Styx - Return To Paradise (1997)[HQ]{Full Concert}.mp4

Styx - Return To Paradise (1997)[HQ]{Full Concert}
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Styx Is:
Dennis DeYoung - keyboards, vocals
Chuck Panozzo - bass, vocals
Tommy Shaw - acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, vocals
Todd Sucherman - drums, percussion, vocals
James Young - guitars, keyboards, vocals
Songs: Writers:
1 "On My Way" [*] (Tommy Shaw)
2 "Paradise" [*] (Dennis DeYoung)
3 "A.D. 1928/Rockin' the Paradise" (Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw, James Young)
4 "Blue Collar Man" (Tommy Shaw)
5 "Lady" (Dennis DeYoung)
6 "Too Much Time on My Hands" (Tommy Shaw)
7 "Snowblind" (Dennis DeYoung, James Young)
8 "Suite Madame Blue" (Dennis DeYoung)
9 "Crystal Ball" (Tommy Shaw)
10 "The Grand Illusion" (Dennis DeYoung)
11 "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" (Tommy Shaw)
12 "Show Me the Way" (Dennis DeYoung)
13 "Boat on the River" (Tommy Shaw)
14 "Lorelei" (Dennis DeYoung, James Young)
15 "Babe" (Dennis DeYoung)
16 "Miss America" (James Young)
17 "Come Sail Away" (Dennis DeYoung)
18 "Renegade" (Tommy Shaw)
19 "The Best of Times/A.D. 1958" (Dennis DeYoung)
20 "Dear John" [*] (Tommy Shaw)

[@Trav2451]

I still watch this in 2021, and it's my favorite live concert to watch. So amazing. My dad showed me the VHS tape years and years ago.

[@raymondp7973]

Don't

[@raymondp7973]

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[@raymondp7973]

Know lookout for

[@sherrylush5474]

Me too frequently ❤️

[@RTS907]

and 2022… it’s on my rotation 2 or 3 times a year! It takes me back to playing this on my cassette deck in my ‘78 Z-28 waxing it in my garage and just jamming, rocking, singing and waxing….. I still have the LP with the laser etching!

[@timberwolf534]

No big light show, no fancy auto tune, no stupid dancers running around. Just, good freaking music that takes you to a good place in your head. Brilliant just freaking brilliant.

[@gracefullikeagazelle]

Timberwolf Very UNbrilliant of you to disparage dancers. Perhaps you've had some dark run-ins with dancers...but more likely you know nothing about the artform ~"

[@gracefullikeagazelle]

@R Campbell Keep your two cents to yourself.

[@MobilDJ50]

@@gracefullikeagazelle public forum so anyone can say what the wish.....the point being no frills just music...when you're a great band you don't need frills

[@gracefullikeagazelle]

@@MobilDJ50 I get the point but not the belittling language. Next.

[@72wagon51]

Amen

[@davidpritchard5539]

How can ANYONE watch this concert and then say this band doesn't belong in the rock and roll hall of fame? (Which they are not, by the way.) Un freakin' believable!!!!

[@michaelflowers5712]

this year 2018,,i believe

[@toprock2409]

They don't need that garbage

[@jeffburt5190]

The so called Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a joke anyway!

[@paultaurone5634]

Yes David, total bullshit!!!!!!

[@GCRams]

Totally agree!!

[@edwalenigroup2976]

No songs on social justice or drugs, nothing on atomic bombs, nothing ranking on politicians, just good songs about life, love, culture, surviving & working hard. They weren't loved by Rolling Stone magazine or the hippies on each coast. They simply worked their butts off on their music and their tours. They represented the midwest in every way they did things and that bothered a lot of music snobs. They didn't burn down or trash any hotels, spawn 50 illegitimate kids around the world or disrespect their customers, they wrote, they recorded and they played and they played well. That was Styx.

[@sirkayda7205]

Well stated

[@sirkayda7205]

@Joe Kinchicken - They had plenty of hard rocking songs and plenty of great guitar moments. Just because they have a few songs you don't like doesn't make the entire band "pop suckage".

[@sirkayda7205]

@Joe Kinchicken - Well for Journey, Infinity sounds a lot different than Frontiers for example which sounds a lot different than Trial By Fire. But I think the key is they didn't pander to trends for the most part. Frontiers is synth-heavy, but it's anchored by great songs which would sound great if the synths were replaced by piano or guitar.

[@rickkomorowski3370]

Edwaleni Rice totally agree with you . One of the best bands EVER !!!

[@rickkomorowski3370]

Joe Kinchicken you're stupid

[@RTS907]

Who else gets goosebumps all these years later? ✋🏼

[@amoco14]

Goosebumps and a tingle at the very top of your head. Just an amazing feeling.

[@Elars10]

This is the first good quality concert video I’ve seen of them together it’s making me a tad emotional 😂😂

[@kippgriffin7671]

Me....

[@johnnygaffney4089]

Personally, I don't need validation from the RRHOF to convince me STYX is one of the greatest bands ever!!! All I have to do is put on an album, sit back, and smile!!

