Styx - A.D. 1928, Rockin' The Paradise 1996 Live Video

Styx - A.D. 1928, Rockin' The Paradise (Single, Album, Paradise Theater 1981)
Styx - A.D. 1928, Rockin' The Paradise 1996
"Return to the Paradise Theater" Live concert at the Resemont Horizon in Chicago 1996, Illinois, USA
Tommy Shaw - Guitar, Vocals
Dennis DeYoung - Keyboards
James Young - Guitar
Chuck Panozzo - Bass
"Return to the Paradise" tour 1996

[@sweet60]

That's EXACTLY how rock music should be played.

[@michaelkeating3419]

Styx for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame !!

[@mitchmartin2659]

The RRHOF is a joke. RR is missing in regard to many inductees.

[@mitchmartin2659]

But yes, Styx should be considered.

[@ramyasis6986]

Yes i agree

[@AngelOfDeath420]

No Dennis DeYoung no show!

[@doyleperkins4916]

Unfortunately, at the time, Styx was considered a shrewdly calculated, commercial "rip off" of Journey, just as, ironically, Foreigner would be accused of aping Styx. The Hollywood food chain is voracious. Critics never forgave Styx because they couldn't stand Journey and snubbed Neal Shon's band all the way to Neal's going to the bank and to HIS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. We true Journey, Styx, and Foreigner fans have never forgotten their veritable pop music genius nor their brilliant Music Hall performances made accessible to arenas, stadiums and, in some cases, entire city blocks.

[@zoso73]

Anyone that saw this tour in 1996 will tell you it was one of the greatest concerts they ever saw.

[@belovedconsole]

I was astonished to hear this, never hearing them live, and having grown up on the album. For a long time at the beginning the sound was so spot on, I was like, "Are they just playing a backing tape? Is he just lip syncing?" But we can see later that it's actually just a perfect performance, and that happens sometimes.

[@jenniferdunn1237]

I did!

[@bradshell1832]

Saw the show in Cincinnati it was fantastic! Definitely one of the best I have seen.

[@mattmommaerts]

True! I was at the show in Madison, WI the night before this.

[@jonmeans2637]

I believe it. They are on fire here

[@randolphmccormack7245]

Fantastic, from a 71 yr. old man.

[@caiolex]

Can´t find this good anymore !!! Today´s music is so boring has no soul !!!

[@marieconstantia4441]

These were the days .... back when our country had a soul.

[@dietpepsivanilla3095]

When Styx ruled the world.

[@gsp49]

Dietpepsivanilla , now they rule Mars, with The Mission.

[@rogerbaltrey6754]

Need the lead guy back. He wrote most of the tunes and the voice can't be replaced

[@andrewbredwell1208]

An absolutely phenomenal vocalist!

[@randho5150]

One of the all time great classic rock bands! Great musicians, great singers, great songs, and no filthy lyrics. Been listening to them since the mid 70"s! Thank you for all the music!

[@velasquezrush]

DeYoung's voice is amazing !!!!

[@TexTom1981]

True, but his want for theatrics brought this and Kilroy was Here to the stage and killed the live shows. They STUNK UP THE STAGE at Texas Monster

[@SteveHigney123go]

Saw this tour. Amazing. Everytime they started another song. I screamed That's my favorite song. All energy and talent. So fantastic. Thank you. Styx.

[@DannyPodesta]

Watching in 2020. When our city, state and country reopens I want to rock like this song. With Dennis DeYoung on vocals and keys. This is Styx!!!

[@shawnbruce6934]

Why Would You Wait??

[@AlimonyCheck]

Classic Styx was at their peak on this tour if you ask me.

[@graedot]

I was eight months pregnant with my son and sitting waaaayyy up in the grass at Rosemont during this concert. My son now plays guitar and loves all kinds of music. He had some good role models even before he was born! Thanks for posting!

[@nsc324]

That can't be. Rosemont was an indoor venue. I think you're thinking of Poplar Creek perhaps ?

[@graedot]

@@nsc324 It was Tinley Park. 🤦🏼

[@brendaherzog1453]

This truly STYX!!!! Anyone who thinks the current lineup is just fine NEVER saw them with DDY....miss him dearly and i will not ever bother to see the new lineup, even if they came to my house!

[@jimilove7773]

Dennis Amazing!

[@andrewstevens8946]

They gotta get Dennis De Young back and do a tour ! Would be awesome!!

[@michaelwood7169]

I was there in '96 @ the e-center, Camden N.J. And yes, it was the finest concert I ever witnessed, and I been to a ton of concerts in my life, this was an awesome show!!

[@timthomas9189]

All I want is one more tour with Dennis DeYoung!! C’mon, Tommy. Let shit go.

