Styx - Capital Centre (1981 - Full Concert HD)(DHV 2011)

0:00:00 - *Introduction
0:01:10 - A.D. 1928
0:02:54 - Rockin' The Paradise
0:07:00 - Blue Collar Man
0:11:58 - The Grand Illusion
0:18:49 - Lights
0:25:00 - Lady
0:30:06 - Tommy's Jam
0:33:25 - Crystal Ball
0:39:57 - Suite Madame Blue
0:49:18 - Snowblind
0:56:25 - Too Much Time On My Hands
1:02:15 - Great White Hope
1:08:06 - The Best Of Times
1:14:38 - Fooling Yourself
1:21:10 - JY Guitar Solo
1:24:08 - Miss America
1:30:00 - Babe
1:35:26 - Renegade
1:43:04 - Come Sail Away
1:53:11 - *Say Goodbye
1:54:12 - *EnCore, ParaDise [only for hardest Styx fans :) ]
1:58:07 - Borrowed Time
2:03:41 - Half-Penny, Two-Penny
2:08:19 - A.D. 1958
2:10:56 - *Paradise Theatre Tour Credits [*1] [*2]
[*1] with released studio music - i not upload studio music, replaced with concertsound
[*2] alternative link - • STYX_ParadiseTheatreTo...
Original Tour Credits (without audience sound) uploads by James "Jim" Cahill (Styx Tour Promoter 1977-83)
Styx - Live at Capital Centre ˙(Concert Nights DHV 2011)
Capital Centre, Largo (Landover)
13 April 1981
Line-Up
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Dennis DeYoung - vocals, keyboards
Chuck Panozzo - bass, vocals
John Panozzo - drums, percussion
Tommy Shaw - vocals, guitars
James "J.Y." Young - vocals, guitars
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My favourite stadium concertvideo.
Thx Styx & recorders & traders !
Not released epic concertmovie with many legendary moments, unfortunately source is (Pro-shot) VHS rip DVD with glitches. My Diamond Heart version video little better, sound is very better.
Best visuality is: HD resolution, fullscreened and you see 2-3 meter from monitor
in dark room ! (VHS quality - NO WONDER) Fortunately :) human eye is not eagle eye, when looking at a distance, disappear many glitches of video. Human eye and perception concentrated to colours and light contrast AND conception of Styx concert this is (DARK and LIGHTS and COLOURS with show and theatratical elements). (sorry my english)
Video:
- NTSC colors balanced to PAL, enhanced colors
- Dark-Light range wide
- cropping, medium video-noise reduction
Sound:
- recorded source is contains some very BIG noise peaks and his has led to varying levels of completely sound recording - fixed
- vocal range and above strong balanced
- light hiss reduction, totally re-normalized

[@peterperez1285]

Maybe there will be people who will NOT agree with me, but to ME this is when Styx was STYX!

[@michaelstrode9456]

So awesome right o

[@brendajewellblaylock9492]

I agree with that she right they were styx then

[@brendajewellblaylock9492]

Yes it was

[@GR8SCOT22]

Its simple to me....Know Dennis, Know Styx....No Dennis, No Styx

[@mikerivera7509]

​@@GR8SCOT22 excellent point. And 100 percent correct

[@onehundredstocks]

Dennis De Young, Charles (Chuck) and the Late John Panozzo, James Young and Tommy Shaw are STYX, forever a Superstar Band!

[@anthonygalbo9348]

superstar line up: from left to right DDY, Chucky P, Todd monster S James JY Young and Tommy beastly shaw!

[@0623kaboom]

i was amazed when i found out JY also has a aeronautical engineering degree that he studied for ... not one of them fake honorary ones

[@Steven-hk2wb]

Before I die (of old age), I wish Tommy, JY, and Dennis can resolve their differences and give us once again the greatness they created together.

[@tb9489]

They did in 1997, and I was there

[@vetterburns1048]

HA! And THAT's okay...