[@jakelaguna2278]

Totally fucking agree johnny... who the RNRHOF people are is like a huge riddle wrapped in another fucking enigma... To think it took RUSH as long as it did to get in, and the fact that Styx should have been inducted many years ago... Oh, yeah, then there's Jethro Tull getting in .. WTFF (what the fucking-fuck)

[@dumpygoodness4086]

SPREAD THE TRUTH the lying press and govt COVERS UP: the RNRHOF is a CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE ---- which explains every WTF question angy fans have. Jann Wenner is a rich kid who used Daddy's money to create Rolling Stone ragazine in 1970. JW doesn't even like music! (He just wanted to be hip and popular and rich, so he USED music.) RS was a sinking ship, so JW and fellow Super-Mafiosos in the Music BIZ fabricated teh FAKE HoF as a "NON-PROFIT" racket -- so they can take ALL the "charitable" donations, etc etc, and POCKET THEM. Not one shred is lawful, but who ya gonna call? Coward Police? Coward Atty Generals? THIS IS WHY THEY WILL NOT INDUCT 80% OF THE GREATEST ROCK BANDS from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. WHITNEY HOUSTON AND NOTORIOUS BIG HAVE ZERO TIES AND ZERO CONNECTIONS to Rock. So WHY do they get in before 80% of the bands who belong there? Because the Induction is more CRIMINAL FRAUD: they sell tables at the CEREMONY for $60,000 a pop. THIS is why they won't give free tix to every member of a band etc. (!!) Steve Miller was furious and he called them out as gangsters, which is PRECISELY what they are. (Look it up: police began as PRIVATE security for the Robber Barons, who then realized they could make sucker taxpayers pay for it instead!) JW THINKS "I CAN SELL MORE EXPENSIVE TIX TO WHOUSTON FANS THAN MOODY BLUES, at this time in history." MONEY and greed is the sole purpose of the HOF. Classic charity scam, etc.

[@dianabarreras6872]

Tommy is just so damn cute, I can hardly stand it!

[@bluesgirl65]

Absolutely!

[@jrnew1378]

RRHOF sucks including Madonna rap and hip-hop music.

[@harbormaster48]

I was a lonely teenager..not a bad guy, not a drinker or a drugger. this band got me through some very lonesome times...I absolutely love this!

[@richardttu]

me too!

[@wondercharlie-thesupercat3763]

keith hewett just saw Dennis play in Milwaukee in Jan . Great show and played all the goodies . Brought back childhood memories in truck loads

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

I'm a Hewett too and Styx is right up there with my favorites - The Allman Bros., The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Boston, Journey, Heart, Queen. Best music ever made.

[@marcodoz]

Keith I feel you man...I was and had my own problems, Styx and many other bands were there for me.

[@wondercharlie-thesupercat3763]

Marcodoz I just bought the greatest hits album and spent yesterday driving around with top down listening. It rocks . Styx was mainstream my parents hated my kiss music. It all created a great childhood which I am amazed I survived at times !!!!

[@PianoMan-hx3ev]

We didn’t know how good we had it back then.

[@GalileanInvariance]

Amen!

[@scottsuga5190]

I always took Styx for granted. Seen them at my high school in 1975 and they were awesome then. Just glad they made it to the big time.

[@sharonkutz8272]

🙏 🙏 amen

[@raymondcarnevali6416]

I just said the same thing

[@TheNicoleary]

I knew. Saw them 5 times!

[@joelroberts1782]

Tommy Shaw is a rock genius I'm 70 I still love listening to the them. great rock only gets better with time !

[@lisabaldwin8432]

He is the s*** I'm 58 years old I know you're 70 but you know what you're right I never get tired of hearing him I never guitar to listening I never ever get tired of listening to Styx

[@angelaguerry3627]

58 and will always love Styx

[@angelaguerry3627]

Saw Tommy solo 3 times, with damned Yankees, and with Styx twice

[@steveklimas8370]

Me too

[@johnnyV2194]

They amazing even before Shaw. “Equinox “ is very cool.

[@Tamesis66]

This performance was flawless from start to finish. Chuck was absolutely beaming, what a great smile on that man! The chemistry was amazing between Dennis, JY and Tommy. Just makes me sad that they couldn't work things out between them because THIS is what the fans REALLY want - not 2 different bands.

[@nate-ds9tg]

I agree. Although I'm not necessarily complaining. The last few Styx albums with Gowan are brilliant, and DeYoung's 26 East Volumes 1 and 2 are quite fantastic as well. While I would absolutely have one band working together instead of having them split, I'm happy we're getting great music from both.

[@markpowell1171]

This is the REAL Styx. No other lineup can compare.

[@nate-ds9tg]

@@markpowell1171 All Styx is real Styx.

[@TheWhereyouare]

I wish they could’ve stayed together also.

[@Leonecon]

Absolutely classy and professional from beginning to end. Undoubtedly one of the finest bands of all time.

[@ricksegal3065]

One of the greatest rock bands ever if not the best! I'm 66 years old and still listen to them every week!

[@amoco14]

57 here.

[@hiturbine]

59 - headed for the SIX-OH!

[@alhayashi756]

67 yrs. Young. Met a beautiful young woman at the paradise on the first time around and the rest is history. Styx, you live forever in the hearts of those who love what you created. May you live forever. Aloha'oe from the BIG ISLAND of HAWAII.

[@ricksegal3065]

@David Jones you got to be kidding. They were the first group to have 4 albums in a row certified platinum. Think about that.

[@airpierre2501]

Yup, you are so right ... they deserve much more credit than they were and are given. 62 y/o here.

[@deanferreirarodelo8290]

What I most enjoy about this is remebering a time when you went to a concert and just listened and recorded a memory in your mind and not spending 2 hours with a goddamn smartphone in the air.

[@paulazemeckis7835]

"Mr. DeYoung" taught me Science in 1971 at Clissold grade school in Chicago. He was sooooo cute. I was in the 5th grade and was always crushing on him. On the last day of class before summer break he handed out to us kids a photo of his band, TW4. All the members were in a circle looking down at the camera. In 1984 my kindergarten friend from Clissold told me that Mr. DeYoung was in Styx! My family had moved to Atlanta in 1971 when I was 12. I couldn't believe that his band was Styx! It was my high school favorite band! Dennis was truly a nice teacher, a real nice guy. Boy, was he cute back then! I finally saw them in Atlanta in 1997. I would never have guessed "Mr. DeYoung's" personality was so outgoing and vibrant.

