I first saw them in concert during the reunion tour in '96. [1] The Desert Moon album was certified gold in Canada in 1984. For instance, in San Diego I was riding in a limousine with members of the horn section that traveled with Styx and one of the players lit a marijuana cigarette. But there have been some positive steps forward, with a solo career that finds DeYoung performing at private and corporate events, such as the one at the Joint in Vegas, and in concert, like the one coming up Feb. 21 at the Chicago Theater. [12] Following the award ceremony in the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park in Chicago, DeYoung and his band performed many of Styx's hits in a free concert. That same night Dennis DeYoung was additionally inducted as a songwriter.[19]. So, becoming a solo artist is nothing I ever aspired to. Dennis DeYoung. When Pontius Pilate came on stage . Every year that it doesn't happen is another year that goes by. "And I said, 'Well, we're going with you or without you.'" Given where we had come from and how long we'd been friends, I was devastated.". 2" Due June 11", Interview with Chuck Panozzo on Styx reunion, Dennis DeYoung interview with Stuck in the '80s podcast, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dennis_DeYoung&oldid=1151730927, Dennis DeYoung lead and backing vocals, keyboards, Suzanne DeYoung backing vocals, percussion, August Zadra guitar, lead and backing vocals, This page was last edited on 25 April 2023, at 22:10. They sang Styx songs "Come Sail Away" and "Mr. Roboto". Thanks to all who have attended. Each night the venue has been filled with enthusiastic fans from all over the U.S., even with the rain last night. While on stage, the duo opened with the Beatles classic "We Can Work It Out", and also performed "Watching the World Go By" and "All for Love", songs that were originally written for the unreleased Edge of the Century 2 Styx album. You know who you are. He and Suzanne plus Orchard, who now runs his own entertainment company called Liverpool LLC, think of themselves as "collaborators on the career of Dennis DeYoung.". But there is no denying that there are ghosts here. Featuring the Great Jimmy Leahey ('12) HD, Foolin Yourself (A Man and His Oberheim) ('12) HD-NEW. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. Dennis. Cheers, Long a fan of DeYoung and his music, Orchard had an idea: He wanted DeYoung to perform with a 50-piece symphony orchestra. (DeYoung has two: a daughter, Carrie Ann, named for the Hollies tune, and a son, Matthew.) Some were specific (Epstein-Barre, chronic fatigue syndrome). DeYoung has always shown an interest in theater. Sarv Travel Dennis DeYoung was born on February 18, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Maurice and Loraine DeYoung. We love you.' DeYoung rarely sits in that yard. In 2007, DEP Records of Canada released DeYoung's stateside 2004 live CD Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx Live with Symphony Orchestra, which went on to achieve platinum status. I am mad mad mad mad mad with recent accusations that our recent successes have gone to our heads. The kids didn't make it to Vegas. (I was also interviewed for the program, which premiered in August 2000. I was writing about music for the Sun-Times and caught up with the band in the middle of a tour called the Grand Decathlon, a five-month jaunt during which Styx would visit 62 American cities and play in front of more than 1.2 million people in 71 concerts. In any configuration, the band does not have a name. "In a couple of weeks, she was fine. I rehearsed last night with a great group of musicians led by Waddy Wachtel and will be playing Grand Illusion, Lady, and Come Sail Away. The three of them called themselves the Trade Winds, and when they hooked up a bit later with guitarist John Curulewski, the band became known as TW4. This was the last game the White Sox played in Comiskey Park which at the time was the oldest park in Major League Baseball. Dennis DeYoung - originally scheduled for April 17th, 2020 & postponed to July 23rd, 2021 & February 5, 2022 - is now rescheduled to September 10th, 2022 Huntington, Long Island, N.Y. (Monday, December 6, 2021 @ 4pm) - Due to circumstances outside of our control, we regret to inform you that Dennis DeYoung at The Paramount - originally scheduled for April 17th, 2020 and postponed to July . [10] This production went on to win the Joseph Jefferson Award for best musical in Chicago in 2008.