[@waterwolf982]

I heard it was mostly because he was ill, and not just because of differences. It would be pretty cool to see Dennis back though!

[@db4328]

Everyone was in agreement that this was probably their best tour ever.

[@James-ko3gw]

Best Styx tour ever

[@TexTom1981]

Nope. DeYoung and his theatrics were killing the band.

[@okuyashoe_official]

This live performance is just... AMAZING!

[@JjENNYsamuel975_howl4U2Z]

I GOT FAITH IN OUR GENERATION. STICK TOGETHER. KNOWING THAT WE CAN'T LOSE. ROCKIN THE PARADISE TONIGHT.

[@davidg.9932]

Happy 72nd birthday James "J.Y." Vincent Young November 14, 1949 Chicago. Styx wouldn't be Styx without you. Thanks for the memories. Many more James Vincent..

[@PikesvilleAl]

True, They would still have Dennis

[@skipsmith8121]

Yes awesome band got go see them on this tour, pieces of eight and grand illusion. So many amazing bands.

[@stevestites8795]

Dennis DeYoung is a very talented man!

[@JoeHVR]

The energy in this is contagious!!

[@waterwolf982]

It really is! I recently went to my first styx concerts and felt the most energy I ever did during a concert- even for other first time concerts from other bands

[@daftblondegeordielass9818]

I've only seen them live once, back in 2005 and they were AMAZING!! I live in the UK and they rarely tour here which is sad because they have always been my favourite band and I'd grab the chance with both hands to see them again!! The energy from their performance is incredible😊

[@massimobernuzzi2594]

Perfect song to start a show. Magnificent voice!

[@marioschiavi5280]

STYX for ever.❤

[@keyzone72]

I would love to see a reunion tour with Styx +DDY.......and a Journey Tour with Steve Perry! Cha-Ching ! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@racedrummer1]

And Glen Burtnik

[@garyradden4374]

I saw them in June of 1981 and again in 1996, right after John Panozzo passed. Great live band. Forget about some of the Pop and Concept albums. These guys could play

[@scootergirl_cookies]

So Fukin Good!!!

[@vcantr000]

Saw this concert tour in Nashville, TN. I just really prefer this STYX lineup.

[@southernfriedcook]

I was there! At Starwood Amphitheater, I believe it was July 1996.

[@adriantomlin1362]

Me too man. Would like to c that happen.

[@Fun-os1ij]

This song rocks

[@ambersalcove]

ooh ooh I have this concert

[@djsleezyc]

epic.

[@tylerbuckley4661]

I went to the MGM Grand Las Vegas NV Show I was the first one at the entry gate and was lucky enough to meet Dennis DE Young as he was leaving sound check and paid my condolences to John Pinazzo yet this was just a few weeks after he passed away but Dennis was very kind I shook his hand he asked if I was from Illinois and I told him born in Alton lived in Decatur IL we ended up chatting about our home towns and told Jim this was my first Styx show he told me that sail away was dedicated to me then we went our separate ways him to dinner me to my seat the best part was meeting Dennis before the show

[@velasquezrush]

the drummer is a BEAST !!!!! the bassist also does an excelllent job keeping the tempo. Amazing..

[@newbiebass74]

I had this concert on DVD and it’s still one of my favorites. I didn’t even know about Todd Sucherman back then either.

[@jonmeans2637]

This had to be one of the best concerts I've seen.

[@victorcantrell6401]

How do you not like this performance ????? This is epic.

[@TexTom1981]

DeYoung's antics. That's how you don't like this performance.

[@johnvrabec9747]

Saw them in 1976 with BTO at the Madhouse on Madison, that was a great show! The last tour with the original band. Equinox is still one of my favorite albums.

[@doyleperkins4916]

ROCKING THE PARADISE...EVERYBODY, LET'S ROCK!

[@arturomunoz5061]

Just, I love them..!

[@darenyoung8045]

i seen this tour back in '96 and still have the tour shirt.i had went to a drum clinic to see eric singer(kiss) in mobile al. and he asked me about the show and i said it was GREAT!...

[@vinnothelizard]

unreal .. what a group...ffs sake who can beat that .. thats pure magic ... can u imagine the rehearsing... brilliant guitarist

[@robinsmith8772]

Styx the band losttbe greaest drummer in july of 1996 john panozzo

[@zzman5306]

So much energy, soooo good!

[@northernranger1]

I met Lawrence Gowan after a performance one time. Great keyboardist. I also saw Dennis DeYoung on his own with his band and I was blown away by his talent. Whether he and the boys could survive on stage is another matter.

[@TexTom1981]

Gowan is talented, but painful to watch lately with the turning keyboards and such. Too much a clown on stage.

[@erichirsch1790]

Todd is killing it on the drums great replacement for John. John would want this guy to replace him. he is just that great.