[@keithgarreth1386]

Saw this same show Norfolk Scope back in the day

[@bigtimesully]

The best Styx album, for me, and the best tour. Just absolutely stunning showmanship and musical ability. Truly one of the greatest of all time

[@peterrimel8170]

Personally, my favorite was Cornerstone, but then again, I have seen every show since Grand Illusion. 104 verified tickets. Probably lost some being loaded for ten years. Great album though

[@bigtimesully]

@@peterrimel8170 cornerstone was so good as well. It can be tough to choose a favorite when it comes to Styx albums!

[@mshiss10]

I've always love "Paradise Theater / Return to Paradise" and "The Grand Illusion" albums.... It's a toss-up for me to pick which was better. Wish I could have seen them at that point in time, esp while Dennis DeYoung was still with Styx. I only got to go to one of their concerts in the mid-90's. I'd have loved to have seen them all though! Glad they did a huge concert that played on PBS, along with a Children's/Youth choir. It was pretty good for a TV Concert.

[@denniscrabtree2170]

I believe this was their best selling album. I saw Styx in Halifax NS in 1981 promoting this album. My favorite!

[@Logan_Woods-zd2zi]

One thing I thank my lucky stars for was seeing them this tour at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum July '81 as a 16 year old. I remember it like it was yesterday, including driving out of the carpark with the cassette in the stereo cranked, in my friends 1970 VW with plenty of concert goers walking back to their cars.

[@med1965]

Can we officaly say that the Panozzo Brothers are the most Underated and Underaprieciated Rhythm Section in the history of rock music?

[@jimmatherly]

No we can’t lol. Because they’re not. With respect, underrated is a cliche term. They were a fantastic rhythm section.

[@med1965]

@@jimmatherly I was saying the Panozzo Brothers never got the credit they deserved for all their contributions to Styx.

[@jimmatherly]

@@med1965 by who? Again, tired statements. I know it’s your opinion, but they’ve been recognized by members of the band, their fans, the buying public. They are name checked occasionally. I guess I just don’t see the reasoning. They got credit. Lots of it

[@rodneysmith9177]

@@jimmatherly Good lord. Is it really worth crapping all over a casual remark? smh.

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

I'd say John was underrated. He was a better drummer than he got credit for (although he did make the cover of _Modern Drummer_ magazine). Chuck was not a particularly inventive bassist. He played some cool parts on the early albums, and a noticeable line here and there after that. He got the job done, but I don't think the word underrated applies to him.

[@sabbathtribute]

Spot on. Deyoung was pretty much flawless live. He's great

[@RobBluth]

And he still is, so many years later

[@juliobalada7780]

He still have a great voice. Miss him in the group.

[@davidgeorge000]

He's great but does he want to be a rock singer or in a Broadway musical?

[@rogermasa]

@@davidgeorge000He can clearly do both and not bat an eye.

[@kindanotta1917]

In 1981 I snuck out of my God fearing rock and roll hating parents house at the age of 15 to see the Seattle show. My first concert and i fought my way to the front wall. And because my neighbors dad was very cool and dropped me at the show and gave me a cover story, my life changed forever. Live music is almost the only thing that matters.

[@Logan_Woods-zd2zi]

I was just north of you in Vancouver BC that July in '81. Difference was I was 16 and my buddy already had a VW bug, so we had transport. My parents probably thought I was going to YFC roller skating, or a Campus Life event, which we did frequently go to and enjoy!

[@nealvaught8176]

I was at this very show. Styx remains as one of my all time favorite bands. This was my first concert that I was allowed to go to without my parents. Great memories, thank you for posting!

[@lookingup82]

Neal Vaught me too.Awesome, fun and ...talent.

[@katdell5399]

I was too! They will ALWAYS & FOREVER be the INLY true Styx! I sure miss John Panozzo... I miss the guys together as they were MAGICAL! Best band ever! I've seen over 52 of their concerts.. w/Dennis,JY, Tommy, Chuck & John Panozzo.. 4ever in my heart & soul.. their original music will play on u til the world as we know it end.. then I'm sure we will see them in Heaven singing to us all! Love you all sweet band, ty fir touching my life so profoundly & I still listen cuz you still touch my life... blessings & happiness always...Respectfully, Kat Dell

[@zakmoon7065]

Super cool

[@didiermerlateau5712]

My first show of rock. In this tour in Paris France). I return to my home with one pick from Tommy Shaw and one from James Young.

