Dawn Feusi was brought in to sing They want to believe in something; that this isnt random stupidity that theyre risking their life for. He was removed from the band lineup after a viral ailment left him sensitive to He had crazy hair and would inevitably offer to play the piano, entertaining all for hours. Since then, DeYoung has remained an active artist and live performer. But then we went to Japan, and what I realized in Japan was, that the Japanese people were quite polite. And [the Congressmen] all went up there and gave their spiel. Links: https://www.facebook.com/DennisDeYoungOfficial https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVGASbGO5NfH7yOxn2GVLQQ Was Styx on hiatus at the time? I still had this idea for a song title called Desert Moon. In 1954, there was no rock & rollit was bubbling under. We go onstage in the good light, as I like to say, standing above the audience for the most part, and we pretend to be larger than life. On September 20, 2008, DeYoung performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame benefit concert for the John Entwistle foundation. What does it represent to me, and to the band? Music written by DeYoung has also been featured in television shows and commercials. 2, via Frontiers Music Srl. see, you won't be disappointed. Dennis DeYoung, born February 18, 1947, is a solo pop musician but is better known as one of the lead vocalists of the band Styx. In those days, we were selling just enough for people not to lose money. WebDennis DeYoung was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, to parents Maurice DeYoung (1918-1997) and Loraine Rolla DeYoung (1923-2001). Healthy once again, DeYoung returned to touring with a 50-piece orchestra augmented by a five-piece rock band, which included Tommy Dziallo on guitar, Hank Horton on bass, and Kyle Woodring (formerly with John Mellencamp and Deana Carter) on drums, all of whom also played shows with DeYoung with or without the orchestra. Roboto. How did you come up with the idea for Mr. I'm perfect for this shindig because as my family will tell you no one "wines" more than me. WebSuzanne DeYoung and Dennis DeYoung have been married for 53 years.. DeYoung is a devout Roman Catholic and is of Italian ancestry. Suzanne DeYoung is a 74 year old American Spouse. And that was when (Ronald) Reagan and (Jimmy) Carter were going at each other. AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME The couple have two children, daughter Carrie Ann and son Matthew. Quite an honor for a kid whose dad brought him to his first game at this very park when he was nine. I believe that when the camera panned around the room FBI alerts were sounded causing a momentary ruckus as fugitives escaped. Special thanks to August for authenticating a vital part to our sound and to been great fun reminding myself that I was the guy who invented that stuff and I was expressing my frustration, of wanting to be shown the way, when it seems like all the things you want to believe in and trust in, seem to be shaking to their foundations. As a composer, producer, programmer and pianist, John has racked up We are pleased to do this new Q&A interview with Dennis DeYoung. The group was later joined by key members Tommy Shaw (guitar & vocals) and James J.Y. Young (guitar & vocals). His wife Suzanne and sister-in-law Dawn Marie Feusi sang backup, his daughter Carrie Ann was in charge of publicity, while his son Matthew designed the stage lighting. 6, and GHS The show, performed at the Rosemont Theatre near DeYoung's hometown of Chicago, was a family affair for DeYoung. something that many of you have been wanting for some time. So every song I wrote, I wrote with the band in mind. DeYoung: Like (author) Charles Dickens said, It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I paraphrased that in the lyric of the song. This guy singles but one song out on the album and that's Miss America. His roots are in classic rock and, while raising a family, he DeYoung wrote seven out of the groups eight Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits, which have remained rock and pop standards to this day. And then people kept saying, Dennis, thats a hit record. And so I played it for the guys, and they said, Okay. And the record company said, Yes. So it got on the album and went to number one. So what happens to Equinox? Links: Dennis DeYoung 26 East Vol. "This was supposed to be my final album but there were so many songs written that Serafino Perugino, CEO of Frontiers, suggested dividing it into two albums rather than one, DeYoung states. Please visit his official website. It was clear that the early morning crowd at Manny's were clueless as to I was or why I was interrupting their breakfast. That same night Dennis DeYoung was additionally inducted as a songwriter.[19]. Top Ten hits. John was a Cubs fan and the other guys including John were more Blackhawk and Bears fans then baseball enthusiasts. John and Chuck were practicing in their living room; it was a hot summer day, and nobody had air conditioning. August was so good at recreating a sound that both you and I have For his son Matthew young he wrote an album known as show me the way. DK: Thank you Dennis for doing this interview. After a five-year hiatus; DeYoung and several other members of Styx began discussing a possible reunion in 1989. Jim It goes on to sell 2 million copies. Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. The ride cymbal Matthew used was given to him by John. As a keyboardist in Styx, DeYoung was best remembered for his prominent lead synthesizer solos performed on the Oberheim 4 voice synthesizer that dominated the mix with a unique tone, a key element of the Styx sound. C'tait le dernier album de matriel original sortir par la gamme "classique" de Dennis DeYoung , Tommy Shaw , James "JY" Young , John Panozzo et Chuck Panozzo . But before we get started, heres a list of the Styx studio albums that DeYoung was involved with, and a list of his solo albums. Cheers, When This was the last game the White Sox played in Comiskey Park which at the time was the oldest park in Major League Baseball. Todd Sucherman (uncredited) provided the drum track for the recording session. "Staying aliveahiveahive". At the time, the most popular instruments in the United States were the piano and the accordionthe electric guitar hadnt come into its own yet. DK: Has there been any talk about you reuniting with Styx? And theres this guy in this gigantic factory room, and the machines are [active] with the arms moving, like a stamping plant. in New Jersey with many friends and music greats. He was trying to benefit his ratings, and guess who benefited? With Styx in limbo following Shaw's 1984 departure, DeYoung began a solo career of modest success. Brother of Martin, John, Lee, and Marion. beginning Hey dude get a life. The interaction between August and Jimmy both musically and in terms of stage Keaggy to name just a few. I know more than them. 