[@belovedconsole]

Right? Like, I always loved the drums on this album and they're played accurately here, and I was like, why is there not more video of the drummer?

[@NobleNoob356]

@@belovedconsole At this time I don't thin Todd Sucherman was a full fledged official member. He was just kind of a replacement until they made him the official drummer later.

[@bobhowells9603]

todd looks so young, i didnt know it was him and i never knew he was a sonor guy

[@mabrn10]

@@bobhowells9603 Todd Sucherman was a Sonor guy back in ‘96. He’s playing Pearl Masterworks drums with Styx now.

[@mbapache64]

A shit load of talent on this stage all at one time! What it would have been like to have attended one of the concerts on this tour!!

[@KISSFanDan1995]

This song is the best song Queen never wrote! Seriously this song has major Queen vibes to it! Love it!

[@mro4ts457]

Or Queen has major Styx vibes…🤔

[@philiphall9609]

I would love to see the entire show.

[@arielmickle4770]

Its posted here somewhere. Just search "Styx Return to Paradise"

[@doyleperkins4916]

"Right in the DARKEST SKIES..."

[@garydunn1451]

Just a great song entertainment at its best

[@jenniferdunn1237]

Still have my t-shirt from this concert

[@DevilDave59]

Awesome

[@edclina123]

Saw the paradise theater tour they were great

[@johnabbottphotography]

I think this was the tour that I saw them on, for the second time. The first was the Mr. Roboto tour. A friend asked me and had great tickets. Sooooo goood.

[@robinsmith1053]

I remember when paradise theater album game out I was almost 13

[@lauraschaeffer3993]

Just like yesterday

[@stevedavis6802]

Saw it several time The best concert I’ve ever seen……ever! I’d love to see these guys together just one more time But that’s never going to happen 🥲

[@mro4ts457]

Ive been born too late🤦‍♀️

[@redsquare2668]

I was at opening night at MGM Grand Las Vegas 5 row….fantastic…

[@bernarddover1442]

amazing

[@pdunc1976]

seen the 1st show a couple days after john died.20yrs this july.they played almost 3hrs and it was great.

[@Wissportsman]

+po dunc Great man. So was the other john. Rest In Peace John Curulewski and John Panozzo

[@michaeldever2707]

Good Morning , It’s February 18 , 2023 , HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dennis DeYoung , Rockin’ the Paradise theater

[@PikesvilleAl]

Dennis connecting with audience. Tommy and JY connecting with themselves.

[@BenCulture]

Oh, man, this is fantastic. They are all so talented, but what the hell are they doing without Dennis DeYoung? I had to grow up a lot to really appreciate him, but DDY is the real thing in an industry full of AutoTuned wannabe-singers who can't entertain a full stadium. Tommy and JY write and sing great songs too, but Dennis had the artistic vision, the instantly-recognizable voice, and the charisma to pull off his non-conformist "square" persona. He was what made them different from the other supergroups of the 70s. Sure, he had bad ideas as well as good -- but that's just what happens when you have a lot of ideas! I guess as long as the three singer/songwriters are alive, there's always a chance for a classic Styx reunion, but I don't think that's gonna happen.

[@heythereitsRBK2]

I think in the end, his ego was what got him kicked out of the band. He didn't want to implement other people's ideas in fear that it would hinder his vision for the band, so Shaw and J Young wanted him out.

[@VintageDefectors69]

I honestly love Gowan with Styx and also Dennis's solo band is amazing. Specifically those guitarists are having at least a 10th of the fun the drummer of Iron Maiden has (so infinitely more than I could ever have in a lifetime collectively)

[@lindasmith4171]

I think you are absolutely right! They were and are my favorites! I saw them several times, even had a couple of personal incidents! Love DDY and TS, need JY to finish the sound. I hate that they are not together! My son's favorite band too!

[@matthewpalm4756]

@@heythereitsRBK2 Well, Dennis explained in an interview that he got a nerve damaged as complication to a disorder, causing sensitivity of light. Shaw needed the money income and wanted to tour for the release of their 1999 album, but when he found Dennis couldn't tour due to this light sensitivity they removed him instead of waiting for him to heal up.

[@PeachWNK]

Dennis has a *fantastic* voice, but he just seemed more suited for Broadway. Sorry. I never thought he fit in a rock band.

[@doyleperkins4916]

HAVEN'T YOU HEARD? THE WORLD'S GONE CRAZY...AND WE...ARE LAZY..

[@andrewbredwell1208]

You are correct sir!

[@santosgarlato565]

Saw them with Reo Speedway and Loverboy and they were smokin hot at the PNC arts center here in New Jersey

[@paulb1988]

Sorry folks, but THIS is Styx, not the group currently touring. Not even CLOSE to being the same. Sure they have a DDY sound-alike, but that's about it.