[@Apollodog2]

I was there too - I've seen them 6 times. I wish the camera had been able to "see thru the dark" a little better (LOTS of dark sections), but I understand that the technological advances we now have weren't as available then and I do appreciate being able to see (again) what my wife and I saw then.

[@lavmi79]

I was there! Drove up from William and Mary and back the same night on one of the first dates with my future, and still current, wife! I love Styx! She still isn’t a huge fan, but it worked for us! It will be so cool to see this concert again! I’ve seen them live more than any other band. Be safe y’all!

[@TheKevo7777]

Cheers brother!

[@kudosdc]

I was there too. 12 years old with my mom

[@lavmi79]

@@kudosdc That’s cool! My mom took me to my first concert - Chicago (and The Beach Boys I’m pretty sure)! I remember the sweet smell of weed wafting through the Hampton VA Coliseum and getting beer splashed on us at least once!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

A rock band that loved the USA as expressed on stage. You don't see that inspiration anymore, and we all see the direction of our great USA today. When there is no romantic art, there is only dark art, as society tends to follow art. RIP USA. You were loved on stage, and in the audience.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

"When people lock their doors, and hide inside. Rumor has it's the end of paradise." RIP, best of times.

[@nicksouza191]

Chuck is such a good bass player. So underrated.

[@EDOGG62]

You rarely hear harmonies like this anymore. Hell, you rarely hear ONE vocalist that can sing like this without a backing track or pitch correction anymore.

[@dennislong8116]

I saw this tour in 1981, At the great Western forum, I was seventeen, my girlfriend, nineteen. Best concert, best night at that time of my life. After it was all over, we cruised the sands at Huntington Beach, layed out a blanket, drank some brews, smoked some good buds, She looked into my eyes, took my hand, and she rocked my paradise!!!!! The taste of her lips, the smell of her purfume, it was no grand illusion, we just went sailing away, into a crystal ball!!! 1981, forever rocked!!!

[@MovieManiacs666]

I was there too.

[@megazap9986]

That was the gayest comment I’ve ever read

[@TommyLent]

@@megazap9986 HA! That made me laugh out loud.

[@trump1912]

Wow man, what a trip down memory lane. Me & my beloved brother listened to Grand Illusion during the 80’s & talked about the stupidest shiii. I miss him and I’ll always remember those great times. Thank you Styx.

[@dugjay]

My first STYX concert. Drove about 2 hours to get there but it was worth the ride and good times!

[@kiplambert64]

This brings back some memories.."I saw Styx at the Paradise Theater" , Lee County Arena, 1981... Such a great show!! Still have the shirt!!

[@kennykotecki7285]

Most Amazing band of all time. Can listen to these songs 1000000 times and never get sick of hearing them. Too bad no camera on John's drums!

[@christalhixson4351]

He’ll yah, I listened to this every morning for ovr 20 years. They help keep in my groov and keep my heart young. Had the privilege of seeing this phenomenal band . I know they’re coming to my send off in the sky as they are Always in my life. The only cool left and Come Sailaway my graduation song, 1981 Groove On 4Evr in me

[@lunatikkrazieazylum6226]

Styx: America's answer to Queen

[@saj8]

No. I don't think so. Late 70s era Journey holds that title. Styx is America's answer to Yes.

[@jamesmarcin4787]

Yes? That's a No.

[@lucioagelvis2134]

Great song. Does it resemble Don’t stop me now? (

[@ericsloss4385]

I love the classic lineup of Styx. Fantastic. I wish I would have seen them back then.

[@thomasanders5823]

Saw them open for KISS at the Civic Center and they blew kiss away.The vocal harmonies were off the charts.

[@ericsloss4385]

Cool deal. I've heard Kiss is really good live.