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. something he found on youtube. By the way do any of you know of a hat store that sells xxxxxxxxxtra large, winter's coming. Sync. It was (mostly) the demo which was released as the single. 9) being the sole exception. That was a pretty good start. And then I gave it to her. The DeYoung: Tommy (Shaw) had quit the band, and I was then offered an opportunity by our label, A&M, to make solo records. Save record. In 1998 the band began work on a new album, Brave New World. WebFrom 2010-2016, he recorded and toured on drums and vocals with former Journey lead singer, Steve Augeri (Tyketto, Tall Stories), throughout North America, England, Trinidad and Puerto Rico. Since February of 2016 he has been touring with Dennis DeYoung. 2 YouTube. On a happier note I'm in LA to play at Adam Sandler's private Holiday bash. Is that true? Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements and concert information, so if your favorite artists are not currently on tour, join Songkick to track Dennis DeYoung and get concert alerts when they play near you, like 6732 other Dennis DeYoung fans. of Technology. We were kids playing weddings, just trying to have some fun and make a little dough. Kind of like the Lite beer commercial when Troy Aikman claims to not dwell in the past and then his ring tone goes off screaming "Aikman touchdown unbelievable". University in Oklahoma City. Getty Images Dennis DeYoungs music has come full circle. Its finding that place in your memory, rightly or wrongly, depending on how you remember it, where everything seemed innocent and all worlds were open, waiting to be conquered. James Young joined shortly after that, with Tommy Shaw coming on board in 1975. of a retrospective on my career. Dennis DeYoung was previously married to Suzanne DeYoung (1970). Needless to say my son Matthew is still On May 22, 2020, DeYoung released 26 East, Vol. In the Bee Gees song How Deep Is Your Love, he played piano for Robin Gibb. They had one child. I categorically refute these specious, allegations as nothing more than a blatant attempt by my political enemies to besmirch our integrity. The album was released in the U.S. on April 14, 2009, with slightly different tracks. Documents of Dennis DeYoung WebFor full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. after touring Europe and the US, he came home to the Chicago jazz circuit. Portal de Notcias. I had never seen this before but coincidentally I was just asked about this very day last week by author Dave Hoekstra who interviewed me about a book he was writing. And I bought [the serigraph], brought it home, and I looked at it and thought about it. We backed up every 70s classic rock act imaginableyou name it, we were always the guys that went on first. He had heard and liked Lady he had played it when he was a disc jockey at one of the few stations that had originally played it two years before (laughs). For me, the song is simple. to Hollywood, California, where he attended and graduated from the Guitar Institute Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Because people couldnt figure out how to end them. This album featured a rock version of "Fanfare for the Common Man", more than five years before ELP came up with a similar idea of recording this classical composition as a rock band featuring the synthesizer, that would later become one of ELP's best known recordings. This doesnt sound too bad to me. And he said, Yeah, thats okay, but lets save it for the second album. And that song was (Styxs first hit) Lady. So the very first song I ever wrote by myself, that I sang the lead on, was Lady (laughs). From artists like Richard Marx to Michael And the next day, the band was formed. The concert was well received[7] and formed the basis for a touring version of the show, and eventually a 2004 live album, The Music of Styx - Live with Symphony Orchestra. But starting tonight at 8 oclock, Im going to play Lady once a night at 8 oclock to see if its a hit. So I would say, we had to make our very best album to actually break through. Suzanne DeYoung frequently joined her husband on the road, and eventually their children came along as well, as a way to provide stability for their family. And this fellow in Washington, DC, Chris Taylor (a music director from a radio station in Washington, DC), took a bunch of (audio) excerpts and stuck it in the instrumental sections of the song. And Domo Arigato (which means thank you very much) is said everywhere you go. I dont know if its a crisis of faith because I think the desire is to be able to trust and give yourself to the idea of a higher power. One teacher hosted dinner parties for co-workers; DeYoung always attended. shows. Suzanne DeYoung frequently joined her husband on the road, and eventually their children came along as well as a way to provide stability for their family. Its a song of nostalgia. Dennis DeYoung (born February 18, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and producer best known for being a founding member of the rock band Styx as lead vocalist and keyboardist, a tenure that lasted from 1970 until June 1999. And I began to formulate an opinion about American society, but really the world at large, about commercialism and capitalism, and how it all comes together. Dennis DeYoung Announces 2020 Tour and New Album Featuring a Duet with Julian Lennon, Mr. Roboto I am the Metal Man With Tats inked in Japan, Come Sail WebKilroy Was Here est le onzime album du studio et opra rock du groupe rock Styx , sorti le 22 fvrier 1983.L'album porte le nom d'un clbre