Pop/Rock
Dennis DeYoung
The former keyboardist/vocalist of Styx, Dennis DeYoung continues to cultivate a successful solo career. Recording on his own as early as 1984, DeYoung produced four impressive solo albums before reuniting briefly with his former band mates in 1990. The reunion proved to be brief, however, and Styx disbanded a second time shortly after releasing, Edge of the Century. DeYoung used the opportunity to record his fourth solo album, 10 on Broadway, which celebrated the influence of such composers as George and Ira Gershwin, Alan Jay Lerner, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Although he returned to Styx again in 1996, and played on their first studio album in eight years, Return to Paradise, a serious viral ailment caused him to bow out of a national tour. By the time that he recuperated, Styx had replaced him with a new singer. Attempting to sue over the use of the band's name, DeYoung settled out of court in late 2001. Forced to rely on his own talents, DeYoung wasted no time. Tracks from his first three solo albums were compiled and released in 1999 as The Ultimate Collection. If you haven't seen Dennis DeYoung, you're missing one great rock show, which is full of Styx's best songs. Dennis DeYoung is one of the greatest talents out there. Great show!