[@ejd1984]

I was there that night, Section 128. Slept overnight at the Capito Center for tickets, and still have the t-shirt. 🙂

[@EarthSurferUSA]

You can always tell a band that is not whacked out on drugs by how well they play live. This band was pure goodness.

[@cjshardcorepunkmusicvault8474]

Are you serious???? James and Tommy were total cockheads.. Hence the song Snowblind.

[@anthonymatis2977]

@The Terrence Reardon Podcast So Tommy stopped Cocaine and other hard drugs in 1978 ???

[@jorgehuerta9593]

Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!! True..... Wasn't Jinny Page fucked off on heroin at the time? I'm not talking shit,he sounded doper than fuck tho.....

[@ILJ68]

You’re kidding, right? Snowblind literally about Cocaine. The term was popular for being off your face on cocaine. Listen particularly to the lyrics in Tommy’s verse. Late 70’s early 80’s all the bands were at it.

[@ILJ68]

@Terrence's Classic Rock Corner Podcast Dennis drank, not as bad as John, but he did at least through Cornerstone. Yes, many individuals abstained from Coke, but then they usually drank or were on uppers or smoked weed and Quaaludes were also popular. Not everyone’s DOC was the same, but that time period was a time when radio ruled, Payola was rife, and the shit was literally on the tables. I worked rock radio in some of the biggest markets. I could tell you some stories.

[@ckimlemieux8409]

My 16 year old self was in that audience--both nights!

[@craigjones21]

Prodigies all. While they were united they created an immortal, distinct catalogue of music that has never been duplicated. Not even close. And even when they were fighting over the direction of the band they created eternal classics like Mr. Roboto.

[@turkeeg7644]

Performance art with Miss Piggy.

[@TheSports50]

They could and still put on a great show. Get pump up for Renegade. I am now 63 and I am so glad my wife and I saw them with REO and Peter Frampton .

[@jonasmauritzson872]

Thank you. Great memory! I was at the concert in Gothenburg Sweden. I took the train on my own during the day to go to the concert and back home during the night. I remember my father picked me up at 5 in morning. Fantastic concert! Memory for life.

[@srincident]

I am so glad I grew up in the 70s and 80s. Styx is one of my all time favorite bands. I saw this tour live with my older brother and my best friend who was girl and it's never left my memory.

[@annie68164]

Even with the lower quality this blows away anyone now, excellent!!!!

[@kathrynmireles4278]

These were the Best Of Times!

[@TheReelblack]

paradise

[@dclaghorn2]

It's a cryin' shame that there isn't a clean copy of this show (ditto Gand Illusion Tour)

[@reneesin2xs497]

I know. Not many clear copies of the older concerts!

[@bradburchett1611]

Just nice to see a Styx concert other than the Caught In The Act video, or the ones put out in recent years of Tommy and JY's cover band version of Styx. No disrespect to Lawrence, Todd, or Ricky as they are all really good. But this was truly Styx back at the height of there career. That was cut short. I was only 7 years old in 1983 but I am forever greatful that my dad showed me what great music was and took me to go see the Kilroy tour when Styx played the Metro Center in Rockford, IL.

[@canaristony]

They nailed "Babe" beautiful Rhodes or other type of Piano with the string syntesizers!Wow! Great Guitar lead with great back chanting vocals!

[@tabathasheffroth7981]

Fantastic memories! Saw this tour in Moncton NB in August 1981. To the best of my recollection the set list was identical. May have been the hottest night of the summer outside and even hotter inside. Tommy Shaw joked that there was free hot chocolate and clam chowder available for anyone needing some warmth. One of the best concerts of my life. Thanks for posting.