[@neilkorsgaard7710]

That is one of the coolest stories! Thanks for sharing

[@noahreaves8235]

Wow. I'd love to hear more. Did you ever get in touch with him? Do you still have the TW-4 songs he gave you?

[@whataboutrob442]

@@noahreaves8235 It was a picture, not a record.

[@whataboutrob442]

Great story.

[@noahreaves8235]

@@whataboutrob442 oh yeah I see that now. So cool

[@davidmcaninch4714]

STYX NEEDS TO GO IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME!!!!!

[@paultaurone5634]

They are not??

[@donraczak817]

With the crap they have in there, and Styx is not????

[@donraczak817]

Some bands have fancy lights, perhaps two or three decent songs, then we have to choke down the fillers. Styx, is raw talent. Every song seems better than the last.

[@danfarris135]

Yep, but Janet Jackson and Madonna are in. Go figure. This is the real deal. People who play instruments and sing without auto tune

[@richardblank7139]

David McAninch Absolutely right! They play their souls out in concert. Not to mention they sound just as good live as they did in the studio.

[@jafl1971]

No matter how many more concerts Styx do, this one will still be the best of all

[@thekingsservant1793]

People who say that Styx wasn't great....... are fooling themselves

[@pierceelyhibionada342]

Fooling Their selves.

[@paulyabe]

those ppl have likely never seen Styx live, only heard their 'hits' on corporate FM radio

[@keithmuch837]

King's Servant I see what you did there...

[@josecuella5095]

Alive they are much better.

[@GlowingBentley]

They're kidding themselves...

[@michaelosborne4050]

Can I say again ... STYX is a super classy intelligent American band .. full of creativity and equal to any rock band in history ... their the Beethoven of the rock music ... God bless you Tommy Shaw and your band .., you guys will live on forever .... 🎼👏

[@dwaynedelaney3225]

I always felt that way about KANSAS. Styx, Kansas, Foreigner, all great progressive rock bands that did more than write and play songs they composed timeless, complex masterpieces.

[@scottphillips539]

I was a soldier during peacetime stationed in Frankfort, Germany in the mid 80s, I owned a 18 speed FUJI bicycle, a Sony Walkman, a Canon 1 Camera and decided to see a different city in Europe every single day off that I had, since the German people didnt mind us taking our bikes on the Eurail trains, this became almost an obsession with a group of us over there, We turned on Styx Paradise Theatre and jammed away and the miles we pedaled just disappeared. we had the best time of our lives, I am now an old man and disabled but I still look at the old photos and listen to the music on youtube and reminise about the good old days. by the way, our photos came out awesome. We drank a lot of cold german beer over there, met a lot of beautiful German women over there, anyway, thanks for letting me rant for a minute. have a nice day everyone and ROCK-ON!!!!!!!!!

[@tree7249]

I'm with you. I didn't get to do Europe but I got to hold hands and roller skate with the girls while they blasted all these great beautiful rock songs. I can close my eyes and be right back there. So much better than where I am now.

[@jamesbetts3371]

Scott I probably joined you in a few when i was over in Frankfurt summer of 85, especially if you went into the Sachsenhausen area for a drink or 2. I am with you on the reminiscing about better days but refrain from using the old word. Thank you for your years of service to our country.

[@oberon0023]

Was over there during that time.I'm surprised I didn't run into you.I did spend most of my time in the field(communications).Nice to hear from you,Take care.

[@brianforce3010]

Just like you, I did the same in Japan. Rode my 2nd hand Bianchi, Took pictures with my Olympus camera and loved life. I too am 100% VA disabled, my Nishiki Mountain bike sits in its repair stand, but wouldn't change anything from my past. Especially the part about being married to my Asian wife for over 40 years now. The Military gave us such a wonderful life, saw the world and met wonderful people either biking or Snow Skiing.

[@JonDicksonPhotography]

I was over in Mainz, 8th ID at the time but took the train over to Sachs on a number of occasions. Great times!

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

Todd Sucherman, one of the most underrated drummers in rock n roll!!

[@garycordle5295]

My opinion Todd is one of the best drummer's. I subscribe to him on KZbin 👍

[@blakejohnson7148]

He's a beast!

[@BALIAN61]

2009 Modern Drummer Magazine voted him number one Rock Drummer in the World.

[@drummingdanny84]

How do you replace John Panozzo? You can't! But how do you let a legendary rock band like Styx carry on? Get a superb session drummer named Todd Sucherman.

[@jamesmoritz3584]

I don't think he is underrated. He is excellent

[@philp4415]

I saw this show back in 1996, Todd Sucherman is one of the best drummers you'll ever see! Kansas was the opening act! Great show!

[@scottsirkis4531]

Love Todd he’s Bad ass

[@aureliaseak2160]

I am watching this concert during the pandemic 2021. Love them.

[@edc8824]

Was there…..awesome

[@ckane510]

The band where nobody carried nobody. They we all totally talented in music. A total musical experience!

