Nancy Wilson with Styx - Crystal Ball Las Vegas 2/4/2022

Live at the Venetian

[@joemusicman64]

Does anybody else think that Tommy Shaw is one of the nicest and most talented people in the world? Just a classy dude. And to appear with one of the Wilson sisters who I love just as much. Just too cool. Tommy's guitar alone blows me away and then that voice. He was given a huge big box of talents. Nancy too. Listening to her and Ann sing in harmony is quite the treat. In fact Tommy and Nancy both play killer guitar and sing so well. Not surprised to see them together. Thanks for doing this Tommy, Nancy, and Styx.

[@mikecarroll5853]

Tommy was thee example of treating fans special. Best concert

[@dantierney3301]

My favorite Styx song, although Suite: Madame Blue cannot be disregarded. Nancy and Tommy, an unlikely pairing at first glance, but once you think about it, well suited!

[@starbasel1]

Too bad he couldn't sort things out with Dennis De Young. Two greatly creative people that just couldn't find a way to work together after so many years of success. I don't like that Shaw kicked De Young out of his own band.

[@davidhamu5615]

I saw him on Darryls House, and he admits that he doesn't read music. Really surprised to learn this, as Styx's music contains so many classical and Baroque elements.

[@lobitome]

I met him in the 90's when he came to town for something unrelated to music, but the DJ interviewing him invited him to a remote they were doing nearby, and he accepted. I took an extended lunch to watch Tommy just play requests and an impromptu concert for just a few dozen people. Afterwords as he was getting into the limo outside, I asked him for an autograph, and he happily did so in the pouring rain, but not before telling me to make sure I made it to see the Damn Yankees later that year. Even as people were trying to rush him into the car, he wanted to make sure he was making a fan happy.

[@carvin136]

I love this version of this song. Nancy's voice is beautiful.

[@crusheverything4449]

Tommy Shaw, the ageless wonder of the rock world. Phenomenal singer/songwriter/instrumentalist. Incredible!

[@nealm6764]

Ageless wonder? He looks like a little old grammy with a bad wig.

[@crusheverything4449]

@@nealm6764 - I wasn’t talking about his physical appearance. He sings as well as he ever did - without tuning down - and plays guitar better than ever. His band just released a really strong record of which he wrote the majority. That’s what I meant. Your shallow dig says a lot about you.

[@dalenaadams7920]

@@crusheverything4449 Neal is a Dennis troll 😂 Tommy looks amazing…. He’s just jealous

[@mikedavison3400]

@ Crush Everything Since your moniker is what it is would you be so kind as to crush ‘Neal M’ please.

[@nealm6764]

@@dalenaadams7920 I am going to get a ridiculous wig, with long flowing, fake locks, so I can look as good. Ten I won't be "jealous" anymore. 🤩

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

One of my all time favorite Styx songs!! ❤ The 70's was a great time for music!! 🎸🎸🎸

[@tomahawky1]

The 70's were awesome, some of the most musically talented individuals ever made 70's rock music history. Styx, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Santana, Foghat, Boston, Heart, AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Blackfoot, Foreigner, Chicago, Grand Funk Railroad, Jimi Hendrix, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Robin Trower, and the list just goes on and on.

[@stevegarland1526]

they could write perform music then

[@maineiacts]

100% Truth!!!! =)

[@patrickirvin1486]

@@tomahawky1 You forgot Jethro Tull and Kansas

[@chuckhutton5087]

@@tomahawky1 You missed five groups which should all be in the R&RHOF…Kansas, Supertramp, Jethro Tull, Thin Lizzy, and Blue Oyster Cult.

[@amandaneese7813]

Nancy gives me chills I learned to play guitar at age 16 because of her

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Tommy and Nancy = Two legends of rock and roll.

[@larrymackerethjr.3812]

Styx is one of the most overlooked and awesome rock bands ever. And Heart as well. Heart is the greatest rock band ever with a lady singer. Great video. Nancy Wilson is one hot granny.

