he first came to Styx.

[@alabastersmidge4692]

​@@garysmith8455I completely disagree with you.

[@TheRealSnowCat]

I went to a Styx concert in the 80s that I still remember to this day. Then, about a decade ago, I saw both the current lineup of Styx, and Dennis DeYoung with this band, within a few months of each other. While the current Styx lineup put on a flashier and more polished show, the classic Styx harmonies just weren't there. And while Lawrence Gowan is a VERY gifted musician with a good singing voice, there was something missing from his tone. When I closed my eyes at the Dennis DeYoung concert, however, I heard those harmonies and was transported back to the 80s. That was enough to prove to me that Dennis was the heart of the band. Well, that and the fact that he either wrote, co-wrote, or produced (sometimes all three) EVERY single one of their hits before he was kicked out of the band HE created with the Panozzo brothers.

[@jessicaguerrero3189]

That is a Fact.

[@JesusLives889]

The Panozzo Brothers, Dennis DeYoung,James Young, Tommy Shaw, that's who " The Heart of the Band is" sorry to disagree, Styx 2021 and Dennis and his band both lack something without the other. It is Hateful and kind of ignorant to say that any one of them was "the heart" Because it should be be obvious to the casual observer that all were pouring heart and soul into this unique and prolific band up until a certain point of commercial success. Only Dennis seemed to feel that concept albums and commercial success was the future of the Band. Who doesn't love tons of money right? I'll tell you who, REAL ARTIST who actually care more about the art than the money. I Love and respect Dennis to this day. What a horrible thing THEY made us choose. Lesson: Trying to boss everyone around and not letting other artist be/express themselves is a dead end road. ....... Look at our brother Dennis and say a Roger Waters, they missed out on growing old with the best friends they ever had. Bless you

[@Elaureana]

@@JesusLives889 so agree with you. There are 2 half-Styxes now, like there's gonna be 2 half-Hearts soon....

[@JesusLives889]

@@Elaureana Sadly another case of " When egos kill" to bad really. The exalted shall be humbled, and the humble shall be exalted...

[@2headstalking]

gotta disagree here. DDY is not and was not the heart of the band. However, the current STYX is also missing something. STYX will never be the same as long as DDY and JY, TS and the panozzo brothers are reunited. sadly, I doubt egos will let that happen. the current styx rocks much harder and sounds better with the upbeat rock, while DDY does the light rock and other more melodic songs. SADLY I don't think they will ever get back together..

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

What a well put together group. DDY is ingrained in my youth filled with great music. So glad hes still out there.

[@waltereaton4420]

Dennis remains the best lead vocalist I've had the privilege of seeing live.

[@jblcva]

This band rivals the original. Both August and Jimmy are incredible guitar players. KILLER band. Dennis is the Showman. He carries it around in his pocket.. Tommy's Styx does not have that Showman.

[@Electrichead64]

No but in a very real way when Tommy joined the band in 1975, that is when they got good and started to resonate with the harder rock crowd. Dennis is great and is definitely the principal songwriter, even in the middle of their career but his ballads and Broadway show tunes style resonates with a different crowd. Its too bad they cant work things out because I really think they belong together.

[@waltereaton4420]

@@Electrichead64 I happen to like both!

[@Electrichead64]

@@waltereaton4420 I saw the Paradise Theater Tour in 81. It was actually one of the few concerts I could manage to go to in High School. I can't imagine it getting any better than that, so why overwrite a good memory with a sad experience?

[@crisqwer3395]

Always fantástic!! He's still the one. That great voice and amazing musician and composer skills It's so great to meet the one who inspired his romantic and heart touching best ballads.

[@roddyf.9258]

I was asked to go see Styx tonight at Yaamava Casino, and I passed, knowing Dennis had departed years ago. But now that I am watching this, I am glad I won't deal with the traffic crowd and most likely lose tons of money! I was surfing, catching up with the latest, and was not sure who took Dennis's spot, but he sounded pretty good, and I was almost fooled until I'm watching this now! Wow, he is still just magic!!

[@classifiedvps7001]

DDY still rocks, great band put together to bring STX back! Thanks for posting!

[@craigkoresian9609]

The Voice of Styx. LOVE Dennis DeYoung. Thanks for sharing another classic show from your archives.

