Styx_Pieces Of Eight-Aku-Aku 2011

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Executed perfectly. Todd on the drums, he is one of the greatest drummers of all time. Tommy Shaw is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. The whole band is just epic.

[@MSUSpartanFootball]

I still prefer the original line up ...with the Panozzo brothers and Dennis. RIP John P.

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

@@MSUSpartanFootball I agree John was an awesome drum player, but he was drunk most of the time. Todd, on the other hand, is completely opposite. both epic musicians. Since Neil Peart died, Todd has taken over the reins.

[@DuaLeaD]

@@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 "He was drunk most of the time" Dude, that's a super disgraceful way to piss on John's legacy. Anyone taking the throne is stepping in the temple that John built. He was absolutely what Styx's music needed... Dennis lovingly called him their "platinum drummer" because he was on all their greatest albums and helped make them what they were - Masterpieces that stood the test of time....

[@deborahwittrock]

This is my favorite video ever! Watched it over & over & over…

[@infuseme2]

For not being a "Hair Band" they all have great hair. Man they are good! Such a great tune, so well played live.

[@aaxen7255]

DeYoung had his own style, I didn't think there could be anyone to replace him with that would really work right - but this guy is really good. Such a talented and underrated band.

[@catherineferguson7646]

Lawrence Cowan is a classically trained pianist. Graduate of a Conservatory of music. They don't come better.

[@carleysdad94]

DDY was a prima donna.

[@StringDriver]

This guy has rhythm on stage when he moves DDY looks uncomfortable moving around the stage

[@davedaniel675]

I said the same thing.

[@frankvarga8193]

Like other comments, Dennis chose his path, God bless, Lawrence lives on in Styx, long live Rock - N-Roll ✊🤟💪👍

[@markharrison5321]

First, Pieces of Eight may be the most underrated rock album of all time. Second, this video clip has two great songs. Pieces of Eight is just so typical Styx, in the form of Equinox, Grand Illusion, and Paradise Theatre. It is so Dennis DeYoung. But Aku Aku, that is something special. It is like a Pink Floyd song. I would love a 10 minute extended version. It is so beautiful.

[@timberwolf534]

Amazing the slow build to the crescendo i miss this music. Bands like this will never be again. I am so glad i was here for it in the 60's 70's and early 80's after that it was gone.

[@reinaldoperez272]

ME too. 65 and rocking. Long live STYX.

[@atlasking6110]

Living. American. Legends. There's nothing more to say. Long may they wave!

[@jackmanbussey]

What Vocals , Typical STYX , Kudo's , and , Thanks Guys for decades of Awesomeness ! Jackie

[@tkblondish5820]

One of the most creative and musically solid bands ever to come out of the 70's. Thier music is magical, and talent amongst them unsurpassed.

[@ronlips6452]

JUST SAW THEM COUPLE WEEKS ago still talented an unsurpassed as ever

[@donaldthayer9183]

Todd is just an off the charts incredible drummer

[@susanbezio6708]

Lawrence Gowan has been with Styx for 25 years now. He's very talented. ☮️

[@oasis5827]

Agreed - Gowan is an Amazing Singer\Musician. Beautiful version of these two songs!

[@randytrader3026]

I swear they're better now than when the album came out.. what a great legendary band..

[@jimrule2513]

After all these years I am just realizing what a fabulous composition this is.

[@mikekroft86]

Just Fantastic

[@markharrison5321]

The 15 year old boy listening to Aku Aku by Styx on headphones in his room was me. For me, I was the 15 year old kid was listening to Paradise Theater on headphones in my room. Of course, I had listened to every Styx album since Grand Illusion on headphones in my room.

[@geegaw14]

That was me too.

[@ericrathburn5475]

@@geegaw14me 6:14

[@tracibreland7476]

I played this Album over and over and in the car with my 8 track. I loved the cover of the 8 track. Brings back lots of memories.

[@bobshaw8319]

Tommy Shaw is a legend

[@eddiegoins7349]

This is STYX enough for me! The bands heart and soul are still here!