[@mauriciosalomonquintero203]

Tomado de uno de los comentarios que ya está muy abajo. 1. A.D. 1928/Rockin’ the Paradise 1:14 2. Blue Collar Man 6:35 3. Lady 12:00 4. Too Much Time on My Hands 15:42 5. Snowblind 21:11 6. Suite Madame Blue 28:15 7. Crystal Ball 36:34 8. The Grand Illusion 44:35 9. Fooling Yourself 51:30 10. Show Me the Way 57:21 11. Boat on the River 1:03:23 12. Lorelei 1:06:43 13. Babe 1:10:48 14. Miss America 1:15:40 15. Come Sail Away 1:21:48 16. Renegade 1:30:50 17. The Best of Times/A.D. 1958 1:38:22

[@Caltops78]

Gracias 🙏

[@bigtimesully]

I’m 19. I truly do appreciate the music of the modern age. I’ll admit, I listen to rap, hip hop, and modern pop a lot. But, nothing compares to bands like this. Styx is a prime example of pure talent and showmanship. I wish more people my age would not only appreciate these bands, but keep the genre alive with new bands drawing inspiration from the great bands like styx, Queen, foreigner, etc It’s frustrating since my generation definitely has many talented artists, but they don’t use their talents to produce good rock music like these older bands did. Hopefully it comes back

[@LaoZi2023]

One way you could help is to get a big ghetto-blaster and walk down the street with it...Like some of us did, back in the day. That would turn some heads! LOL! Thanks for the appreciation of a generation of music slipping away. Have you listened to Alan Parson's "Tale of Mystery and Imagination"? All of their early stuff is really good. One of the best showman in the 70's and 70's is Ian Anderson in Jethro Tull. He is a wizard on the flute!

[@jimmiecisco]

Bye bye Miss American Pie drove my Chevy to the levy but the levy was dry and good old boys we're drinking whiskey and rye singing this will be the day that I die. The Day the Music Died. No longer are there great songs being produced. Culture has taken a nosedive. Really! Even country music has gone the way of rap and Bebop hip-hop country crap. I could go on oh, but I would just be wasting my time. On a lighter note, I'm really digging this concert this epic concert by Styx!

[@the_console-girl-9778]

Im 18 and I was lucky to have seen Styx with REO and Don Felder back in August of 2017 in Atlantic City NJ and it was a great show. I went with my mom who really grew up in the 80s and as you put it, respect.

[@chrispepe7359]

Keep spredin the word young man!!!

[@manicdrive85]

I was born in 85 but I grew up listening to styx , foreigner reo speedwagon don henley Eagles hall and oates , Fleetwood Mac steely dan is one of my favorites 35 I'll still rock out to some styx any day I don't listen to much of today's music but this is an awesome concert also enjoy Fleetwood Mac the dance

[@jimadcock7695]

I am so glad I grew up with 70s music instead of the crap they have today.

[@jtwu8931]

Country+rap= Crap

[@luisjbdlb]

No fancy show , no fancy lighting show, no pyrotechnics, just good old fashioned rock and roll, the soundtrack of the 80’s. I hope they get back someday with Dennis , life is too short to hold grudges.

[@lrowan1]

Back when musicians were actually talented. Seen Styx many times and every show was awesome.

[@phurst4793]

This is one of the greatest concerts that I every witnessed! Styx is so very underrated.

[@MondoMiami]

LOL!

[@56Veggie]

Underrated? Since when? What planet are you from LOL!

[@RICREYNOLDSMUSIC]

I will always be grateful for these fine fellow Chicagonian musicians saving my life and giving me hope. I wanted to end my life when Angry young man was on my record player and it kept me going. I was abandoned by both parents, starving most of my youth and had one celery stick in the fridge. I had a 57 gibson sg that I used to learn the whole grand illusion album and every band wanted me in Rockford. But my depression held me down and I found hope in Grand Illusion that saved me from ending it all. Now I have five beautiful children and a beautiful wife to fulfill my days. I learned how to write songs because of STYX and what a blessing it has been. Now I have helped hundreds of people from suicide, drugs, and have passed on the gift I was given.

[@davidmcaninch4714]

Ricky Reynolds that is an amazing story.

[@yanceymire8505]

Ricky Reynolds It is so true how deep good music can bring us back from our darkest times. Good for you, hope all continues to go well.

[@alanfenn424]

Reference to Angry Young Man. Try being a piano player and play it. F--- you Billy Joel. ( with Love & Respect practice & hard work = success.)

[@56Veggie]

What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it with the world.

[@petereynolds1922]

Jesus Ricky, you made me well up, I'd play in your band anytime!

[@pwesharding]

2020 - Long live Styx.....now this was music!

[@patriciawilder5286]

Brilliant 🤗😍💖❤💖😇

[@drewman_jones]

I had the privilege of seeing them in January, put on an utterly flawless and fantastic show. To this day, they are some of the greatest performers on the planet.

[@genebagaus1150]

Simply Irreplaceable music it'll be with us always thank God

[@squonk86]

Agreed with DDY not that showboat Lawerence Gowen who sings like shit and can't play the keyboards like DDY...

[@Thecasinocrashers]

My favorite group of all time

[@MonsterMetalManiac]

Styx at the absolute top of their game here.. big sound, two tremendous “lead vocalists” and tons of stage presence and energy.

[@SquirrelTheater]

MonsterMetalManiac Styx were at the top of the game circa 1982-83 with all of the members.

[@wowcool3078]

@@SquirrelTheater 70s Styx was great too.

[@Lilyb0040]

I would agree if you changed it to “three monster lead vocalists”. JY doesn’t lead as much, but is also tremendous.

[@jvandoren69]

Don't forget about j y

[@malekodesouza7255]

And they were NOT in their 20s either! Shaw's voice still sounds good.

[@franciscabatit6248]

Great memories in the 70's and 80's hearing STYX. Great band....

[@randyvincent2226]

Man the 70’s sure made some great music!!

[@jameskehoe5091]

Dennis' voice is one of the most underrated vocalists of all time.