graffiti Seconde Guerre mondiale , 'Kilroy tait l '. GOLDMINE: Congratulations on 26 East Vol 2 and completing and releasing it so soon after last years volume, which made my Top Fabulous Albums of 2021 list. isnt living the dream on the road with Dennis DeYoung, August can be found With the additions of August Zadra and Craig Carter the sound the look and the Legendary vocalist and musician Dennis DeYoung has announced the release of his final studio album, 26 East, Vol. With the positive response and a new record label (CMC International), Styx returned to the studio in 1998 and began work on their first studio album in eight years. This put the group in an exclusive group as one of only a few bands to have a top ten hit single under four different United States Presidents. [18], On June 5, 2022 Styx was inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame. I made that last part up. They have a very formal, structured society that is based on respect and dignity and politeness. Away (Grand Valley State University), Desert Moon Movies. guitarist Nick Colionnes band and co-author of four of Colionnes Since the age of 15, He wrote the hits Lady (which became a hit in 1975), Come Sail Away (1977), Babe (which reached #1 in 1980), The Best of Times (1981), Mr. DeYoung will do the same thing when he brings The Grand Illusion to Cascades Park on Thursday night with a full band. As a parent you occasionally get things right. Matthew DeYoung would like to dedicate his performance on the Grand Finale to his mentor John Panozzo. On the curb and all alone without the mighty Styx name behind me I did what I had to do, which was playing Lady of Spain on the piano in front of a bewildered bunch. The Last Guitar Hero (Featuring Tom Morello) 4. DeYoung: My son Matt was about 9, and he was going through a very tough time at school, with what you would callbullying. [17] The last song on the record, "To the Good Old Days", features Julian Lennon. 1", on May 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. Bolton, John Blasucci has made a living helping others share their music with Every year that it doesn't happen is another year that goes by. so I was compelled to consider changes. in a Styx tribute band, "Mother Of Pearl" are you kidding me. 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'." DeYoung appeared as an artist on the German Night of the Proms in 2008. Listen to the song "There's No Turning Back Time" below, and order 26 East, Vol. At this time JY and I were best friends traveling together by car to many drivable Midwestern cities and sharing motel rooms to save money. Please visit his official website. What is that? Here is our interview with Dennis DeYoung: DK: When you were growing up in Chicago, when did you start playing keyboards, and start writing songs? June 2, 2021. In 1995, DeYoung called Shaw to sing on a new version of "Lady" even though he had not performed on the original. [9] In addition, he appeared on the Canadian reality TV series Star Acadmie. chose to focus his musical talents on paying tribute to some of his greatest Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Dennis DeYoung scheduled in 2023. DeYoung: I was contacted about throwing my hat in the ring, writing a song for the movie, Dune (directed by David Lynch). Although Lady became a hit, it had nothing to do with the business side of Styxit was a fluke. We covered all the big hits, from Sly Stone to The Whowe were really good at it, and we were always working. The couple has two children, daughter Carrie Ann and son Matthew. I had recently been replaced in the band I founded and had been given the opportunity to headline the Rosemont Theater by Tim Orchard who ran the joint. Then I sat down and tried to figure out how to be a songwriter. You have to understand how long ago that was, around 1954. Roboto and Kilroy Was Here? DeYoung was invited back to perform on Celebrity Duets on September 28, 2006, with finalist Hal Sparks. It's still a mystery to me how things worked out as well as they did. "Show Me the Way", a track written by DeYoung for his son Matthew, received extensive radio play, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart (Styx's 8th top 10 single, and 7th written and sung by DeYoung) particularly after a number of radio stations mixed it with voice tracks of members of Congress debating whether or not to send troops to the first Persian Gulf War. On his website, DeYoung jokingly dubbed the performances "The Denny and Glenny Show". I couldn't help myself) These changes have also brought me back to the keys, And because of that, we could never get on a tour. Anyway my dad passed his love of baseball and the Sox on to me and I did the same for my son Matthew. Thats to say, if there it is right there in front of me, tell meHow will I know? I am, says DeYoung in his usual witty manner. STYX founding member Dennis DeYoung will release a new original solo album, 26 East, Vol. They knew they werent going to have the opportunity to have a Styx [album], so they took the option on my solo records. Was that part of your sound, creating these harmonies? C'tait le dernier album de matriel original sortir par la gamme "classique" de Dennis DeYoung , Tommy Shaw , James "JY" Young , John Panozzo et Chuck Panozzo . past 20 years, playing with a variety of bands and is often sought out as a guitarist/singer Comme les quatre albums prcdents de Styx, le groupe a produit My mother was Italian, so it was the law (laughs)I had to do that. DeYoung: Heres how it happened. I am mad mad mad mad mad with recent accusations that our recent successes have gone to our heads. We were thinking, Were in WLShow did we get in here? Then the program director (Jim Smith) came out and said, Come on in. We went in the conference room and we gave him our new album. Webmatthew deyoung son of dennis deyoungamerican express halftime report cast. Dennis DeYoungs keyboard playing has the audience standing and singing along as they instantly recognize the introduction to Styxs 1978 Top Ten hit, Come Sail Away. And then the machines are going, and he goes to leave, and as hes leaving, he opens the door, turns off the lights in the room and closes the door. DeYoung: It was in the news, that these fundamentalist brothers in Nebraska or Iowa were