[@gregsilver8312]

I was also at this Moncton show. My favorite concert. No opening act. Before the band started playing, they had a guy (dressed like a janitor) sweeping the stage as part of the show. A lot of people there (not me) started booing because they felt it was taking too long for the band to start. But once they did, everything was fine. I was standing on the floor about 10 people back from the front. When the curtain comes down near the end, you can see the silhouettes of the band (except Dennis) who was on the left side away from the curtain. As the music came down to just Dennis playing, lights faded out behind the curtain and lights did the opposite in front of the curtain (making it seem like the rest of the band vanished). In person, this effect was more awesome than can be seen here

[@travisloader5665]

Saw this tour as my very first concert when I was only 10. I'm 45 now. Its still has to be my favorite show of all time. And got me into wanting to see every live show I could. Still have loved seeing styx over the years even with the line up changes. Even saw the reunion return to paradise in the mid 90s. Styx fan forever!!!

[@artiert5224]

Styx - an all-time fave band. No Grand Illusions behind their music. Just power.

[@budgetguitaristcom]

STYX in their prime. What a great concert! Grand Illusion was my third ever album and I played it into the ground.

[@Chrisdrumz]

Yep,their prime but also their(albeit unintentional) farewell. Roboto and it's presentation ended Styx.

[@tommybass40]

Been a Styx fan since the late 1970’s....two songs stand out as relevant in 2020: The Best of Times and Borrowed Time....if we thought things sucked in ‘81, it was a walk in the park compared to 2020!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Life is never a walk in the park while living under communism.

[@helloitsmehb]

Huh? Times were way tougher back then

[@miraclehands9040]

Detroit native here (cali transplant)... ain't that the truth!

[@Cmunic8]

@@helloitsmehbapparently you weren’t there

[@helloitsmehb]

@@Cmunic8 why do you say that? High crime. Interest rates were high. High Unemployment These are the salad days

[@brucetheking]

SUITE MADAME BLUE! Goosebumps everytime.

[@angelacharters8381]

TY

[@lajoslaszlo8336]

Köszönöm szépen a feltöltést. Nagyszerű koncert, remek hang, elfogadható képminőség, főleg, hogy majd 40 éves az eredeti felvétel...

[@diceytrust2768]

I love Tommy's funny voice while introducing "Fooling Yourself".

[@donwoodward7944]

I think that's their best song, love it.

[@efgdf]

Why they aren't at the Rock n Roll hall of fame? One of the underreated Rock n Roll bands ever

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I think I know the answer to that. This is the entertainment industry, which is a collectivist propaganda machine like our schools, and will not recognize this band because they loved the USA too much to get the credit they deserve. Notice, anybody who loves the USA will not be recognized, or will be demonized. I can't think of a lower evil.

[@hammill444]

@@EarthSurferUSA What utter nonsense

[@jblcva]

Only band to ever have 4 Double Platinum records in a row. Then Kilroy, 1x Platinum.One of the most entertaining shows ever. They belong as does Steppenwolf the RR HOF has become a joke. Come on guys bring the hit maker back while their is still time. Dennis.....

[@keithkoenig5320]

You are NOT serious?!

[@barrymassey9865]

They are not in there because they put country and pop in there.

[@traceyreitterer9875]

I grew up loving Styx, (am 49 now) but was never fortunate enough to see them live. Thank you for posting this stellar concert!

[@drewman_jones]

You still can! You may know already, but Styx went on tour early this year in the Western US, I was fortunate enough to see them and it was an AMAZING SHOW, flawless as ever before, they might look different, but the great Styx sound remains. They're even working on a new album, most likely accompanied by another tour, I'd highly recommend any music fan see them if given the chance.

[@rayjohnson2387]

They seem to tour alot with speedwagon...they're still good but not the same without Dennis

[@TheWhereyouare]

I’m your age and I FINALLY saw them last week.

[@TheWhereyouare]

They seem to be touring a lot! I saw them last July and they’re coming back next April 2023.

[@GR8SCOT22]

I was there---also in Baltimore at the Civic Center---it was GREAT---1 month before graduation......like it was yesterday, in my heart

[@user-cq9zl9om6u]

Been a Styx fan since their inception. Particularly loved them , held on to their music during not so good times overseas in the military , circa 1970's.

[@buckparrish3392]

One of the BEST concerts I've EVER been to...i was 19 years old in '81...sat front row directly in front of Tommy Shaw...