[@jimray2281]

This is awesome - saw them play Providence Civic Center on my birthday in the late ‘70’s - thank you Dennis for keeping the spirit of Styx alive - well done!

[@mrbaseballpb]

74 years young and still sounds phenomenal! Amazing. Beating a dead horse but the boys are missing a "Grand" opportunity to get together for one last tour! Include Everyone! All Members who have ever been! Lets Go!

[@petershute3580]

Unfortunately it’s a clash of egos Tommy Shaw and Dennis De Young sadly each want to control everything and that’s where it ends. Considering Dennis Wrote the first hit that put them on the map I think they’ve both forgotten what they got in this biz for .

[@jblcva]

@@petershute3580 Dennis was a founding member of Styx. He had a light sensitivity issue. Then he was fired. Hey STYX members, how many hits have you guys had since Dennis left? They come to town and it's to small venues. I got to see the original lineup 3x in Europe and the US. Only band ever with 4DP records in a row. Still no HOF?

[@michaelkeudel8770]

@@jblcva never been through a divorce before, or broke up with someone you can't stand to be around anymore? Styx has toured every year besides the covid years without Dennis, their happy and enjoy touring and playing now, they know they could make bigger bucks with Dennis in toe, its not the driving factor behind the band, it's about enjoying what's left of their lives, and their still doing fine.

[@JDCUSA]

⁠@@michaelkeudel8770 would pay to go see Dennis De Young and his incredible band perform but I would never go see Styx perform without him. Styx without Dennis should change their name to STINX.

[@michaelkeudel8770]

@@JDCUSA your loss, I've seen them at least 7 times in the last 20 years, great show every single time. Go listen to Denni's version of Crystal Ball, then Styx's live version from the Grand Illusion/Pieces of Eight show, Dennis isn't doing himself any favors. In fact, this guy does a better cover than Dennis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6XUdJiqp7yEj9k

[@joanneschilling5997]

Those vocals on Blue Collar Man.........OUTSTANDING

[@edallen1921]

Still such an amazing musician at his age. My dad always played styx for me growing up, loved em, still do. But now as an adult i truly and fully appreciate Dennis for the musical genius he is. Id love so much to see a styx reunion before its too late. Doubtful, but itd be amazing

[@legasimusic]

0:01 The Message/The Grand Illusion 5:30 Piano intro/Lady 9:02 Prog intro/Blue Collar Man 14:44 Mr. Robato 19:47 Too Much Time On My Hands 26:25 Babe 31:20 Prelude 12/Suite Madam Blue 40:14 The Best of Times/In the End (Beatles cover) 48:22 Renegade 54:20 Come Sail Away 1:01:13 Grand Finale

[@Tzunamii777]

💚

[@TomPate-hm7ci]

He's better than Tommy....haha.

[@xmvirus202]

Thank you for the track listing ❤️🙏🏻

[@johnadams5489]

I didn't know that was Dennis's wife singing harmonies behind him. Dennis's band is great. Their guitar players and August?? does a great Tommy Shaw. Its good to see Dennis has put together such a great rock band. He was doing a solo act for awhile with a symphony orchestra behind him, but that left out many of the rock songs. I really enjoyed the show. Thanks for Posting it!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

I saw Styx in 77'78'80'81'83 Styx rule 💯 Dennis de Young is Styx 💯💯💯💯 im 57& proud to be a fan of old school Styx 🤘🤘🤘🤘 thank you Dennis 🎹🎹🎹🎹🤘🤘🤘💯💯

[@Johnnynbk]

New styx is nothin without this dude

[@remotetrapper8991]

This is absolutely outstanding !!! It's amazing how his vocals has stood the test of time !!!

[@michaelcottle6270]

Nice to hear John Curulewski's intro restored to Suite Madam Blue - and he's still holding a note for 20s in his '70s. Wow...

[@Clyde_Lewis]

I love Dennis! Dennis DeYoung has wonderful talent and has fun doing it, always has had his feet on the ground and doesn't believe his own publicity, which says something about the humility of the man. :)

[@luciadelia2105]

Hey Dennis. You are amazing up there at the young age of 69. Great band too. I’m only 2 years younger than you. 💕P.S. I was there at Styx’s 1978 Grand Illusion tour and the 1983 Paradise Theatre tour. 😀

[@Ruisu-San]

Love this band - August 2024, I still listen to them every day.