burning records because they claimed the records had backward Satanic messages. Ex- STYX vocalist and keyboardist Dennis DeYoung has once again said that he wants to reunite with his former bandmates for one final tour. She nearly died and she has bravely dealt with health issues ever since. He continues to tour steadily with his show, Dennis DeYoung: The Music Of Styx. Dennis, Hey everybody, What happened was, I just wanted to do a little demo for Suzannes birthday, to surprise her with the song. PS. Alleluia! Cheers Dennis, Oops! It closed in 1958it was on the West Side. 1, his seventh solo studio album and first in over a decade. DeYoung: If I was to answer this honestly, the music business did not come together for us until The Grand Illusion album. The new volume begins with your original Beatles tribute song, Hello Goodbye, and you are joined by The Ides of March brass section. Dennis DeYoung solo album discography: Desert Moon (1984); Back to the World (1986); Boomchild (1989); 10 on Broadway (1994, an album of Broadway standards); The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996, a musical adaptation of Victor Hugos novel); and One Hundred Years from Now (2007). intensely during high school. This is the whole basis of religionwe want someone smarter, more intuitive, or some entity to guide our little minds as we stagger around the earth, trying to figure how this whole thing works. Styx album discography: Styx (released in 1972); Styx II (1973, which was later certified gold); The Serpent is Rising (1973); Man of Miracles (1974); Equinox (1975, gold); Crystal Ball (1976, gold); The Grand Illusion (1977, 3x platinum); Pieces of Eight (1978, 3x platinum); Cornerstone (1979, 2x platinum); Paradise Theatre (1981, 3x platinum); Kilroy Was Here (1983, platinum); Edge of the Century (1990, gold); and Brave New World (1999). The odd man out was front man Dennis DeYoung, the primary writer on some of Styx's biggest pop hits, but also the member whose "balladeer" creative vision was most contrary to his harder rocking band mates. and brothers and sister he's laying down guitar work that's both dazzling and it good. Wow! DeYoung grew up in Chicago and got started with the band Tradewinds (1963). Young says things came to a head when the band started considering a replacement for DeYoung, with the man himself stepping onstage whenever he felt up to it. 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]. DK: In 1990, Styx recorded the Edge of the Century album and you wrote the hit, Show Me the Way. Is it true you wrote it for your son, Matthew? Love from your boyfriend and husband. Blasucci 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. DeYoung had a younger sister, Darcy, who died in 2021. More on this later. Webmatthew deyoung son of dennis deyoungamerican express halftime report cast. John Blasucci continues to recreate layers of keyboards Chicago had just experienced one of the worst snowstorms of all timeI came back to my house and the snow was everywhere. Young and I started writing songs togetherJ.Y. work by John has included penning the Jewel Food Stores jingle, a song with the WebThe faithful revisit of The Grand Illusion's 'Grand Finale' is a fitting ending to both 26 East Vol 2 and Dennis DeYoung's recording career - made all the more poignant by DeYoung's son Matthew DeYoung featuring on drums and signing off on the ride cymbal given to him by John Panozzo many years ago. WebDennis DeYoung. Among the more notable are: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. We stood for something. So then I came up withDesert Moon. Because of my personal relationships with former manager Tony LaRussa and owner Jerry Reinsdorf I was asked if Styx would do it. 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". Though, he is 6 0 in feet and inches and 1.8 m in meters tall, he weighs about 171 lbs in Pound and 78 kg in Kilograms. Unless the next guy is that dumb ass sitting behind you at the movies talking loudly to the screen, or Charles Manson. Dennis DeYoung, died 2014 Dennis DeYoung married first name DeYoung (born Kroll). 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 got into the music scene fairly early on, becoming an accordionist in Chicago when he was 15. And I continue to do whats there for me to do, and its been successful. WebDeYoung has previously announced this will be his last album but has added an update. He wrote many of the bands hits including "Lady", "Come Sail Away", the number 1 hit "Babe" "Mr. Roboto" and "Don't Let It End". After two or three years, we started to play some rock & roll. This band later renamed itself TW4 (1968), then eventually Styx. 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. Dennis DeYoung grew up as a lover of music. That was the most unique thing I thought of the early Styx sound, was the three of us singing. When we perform our new show the audience is ecstatic wife and daughters. early musical influences was teacher Alan Swain, whom he began studying with Part One Dennis DeYoung. Occupation: Singer/Songwriter. a healthy discography that includes work with Celine Dion, Josh Groban and N As always Suzanne sings New Band The single reached number 1 on the Qubec Radio Single and Soundscan charts. DeYoung has been credited as the writer of more Styx songs than any other Styx WebIn Biographical Summaries of Notable People. Side note, I've heard that in 2017 these 3 are considering forming a singing group to perform Bee Gee's covers in Vegas. DeYoung: Yes. DK: In 1983 Styx released the Kilroy Was Here album, which featured your hit song, Mr. WebCornerstone est le neuvime album studio du groupe de rock amricain Styx , sorti en 1979 . He kept making music, becoming a chart-topper in Canada and releasing 26 East, Vol. Name. DK: Definitely. No mention of Grand Illusion, Foolin Yourself or ComeSail Away, the three songs still being played on radio today. DK: I read that Show Me The Way had a meaningrul impact for people during the Gulf War? In February 2000, DeYoung was approached to perform a concert featuring his many songs from Styx, as well as his solo works and his 1997 stage musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame, with an orchestra. Awards and countless TV and radio stations. August DeYoung kept "Hunchback" alive by recording an album version in 1996, singing the male roles himself with his sister-in-law Dawn Marie singing the female ones. It seems like since then, youve stayed solo, and youve had your own band. And then we did the Crystal Ball album, which was a decent record as well, and that sold around 300,000, which was less. 