[@dewdude2112]

How so? MILLIONS of albums and world tours....it just isn't possible he is the most under rated of all time. that would be a person YOU never heard of, don't you think? Yes...I do think he's one of the very best ever, of course.

[@SquirrelTheater]

James Kehoe He is a FOUNDING member of this band. They like to play it off now like he was a “past member”. Sorry, but without him & his vocals & songwriting, there wouldn’t EVER have been a “Styx”!!!!

[@RaptorV1USA]

@@dewdude2112 pretty simple really....most people do not think of Dennis DeYoung when they are asked about the top 20 rock vocalists ever. I think he qualifies.

[@dewdude2112]

@@RaptorV1USA Okay....I think the person, or persons we are talking about, "MOST underrated vocalist of all time" is likely one you and I never heard of. But I get your point.

[@robinames60]

Styx=Dennis Deyoung! Twigs= without Dennis! I go see Dennis in concert, not the twigs!

[@drumlover1687]

NOW this is STYX! They need one more tour with Dennis before it's too late.

[@ydoomenaud]

I just listened to "The Mission" and Dennis' absence is palpable both as a vocalist and songwriter. Tommy Shaw is brilliant, no two ways about it, but Styx was the counterpoint of Shaw's macho rock guitar with DeYoung's high-pitched theatrical vision. Also as much as I hate to say it, TM has nothing as catchy as Shaw's "Too Much Time on My Hands" or "Blue Collar Man." Jagger and Richards used to fight all the time, so did Gilbert and Sullivan. When everyone's in agreement you get Huey Lewis and the News.

[@orkycathcart6397]

FUCK YOU AND FUCK DEYOUNG !!!!!!!! STYX DOES NOT WANT. THAT. PRICK BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielschmidgall9571]

@@orkycathcart6397 Nope. If Styx wants to carry on without Dennis, that's cool. But they should stick to the non-Dennis songs. Watching Lawrence with his stupid f'n spinning keyboard is boring as F....and extremely lame. And he sucks trying to Dennis's songs. And if JY and Tommy hated Roboto so damn much, why bring it into the fold now that Dennis is not with the band? I've seen the latest version of Styx and I was NOT impressed...especially after seeing them four times prior.

[@drumlover1687]

@@orkycathcart6397 You kiss your momma with that mouth!

[@ydoomenaud]

@@orkycathcart6397 I never debated whether Dennis is a prick or not, but he defined at least 60% of what set Styx apart from other 80s bands both lyrically and musically.

[@secondace]

Bands like Boston and Styx with such Contributions to the music industry 🖖🏾🤘🖖🏾

[@pierreleemann4143]

Fxxk me... those harmony vocals, the song arrangements, the twin-lead guitars.... geez these guys are friggen AMAZING !!!!! I'm so glad I saw them back in 1978.... They are just a super-duper fan-fxxking-tastic band :)

[@adipura100]

Yeahhh....it is✌️

[@zackbanks3909]

The Grand illusion Tour...!!

[@kimzuchora3082]

Completely and entirely !!!!

[@realitybytez]

@@zackbanks3909 that was a great tour too. but this concert really is amazing. i know the words to every song. not a filler piece anywhere in the set list.

[@itsstripertime]

My favorite band up there with the Eagles I brought my daughter's years ago to see Styx in concert and they thought it was an old fogey band it didn't take them long to realize different my oldest daughter stood up on the chair, my youngest daughter cried when the concert was over. Great tunes that I grew up with love you guys Kieffer aachen

[@bubbafarnsworth7685]

I saw them on the Paradise Theatre Tour. No opening act just them all night. James Young is so underrated as a rock guitarist.

[@Champion_Aquatics]

Saw them twice in the late 70's - early 80's. Both times with in excess of 60,000 fans. Three great singers and song writers... two amazing guitar players, an amazing keyboard player and showman. Then to have two brothers holding it together. How could you go wrong.

[@Chris05161967]

RIP John Panozza.

[@ScottGarland-r4v]

Yup. Yup. Let me tell you all something. Lifelong Styx fan. This is their greatest concert , that I , have ever seen. Have they had greater concerts ? I only know out of the many I've seen , this one particularly stands out. Perhaps because they returned to where they got their start - Chicago ? Not sure. At any rate , please just listen to the tightness , perfection , drive , electricity , fusion , energy , demeanors , enjoyment of the moment , lighting , sound , crowd , etc. Am sure most will agree this is a phenomenal concert. Maybe you have your own reasons. I'd love to hear them. We are all here , because Styx is a band we adore with all our hearts. So , in effect , we are a large Styx Family. Peace to all , as Styx rocks on. ‼️👍❤️🇺🇲

[@normanpowell2419]

THIS album, tour and band, was the end of my innocence. These were the heros and last hurrah of my high school days and although our school wouldn't allow our class song to be Best of Times, we adopted it anyway outside the doors of class, because even though we didn't know it at the time, it truly was the best of times that will be forever etched into the hearts of those of us that embraced the music, culture and spirit of this era.

[@abrahamparish]

Dennis Deyoung is a beast...his voice is just, just, amazing.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Up there with Freddie Mercury...amazing singer

[@micahlingle1060]

no bass player ever has or been able to drone like Chuck Panozzo... legendary how he can do so much with one note and perfectly fill out a song

[@kyokkiebitte]

when I watched “Paradise “ at Tokyo I was only 16 years old... and now I,m 56. I can not imagine how far the time passed by

[@frankwilson7710]

This also is one of the cleanest live shows I've seen. Styx in their prime.

[@foodconnoisseur4498]

crazy thing is this isn't even their prime, they are just that amazing

[@ontheroadwithyode390]

Their prime?.....Sorry dude....your off by about 20 years. But yeah.....a really tight show.