[@rma6070]

Yes singing Dennis deyoung's songs including this one

[@orkycathcart6397]

@@rma6070 FUCK DE-OLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@crispinconstantino4546]

I'm a fanatic fans of Styx Since 1979, I wish the new group of STYX can do a tour concert in Manila Philippines and for sure more Filipinos like your group.

[@RaptorV1USA]

I was prob the only kid back in 77 who loved Aku Aku as much if not more than the other killer songs on this album... this music was my intro to the more progressive side of rock as a preteen and these guys were well ahead of their time.. underrated and unbelieveably awesome. Bravo!.

[@kenmcphail1320]

Yea, I was the only one on my block that absolutely loved Styx. Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight were just masterpieces. I lived 10 miles away from this show. They played the entire Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight albums back to back. I sure wish I would've gone. I've seen them many times but this concert would've been extra special for me.

[@bryancorley5068]

Beautiful music! The 70’s!

[@Anlushac11]

All those hit songs on Pieces Of Eight and the instrumental piece Aku-Aku is still my favorite.

[@taicydkyraut]

Yes it's mine also, wonderful musicial piece, always given me goosebumps

[@bebru2439]

Aku-Aku doesn’t get a lot of respect but I’ve always liked it, a perfect outro to the Pieces of Eight song and album.

[@susanhill149]

I love the current stir line up go to see them every chance I get

[@orkycathcart6397]

AS ALWAYS INCREDIBLE HARMONIES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnhernandez9539]

One of the most beautiful songs there is

[@martacecilianovoventurino748]

Long life STYK... and Tommy Shaw...magnific voice ¡ guitar player Carismatic...beautiful blue eyes.. Bravo ¡

[@pumpkinspice2048]

Lawrence has a wonderful voice and he fits well into Styx but Dennis can never be replaced I saw them live 4 months ago and It was the best concert I've ever been to

[@jerrylee2698]

STXy music is alot like Pink Floyd with this song

[@sabbathtribute]

This version is superb in my opinion, both musically and vocally. This guy replacing Deyoung is very talented.

[@st3v444]

sabbathtribute Gowan is outstanding in styx and in his solo career

[@diceytrust2768]

sabbathtribute ~ He's great seeing him live in concert too. Wonderful showmanship & a lot of energy. I've seen him 4 times with Styx. He really knows how to truly entertain without his ego getting in the way. And Styx can now really rock out with out the iky sweet *Babe* junk.

[@johnflanagan9153]

I'll always prefer the originator, Dennis Deyoung, as million's do, but Larry Gowen does an excellent job with this song, both vocally and the keys. Very well done.

[@orkycathcart6397]

@@johnflanagan9153 FUCK DE-OLD !!!!!!!!

[@drlock978]

All these years later,One of the best songs from their best album.No Dennis,but still very impressive.Great job guys.

[@midnightsynergy7846]

My favorite Styx song(s), but regretfully isn't in their playlist in concert anymore, at least not the last few times I've seen them.

[@danr4137]

They do throw it in their set list when they do shows in the winter and it's just them and they don't have to share the time. Lawrence Gowan said it's his favorite Styx song and he loves to play it so they do it when they can.

[@midnightsynergy7846]

@@danr4137 Gowen does an outstanding job with the song. It makes sense I've not seen them play it as I've never seen them along, bur rather as a headliner. I saw them first in a Rush/Styx tour in the 70's

[@ramonocasio8413]

Mine two, what a music outstanding lyrics

[@dianabarreras6872]

Tommy Shaw and his dimples rock my soul.

[@jiminauburn5073]

Oh how I loved these guys in my youth. Now that I am old, I think I just might go to their concert in March when they come to town. I can get front row seats for $300. I can easily afford that now. Going to have to do that.

[@nancychuba2823]

❤🎼🎸STYX BEAUTIFUL

[@intentionaloffside8934]

Gowan is probably an uptick from Dennis DeYoung, as he can sing and play those vocal and keyboard parts flawlessly and brings his own song portfolio as a solo artist.

[@maryhall9509]

I love the ending to this. Freaking cool !