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In 1954, there was no rock & rollit was bubbling under. We go onstage in the good light, as I like to say, standing above the audience for the most part, and we pretend to be larger than life. On September 20, 2008, DeYoung performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame benefit concert for the John Entwistle foundation. What does it represent to me, and to the band? Music written by DeYoung has also been featured in television shows and commercials. 2, via Frontiers Music Srl. see, you won't be disappointed. Dennis DeYoung, born February 18, 1947, is a solo pop musician but is better known as one of the lead vocalists of the band Styx. In those days, we were selling just enough for people not to lose money. WebDennis DeYoung was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, to parents Maurice DeYoung (1918-1997) and Loraine Rolla DeYoung (1923-2001). Healthy once again, DeYoung returned to touring with a 50-piece orchestra augmented by a five-piece rock band, which included Tommy Dziallo on guitar, Hank Horton on bass, and Kyle Woodring (formerly with John Mellencamp and Deana Carter) on drums, all of whom also played shows with DeYoung with or without the orchestra. Roboto. How did you come up with the idea for Mr. I'm perfect for this shindig because as my family will tell you no one "wines" more than me. WebSuzanne DeYoung and Dennis DeYoung have been married for 53 years.. DeYoung is a devout Roman Catholic and is of Italian ancestry. Suzanne DeYoung is a 74 year old American Spouse. And that was when (Ronald) Reagan and (Jimmy) Carter were going at each other. AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME The couple have two children, daughter Carrie Ann and son Matthew. Quite an honor for a kid whose dad brought him to his first game at this very park when he was nine. I believe that when the camera panned around the room FBI alerts were sounded causing a momentary ruckus as fugitives escaped. Special thanks to August for authenticating a vital part to our sound and to been great fun reminding myself that I was the guy who invented that stuff and I was expressing my frustration, of wanting to be shown the way, when it seems like all the things you want to believe in and trust in, seem to be shaking to their foundations. As a composer, producer, programmer and pianist, John has racked up We are pleased to do this new Q&A interview with Dennis DeYoung. The group was later joined by key members Tommy Shaw (guitar & vocals) and James J.Y. Young (guitar & vocals). His wife Suzanne and sister-in-law Dawn Marie Feusi sang backup, his daughter Carrie Ann was in charge of publicity, while his son Matthew designed the stage lighting. 6, and GHS The show, performed at the Rosemont Theatre near DeYoung's hometown of Chicago, was a family affair for DeYoung. something that many of you have been wanting for some time. So every song I wrote, I wrote with the band in mind. DeYoung: Like (author) Charles Dickens said, It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I paraphrased that in the lyric of the song. This guy singles but one song out on the album and that's Miss America. His roots are in classic rock and, while raising a family, he DeYoung wrote seven out of the groups eight Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits, which have remained rock and pop standards to this day. And then people kept saying, Dennis, thats a hit record. And so I played it for the guys, and they said, Okay. And the record company said, Yes. So it got on the album and went to number one. So what happens to Equinox? Links: Dennis DeYoung 26 East Vol. "This was supposed to be my final album but there were so many songs written that Serafino Perugino, CEO of Frontiers, suggested dividing it into two albums rather than one, DeYoung states. Please visit his official website. It was clear that the early morning crowd at Manny's were clueless as to I was or why I was interrupting their breakfast. That same night Dennis DeYoung was additionally inducted as a songwriter.[19]. Top Ten hits. John was a Cubs fan and the other guys including John were more Blackhawk and Bears fans then baseball enthusiasts. John and Chuck were practicing in their living room; it was a hot summer day, and nobody had air conditioning. August was so good at recreating a sound that both you and I have For his son Matthew young he wrote an album known as show me the way. DK: Thank you Dennis for doing this interview. After a five-year hiatus; DeYoung and several other members of Styx began discussing a possible reunion in 1989. Jim It goes on to sell 2 million copies. Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. The ride cymbal Matthew used was given to him by John. As a keyboardist in Styx, DeYoung was best remembered for his prominent lead synthesizer solos performed on the Oberheim 4 voice synthesizer that dominated the mix with a unique tone, a key element of the Styx sound. C'tait le dernier album de matriel original sortir par la gamme "classique" de Dennis DeYoung , Tommy Shaw , James "JY" Young , John Panozzo et Chuck Panozzo . But before we get started, heres a list of the Styx studio albums that DeYoung was involved with, and a list of his solo albums. Cheers, When This was the last game the White Sox played in Comiskey Park which at the time was the oldest park in Major League Baseball. Todd Sucherman (uncredited) provided the drum track for the recording session. "Staying aliveahiveahive". At the time, the most popular instruments in the United States were the piano and the accordionthe electric guitar hadnt come into its own yet. DK: Has there been any talk about you reuniting with Styx? And theres this guy in this gigantic factory room, and the machines are [active] with the arms moving, like a stamping plant. in New Jersey with many friends and music greats. He was trying to benefit his ratings, and guess who benefited? With Styx in limbo following Shaw's 1984 departure, DeYoung began a solo career of modest success. Brother of Martin, John, Lee, and Marion. beginning Hey dude get a life. The interaction between August and Jimmy both musically and in terms of stage Keaggy to name just a few. I know more than them. 