[@davebeals1718]

Cool to see the posts of 2019. I'm 50, my older sister got me hooked on STYX when I was still diapers! So glad she did.

[@0623kaboom]

lol im 55 and got my older brothers hooked on them ... yeah i was buying them from the first one back in 72 ... the reverse of the canadian cover was a not so hidden lady in repose shot from her ankles up ...

[@0623kaboom]

still cant figure out how he got 30 hour days in a 24 hour cycle ...

[@brendazierden4295]

I soo remember going to that concert!!! I wanted to go so badly. But it was sold out. I knew my cousin cousin had tickets to that show. I called them up and the next thing I was going!! I have never forgotten that show!! Especially sweet madam blue!!

[@VoodooCrab]

Talent unequaled in today's world.

[@robinsmith8772]

I was 12almost thirteen the first time I heared styx on the radio they are my favorite band to day

[@rladen1]

The golden age of rock personified by this collective performance. Talented as any hard rock act ever.

[@tracibreland7476]

The best part of this, is of course STYX, which I love but the other is reading every comment on how you guys were at this concert! 💖

[@56Veggie]

Tommy was only 28 yrs old here --- geez and to think I still have the hots for him after all these years. He's now 66.

[@ILJ68]

Unfortunately he’s no longer vegetarian

[@56Veggie]

@@ILJ68 Neither am I. I am a grower/producer.

[@egreene59]

I was at this show. One of two times I saw this band live in their heyday. The other time was in 1978 during their Pieces of Eight tour at the Roanoke Civic Center. Great band!

[@andrewjordan1967]

I was at the very last show on this tour in 1981, Bingley Hall, Stafford,England. It remains the best show I’ve ever been to 🎸

[@ericsloss3963]

This wld have been the tour to see them. At their peak. Playing for 2 hrs. Nice.

[@ffroment2]

I was in los angeles sport arena 1981 Unforgettable

[@diceytrust2768]

Love it at around 1:22:32 or so when JY plays with his teeth. Love Love Love JY and Tommy.

[@themarkman8822]

What a gem of a show this is... guess this was on TV back in 1981, Styx at the peak of their powers

[@Deborahtunes]

To my knowledge it's never been televised anywhere. The video has only in recent years been cleaned up enough for viewing...

[@jennifersman7990]

No, this was a video recorded off the feed from the video screen at Capital Centre in Maryland. So if you’d been in the arena that night you would’ve seen this on their screen

[@pattondiorama7136]

I was at this show! I remember that Miss Piggy puppet. 😝 Thank God the Cap Centre recorded concerts.

[@kewellhand]

Seen them in 1981 (OKC) Sitting here watching this takes me back to being 12 years old at my first concert. Thanks MOM lol Thanks for the upload!!

[@annavonhoene2645]

My first concert and one the best, these were the best of times

[@markhayden3462]

Saw them 3 nights before this in Lexington, Kentucky. Great memories...

[@nikosatsaves3141]

JY the most underrated guitarist everr

[@viking956]

I saw the concert immediately preceding this one at the Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro NC. Was a Saturday night I will NEVER forget.

[@donwoodward7944]

Thanks for this. Saw them at the Boston Garden for the "Cornerstone" tour. Wore my concert shirt to high school the next day. They rose to even greater heights with Paradise Theatre! Break out your lighters everybody!

[@pinkfloydcentral6384]

Dennis took the stage on Cornerstone in a Red Sox jersey as he is a baseball fanatic.

[@gregflowers854]

Outside of the Beatles, Styx is my favorite band. Saw the 3 times in Orlando. Not the same band today without Dennis. Wish they would settle their differences.

[@robbyu.672]

Will never happen. Tommy has made that pretty clear.

[@michaelkeudel8770]

Been 22 years, they know more about Deyoung than you do, and they don't want to deal with him. No different than a divorce.