[@patriciabanasiak9900]

, Dennis DeYoung was my music teacher, back in the day. Still sounds amazing. He was a great teacher also

[@RyanFerguson369]

Piano or voice?

[@Musiclover-po1tl]

@@RyanFerguson369 He taught in an elementary school when they were still trying to get a record deal.

[@grahamclews1571]

He's still got the pipes!

[@edcollins9377]

He sounds ok, good for his age, but he doesn't compare to the Dennis of the 70's.

[@James-ko3gw]

@@edcollins9377 I don't think anyone compares to what they were back in the 70's except for maybe Mick Jagger.

[@TaylorByers4444]

He still sings in original key you doofus

[@patricktherrien9487]

You guys are awesome! Dennis still my idol! August you deserved again! From the teacher 😉 Patrick Quebec Canada 🇨🇦

[@466bill]

This Band sounds better then the remaining STYX Band Dennis still kicks ass

[@MikeEnglund-ih1zh]

Good band and Dennis still sounds great.

[@jonsampson9714]

Like fine wine, Dennis"s voice gets better with age!!! His tonal quality, pitch and control is just amazing.

[@chrisurba2206]

A Fellow South Sider from Chicago. He Rocks!!!!!

[@james3282]

Dennis still sounds awesome 😎🇨🇦🙏

[@markb7067]

Pretty good pipes for being almost 70 Dennis! Great band too.

[@martin1b]

Amazing. Wish i could see him live.

[@kennethwilson8236]

These guys flat out rock.. awesome

[@tonypirulli571]

Great show...Denniss kicks major ass!! Great band,they are lockin in and play spectacular!!

[@davidwayne8671]

I was going to a fair in Vancouver and he just happened to be there. I had not listened to the band Styx for decades. It was actually raining and windy but a great trip to relive the memories!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Dennis is the reason why i love classical music 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎹🎹🎹

[@Sheldon66]

I've seen Dennis w/ Styx and twice on his own.....the guy is amazing! Voice is perfect. He even signed my Paradise Theatre album!!

[@80sguyjc]

Awesome concert! His Tommy clone is even better than Tommy.. awesome voice brother! Please tour again Dennis we love you and your songs your song writing is second to none! You are Styx...

[@hutzman7664]

Agree, the Tommy clone is awesome. I love not hearing JY’s vocals too.

[@stevegranger5559]

I just watched this entire video and I’m blown away at DDY and his band ❤️

[@georgemartin5612]

The band and Dennis sound amazing God bless you all

[@russellkessler8510]

Dennis .you finnily did put together a great band .and the right songs for this show. Very impressed .life long fan since lady .your doing what you are made to do voice great as ever .keep rockin .i always said get off your ass and put another great band together and play your music brother. Thanks . Russ k ohio

[@James-ko3gw]

Well said

[@stevekennedy2693]

Saw him after he left Styx, I've never seen a better showman.

[@DeanWalker-b3f]

Saw Styx in St Louis and loved Dennis before and after. He is Styx and that is when they made HITS

[@Cecilia-ir6bf]

Such an awesome video! Thanks for sharing! I just ❤️ this group so much

[@stephanierae650]

Great thanks for the upload! Tremendous show-as good as it gets. Surprised the crowd is so quiet, especially in Hollywood. Band is spot on. The TS guitar/vocal has excellent chops & enthusiasm, seems familiar. Other guitarist superb, visually reminds of Mark Andes and Bruce Hall. The drummer slams EVERY note, as if or even better than John Panozzo, RIP. DDY walks on water!

[@ktcolo1]

I would prefer to see Dennis do more of his great solo material, with a few Styx songs sprinkled in. But whatever makes him happy. He still has a great voice.

[@dandenton2438]

No joke that kid rocks!

[@claudiapage5632]

Indeed most Excellent.. My Day Has Been BLESSED Thank U!! ❤🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍💯💯🕳💯💯🕳💯💯💯🕳💯💯

[@walterrojas6092]

Siempre esperé una gira por LA, no pierdo las esperanzas, saludos desde Chile. Grande STYX.