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. something he found on youtube. By the way do any of you know of a hat store that sells xxxxxxxxxtra large, winter's coming. Sync. It was (mostly) the demo which was released as the single. 9) being the sole exception. That was a pretty good start. And then I gave it to her. The DeYoung: Tommy (Shaw) had quit the band, and I was then offered an opportunity by our label, A&M, to make solo records. Save record. In 1998 the band began work on a new album, Brave New World. WebFrom 2010-2016, he recorded and toured on drums and vocals with former Journey lead singer, Steve Augeri (Tyketto, Tall Stories), throughout North America, England, Trinidad and Puerto Rico. Since February of 2016 he has been touring with Dennis DeYoung. 2 YouTube. On a happier note I'm in LA to play at Adam Sandler's private Holiday bash. Is that true? Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements and concert information, so if your favorite artists are not currently on tour, join Songkick to track Dennis DeYoung and get concert alerts when they play near you, like 6732 other Dennis DeYoung fans. of Technology. We were kids playing weddings, just trying to have some fun and make a little dough. Kind of like the Lite beer commercial when Troy Aikman claims to not dwell in the past and then his ring tone goes off screaming "Aikman touchdown unbelievable". University in Oklahoma City. Getty Images Dennis DeYoungs music has come full circle. Its finding that place in your memory, rightly or wrongly, depending on how you remember it, where everything seemed innocent and all worlds were open, waiting to be conquered. James Young joined shortly after that, with Tommy Shaw coming on board in 1975. of a retrospective on my career. Dennis DeYoung was previously married to Suzanne DeYoung (1970). Needless to say my son Matthew is still On May 22, 2020, DeYoung released 26 East, Vol. In the Bee Gees song How Deep Is Your Love, he played piano for Robin Gibb. They had one child. I categorically refute these specious, allegations as nothing more than a blatant attempt by my political enemies to besmirch our integrity. The album was released in the U.S. on April 14, 2009, with slightly different tracks. Documents of Dennis DeYoung WebFor full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. after touring Europe and the US, he came home to the Chicago jazz circuit. Portal de Notcias. I had never seen this before but coincidentally I was just asked about this very day last week by author Dave Hoekstra who interviewed me about a book he was writing. And I bought [the serigraph], brought it home, and I looked at it and thought about it. We backed up every 70s classic rock act imaginableyou name it, we were always the guys that went on first. He had heard and liked Lady he had played it when he was a disc jockey at one of the few stations that had originally played it two years before (laughs). For me, the song is simple. to Hollywood, California, where he attended and graduated from the Guitar Institute Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Because people couldnt figure out how to end them. This album featured a rock version of "Fanfare for the Common Man", more than five years before ELP came up with a similar idea of recording this classical composition as a rock band featuring the synthesizer, that would later become one of ELP's best known recordings. This doesnt sound too bad to me. And he said, Yeah, thats okay, but lets save it for the second album. And that song was (Styxs first hit) Lady. So the very first song I ever wrote by myself, that I sang the lead on, was Lady (laughs). From artists like Richard Marx to Michael And the next day, the band was formed. The concert was well received[7] and formed the basis for a touring version of the show, and eventually a 2004 live album, The Music of Styx - Live with Symphony Orchestra. But starting tonight at 8 oclock, Im going to play Lady once a night at 8 oclock to see if its a hit. So I would say, we had to make our very best album to actually break through. Suzanne DeYoung frequently joined her husband on the road, and eventually their children came along as well, as a way to provide stability for their family. And this fellow in Washington, DC, Chris Taylor (a music director from a radio station in Washington, DC), took a bunch of (audio) excerpts and stuck it in the instrumental sections of the song. And Domo Arigato (which means thank you very much) is said everywhere you go. I dont know if its a crisis of faith because I think the desire is to be able to trust and give yourself to the idea of a higher power. One teacher hosted dinner parties for co-workers; DeYoung always attended. shows. Suzanne DeYoung frequently joined her husband on the road, and eventually their children came along as well as a way to provide stability for their family. Its a song of nostalgia. Dennis DeYoung (born February 18, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and producer best known for being a founding member of the rock band Styx as lead vocalist and keyboardist, a tenure that lasted from 1970 until June 1999. And I began to formulate an opinion about American society, but really the world at large, about commercialism and capitalism, and how it all comes together. Dennis DeYoung Announces 2020 Tour and New Album Featuring a Duet with Julian Lennon, Mr. Roboto I am the Metal Man With Tats inked in Japan, Come Sail WebKilroy Was Here est le onzime album du studio et opra rock du groupe rock Styx , sorti le 22 fvrier 1983.L'album porte le nom d'un clbre graffiti Seconde Guerre mondiale , 'Kilroy tait l '. GOLDMINE: Congratulations on 26 East Vol 2 and completing and releasing it so soon after last years volume, which made my Top Fabulous Albums of 2021 list. isnt living the dream on the road with Dennis DeYoung, August can be found With the additions of August Zadra and Craig Carter the sound the look and the Legendary vocalist and