[@patrickmichaellangan576]

+paulb1988 I have to agree.

[@tonygalbo2684]

1) there 1976-1981 styx 2) there is 1997 styx 3) there is styx 1999 to present. id rather take 2), then 3), then 1 first time i have heard them, was in 1999 and it was this DVD in 97, so anything older than that for me would just be a waste of time, Styx is finally styx 1996 and beyond

[@timsears1836]

you also forgetting the fact that they have an incredible drummer by the name of Todd Sucherman... fuciking great drummer man...

[@Orrphan]

paulb1988 yes, Dennis de Young was Styx. It would be like taking ocasek or Benjamin Orr from the cars. I don't know why they are waiting so long to get Styx back together.

[@robtimm5654]

Totally agree.The original band is the best ever STYX to perform. Seen this tour in Milwaukee. Awesome show

[@marieconstantia4441]

It’s so weird to not see cell phones.

[@tabathasheffroth7981]

...and sooo refreshing.

[@dirkkobusch6352]

Styx forever

[@doyleperkins4916]

In the darkest skies HERE AT THE PARADISE

[@doyleperkins4916]

And I'll take any risk to tie back the hands of time...

[@randalbedard687]

This is and will always be fuckin great

[@JoeHVR]

Can we talk about Todd Sucherman crushing that kit?

[@melissapehrson9767]

I saw Styx bad company and billy squier on the same ticket back in Boston MA in 99 2000. When bad company finished he alf the tent emptied,I looked at my friends and said let's see how close we can get to see Styx. It turned out we were about 13-15 rows from the stage! We had mezzanine tickets and we acted as if we belong there!

[@Marcia-pk9tt]

Good times.

[@mikeamos6720]

The only thing that would have made this better would have been having the piano/keyboard parts that the original recording had.

[@ian0071]

Styx were never the same after Dennis was sacked or whatever happened to the band

[@resurrectionsunday]

Amen and agreed

[@ericcolacino1825]

The song is very queen

[@acemacen4173]

Styx were around almost as long as Queen. Its better than a lot of their big hits

[@krisscanlon4051]

Some bands thrive on tension...Beatles Stones and these guys...Deyoung theater vs Shaws professionalism meets guitar star is what bands need.

[@danr4137]

Agreed. It was that tension that made some great music in the 70s and 80s. But like all the other bands that have that tension, eventually it's hard to sustain when you have competing visions for the band.

[@user-pn4lk4vj7h]

god of America!

[@tonycarpenter-Makzimia]

FYI Drummer is Todd Sucherman. Since that is missing :), Been with them since March 95.

[@ambersalcove]

Ooh fun fact I was around 7 years old when styx did this concert

[@resurrectionsunday]

Love Panazzo the bass player

[@doyleperkins4916]

"To turn on these theatre lights..." If it's not a flashing video, my team and I aren't interested....

[@DrSoucMusic]

❤️ 💙

[@PikesvilleAl]

Dennis uses his Broadway experience in 1993 to good use.

[@cmikesmith664]

Reminds me of Frankie Valle

[@acesimonsanchez4287]

John mark saga...👏👏👏🎤rock in paradize....🙂super galing tnt

[@greetingsearthlings3710]

Tommy Shaw can really shred a guitar

[@ducks2002gmail]

Do caralho. Awesome

[@l_Live_In_Oregon]

Seems like 24 hours ago, not 24 years!

[@themadmattster9647]

those 90s sounding drums lol

[@timsears1836]

its because it WAS the nineties....thats why...

[@adriantomlin1362]

R They sound alright to me dude!! Who cares? The guys are killin it!!

[@scottkral1990]

Tommy and JY....nuff said

[@Heretic451]

I feel like Styx was lost without Dennis and never recovered. Some of them didn't like his broadway-like shows, and now they're trying to do the same thing without him, and it just doesn't work--at least in my view.

[@PikesvilleAl]

Tommy and JY wanted to be 20-something guitar strumming rock idols forever. Refused to grow up. resisted to change to pop success that Journey, Genesis, Foriegner, REO Speedwagon and other 70s bands had to adapt to stay relevant.

[@alanmcn17]

Is this the original lead singer of Styx? Man his voice is angelic

[@TexTom1981]

He was a control freak. I actually got to be in arena during a setup of the concert in our city (long story) and their stage show was CHOREOGRAPHED for his on stage posturing and antics. Tape markers and aimed lighting and all.

[@pepperdog2039]

@@TexTom1981 you are stupid

[@PikesvilleAl]

@@pepperdog2039 Yep. Stage production baffles this fool. Does not understand how shows are produced.