[@patriciacomo5002]

I saw them 3 times and enjoyed every show i went to a number 1 five stars for styx live.

[@rma6070]

Dennis DeYoung the composer of the Styx music, his band is much better

[@JorgeFerreira-dc8og]

Amazinz song for me this the best song in my life.

[@lolaflores5388]

I don't know how many times I have watched this...Awesome...There's something about this song/vid.....I don't know what....

[@Queenmarie88]

Believe me I know what you mean. This is one of my most favorite albums ever. When I was a teen in the late 70's early 80's I listened to it over and over. Pieces of Eight /Aku Aku just gives me chills always. I so wish I had seen this show. They are amazing.

[@waltersimmons946]

Written and originally sung by the one and only Dennis Deyoung

[@jmiester25]

Saw this last night. Blew my mind

[@PedarArdRhi]

Remembering being there when Styx opened for Aerosmith in '77 at Nassau Colosseum Long Island New York. But I gotta admit.... Tommy Shaw brought Styx to their Ultimate level! Cross the River.....

[@rma6070]

For the record is a Dennis DeYoung composition not a Tommy Shaw one

[@trysometenderness7466]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@TheChef470]

I'm in tears......

[@rma6070]

Of course a Dennis DeYoung song always has that effect

[@orkycathcart6397]

@@rma6070 FUCK DE-OLD !!!!!!!!!!

[@1badsteed]

Good Lord this makes me miss DDY so much. Great job to Lawrence though. Tommy and JY always top notch! Who is that drummer? New to the band? JK, Todd, you're amazing! First saw you on the RTP tour. Ricky great on bass as well and vocals! Stellar performance guys

[@billnah6255]

I have to say. I’ve seen every band I think now. Many of the largest and best in the seventies. But I feel like a fool now. I think this band could have changed my destiny if I had discovered them and THEir full albums! In the seventies. Well I hope it’s not too late.

[@andreasgautsche5497]

Styx, einfach unvergesslich, großartig, meisterhaft, mir fehlen die worte

[@tamarahornyak5744]

outstanding

[@bobshaw12]

AMAZING PERFORMANCE !!!

[@sincerusone]

Fantastic. Cracked me open.

[@bonitahighley7922]

Its amazing how James Young reminds me of John Lodge, and Tommy Shaw, Justin Hayward of the moody blues.

[@jamesawallace9909]

Man I say enough about how Styx has influenced my life and what a musical journey they have taken my mind on! Thanks guys and keep on rockin!!!🤘

[@hiroo.8014]

美しい、ピーシズオブエイト、アクアク、一連の流れが美しい！デニスのアイデアが活きた作品だと思います。

[@GUIGOU2013]

Amo esta banda y también esta canción que escuche en los 80's como fondo musical de la telenovela peruana "Carmin" (cuando Fiorella Menchelli sufria y se ponía pensativa), también era el intro del progama de una radio peruana. Aku-Aku, hermosa melodía de la superbanda americana STYX.

[@donny38075]

One of their more haunting pieces of music...beautiful. Should have been dressed in Middle Ages dress for this album...ha

[@lovingeveryminuteofit6926]

Always will be legends in my opinion

[@darrellmay4502]

I can see in their faces that they believe what they sing!,,,,

[@Heather-r2n]

Beautiful performance!!!❤❤❤

[@bigbrown1172]

Saw them in gadsden AL. Bout 5yr ago. It was a killer show just as good as back in the 70s

[@MikeUIibarri]

They sounded really good.

[@MusicRoxMyWorld1158]

just absolutely AMAZING !! WOW, WOW, AND WOW AGAIN !!!!

[@gtyrone83]

5:39 is some of the saddest, yet most beautiful music ever written

[@aliciabogue6542]

The best music came out of the 80s it’s really too bad that the younger generations missed out on that they’ll never know how wonderful it was and how many wonderful bands there were suck as Styx, Inxs A-Ha I love Ed the pieces of eight album and song it was the bomb

[@dreamfever8227]

Wow, just saw this. They sound amazing.