[@dorenerussell2668]

Saw Styx in 78!!!!!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

At age 69 now Dennis can still sing for sure 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@harveyklatzko3461]

Saw Dennis & his band at a free concert in Coney Island about 6 years ago...... front row seats, also on that bill was Lou Gramm and Bobby Kimbal......

[@heyduhrl1758]

Sounded like a great show.

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Dennis has top notch musicians 💯💯💯💯

[@tonypirulli571]

Wow..excellent show..very impressive..whos the hot blond with multiple crucifixes??

[@James-ko3gw]

That is Dennis' beautiful wife Suzanne.

[@bamarocker1964]

Would love to see Dennis do songs from the 26 East albums Vol. 1 and 2.

[@jorgehuerta9593]

This is such good Happy music 🎵🎶 I absolutely love this ❣️❣️❣️❣️!!!!

[@Davetv1121]

He sounds great. I saw Styx on their Paradise Theater tour in the early 80s

[@Redbaron3314733]

What a voice! Dennis has not lost his gift. Styx will never sound the same, no matter who they get to replace him. Voices like this don't come around often....but, that said, Foreigner and Journey are doing pretty well! LOL

[@blachloch1]

Such a shame he can't patch things back up with Styx because they all still have it.

[@jblcva]

DDY doesn't need them...

[@mylovesongs2429]

So that would STYX would have to give Lawrence Gowan his walking papers. I don't see that happening anytime soon!

[@James-ko3gw]

The fans want a reunion and we deserve it.

[@catherineferguson7646]

@@jblcvaIt’s a shame. They did reunite with Dennis. When he was booted he sued them. They could be playing together.

[@raidert2120]

Ticket sales would go higher, that's for sure.

[@melovemusic69]

Dennis still sounds so good.

[@johndashnaw-to8if]

Sounds absolutely amazing, wish Don't Let It End and Desert Moon was in the setlist...

[@lastchance7463]

Is this clip from 2016? Sure as heck looks like it. I was at the Greek Theater show in Los Angeles, when Dennis was co-headlining with BOSTON. This video is over 5 years old.

[@jontrinks8125]

About the 25 minute mark DDY mentions being 69. So yeah, from ~5 years ago.

[@dorenerussell2668]

Cause he retired

[@shesingsalldaylong8737]

@@dorenerussell2668 Dennis isn't retired. He put out 2 new cds in the last 2 years. He stopped touring because of covid. 😊💯

[@randyhenderson6166]

Good for Mr. DeYoung!! I hope I can remember where I parked my car at the grocery store when I am in my mid 70s. He still performs at a high level!! Tommy and JY will still be my favorites though.

[@pjjj8117]

I remember him from the seven days of I correct and it was something I used to cry to this song.

[@celestelongway7315]

We were there ! We bought 2 shirts yeah from mtw in L.A. Styx fan

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Lords of the Ring my ultimate favorite song takes me back to 78💯💯💯

[@MrKeldar00]

The Blue Collar Man rendition was perfect! Tommy who?

[@Mrwavrunnr2]

Great show Dennis is an amazing singer and Styx isn't the same without him

[@peterperez1285]

He still sounds great!

[@erikshen1107]

AND THE ONE AND ONLY JIMMY LEAHEY ON GUITAR!!!!

[@chuckHart70]

While it sucks that bands break up it's the reality of life we've all move on from jobs. I think both bands sound great and is good or better than the original. Things change. Enjoy the music

[@ZenyattaFan1]

I believe this show was from 2016. Dennis opened for Boston at The Greek.

[@s4lroachclip]

This guy started doing gigs with original Styx members in 1961. Styx 68, signed in 72.

[@catherineferguson7646]

Left around 2 weeks before a tour. Tommy was hired with days to learn all the songs. Gees why would he take him back.