[@dlwseattle]

How can anyone say Styx is "one of the most overlooked rock bands ever"? Styx had eight songs that hit the top 10, as well as 16 top 40 singles. They were the first musical act to have four straight triple-platinum albums and they sold 20 million records between 1976 and 1984. Most overlooked ever? I'd say the Motors or the Soft Boys along with hundreds (maybe thousands) of other bands are a better fit to the moniker "overlooked and awesome rock bands".

[@jennifersman7990]

@@dlwseattle I’d say “overlooked” in the sense they never got much respect from the music press and the more of a control freak Dennis DeYoung became the more they moved away from the hard rocking sound they had on their earlier albums. And after he left, the music business changed, they got lost in the shuffle and DeYoung got the blame for ruining a great band

[@jennifersman7990]

Oh yeah, Nancy’s still a fox!

[@dlwseattle]

@@jennifersman7990 gotcha thanks for the clarification

[@jeffreydooley3745]

How many got choked up watching these legends unite? Damned awesome!!!

[@billybrown9802]

Just can't emphasize how timeless Tommy Shaw is....And with the ever timeless Nancy Wilson.....end of this is super Uber perfect.... both are no less than music al heroes.....

[@DanielC__]

Bull, Tommy Shaw ruined that band. His voice sucks on this song. They screwed up years ago tossing Dennis

[@bigelile07]

@@DanielC__ TF are you talking about? Tommy revived STYX....If not for him they could have been done after 75. His voice sucks on this song? That was the best song on "Crystal Ball" along with his guitar playing.

[@chuckhutton5087]

Gotta side with Smoke 14 on this one. Sure, it was a downer when Dennis DeYoung left the band, after “ Mr Roboto” if I recall correctly. But Tommy didn’t “ruin anything “. His stellar work on The Grand Illusion, Pieces of Eight, and Paradise Theatre albums among others propelled Styx into superstardom. Perhaps Dennis was miffed because they had become a more guitar-driven band? They were loaded with all very talented musicians.

[@waynesushi5228]

Every generation takes pride in their musicians and music of the time. I can say without question that the 60's and 70's were the very best for me as I grew up during those two decades and had a chance to play some of the music. If younger generations had the opportunity to actually see and hear the groups perform live during the time, they would have experienced the same greatness we did back then. These songs carry a lot of good memories for me and I feel blessed to have been a part of.

[@djbishop30189]

Amen

[@harryking9674]

60s and 70s best band and music of all time and my best years to

[@michi0246]

Tommy commands the spotlight every single time. He is ageless, engaging, and has that golden voice.

[@catherineferguson7646]

Nancy and Tommy sound amazing. This was exactly 2years ago. A band member who had worked with band was asked who was the nicest person they had ever met in their career. Without a blink he said Tommy Shaw. He could tell story after another about Tommy's kindness. No ego in him just a big hearted man. Do anything for anyone.❤

[@catherineferguson7646]

I saw him say this, one of the band members of one they were touring with. He treats everyone the same. Does anything for anyone. Not many people in the world like him.

[@brasco96wired67]

It brings a smile to my face seeing all these old ppl like me still jamming on the music of our youth.

[@jcbass2u]

Tommy's still got it, and to pair up with the amazing Voice and guitar of Nancy Wilson....just Wow! I would have loved to hear them break out into "Sylvan Song/Dream of the Archer" with Tommy taking Anne's part on lead vocal. Would be really cool to hear.

[@aidenswords5809]

Two great musicians from two great bands

[@jimic111154]

They sound FANTASTIC! Tommy 68 Nancy 67 May Rock n Roll Never Die!

[@larryburwell8550]

Glad to see Nancy Wilson on stage with Styx she's 5 ft 3 didn't realize Tommy was that short. Both really talented

[@kimberleeh.308]

❤He is a mighty,mighty rock n roll force like no other. I was in high school the first time I saw Styx in St Louis. Tommy Shaw was overflowing with an immeasurable radiating energy & exuberance as he stood on a kind of milk crate type box on stage.... It was love at first sight 😆 I immediately went to get my hair cut just like his. I still love him

[@meadowqueen8866]

Luved seeing and hearing Nancy on this!

[@kerrismith9350]

The harmonies were great!!