[11]. That band called itself Styx and it would become, for a time, the most popular band in the country. He played accordion and sang and formed a trio with the Panozzo boys that played at weddings and birthday parties before being stunned by The Beatles, who turned their heads towards rock & roll. Dennis DeYoung was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States,[1] to parents Maurice DeYoung (1918-1997) and Loraine Rolla DeYoung (1923-2001). "It was amicable," says DeYoung. It's an observed reality. It seems like "artistic differences" might be a pretty sure bet in this particular scenario, or maybe some remaining animosity from the band's first break-up way back in 1984. James Young joined shortly after that, with Shaw coming on board in 1975. Young also addressed the reunion issue on an episode of VH1's Feuds 2000, noting the possibility of a reunion would only happen "[as] the Eagles said, 'when Hell freezes over'." What do I think about it? It gave the label its first-ever gold album and compelled the members of Styx to promise a new studio album late in 1998. DeYoung and his bandmates celebrated the success of 1996's "Return to Paradise" tour, and 1997's "Grand Illusion" tour. The talk turned to small halls or intimate rooms that DeYoung might tour after the album's completion. He added many other famous musicians to his bands like Tommy Shaw, James Young, John Blasucci, Craig Carter, Tom Sharpe, and many others. In 1990, Styx (minus Tommy Shaw, who was replaced by guitarist/singer-songwriter Glen Burtnik) returned to the studio for the album Edge of the Century (1990). was driving a cab. "There will be a lot of contemporary songs and a few old ones. Carrie Ann Deyoung - Biographical Summaries of Notable People - MyHeritage Carrie Ann Deyoung In Biographical Summaries of Notable People Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree Save record Spotted an error? Dennis DeYoung (born February 18, 1947) [1] is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. The musical he would write--music, lyrics and book--was originally called "Q Modo," but its name was changed to "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" to reflect its debt to Victor Hugo's classic. [1] The trio added guitarist Tom Nardini in 1964 and renamed the band TW4. And though both album and tour were hits--spawning Top 10 singles "Don't Let It End" and "Mr. Roboto"--the complaints were no longer quiet, as Shaw and J.Y. ", Now, he says this: "It wasn't so much what was being said in particular but the dark tone that was cast over a band that had made such joyous music. On New Year's Eve 2007, he performed "Mr. Roboto", "Come Sail Away" and many other Styx classics to a large audience at Victoria Park in Niagara Falls, Canada, and millions of viewers via live television on CHCH-TV Channel 11. She is 30. In 2009, DeYoung earned the Great Performer of Illinois Award by his native city Chicago. The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, among many graying rock stars, continue to pack auditoriums. "We'll cut some tracks, make a demo and maybe they can get a record deal.". He accuses JY of being a misogynist (woman hater) based on his interpretation of the lyrics. Styx was never a favorite of the rock press, often lumped with other popular bands such as Journey, Foreigner and Rush into a category one critic at the time called "faceless successes. "We knew, of course, that John drank, but since we didn't really see each other much when we weren't touring or recording, I certainly didn't know how bad things were. Soundtrack: Stuber. And perhaps the most important step in this journey comes in the spring, when DeYoung kicks off the revival of WTTW-Ch. The album features fellow Chicago natives guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave on a track co-written with Jim Peterik of The Ides of March, formerly of Survivor and 38 Special fame. She has always been so selfless. In 1981, Styx released a concept album called "Paradise Theatre." They live in Brookfield and got tickets through an Internet lottery. He joined Robin Gibb, Tears for Fears, 10CC and Kim Wilde on the sold-out tour. Those performances sparked interest in bringing the show to Broadway until Disney announced that it would be producing an animated version of the same story. Panozzo died on July 16, 1996. "At the top are the rock stars, then movie stars, TV stars, then moving lower are the circus performers. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dennis DeYoung (Victoria, Kansas), who passed away on April 24, 2023, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. 2, which will be released through Frontiers Records on June 11. it's the follow-up to the well-received 26 East Vol. My daughter was my PR person for a number of years but she's gotten out of the business. 