musician Dennis DeYoung has announced the release of his final studio album, 26 East, Vol. With the positive response and a new record label (CMC International), Styx returned to the studio in 1998 and began work on their first studio album in eight years. This put the group in an exclusive group as one of only a few bands to have a top ten hit single under four different United States Presidents. [18], On June 5, 2022 Styx was inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame. I made that last part up. They have a very formal, structured society that is based on respect and dignity and politeness. Away (Grand Valley State University), Desert Moon Movies. guitarist Nick Colionnes band and co-author of four of Colionnes Since the age of 15, He wrote the hits Lady (which became a hit in 1975), Come Sail Away (1977), Babe (which reached #1 in 1980), The Best of Times (1981), Mr. DeYoung will do the same thing when he brings The Grand Illusion to Cascades Park on Thursday night with a full band. As a parent you occasionally get things right. Matthew DeYoung would like to dedicate his performance on the Grand Finale to his mentor John Panozzo. On the curb and all alone without the mighty Styx name behind me I did what I had to do, which was playing Lady of Spain on the piano in front of a bewildered bunch. The Last Guitar Hero (Featuring Tom Morello) 4. DeYoung: My son Matt was about 9, and he was going through a very tough time at school, with what you would callbullying. [17] The last song on the record, "To the Good Old Days", features Julian Lennon. 1", on May 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. Bolton, John Blasucci has made a living helping others share their music with Every year that it doesn't happen is another year that goes by. so I was compelled to consider changes. in a Styx tribute band, "Mother Of Pearl" are you kidding me. 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'." DeYoung appeared as an artist on the German Night of the Proms in 2008. Listen to the song "There's No Turning Back Time" below, and order 26 East, Vol. At this time JY and I were best friends traveling together by car to many drivable Midwestern cities and sharing motel rooms to save money. Please visit his official website. What is that? Here is our interview with Dennis DeYoung: DK: When you were growing up in Chicago, when did you start playing keyboards, and start writing songs? June 2, 2021. In 1995, DeYoung called Shaw to sing on a new version of "Lady" even though he had not performed on the original. [9] In addition, he appeared on the Canadian reality TV series Star Acadmie. chose to focus his musical talents on paying tribute to some of his greatest Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Dennis DeYoung scheduled in 2023. DeYoung: I was contacted about throwing my hat in the ring, writing a song for the movie, Dune (directed by David Lynch). Although Lady became a hit, it had nothing to do with the business side of Styxit was a fluke. We covered all the big hits, from Sly Stone to The Whowe were really good at it, and we were always working. The couple has two children, daughter Carrie Ann and son Matthew. I had recently been replaced in the band I founded and had been given the opportunity to headline the Rosemont Theater by Tim Orchard who ran the joint. Then I sat down and tried to figure out how to be a songwriter. You have to understand how long ago that was, around 1954. Roboto and Kilroy Was Here? DeYoung was invited back to perform on Celebrity Duets on September 28, 2006, with finalist Hal Sparks. It's still a mystery to me how things worked out as well as they did. "Show Me the Way", a track written by DeYoung for his son Matthew, received extensive radio play, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart (Styx's 8th top 10 single, and 7th written and sung by DeYoung) particularly after a number of radio stations mixed it with voice tracks of members of Congress debating whether or not to send troops to the first Persian Gulf War. On his website, DeYoung jokingly dubbed the performances "The Denny and Glenny Show". I couldn't help myself) These changes have also brought me back to the keys, And because of that, we could never get on a tour. Anyway my dad passed his love of baseball and the Sox on to me and I did the same for my son Matthew. Thats to say, if there it is right there in front of me, tell meHow will I know? I am, says DeYoung in his usual witty manner. STYX founding member Dennis DeYoung will release a new original solo album, 26 East, Vol. They knew they werent going to have the opportunity to have a Styx [album], so they took the option on my solo records. Was that part of your sound, creating these harmonies? C'tait le dernier album de matriel original sortir par la gamme "classique" de Dennis DeYoung , Tommy Shaw , James "JY" Young , John Panozzo et Chuck Panozzo . past 20 years, playing with a variety of bands and is often sought out as a guitarist/singer Comme les quatre albums prcdents de Styx, le groupe a produit My mother was Italian, so it was the law (laughs)I had to do that. DeYoung: Heres how it happened. I am mad mad mad mad mad with recent accusations that our recent successes have gone to our heads. We were thinking, Were in WLShow did we get in here? Then the program director (Jim Smith) came out and said, Come on in. We went in the conference room and we gave him our new album. Webmatthew deyoung son of dennis deyoungamerican express halftime report cast. Dennis DeYoungs keyboard playing has the audience standing and singing along as they instantly recognize the introduction to Styxs 1978 Top Ten hit, Come Sail Away. And then the machines are going, and he goes to leave, and as hes leaving, he opens the door, turns off the lights in the room and closes the door. DeYoung: It was in the news, that these fundamentalist brothers in Nebraska or Iowa were burning records because they claimed the records had backward Satanic messages. Ex- STYX vocalist and keyboardist Dennis DeYoung has once again said that he wants to reunite with his former bandmates for one final tour. She nearly died and she has bravely dealt with health issues ever since. He continues to tour steadily with his show, Dennis DeYoung: The Music Of Styx. Dennis, Hey