[@davidgeorge000]

It's simple, Styx wants to be and is a rock band while Dennis wants to prance about the stage like he's in the Pirates of Penzance. He doesn't want to be in a rock band he wants to be on Broadway in a musical. Styx is a rock band period, not a Broadway musical end of story. I don't miss him, not a bit. I'm there to see Styx the rock band not some Mr. Roboto Japanese musical nonsense.

[@JeffFolkes]

I was there! We had floor seats about 1/3 of the way back from the stage. Oh the memories!

[@efgdf]

The perfect combination between acoustic and electronics, like Yes and Genesis

[@timgrimes2589]

oh god styx blows yes and phill collins away, not even close

[@ollikarjanlahti3537]

@@timgrimes2589 check Genesis’ In the Cage medley 1984. They were amazing live band.

[@michaelkeudel8770]

Try a band called Mystery, they are phenomenal, look up Caught in a Whirlwind of Time. Their current singer sang in a Styx tribute band, replaced the singer that took Jon Andersons place in Yes.

[@Boatingwego5]

We were there for this concert!.... This was the best place for concerts before they tore it down!

[@sdime9858]

I never saw Styx live but being from Baltimore I saw most of my concerts at the Capital Centre and that was an excellent venue to see live music , never had a bad time there even with terrible seats I wish they would of never tore it down

[@JayBuff19]

This is a great capture. Missed them as I was too young for shows until Kilroy tour, which I didn’t see.

[@jessdodd]

saw styx 1978 in nanaimo bc wow blown away small crowd played like there was 20000 now 65 yrears old this music is ageless

[@deniscadieux6072]

Now i am 60 but since i was 16 styx is one of the gratesd band tanks for all mémory!

[@ILSRWY4]

Best bands: RUSH, YES and STYX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thomasanders5823]

what about the MOODY BLUES..best concert I ever saw..and Ive seen most of the heavyweights..Including Hendrix and The Doors

[@tracibreland7476]

Def, for me too. And I have to add Kansas during these years.

[@briandillon2378]

Judas Priest

[@donc1838]

Yes - multiple times, Led Zeppelin 1978, Pink Floyd

[@larrybirb5967]

Agreed

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

They’re totally in their prime here! And they’re still this tight, which blows my mind.

[@dietpepsivanilla3095]

While I wasn't at this show, I was at the one in Des Moines, Iowa a few months later. Still to this day, this concert is one of my all time top five ones. The irony is the next time I saw them for the Kilroy Was Here Tour, that was one of the worst. We didn't know it of course, but that's when the tensions between Dennis and Tommy and J.Y. were at a height. Still one of the best-ever groups.

[@hpman2391]

Was there also from BETTENDORF

[@kennykotecki7285]

JY is a Giant crazy ass rock God from planet Kick-Ass!!!

[@nikosatsaves3141]

Hetfield's dad

[@jasondudash5501]

Dennis DeYoung, Thomas (Tommy) Shaw, James "JY" Young, Charles (Chuck, Chucky) Panozzo, and of course, the late Jonathan (John, Johnny) Panozzo, rockin' out at the capitol center in Largo, MD having the best of times. (Circa, 1981).

[@qg3726]

When I came back after being stationed Overseas(1972) I would go to a Local Club on Sheridan Rd. in Chicago called Hueys where You would go upstairs & see this Band for cover charge. Not long after this they set out on Tours. Those were the days..

[@SONORSQ2guy]

I saw them 78,79, and 81. They were amazing! I miss the Panozzo brothers. 👍

[@RedJury]

SO FORTUNATE to see Styx two years later at this SAME venue in 1983 for the Mr. Roboto tour....I was 14 years young : )

[@jjsampel8852]

First concert I saw, in Jacksonville, FL, when I was 6 years old.

[@stereopolice]

Wow, I was there ... thanks for posting this, what great memories. Regards ...

[@williamweiss6128]

Yep. They were amazing. Seen them twice in the 70's. So good.

[@valdiskalejs3655]

Dennis Deyoung is back and with his band touring in 2020 doing Styx music and introducing a new album...one song is a duet with Julian Lennon!!