1960s - 2020s. I first met Styx shortly after that, in 1980. "Then people started getting sick and dying," says DeYoung. "But he still has his real family," says Suzanne. "I have tremendous respect for people who choose theater as a career," he said. This just showed up on YouTube. James Young and Tommy Shaw of Styx suggested booking a tour in support of the Brave New World album. Suzanne, the band and I would like to thank you all for attending our shows and helping keep alive all the wonderful songs that Styx and I have created. But DeYoung is doing things a bit differently. Dennis DeYoung - Artist Details. I couldn't see myself doing that. Manny's deli was the TV station's idea not mine and when Suzanne, Carrie and I who was my publicist at the time arrived at 6 am my first thought was, I wonder if it's to late to become an aluminum siding salesman. I know the songs that I wrote, the concept albums I initiated and the theatricality of our stage shows were all simply things I made up as I went along. Influenced by the recent release of Emerson, Lake & Palmer's first album, DeYoung a novice synthesizer player at the time used a modular Moog to record the keyboard tracks for Styx's debut album in 1972. DeYoung is a devout Roman Catholic and is of Italian ancestry. Breaking news heard here first at American Songwriter: Dennis DeYoung is reneging on his promise that his recently-released album 26 East, Vol. P.S. The couple have two children, daughter Carrie Ann and son Matthew. " (Self-effacingly, the native South Sider then declared, "Hey look at me, a kid from Roseland quoting Olivier."). His lunch companion did not, nor did the waitress. DeYoung asked for six months to recover; Shaw and Young instead replaced him with Canadian rocker Lawrence Gowan in 1999 and went on tour.[5]. "He's the daddy," J.Y. "The (Grateful) Dead were on top, of course, followed by McCartney, Sting, Neil Diamond, Guns N' Roses. Though Andy Greene of Rolling Stone notes that fans have been clamoring for DeYoung and Styx to reunite, this seems unlikely. "Equinox" sold 1.2 million copies and the band's subsequent '70s albums did well: "Crystal Ball," 700,000 copies; "Grand Illusion," 3.2 million; "Pieces of Eight," 3 million. . DeYoung co-founded STYX as a teenager alongside his neighbors Chuck and John Panozzo in the early 1970s. It has DeYoung in orchestral settings performing songs he wrote for Styx, as well as tunes from his solo albums and his musical theater ventures. This story contains corrected material, published Dec. 8, 2002. He is 55. If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Dennis DeYoungs short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, todays net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. [3] To date, "Desert Moon" is the only solo single by any Styx member to hit the Billboard Top 10. He also told her that he wanted to be a rock star. "Those were hard times: We played beer parties, 'Animal House'-type affairs, a lot of proms. Suzanne's role was not as well defined but, as always, essential. "A few days after Christine's funeral, Suzanne and I both came down with what we thought was the flu," he says. After he got fame, he featured in the covers of Contemporary Keyboard Magazine. For the 1990 album Edge of the century, Styx returned to the studio in 1990. And the road made an adult of my daughter long before her contemporaries," DeYoung said. But the differences between leading a rock band and being a lesser figure in a stage play are immense. The next tour and album, 1984's "Kilroy Was Here," called for the band members to wear costumes and engage in theatrical dialogue on stage in a futuristic, Orwellian saga heavy with anti-censorship messages. Dennis Eugene DeYoung, age 66, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home. Styx's 1996 tour, dubbed the "Return to Paradise" tour by the band, proved remarkably successful, and a 2-disc live recording of the show (with three new studio tracks) proved even more so; 1997's Return to Paradise live album, produced by DeYoung, went gold and spawned a top-30 hit on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, the DeYoung-penned "Paradise". whew. Shaw and J.Y. They heard a variety of diagnoses. I was reading a story in USA Today about the summer's most successful tours. Thanks to my good friends in Florida for the big heads. And she is so much better at defending me than I am. What followed were some heated legal hassles, a broken contract with Wooden Nickel and a fresh start with the A&M label in 1975. She is 54. So there I was at Manny's of all places trying to stir up ticket sales for a show I was convinced no one would attend. Some will tell you that DeYoung's motive for creating these increasingly elaborate and message-laden shows was to gain critical acceptance. It became the band's fourth consecutive multi-platinum album. They were in the crowd at the "Soundstage" taping. The seven DeYoung penned-and-performed top 10 Billboard hits, in order of their peak chart placement are: A self-taught pianist, DeYoung quickly became one of the most notable keyboard players in rock. In 1993, DeYoung was invited by Forbes Candlish, a theatrical producer who was married to Suzanne's youngest sister, Dawn Marie, to join the