[@s4lroachclip]

I say anything about taking him back?@@catherineferguson7646

[@Mitch-z1t]

What a voice. So talented

[@hermanohm7861]

Styx without Dennis is not the same what a shame why can’t we all get along

[@scottdaughtry6740]

Great recording, amazing performance. Dennis IS Styx - I've seen Styx several times /wo Dennis and it PALES in comparison. JUL 14 2016 Dennis DeYoung at Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA 1:02:05 1080p 0:01 The Message/The Grand Illusion 5:30 Piano intro/Lady 9:02 Prog intro/Blue Collar Man 14:44 Mr. Robato 19:47 Too Much Time On My Hands 26:25 Babe 31:20 Prelude 12/Suite Madam Blue 40:14 The Best of Times/In the End (Beatles cover) 48:22 Renegade 54:20 Come Sail Away 1:01:13 Grand Finale

[@apogeedata]

He is Styx 🙌

[@Brad68303]

Dennis was the real star of Styx. No Dennis No Styx!

[@StairwayToEvan92]

Dennis still has a lot of his vocal range left. He still sounds very good. 14 times better than the guy that replaced him in Styx…

[@luciadelia2105]

And he did not let himself go, remaining slim.

[@johncorners2594]

Very good? Sorry.... sounds better than ever! Haha!

[@eriemathena7070]

It's not even close when it comes to Dennis right now and the other guy Lawrence it's not even about being the original Dennis DeYoung just sounds better and performs better even now it's just the truth.

[@mikescharff4248]

I agree.lawrence gowan is an amazing musician but dennisnis styx

[@Mompfried]

I go with your first two sentences. The third one is sheer nonsense.

[@rickhuot1544]

God, I feel old. Props to Dennis!

[@lionheartroar3104]

Dennis De Young is much better than the walking dead version of Styx.

[@timhorak1672]

Amazing show dead on sounds like cd

[@anthonyr4]

STYX never wrote another hit without Dennis

[@KevinPrice]

And Dennis never wrote another hit without them.

[@danielparenti6784]

Awesome guys just awesome

[@mr.crapper7197]

Top class !

[@llongdong]

Hit a little snort, light one up, chase it all with a keg o' Coors, and you're back in 1985. All Hail Styx!!! (Even if it is just one of 'em)

[@1badsteed]

Just bought Vol 1 and 2 of his latest albums! BOOYAH! ON FIRE!!!

[@raidert2120]

I just saw Styx and Foreigner last night 🔥

[@Y2K_94]

The replacement for Tommy Shaw, wow, sings it perfectly. Close your eyes, and its Tommy Shaw. Ironic, Tommy Shaw sought a replacement for Dennis DeYoung first. What comes around goes around.

[@JesusLives889]

Yes they were dumb enough to break up the band, and sadly you are dumb enough to take sides and not realize the band who created this tremendous music was ALL of them. How very cheesy for any one to take credit for what this amazing assembly of talent achieved. Im sorry Dennis needs to put his EGO in check that's actually why the others voted to fire him. And he still hasn't learned that lesson. A real shame. Bless you

[@Y2K_94]

@@JesusLives889 Actually, Tommy Shaw has a replacement singer for Dennis also, it goes both ways. You took a side, the side that says Dennis broke up the band, it seems actually the band and Tommy Shaw didn't want Dennis in the band. Either way, the incredible music done by Styx, is factually done by the members who recorded the Grand Illusion, Equinox, Mr. Roboto but Tommy Shaw proved there is so much talent to choose from Dennis could be replaced to do the vocals by some skilled awesome vocal actor, and Dennis proved Tommy Shaw could be replaced by some skilled awesome guitarist and vocal actor. Prove me wrong. They all are doing reproductions of the original band members musical genius. What new hit songs has Tommy Shaw or Dennis done? Listen to Grand Illusion, and Dennis's vocals are incredible. Listen to Tommy Shaw's guitar and vocals are incredible. We got to enjoy what life offers when it is there. Being in bands, a band member compared to the outside world, the world that tries to say it knows better than the band members, that makes their own opinions hello

[@JesusLives889]

@@Y2K_94 hello

[@James-ko3gw]

@@JesusLives889 That's funny, August and James say that he is fun to work with. Maybe it's Tommy and JY with the problem. Nobody knows what goes on behind closed doors.

[@James-ko3gw]

@@JesusLives889 they key factor is that the three need to give up their pride and get together for at least one show. Just thinking about the three of them together brings chills down my spine.

[@jeffmitchell9863]

Better that STYX!!!! And it’s the real voice of STYX!! DD forever!

[@rickthaler]

Did anyone else notice that at 10:48 the mix changes and get more clear....less bass more high mids?...vocals are more clear and come through the mix....