[@Alpha0371]

might be my favorite song by them

[@tomedgar4375]

Me too, but tied with Suite Madam Blue

[@gman21266]

Combine this with "Castle Walls" and it stands as proof that Styx is probably the greatest band of all time.

[@rma6070]

Both Dennis DeYoung songs and yes Styx was one of the best bands when he was in it.

[@markalan1501]

Great. Perfect performance

[@scottuforox7654]

Brings back Better times♥️

[@mistabassman1]

So good- goose bumps!

[@francoisedonnay888]

Exellent.Great song and great performance

[@MikeUIibarri]

Excellent.

[@brianvery5244]

If you ever get a chance to catch them live..DO IT

[@jasonalseth2010]

I get to see them late August for the 5th or 6th time :) I will even put up with Gowan's showboating, but he is home in Canada and is expected.

[@jackdavis8616]

Tommy Shaw is from my old stomping grounds, Niles, Buchanan, Michigan. I remember him playing in St. Joseph at the Shadowland ball room! He was just starting his new curerier and he was awesome back then and awesome now!! Thanks for the memories Tommy!! The Shadowland has been gone for many of years now, we don't even have a Vaneison festival anymore because one person is selfish and greedy that he's wasn't getting a piece of that green paper pie.thanks for nothing Bob Warren. I hope your happy with yourself. I also hope you have a hard time sleeping at night...

[@jimmywilliams5223]

Don't know about that he's from Montgomery AL used to play at the bowlrama downtown Montgomery when I was a kid

[@DaveN80]

I love how Dennis deyoung’s writing still holds up I love that song. Wish tommy never forced Dennis out

[@nathanpeoples2319]

I think it was mainly JY. JY hates Dennis

[@dianabarreras6872]

According to Chuck Panozzo, it was him and JY that made that decision. Tommy didn't even get a vote. It was a sound decision though, everyone in the band gets along well now and musically they have never been better.

[@atlasking6110]

Maybe Dennis and his wife Suzanne shouldn't have tried - and actually succeded for a while- in stealing the Panozzo twins' share of the profits which had always been sacred as the founders of the band. When Tommy joined the band it was Dennis himself who told Tommy that the Panozzo's get a 5th of everything, and Tommy being a decent human being reasoned that his songs would never have made a penny if he hadn't joined a band on the verge of superstardom. So, when Dennis went back on that, Tommy was understandably pissed. Tommy stood up for his pals, one suffering from AIDS and the other from alcoholism, while Dennis was trying to steal their share. Get your facts straight. DeYoung was, according to everyone who ever dealt with him, a total asshole. Great singer, writer and performer, but too much of an asshole to be in this band anymore. It was never about Kilroy or Mr. Roboto. It ws about the DeYoung's power grab behind the scenes.

[@bradfauth3657]

Dennis what taking the band in a different direction. I’m glad he’s gone the music he was writing was NOT Styx. JY and Chucky made the right decision

[@wrthrash]

We saw this show in 2009 in Charleston SC!!! WHAT a show! They did a CRAZY version of I am the Walrus, way better than the Beatles! We also saw Dennis DeYoung that year, not such a great show. I saw their Crystal Ball, Grand Illusion & Pieces of 8 concerts too (yeah, I'm 60 now).See them while or if you can, I always do!!!

[@DavyBoy-yo6wb]

Always loved them , my whole life everything up to Mr Roboto, but part of my young life

[@goodfaith5827]

"A Masterpiece!" Pieces Of Eight!

[@rma6070]

thanks to Dennis DeYoung the composer

[@goodfaith5827]

No Denis Deyoung although a good song writer is not nearly as talented or professional as the current keyboard player!

[@goodfaith5827]

And I have seen them both with the original band members at different times

[@goodfaith5827]

And have tickets to see them on July 12, 2023 in Interlochen, Michigan

[@ronchiles399]

As great Grand Illusion is, this is my favorite. I try not to compare but the writing is superior on PO8.

[@flights47]

Saw them in a stadium tour for grand allusion tour then saw them again years later at a small more personal venue much better at the the smaller one you could really hear the perfection of there music excellent show

[@garypribbanow6779]

So astounding, wish I could go back to then. Today a bit of disappointment!!!!

