On Tour With Styx

This presentation will take you on tour with the greatest band of all time!

Presented by: Christian PetersenActivity 13: My Favorite Band or Solo Artist5/31/11

Come backstage for a brief history of how it all began

for StyxStyx is a rock band that has played for many years. The band has had four record labels, Wooden Nickels, A&M, Interscope, Sanctuary, and CMC International. Styx started in 1970 and has continued to play with new members, once old ones left the band. Styx’s two most popular albums are The Grand Illusion album(1977), and the Pieces of Eight album(1978).

Meet the members of StyxTommy ShawGuitar, Mandolin, Vocals

James “JY” YoungGuitar, Vocals

Dennis DeYoungVocals, Keyboardist, Accordion

Chuck PanozzoBassTodd SuchermanDrums

Styx’s Top Selling Albums of All TimeAlbum Title Year Released

Crystal Ball 1976

The Grand Illusion 1977

Pieces of Eight 1978

Paradise Theater 1981

Kilroy was Here 1983

Biography of Tommy ShawTommy Roland Shaw was born September 11, 1953. Tommy currently lives in Montgomery, Alabama. Tommy is a guitar, and mandolin player, plus vocals. Tommy has been in many bands besides Styx, and has had several solo albums throughout his career. One special interest of Tommy’s is that he is fascinated with the Sea of Tranquility on the moon. In several songs he mentions something about it.

My Top Ten Songs by Styx10. Miss America9. Crystal Ball8. Blue Collar Man( Long Nights)9. Come Sail Away10. The Grand Illusion11. Snowblind12. Fooling Yourself ( The Angry Young Man)13. Rockin’ the Paradise2. Renegade

My #1 Favorite Song by Styx is…

Too Much Time on My Hands

Too Much Time on My Hands is my favorite Styx song because of the rhythm and lyrics of the song. The band does a great job on the this song.

Now, I'm a jet-fuel geniusI can solve the world's problems without even trying

I got dozens of friends, and the fun never ends

Too much time on my hands(T-T-T-T-T-Ticking away)

Too much time on my hands