national touring revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar. Born . Here's the real reason Dennis DeYoung left Styx. "That was probably the very peak for Styx," says DeYoung now. But why did DeYoung leave the group in 1999, in the first place? There are also posters from his forays into musical theater, both as an actor--he starred as Pontius Pilate in "Jesus Christ Superstar"--and as a writer--he penned a musical of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." That's that Pilate doesn't get the chance-he's not a rock star, you know-to turn to the audience, wink and say to the crowd, `Hey, Chicago. ), "I saw it for the first time when it aired and I bawled like a baby," says Dennis. Growing up in the Roseland area of Chicago, DeYoung started his career as a vocalist in 1962 at the age of 15 when he teamed up with his 13-year-old neighbors Chuck and John Panozzo in a three-piece combo. He is also a self-grown keyboardist. I was on the road with Styx for a four-city swing through the Southwest in 1979. She was his Miss America and the lyrics reflect that using the metaphor of a beauty queen (which she was to him) who had lost her crown. I cut and styled his hair.". Carrie's in college now. Love from your boyfriend and husband. I don't think anybody ever thought of this as a breakup in any permanent sense. He . How ya doin'? Dennis DeYoung was born on February 18, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Maurice and Loraine DeYoung. Shaw returned to the fold, and Todd Sucherman was tapped to replace John Panozzo, who had died of alcohol-related illnesses in 1996. Genre. "We've always been here for him and his music.". That suit was settled late last year with all parties agreeing not to discuss the terms of the settlement and all signing a "nondisparagement clause.". On June 19, 2007, DeYoung released in Canada his fifth solo album, One Hundred Years from Now, marking a return to his rock roots. 1 which was released last year. ", The Pilate part came about when his sister-in-law married Forbes Candish, the line producer of "Superstar. 1, his seventh solo studio album and first in over a decade. Growing up in the Roseland area of Chicago, DeYoung started his career as an accordionist in 1962 at the age of 15 when he teamed up with his 13-year-old neighbors Chuck and John Panozzo in a three-piece combo originally called The Tradewinds. Todd Sucherman (uncredited) provided the drum track for the recording session. If you needed some musician or celebrity to do this for the Cubs the line would have been a long one but the White Sox celebrity fan list was very short. In 1980, Styx was voted the most popular band in the country, according to a Gallup poll. From the album "26 East, Vol. They kiss, and as they do, their eyes close. They brought up a successful and content family. He pauses before saying, "And try not to screw it up.". For most of the show, Suzanne stays in the wings, taking pictures. Music written by DeYoung has also been featured in television shows and commercials. Wife: Suzanne Feusi (m. 18-Jan-1970, one daughter, one son) Daughter: Carrie Ann Son: Matthew Styx Lead Vocals, Keyboards, etc. On a happier note I'm in LA to play at Adam Sandler's private Holiday bash. "More than anything else, this show is testimony to the good things that can happen if you just hang in there," he says. Away (Grand Valley State University), Desert Moon He was predeceased by : his parents, Stanley Calvin and . I think we'd all gotten on each other's creative nerves. Within Styx, DeYoung acted as lead vocalist, keyboardist, accordion player, producer and songwriter. I categorically refute these specious, allegations as nothing more than a blatant attempt by my political enemies to besmirch our integrity. [9] In addition, he appeared on the Canadian reality TV series Star Acadmie. Here in Vegas, Dennis performs with Suzanne's sister Dawn Marie on vocals and a new bunch of Chicago guys: Hank Horton (bass/vocals), Tom Dziallo (guitar), Kyle Woodring (drums) and Rick Snyder (keyboards). [18], On June 5, 2022 Styx was inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame. Dennis DeYoung was born to Maurice and Loraine DeYoung and was brought up from Roseland, Chicago. "And the reasons are simple: It takes the least talent, makes the most money and has the most enthusiastic fans.". Tonight we end our year and play the final show of a three day run here in Epcot, the happiest place on earth. "She has put so much aside for me and my career. On one level you have to admire his desire to stretch things a bit, but sometimes doing that makes a person, or a band, look silly.". "The whole idea then for me, and I'd like to think for them, is just to move on," he says. I have just been informed I have one more show in Ft. Lauderdale in December. They were going to have lunch with Siegfried & Roy, that garish Vegas duo who used Dennis' song "Grand Illusion" in their IMAX movie, "The Magic Box." beginning Hey dude get a life. Styx was on the road for all of 1981: "115 cities in the United States and Canada and 11 countries in Europe," DeYoung said. DeYoung met his sweetheart Suzanne when he was 17 and she was 15 at a high school dance. Are you kidding. As a parent you occasionally get things right. I suggest you reread his lyrics with that in mind. Between stints with Styx, DeYoung was asked to appear in the 20th Anniversary revival tour of the stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar in 1993, including Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson and Irene Cara,[4] appearing in 268 performances as Pontius Pilate. He was provided more songs than any other Styx member and was bands most successful writer. Former Styx singer Dennis DeYoung throws caution to the wind with the video for his new single, the six-minute plus Isle Of Misanthrope. Dennis Eugene DeYoung, age 66, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home. Side note, I've heard that in 2017 these 3 are considering forming a singing group to perform Bee Gee's covers in Vegas. The show, performed at the Rosemont Theatre near DeYoung's hometown of Chicago, was a family affair for DeYoung. The crowd shouts and applauds. Dennis Deana Lofrano Olson DDYBoone Hey everybody, Here is an interview I did this morning with Donald Boone Gould the homeless guy who played Come Sail Away on the streets of Sarasota that went viral. Wow! hit the road with Canadian Lawrence Gowan taking DeYoung's spot, Todd Sucherman on drums and Glen Burtnick filling in on bass for Chuck Panozzo. DeYoung had a younger sister, Darcy, who died in 2021. But in this show, even though I'd only get a couple of lines, maybe a small paragraph, every word was kind or even gushing. His height is 1.77 m tall, and his weight is 78 kg. DeYoungs sound creation dubbed the ARF 2600 in October 2009. On September 20, 2008, DeYoung performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame benefit concert for the John Entwistle foundation. "But what do you have to lose?" It is scheduled to continue into next year, but DeYoung's done as of early September. Donna and I, and our daughter Brianna, in March of 1993 when we were living in Chicago, saw you at The Chicago Theater on State Street in Jesus Christ Superstar. Soon they achieved national as well as international stardom. They broke that rule for Dennis.". Being born on 18 February 1947, Dennis DeYoung is 76 years old as of today's date 26th April 2023. Dennis, I certainly hope none of you ever discover how many times I check on you tube for my current video's or old Styx video's when I'm bored because it would be embarrassing. [15] The concert took place at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 18, 2014.[16]. "On the road a child gets to see the real world, gets to interact with adults.". There was a stadium a few miles away packed with thousands eagerly awaiting the chance to loudly voice their adoration for DeYoung. Dennis DeYoung was born on the 18th of February, 1947. How this miracle has occurred is really beyond my understanding. Thanks to August, Jimmy, John, Craig, Dave and Suzanne for bringing this music to all of you and allowing me the chance to view first hand the lasting impact the Styx catalog has had on so many. I will be joining a bevy (that's 2 more then a bunch) of Adam's favorite musicians to spread some musical cheer to all those in attendance. We got slammed more than any band I know. ", "It really became," said Shaw in describing the internal dynamics of Styx, "'Dennis doing things his way over here, and we're trying to figure out our piece in it. implied that DeYoung was a "control freak. Standing in the Joint, a concert room at the Hard Rock Casino-Hotel in Las Vegas one Friday night in October, it is possible for a few hundred people to believe, with their eyes closed, that they have been transported back at least a couple of decades. I wanna be in Styx. The couple has two children, daughter Carrie Ann and son Matthew. His earnings include all of his concerts and songs, which he released worldwide. Cheers, It was the first No. AllMovie . Later that year, he released the "10 on Broadway" CD, which featured a "JCS" song, "Pilate's Dream," as well as such standards as "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "On the Street Where You Live. They've done the kind of hard-rocking fare you'd expect from a band called Styx, and prog-rock that, to be honest, you'd also expect from a band called Styx. Landed in LA yesterday and was greeted with the news of the day in San Bernadino. The orchestra show was his idea and he put up all the money (a lot a scratch) convinced he would sell it out.
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