[@zihuat]

I just saw them a month ago in Calgary. they still rock

[@jeanvaljeanist]

you can tell they knew it ws being taped. Shaw and JY definitely mugging for the camera. Dennis D was always theatrical; one of the raps against Styx was they were too show-bizzy. Fair enough. But three writers, power ballds, love songs an balls-to-the wall rockers (Angry Young Man,Miss America). and ya can 't do show-biz unless your're super-tight and prepared. Stone-cold mortal HOF lock.

[@laureltollefsrud4998]

In their prime??? About 25 years after their prime. Still great tho, the best ones always are

[@brianc2341]

Styx = Pure Rock & Roll, Nothing in today's music can compare!!

[@EDVANHALEN66]

Everyone here on this page that says Dennis IS STYX, is exactly right. There would not be a Styx without him.

[@eatsleepdrumrepeat375]

Ed M thank you

[@josephscuderisr3374]

With Dennis Deyoung, Styx was on top of the Rock World!

[@wwstuff8371]

Agree with the second part, not the first

[@FathomlessJoy]

"The fans didn't listen for which one was better than the other. They loved the whole band." Dennis DeYoung

[@jessreymarksolijon2125]

I gotta say, this wwas one of the best live shows I have seen. Such a rare sight to see so many talented people in one band.

[@time.528]

Who's still Rockin to Styx in June of 2022.

[@ryanduthie452]

2024!! This concert happened the year I was born!

[@kimberlypotts9734]

This band belongs in the rock hall of fame with dennis deyoung so lets get them in now

[@patton303]

Todd Sucherman is just destroying on drums here. What a talent.

[@Mitch-BladeCaptain]

In my day, Styx was one of those bands that was liked by most people, regardless of their general musical preference.

[@a2zme]

6:33 .. Tommy Shaw is SOOOOOOO under-rated as a singer, song-writer & guitar player .. Wow

[@bluesgirl65]

The very best!

[@TempoDrift1480]

No he isn't. It's Tommy Shaw. Ever heard of em?

[@irishrifle1]

Not underrated at all in my humble opinion. Only a fool would not recognize his talents. Definitely a strong number two in the band over the years behind its leader and founder, the great Dennis DeYoung.

[@Baygirl431]

@@TempoDrift1480: How can you know Styx and not know who Tommy Shaw is? He wrote half of their biggest hits. He also was in Damn Yankees.

[@matthewcherpak3294]

Anything but styx is awesome.

[@reid1boys]

what a great band.... to bad Dennis couldnt have stayed in the band. Even without Dennis, Styx is still awesome to see in concert. Tommy Shaw is super talented.

[@misterninetyseven2898]

Someone who gets it! Styx is still a great band. I want concerts to resume so that they can get back to playing live shows 😭

[@quantumlooper9162]

@@misterninetyseven2898 So disappointed. I was supposed to see Styx here in CT this March but Covid-19 had other rotten plans.

[@misterninetyseven2898]

@@quantumlooper9162 so much disappointment indeed! The sooner they can get back to touring, we'll have that new album!

[@dianabarreras6872]

@@misterninetyseven2898 Can't wait for the new album!! Tommy has given us glimpse of what's coming by singing We Still Have A Wonderful Life a few times recently.

[@misterninetyseven2898]

@@dianabarreras6872 Tommy is a class act. I really want that album even more thanks to those sneak peeks. Maybe this year.

[@18tigerz]

Supergroup man!!!

[@jamesmcdonald1571]

Styx always got me through my rough times. Always been my 3rd best bands. Boston, then REO and then Styx. But watching this moved them up to 1st. My god it brings me to tears thinking of their songs which but me in a forgotten memories mind frame. I am 60 and still remember drinking and smoking to their songs. I miss that so much.

[@sadboi7537]

I mean, this is one of the greatest live recorded concerts ever.

[@stevenchillmaid632]

I’ve loved this band since 1981 from Australia

[@AngelaGrace2]

That drummer is out of this world--what a masterful touch. Wow!

[@moniquepage6971]

Amazing concert!!! The world needs Styx, they are the real thing! We need more musicians like them, still loving them in 2019.

[@dons4665]

Easy one of the best arena rock bands in existence. Love them!

[@davidbeer1909]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? What true, real, talent. I grew up with Styx in the '70s. They are terrible under appreciated for their contribution to rock an' roll.

[@alstone5257]

This is ONE OF the best musical concerts I ever saw. From the song writing, the performance, the vocal harmonies and artistic layering of the vocals, to the tasteful mesh of the well played, and dynamic instrumentation. This Band delivered more musical content in one song then most other bands present in an all night performance.

[@ronaldzijffers9864]

The dressing is off now the days...

[@philmccrevis4493]

....or in an entire musical career.

[@Caltops78]

I wish I had gotten a chance to have seen this concert and line up. I watch it all the time and feels like I’m there singing along

[@ScottGarland-r4v]

You are absolutely correct my friend. Simply a perfect concert in every way imaginable. ‼️👍❤️🇺🇲

[@JohnHartman22]

I am so glad my high school years were within this time, these were the best musicians of the 70's and 80's Styx will always be in my top 10 all time favorite bands.

[@frankmccollum1443]

John Hartman: Im totally with ya man, I was in Jr. High and High school in mid-late 70s.. and this music is forever!! FOREVER!!

[@jimburks6115]

John Hartman-Sr. Agreed sir! Musicians who play their instruments are a rare breed these days!

[@GhostOfBugsy]

Class of '79 baby - the best!