[@patmayer7222]

Yes,,,,medow queen,,,takes us back to dreamland...wow .!..both EPIC together,,,Dennis jamming..wow...love it still.peace,whoever you are...pat,land o' lakes,wi.

[@meadowqueen8866]

@@patmayer7222 Peace to you too Pat and thanks so much for your reply!

[@robertgrant4501]

Her voice took a great song to a whole new level

[@meadowqueen8866]

@@robertgrant4501 I agree!

[@scorpionsunbreakable]

OMG, my favorite Tommy Shaw song of all time. That was incredible, including the long-lost verse at the end. Wow! Thanks for this!

[@bigelile07]

I'd say added verse, but yes awesome.

[@4freki]

Wow, Tommy can still belt it out ! Incredible talent on that stage 😍😀

[@nealamesbury7953]

For sure. !

[@MegaTriumph1]

Nancy Wilson with Styx's I couldn't believe it at first and stood up right away it was so awesome added another element of emotion happiness but most of all appreciation for bringing the music!.

[@robbiegarnz7732]

I’m so impressed with Nancy Wilson! Her guitar playing is spot on. That’s not an easy song to pick and sing to!!!

[@robbiegarnz7732]

Yes! Tommy is a great singer and great American 🇺🇸!!

[@kerrismith9350]

If you’ve ever seen her intro to Crazy On You you know she is the real deal! If you haven’t… do yourself a favor and check it out!!

[@dorseyblack9833]

@@kerrismith9350 Nancy is truly one of the best. She has her own distinct sound and style, and I think she could stand toe to toe with the greatest that have ever been.

[@in2livinit]

Tommy is phenomenal, and I love hearing Nancy's singing voice also. Impossible to believe they're both nearly 70 !!! Must have been a great show. Hard to accept they'll never patch up with Dennis.

[@michaelanderson2881]

Bought Crystal Ball on vinyl after a Styx concert in Asbury Park, NJ, end of summer 1978. Bought my second copy just before Thanksgiving, as I wore the first one out.

[@KHallesy]

My two favorite musicians of all time!!!! I Love them both! Puyallap fair soon❤❤❤

[@richmatula931]

A member of Heart singing a Styx classic. How does it get any better?

[@Brad-S]

Thanks Kerri Smith on a job well done. Sounded good. In fact better than most I've seen taken by a fan in the crowd. Nancy sure seems to have aged well over the years.

[@uwedunn759]

Been listening to this song since highschool in the 70s. Cant listen and not get emotional

[@Retromolarman]

Nice job to whomever recorded this. I've seen both of these bands a few times back in the day. So many great memories of my teenage years in the 70's. Saw crystal ball tour in 76. The 1st concert I ever experienced! They should both be in the R & R Hall of Fame.

[@kerrismith9350]

Huge Heart fan…seen them live over 110 times. Saw Styx years ago and knew this was going to be special so I flew to Vegas from MA for two shows. So worth it! This was the first night…the second night I upgraded to front row in front of Nancy and Tommy! 🥰

[@chuckhutton5087]

Styx was my first concert experience also, when they were touring in support of “Pieces of Eight” in ’79. They played in Abilene, Texas at a time when only mostly country acts would play the Taylor County Coliseum. Great show, never forget your first.

[@dorseyblack9833]

@@kerrismith9350 Awesome.

[@trumpetjeff1]

can' agree more - Nancy and Tommy what an exceptional experience - wish I were on stage at this gig!

[@AquariusBeam]

Loved this song since the 70s.

[@rickloschett2061]

Nice to have Nancy playing with Styx, my home town band.

[@MagicPower118]

That was amazing. Thank you for sharing that.

[@fishgutz4272]

Shaw can still hit the high notes darn near 50 years later. Y'all need to check out his amazing blue grass solo album The Great Divide.

