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REO, Styx + Ted Nugent Donating Proceeds From Concerts to Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:36:07 +0000

Classic rockers Styx and REO Speedwagon -- along with tour mate Ted Nugent -- have come to the rescue once again. The heartland rockers will donate a portion of the proceeds from their current Midwest Rock 'N' Roll Express tour to victims of the recent Boston Marathon bombings.

Styx and Slayer Guitar Summit – Pic of the Week

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:32:50 +0000

There probably isn't a heck of a lot of overlap between their fanbases, but that didn't stop Slayer guitarist Kerry King from showing up for Styx's Feb. 8 concert -- or hanging out with Tommy Shaw and James 'JY' Young backstage after the last encore.

Styx Sues Record Company Over Alleged Stolen Royalties

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:37:49 +0000

According to Styx, their record company has been less than honest with forking over their royalties for the past several years. In fact, the band alleges that the record company went as far as creating a “phony business model” just to avoid paying them – talk about a grand illusion.

Cartman Sings "Come Sail Away" & "O Holy Night" [VIDEOS]

Andy Chase — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:26:29 +0000

Earlier on the show today we played “Come Sail Away” by Styx. It brought back memories of Cartman from South Park singing it during “Chef Aid”. It’s definitely a classic. Enjoy! Here’s a bonus clip for you. Cartman Singing “O Holy Night”

Happy Birthday to James "J.Y." Young

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:55:28 +0000

Styx guitarist, singer and songwriter, James “J.Y.” Young turns 62 today, born on November 14th, 1949, in chicago, Illinois. He joined the band TW4 in 1970, which later became the first version of Styx. And since you’re totally in love with rock guitar like all good classic rockers, here’s some ear-candy from J.Y. and Tommy Shaw as [...]