[@martron1962]

Class of ‘80. Styx was the sound of my school daze!

[@boatguy64]

@@martron1962 class of 80. I'll swear our generation had the BEST music. BEST cars. BEST looking women And they KNEW how to dress. You can't tell what's a woman now. We NEVER would have thought THIS country would turn the way it is now. Where kids are convinced COMMUNISM belongs here. WTF happened?

[@MeltWithU]

Saw this concert live and it was incredible. This was recorded the day after the one I saw at Hersheypark stadium.

[@1970sRacing]

best Styx convert ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@normsantos1274]

tommy shaw is one amazing musician.

[@banjoeypicks]

Born and raised in Montgomery, Al. Most people don't know that!! Just a good ole boy from the south

[@jwm239]

@@banjoeypicks and in the Alabama R&R Hall of Fame!

[@AMERICAtheBEAUTIFUL9]

Tommy is my cousin. Always had talent.

[@jonmeans2637]

@@banjoeypicks And us Alabamians are proud to claim him

[@reid1boys]

I saw Tommy on that Darryl Hall show and they were popping out songs unrehearsed.... awesome, and like others have pointed out... no auto tune needed. Hall is like 71 or something and can still sing great. Tommy is just bad ass.... period.

[@karlpetersen2523]

Saw it too. He said the versions they played that session were like no other, ever. Great show

[@GRILLBUOY101]

yeah I saw it it's ok this destroys it though

[@sharronarturi1690]

Daryl is great, loved Tommy Shaw at Daryls house💕💥👍

[@sharonkutz8272]

reid1boys i love that show. Should watch more often. He has c some great guests on his show.

[@sherrylush5474]

Yes I watched that aw ell

[@tl4340]

I wish Tommy, Dennis, and JY would drop the ego and hard feelings, and get back together in some configuration they can all live with. Life is too short to wallow in historical resentments, and the original lineup of this band was magical.

[@Chris05161967]

Well said

[@peteryu4692]

Not going to happen unfortunately. DDY and TS are just too different in their style. They despised with passion playing the other's style but did it anyway all these years. Even as a kid growing up with their music noticed that there are 2 different sounds to this band. This pent up anger and hatred playing music they hate had to explode.

[@diamond_holly723]

Not to be picky, but Tommy wasn't in the "original" lineup ;)

[@jonblackers4339]

@@diamond_holly723 but he rocked and knows how to do the softer side of STYX. DTY wanted to make the band into a band for top 40 sissies.

[@squonk86]

Couldn't agree more and this is Styx..

[@KnowingGodExplorers]

OMG..ONE OF MY VERY 1ST CASSETTE TAPES. WAS STYX. I WORE THE TAPE LISTENING TO MR.ROBOTO. OH WHAT A GREAT TIME TO GROW UP..THE WORLD WAS OURS..THE MUSIC WAS GREAT..NO WORRIES. OH HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED.. IM SO APPRECIATIVE TO HAVE HAD SUCH ICONIC ARTIST IN MY YOUNG LIFE GROWING UP.

[@stevelight2061]

Damn! Now this is the Styx I remember!😄

[@agladis492]

my dad went to all the concerts of theirs from the beginning.He told me that it took him 30yrs to figure out what the "Grand Illusion" was all about.When he was young and stupid he did not believe anyone or anything,but now that he is older and wiser he says that materialism is destroying the families and society,robbing us of all of that precious time we should be devoting to the family in pursuit of more stuff. After listening to their body of work I feel that they have insights which should be shared with the world today, unlike todays music. I love the music of Styx and wish others of my generation would give them a listen. Many thanks to the uploader!

[@donraczak817]

I saw them when they opened for the Holly's in 73. They were great then! This is my favorite Styx concert! Can't get enough of it!

[@kuujjuaq58]

@@donraczak817 Great show, man.

[@kuujjuaq58]

Their insights are all more relevant today. thanks for the comment. It's needed, today, more than ever.

[@donraczak817]

@@kuujjuaq58 From beginning to end, they are so entertaining and spot on with every song. They play them clean, with no bs that destroys the song like other bands do. I am just sorry they split up. Neither is as good as when they were together.

[@renegadeoflife87]

I might be one of the few people in the world to have realized the meaning of The Grand Illusion was while still a teenager.

[@vanderhoff80]

They sound incredible after all that time. Definitely a band that sounds great Live. Both Dennis and Tommy's voices are amazing. Instrumentals are also great. I'm not much for arguing about who is the voice of Styx. Tommy has his songs that fit the sound of the band and is an awesome guitarist. Same for Dennis amazing vocals and his keyboard Instrumentals have there distinct sound. That's why its called a band. The new drummer is also a great pick. JY is also awesome. These guys should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I wish they would put aside their differences and have one more tour. Don't beat me up too bad. I'm entitled to my opinion and y'all have yours. Rock On!

[@randybrady9936]

Well said...... They should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame.... They have bands I've never heard of in there but not Styx or triumph .... Styx was my youth I danced rocked got drunk arrested partyed to Styx!!!!!!!!!

[@donraczak817]

I could not agree more!! I first heard of Styks, when they opened for 3 Dog Night in Grand Forks, in 73.

[@lorimiller6382]

Styx has a whole tour lined up this year - probably at a venue near you!

[@stevek07markII]

I wish for that as well. I just don't expect it could happen

[@tommodl7209]

2025. Styx is one of my top 3 favorite bands.

[@brettbrinkman4387]

Shaw and Young are one of the best dual guitar leads in Rock.

[@robertbarnes7871]

Ain’t nothing any better,, than a good shot of STYX !!!!!!!!!! Now this is a SUPER GROUP .!!!!! Nothing today will come close ..... Absolutely Superb.....