[@54fighting5]

What a great pairing!! How many bands from this era can NOT sound like they did then?! Not so with these folks. Long live Tommy Shaw, JY and the Wilson sisters!!!💖💖

[@harryking9674]

The most underrated great groups of all time what a great band

[@noreenflanagan5136]

Kerri, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS! Styx is my all time favorite band! I have had a crush on Tommy Shaw since I was a teenager (many many years ago). I was lucky enough to see Styx play on my birthday this year, what a treat that was. Here is a quick funny story, half way through their set they stopped to announce that they are going to celebrate "SOMEONE's BIRTHDAY" I almost fell off my chair, the cake with lit candles came onto the stage, unfortunately for me it was for one of the members of the crew :( oh well a girl can dream :)

[@patriciapaquette1199]

this is talent to say the least xxxx I LOVE STYX xxxx

[@daveversion2.2]

Amazing how freaking great his voice still is!!

[@richfabian6534]

OMG!!! What Nancy brings to Tommy Shaw's band is AWESOME!! I can only imagine what a concert that would be with both talents joining forces, anywhere they went together would blow the roof off the joint

[@amandaneese7813]

Amazing love Nancy

[@betsykeller9096]

I'll never get tired of his music or his hair. Ever.

[@freddietee1225]

First concert I ever went to was Styx/Bad company(78) VERY Awesome....

[@dbc105]

I watched Tommy play that song at Keglers Kove in Montgomery, Al before Styx, so many years ago.

[@johnmoser2689]

This was such a fantastic performance... not easy to do complex songs like this live great work to all on stage.... super cool with Tommy and Nancy

[@danfitzpatrick4112]

Tommy sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@tomsumner2363]

TOTALLY FUKIN AWESOME!!! MAGIC....🪄

[@slackdaddy1912]

This sounds just as good as the day it was released, I remember seeing this band at Quigley High School when they first played out. They were nobodies at first, and my, they have come a long way.

[@Jim-zt1hl]

Tommy is one of The Greatest!!

[@larrygoehrig4531]

Ha. Great video. I am in it taking a selfie with Tommy.

[@robertblackwell5575]

Saw the boy's in Evansville In last fall .. Like mentioned above. I've seen every great classic rock band.. No singer's voice has aged as well as Tommy's. Might as well be 1976..

[@aintskeered8248]

I agree. Have seen Styx twice, since June 2021. DO NOT miss your chance to see the current lineup of skilled musicians!

[@timhuggins7069]

It's funny that you mention Evansville Indiana and 1976. I saw Aerosmith in Evansville Indiana in 1976. LOL. The old Robert's Stadium.

[@williamweiss6128]

Love her ❤

[@bamarocker1964]

My crush growing up and I never got over it... I LOVE NANCY WILSON... I WOULD MARRY HER IN A SPLIT SECOND... lol

[@StopMAGA]

Mine was Tommy... and I'm a straight male!

[@dorseyblack9833]

HEY, I HAD DIBS!

[@kimchandler]

Lol.

[@marblox9300]

When Styx was starting out in Chicago playing "Lady" at Weber HS close to my HS Prosser. The good ole days.............................

[@TheDontflinch]

Tommy Shaw still sounds great. I got to see Heart a couple years ago not too long before the pandemic started.

[@rockinvida1960]

Has anybody in the classic rock world had their voice hold up as well as Tommy’s? (I don’t think so.) An absolute beast of a singer and a damn good guitar player. One of the all-time great rock icons.

[@mudstone6497]

Ya, this little known singer; kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3rCl2WQoqyHqcU

[@gcarson19]

I saw Bon Jovi last week and, for him, no...

[@mudstone6497]

@@gcarson19 to bad, he has a great voice! Or had I guess?!

[@jeffmattson5766]

Rik Emmett from Triumph. But I don’t think he tours half as much as Tommy does.

[@The340king]

Tommy Shaw is incredible! He is fantastic live!

[@tomd6163]

How are they not in Rock n roll hall of fame?!!

[@captaingoodguySentientA.I.]

because they are lame and forgotten.

[@boundscruise4447]

because only hip hop artists and country singers are eligible for nomination these days

[@bonnerscott5374]

@@captaingoodguySentientA.I. But yet here you are.

[@sog4646]

@@bonnerscott5374 NICE. 👍🏆

[@sog4646]

@@boundscruise4447 sadly.

[@genxskeptic5816]

The tempo is a bit slow, BUT I became a big fan of Styx and Heart in the late 70’s. This was pretty cool! ❤️ Shaw has not lost a single bit of his vocal range and ability.