[@kellyrick1981]

Saw them on this tour in June 81 in Memphis.

[@domi202]

GREAT POST this tour captures the absolute peak of STYX.

[@blueeyzsue4233]

I was there that night.

[@stephenrowe3483]

I was at this show, 2nd concert I ever saw. I won the tickets on Q107 the night before the show, I think I was 15 or so….

[@ElectricEdd]

Went to this show in drammenshallen in Drammen, Norway 1981.

[@novagoth]

I was there for this one. Great show.

[@davebeals1718]

May 2018...thanks for the upload. What a great band. I can't think of any modern bands that have 3 lead vocals. Granted, JY doesn't lead a lot...but...damn when he does...adds a unique flair to STYX. Wish they could put aside their differences and give us one last US tour of the original band.

[@jonathanfalix2875]

I totally agree that would be amazing

[@debbiemabrey9240]

I couldn't think of anything better than DDY to be back with Styx once more. Their voices blend so well!

[@terriwallmark328]

They are doing a tour this year 2022!

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

The only thing I didn't like about the Paradise Theater show was the wonky mustache light. It may not actually be a mustache light, but god damn it sure looks like a mustache. I still think its cheesy every time I see it. But Styx was one of the great bands of the era. Right up there with Queen, Heart, The Eagles, Kansas, and Boston. The best Era for actual singing groups there ever was.

[@rosannehernandez2514]

It represents Dennis DeYoung's moustache. 😆

[@jasondudash5501]

This Was The Paradise Theater Tour At The Capital Centre Back In 1981 Just 2 Years Before Mr. Roboto, From The Album, Kilroy Was Here. All Those Years That I Had Styx's Caught In The Act Live Video, I Never Knew That Tommy Shaw Hated The Kilroy Was Here Album And Tour Until After I Watched Styx On VH1's Behind The Music. Styx's Tour Manager Remembered Back In January, 1982 When They Were Only Having A 2 Day Tour In Japan To Completely Finish The Paradise Theater Tour, He Remembered Tommy Entering His Room And Finally Put His Foot Down And Said, Let's Not Have Another Concept Album. I Want Straight Up Rock & Roll. But It Was Too Late. Dennis DeYoung Had Already Came Up With A Plan. Which Was Kilroy Was Here Album And Story. And When Styx Returned To The U.S. DeYoung Came Home And Watched A PBS Commercial Watching The Weird Machines Running. And When The Lights Went Out, The Machines Kept Running. And That Freaked Him Out. So He Came Up With Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto. Then Styx Did A 14 Minute Movie. (Which Was The Kilroy Was Here Movie.) But He Noticed There Was Something Missing. "There's A Song That's Got To Go Along With That 14 Minute Movie." He Thought. So He Wrote Mr. Roboto, Which Became A Big Hit In 1983. But He Didn't Intend It To Become A First Hit Single. Styx's First Hit Single Was Gonna Be Don't Let It End. I Remember DeYoung Talking About It On His Behind The Vinyl Interview.

[@noahgutierrez-cruz7556]

Holy Crap, This was only 40 years ago...If covid wasn't around maybe they'd get with dennis for a tour celebrating Paradise theatre

[@fo189]

Love this. I just saw them last month and after forty one years they still pack the house and sound fantastic

[@whataboutrob442]

Amazing that Tommy gets all the "cool" lead spots.

[@TheTop40hub]

Saw them on this tour here in Vancouver in July of 1981. One week after I saw Tom Petty. Great concert summer.

[@billnah6255]

F ..in Tommy Shaw is unreal amazing in this video. Kudos to someone who has accomplished so !!! much musically.

[@franklinpalma2662]

Grandísima y peculiar banda Styx. Toda una leyenda del rock. Gracias por compartir.

[@Mark-cy9gz]

I saw them in Billings MT on this tour and love the band ever since.

[@CLAelev1]

Saw them at the Forum LA for this tour then again in 2007. Both shows kicked ass!

[@artbell259]

1:47:30 rare to see, bass player is head banging "Come Sail Away"