[@johnbelcher9741]

This is the real Styx!!! In my humble opinion!!

[@rcherry1978]

Styx is not Styx without Dennis Deyoung

[@trevorhoadley6331]

Have you seen them now?

[@trevorhoadley6331]

They will blow your fucking mind how good they are

[@rcherry1978]

@@trevorhoadley6331 Yeah their still good but it's not the same maybe I'm being nostalgic but some music groups leave indelible mark on you Let's put it this way . Chicago is not the same without Peter Cetera Journey is not same without Steve Perry I dont care how much that new guy sounds like him when Christine Mcvie left Fleetwood Mac for awhile it wasn't the same now Lidnsday Buckingham recently left them and its definitely not going to be the same . Maybe I'm being and old fuddy fuddy Trevor but when I close my hear and hear the classic Come sail away or The best of time I see Dennis Deyoung that's just me

[@bodiejay2859]

@@rcherry1978 You're exactly right.

[@keithpetersen560]

You don't see performances like that today and that was back in 1997!

[@nygearguy]

I was a young USAF Airman thousands of miles from home stationed in Germany in the early 80's. This was MY BAND and they got me through some pretty rough times.

[@Nopeandnope3861]

Thank you, Sir.

[@deborahkizer4664]

Thank you for your service yes they brought me through hard times.. Got to see them once . amazing. Love them still . prayers .🙏💖💪

[@twhit4321]

The drummer was back there just going OFF!!! This was incredible,

[@cartelesargentinos]

TODD SUCHERMAN THE BEST DRUMMER IN THE WORLD TODAY

[@kevinkilduff2064]

An American rock treasure. These guys cannot be denied a place in the Rock H of F. For over 10 years they were dominant in the music industry and even in '97 and today(2020) they still sound as good as ever.

[@jameskuhnly2753]

Definitely the BEST band ever!!!

[@tomgentile6348]

Damn shame Dennis DeYoung isn’t still part of it. I saw him in Costa Mesa, Ca., few years back and he still sounds great!! P.S. the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is a joke🤣!

[@celestelongway7315]

saw DDY at Greek Theater in LA with Boston for my birthday June 2017 - still have the T Shirt! my faves were Light Up and Come Sail Away. Super fun show!

[@celestelongway7315]

We got lucky and saw Foreigner and Whitesnake too- in Irvine ....Summer 2018.

[@BillHeIsRisen]

OUTSTANDING!!! This is what rock is all about. Between the Beatles and 2000's great artists, stands STYX. Showmanship, musicianship, singing, and just excellent all around. THIS is what it's all about. I miss bands like this.

[@frankwilson7710]

James Young & Tommy Shaw. Two great guitarists who complement each other like almost no others. In my opinion.

[@jameskeyes1131]

And best of friends for 45 years. Two great guys.

[@mikegrant9441]

You r 100 percent correct. Just wanted to suggest queensryche

[@misterninetyseven2898]

And they've still got that great chemistry so many decades after they first started.

[@Seed2713]

Styx- My Favourite Band. Like you said, two great complimentary lead guitarists- No Doubt. But, I would like to throw in (as a tie- because I can't pick which pair I love the most) Don Felder & Joe Walsh...

[@andrewjordan1967]

I was lucky enough to see this tour in 1981 at the last show they did. Bingley Hall, Stafford, England. Great night 🎸

[@svenmuller7283]

Sucherman brought me here! What a drummer!

[@kevinraimond7658]

I totally forgot about these cats and how great they were. I watched the whole concert. Great memories.

[@helterskelter1178]

Such a great performance, all of the classics. RIP to original guitarist John Curelewski and underappreciated drumming hero John Panozzo.

[@MrKennyanders]

They should do this one more time before Chucky passes

[@ladderinvestmentchannel1262]

They're all great singer..really nice.

[@davidpritchard5539]

These songs were literally the sound track to my life as a teen. Man such great memories. 57 now, been a long time.

[@RTS907]

61 and they still give me goosebumps!

[@kdegray]

Sucherman is one of the most underrated drummers ever

[@dwheel525]

I was just sitting here thinking the exact same thing and was going to comment - you beat me to it. He adds so much to the band...

[@arthurlee2227]

Sonor has lost so many great players due to terrible support as now Todd plays Pearl!

[@jeffreybretzacoustic]

Todd is an incredible drummer. He could keep any band (any style) in line and on tempo. He's also a very normal guy that will actually reply to you if you send him a message. His wife Taylor is also a great singer as well.

[@tamatrainee]

Saw him at the London Drum Show a couple of years ago. Great drummer and down to earth guy, posed for photographs and autographs.

[@Windsweptzariel]

Love him!

[@KPJsMOM]

Not sure how I came across this (2019) but so glad I did. Watching these guys is bringing back so many great memories!!!

[@TheBoondoggler]

DeYoung has and always will be STYX for me

[@jerrybeene9545]

This band should be the next to go into the Rock and roll Hall of Fame

[@BeeCeeJay]

It's easy to forget sometimes, with how polished their songs and albums were, there wasn't a single bad or even "only average" musician in this band. Every single one of them on that stage is fucking KILLING IT. I forgot how much I love Styx. Also, go check out Tommy Shaw's 2016 "Sing For The Day" concert vids with the kids' orchestra. Amazing stuff. Also also, Chuck's look is amazing. :D

[@dfwv7411]

one of the few shows/songs I can listen to over and over

[@anderseriksson9923]

This is as good as it gets, anyone out there who thinks he or she can do it better?

[@paulfolger9836]

Styx was never my favorite band but I still never saw a better concert