everybody, What happened was, I just wanted to do a little demo for Suzannes birthday, to surprise her with the song. PS. Alleluia! Cheers Dennis, Oops! It closed in 1958it was on the West Side. 1, his seventh solo studio album and first in over a decade. DeYoung: If I was to answer this honestly, the music business did not come together for us until The Grand Illusion album. The new volume begins with your original Beatles tribute song, Hello Goodbye, and you are joined by The Ides of March brass section. Dennis DeYoung solo album discography: Desert Moon (1984); Back to the World (1986); Boomchild (1989); 10 on Broadway (1994, an album of Broadway standards); The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996, a musical adaptation of Victor Hugos novel); and One Hundred Years from Now (2007). intensely during high school. This is the whole basis of religionwe want someone smarter, more intuitive, or some entity to guide our little minds as we stagger around the earth, trying to figure how this whole thing works. Styx album discography: Styx (released in 1972); Styx II (1973, which was later certified gold); The Serpent is Rising (1973); Man of Miracles (1974); Equinox (1975, gold); Crystal Ball (1976, gold); The Grand Illusion (1977, 3x platinum); Pieces of Eight (1978, 3x platinum); Cornerstone (1979, 2x platinum); Paradise Theatre (1981, 3x platinum); Kilroy Was Here (1983, platinum); Edge of the Century (1990, gold); and Brave New World (1999). The odd man out was front man Dennis DeYoung, the primary writer on some of Styx's biggest pop hits, but also the member whose "balladeer" creative vision was most contrary to his harder rocking band mates. and brothers and sister he's laying down guitar work that's both dazzling and it good. Wow! DeYoung grew up in Chicago and got started with the band Tradewinds (1963). Young says things came to a head when the band started considering a replacement for DeYoung, with the man himself stepping onstage whenever he felt up to it. 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]. DK: In 1990, Styx recorded the Edge of the Century album and you wrote the hit, Show Me the Way. Is it true you wrote it for your son, Matthew? Love from your boyfriend and husband. Blasucci 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. DeYoung had a younger sister, Darcy, who died in 2021. More on this later. Webmatthew deyoung son of dennis deyoungamerican express halftime report cast. John Blasucci continues to recreate layers of keyboards Chicago had just experienced one of the worst snowstorms of all timeI came back to my house and the snow was everywhere. Young and I started writing songs togetherJ.Y. work by John has included penning the Jewel Food Stores jingle, a song with the WebThe faithful revisit of The Grand Illusion's 'Grand Finale' is a fitting ending to both 26 East Vol 2 and Dennis DeYoung's recording career - made all the more poignant by DeYoung's son Matthew DeYoung featuring on drums and signing off on the ride cymbal given to him by John Panozzo many years ago. WebDennis DeYoung. Among the more notable are: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. We stood for something. So then I came up withDesert Moon. Because of my personal relationships with former manager Tony LaRussa and owner Jerry Reinsdorf I was asked if Styx would do it. 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". Though, he is 6 0 in feet and inches and 1.8 m in meters tall, he weighs about 171 lbs in Pound and 78 kg in Kilograms. Unless the next guy is that dumb ass sitting behind you at the movies talking loudly to the screen, or Charles Manson. Dennis DeYoung, died 2014 Dennis DeYoung married first name DeYoung (born Kroll). 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 got into the music scene fairly early on, becoming an accordionist in Chicago when he was 15. And I continue to do whats there for me to do, and its been successful. WebDeYoung has previously announced this will be his last album but has added an update. He wrote many of the bands hits including "Lady", "Come Sail Away", the number 1 hit "Babe" "Mr. Roboto" and "Don't Let It End". After two or three years, we started to play some rock & roll. This band later renamed itself TW4 (1968), then eventually Styx. 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. Dennis DeYoung grew up as a lover of music. That was the most unique thing I thought of the early Styx sound, was the three of us singing. When we perform our new show the audience is ecstatic wife and daughters. early musical influences was teacher Alan Swain, whom he began studying with Part One Dennis DeYoung. Occupation: Singer/Songwriter. a healthy discography that includes work with Celine Dion, Josh Groban and N As always Suzanne sings New Band The single reached number 1 on the Qubec Radio Single and Soundscan charts. DeYoung has been credited as the writer of more Styx songs than any other Styx WebIn Biographical Summaries of Notable People. Side note, I've heard that in 2017 these 3 are considering forming a singing group to perform Bee Gee's covers in Vegas. DeYoung: Yes. DK: In 1983 Styx released the Kilroy Was Here album, which featured your hit song, Mr. WebCornerstone est le neuvime album studio du groupe de rock amricain Styx , sorti en 1979 . He kept making music, becoming a chart-topper in Canada and releasing 26 East, Vol. Name. DK: Definitely. No mention of Grand Illusion, Foolin Yourself or ComeSail Away, the three songs still being played on radio today. DK: I read that Show Me The Way had a meaningrul impact for people during the Gulf War? In February 2000, DeYoung was approached to perform a concert featuring his many songs from Styx, as well as his solo works and his 1997 stage musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame, with an orchestra. Awards and countless TV and radio stations. August DeYoung kept "Hunchback" alive by recording an album version in 1996, singing the male roles himself with his sister-in-law Dawn Marie singing the female ones. It seems like since then, youve stayed solo, and youve had your own band. And then we did the Crystal Ball album, which was a decent record as well, and that sold around 300,000, which was less. 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