[@SunLightFawn]

I don't think Nancy liked it too much either! She just walked off real quick... maybe they should have practiced first or maybe Tommy was showing-off!?

[@paulterranova230]

Tommy Shaw is the reason I started playing guitar. My second favorite guitar player is Nancy. We have the same birthday! to see them on the same stage together is unbelievable!!. Next would be Neal schon, Steve perry , Brad delp.

[@darrellsmith2652]

Was at this concert, great show!

[@archstanton6965]

Who’s on guitar, the les Paul, to the right of the bassist?

[@jeffmattson5766]

@@archstanton6965 JY James Young.

[@archstanton6965]

@@jeffmattson5766 JYs on the blue fender. The guy on the LP over near the keyboard dude. Maybe Nancys guitar guy?

[@kanenomoja]

Wow - how I missed that!!!!! Thanks for posting!

[@timothyfritsch8801]

how utterly wonderfull to see you all so many thank,s are due all the years of rock i am just going crazy STYX--HEART all in one show thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou

[@Rokonroller]

Saw Styx in the 70’s in Brandon Mb, was a thrill then & is they are still one of my fav bands

[@rebecca75588]

Crystal bawuuuaall love this tune is great keyboards are just awesome great version

[@joekelley5121]

THAT was pure heaven!

[@jonnash170]

I've seen a lot of great bands going back to the seventies and Styx is right there at the top as far as live shows go.

[@deanserra8795]

Very enjoyable

[@schreds]

Tommy soloing and working the room all at the same time ,,, classic ,, happy i got to see Styx during Grand Illusion tour ,, they really were a great rockin' roll band before the BS

[@tomwilson5815]

Wow that was amazing ❤

[@1gypsy731]

Wow! This is so very cool!

[@joekelley5121]

Nancy has such a beautiful voice!

[@JohnCamden-q4f]

😢Saw Styx two times in Cali. In the 80's fantastic!

[@Cash_McCoy]

Wow.... TS just gets better and better. So funny to see all the older folks (like myself) at these shows.

[@jaynayyar7115]

Wow seeing Nancy from playing with Tommy on that song amazing you guys rock

[@tomsisk6811]

Superb !!!

[@g.b.gentry9172]

Oh my, I would love to have seen this.

[@cryptoking7093]

I like Nancy!

[@Yes.its_me]

DAMN ! The dude can still play guitar really GREAT !

[@donnybrook5671]

Took me a minute to figure out which was Nancy and which was Tommy...they're both awesome btw

[@BusterRoonie]

Thanks for sharing!!🙏🏼

[@user-rc9gd7jd5r]

Fantastic

[@michelleydenisey4697]

Great song!

[@richfabian6534]

Thanks for the GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[@janenunan2724]

Yes I do ❤️

[@The340king]

Tommy Shaw is the real deal. He is ageless in his presentation on stage. Incredible!

[@chrissyschmidt7503]

I love him so much.

[@kimchandler]

Nancy has the coolest melodic voice. And "whiz fingers" on guitar.!!

[@joerockme7485]

Love that song wish I was there 😎

[@anthonym77]

Tommy is the man!!

[@thomaskauser8978]

Been long time since hearing Tommy shaw. Goosebumps lol.

[@michellewhaley3489]

Going to see Styx again in September. So excited!

[@ronboerste1813]

thank you for recommending this to me😎👍🍻

[@thomaskauser8978]

Nancy still has that something , something!

[@djbishop30189]

All... She has it All.

[@kimchandler]

Absolutely. Love her sweet voice and she's one hella guitarist!

[@jamescarey4968]

Tommy rocks the voice of Styx the other voice! Jimmy JY is cool 😎 too.

[@melbelle2049]

Great vocals, great talent!

[@eschdaddy]

How does he keep that awesome voice and range for all these years?

[@BusterRoonie]

😀SO FREAKIN COOL!!! Respect✊🏼

[@billbrillford7883]

Tommy Shaw & Nancy Wilson together!!

[@Runner1969]

His voice is trapped in time!