[@Angel-mq3pb]

Amazing ♥️

[@VORTEX70100]

I love it....give me the title of the DVD please thanks

[@JorgeFerreira-dc8og]

The song i´m ok the sart this amazing of the drums.

[@donaldparent4571]

Vousle Styx Vous croyez au seigneur Jésus vous êtes des bon chrétien je suis heureux d’apprendre ça Canada vous aiment

[@lolaflores5388]

This is awesome! Just like the record, but better...

[@luiscarlosdavila8196]

Styx The River Of Hell Flowing Underneath Chicago....

[@lockonstratos7787]

One of the guitarists is using as Tesco del ray guitar,that's nice to see since I have one

[@paulgallant897]

Purefect

[@bwheat60]

Todd is amazing! But you can’t hear Aku aku without remembering John. 😢

[@lucyforrester2633]

Todd is a BEAST!

[@tylermorrison7051]

John will always be missed. I interviewed Chuck numerous times. He was a class act, and shared many stories.

[@misterninetyseven2898]

40 people cashed their freedoms in for gold. They let it turn their hearts to stone.

[@lolaflores5388]

I've seen the Bassist before on a deck or cards...Sometimes he has a sword up to his head....

[@st3v444]

Lola Flores Ricky Phillips?

[@ktalmai]

Should give credit to Larry Gowan in the title. He is the best possible DDY replacement. Pieces of eight could easily be a Gowan song.

[@Luckyrider1958]

Who's the guy on Keyboard? Vocally he's a PERFECT fit !!

[@mact1854]

lawrence gowan !!

[@andrekunkel1520]

A Canadian lad.

[@kevinogara2138]

No Dennis de young. But not bad

[@3felinesstudio]

He's had a long career in Canada, and still does his own thing here at home. He's such a great performer.

[@geegaw14]

Mostly went by the name “Gowan”. Was big in Canada during the 80’s

[@kitko33]

It's funny that the vocals these guys can do live at this age is only accessible via autotune to 90% of current 'artists' :)

[@johnflanagan9153]

Been a Styx fan for forty years now my friend, as although this is a very good performance, they're actually using sequenced, vocal-support due the fact that JY, never a good singer to begin with, has no voice at all; Larry Gowen does a great job here, and Tommy is always aces, but I can tell you since I know their sound engineer that they do use backing, vocal tracks to " sweeten " the harmonies. Listen...you can here it.

[@jimilove7773]

@@johnflanagan9153 Thanks .....still a great performance of an Epic song!

[@jmarsvolta]

@@johnflanagan9153 You just ruined it for me. lol.

[@tylermorrison7051]

@@johnflanagan9153 Gary Loizzo?

[@tedkay_music]

Yeah!

[@rahard]

It's 6 o'clock

[@miguelmory7472]

Such an improvement from the original. Love it!

[@Deborahtunes]

Agreed. This has a richer sound. Maybe because it's live...

[@kenmcphail1320]

This was recorded in Memphis, TN. at The Orpheum. I kick myself in the ass for not going.

[@soleildelalune1311]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@1fnjo790]

I bet that piano would sound good done on steel drums too

[@Razorzzful]

Gowan does a great replacement for Dennis.. But Dennis is great live too..For sure mon.

[@MrChris-bx7ss]

Hey mon, how's things in jamaica mon?

[@squonk86]

DDY is the man and made Styx the band and Lawrence is ok but can't hit the notes that DDY could and he still can and sounds better today then 30 years ago.. Saw DDY live a month back and he and his band really sounded great...

[@lgempet2869]

One hopes he comes w/less drama than DDY.....sorry, but that man was just super annoying!

[@lgempet2869]

Durian Durian Unless you believe the DDY BS......even through simple observation, anyone w/eyes could see that DDY was a total prima donna. Towards the mid-latter part of the group’s career, DDY’s unwelcome influence materially damaged their success and previous hard-won R&R cred.

[@lgempet2869]

Durian Durian No, just my own....I don’t need JY’s & Tommy’s input to arrive at my own conclusions based upon basic observation.