Are Dennis DeYoung and Tommy Shaw friends?

In addition, Shaw and Young explain to Rather their rocky relationship with former STYX frontman Dennis DeYoung. Though many of the band’s biggest hits were written during DeYoung’s tenure, creative differences ultimately led the band to shake up the roster, causing DeYoung’s official exit in 1999.

Why was Dennis DeYoung dismissed from Styx?

Four triple-platinum albums consecutively, [and] sold-out shows through the whole thing.” DeYoung, whose exit from Styx stemmed from a rift with singer/guitarists Tommy Shaw and James “JY” Young, says his two former band mates still don’t want to work with him, but he doesn’t feel the same.

Does Styx still perform babe?

He points out that there are several other hits he wrote for Styx that the band doesn’t play live, including “Babe,” “Don’t Let It End” and “Show Me the Way.” He suggested that fans would like to hear those songs too, but promoters are picking their battles.

Will Styx ever reunite with Dennis DeYoung?

Ex-STYX vocalist and keyboardist Dennis DeYoung has once again said that he wants to reunite with his former bandmates for one final tour.

Why does Styx not play Babe in concert?

“We don’t play ‘Babe’ because that’s kind of Dennis DeYoung’s ode to his wife,” Young said. “And that song was a little too Barry Manilow for my tastes.”

Is Dennis DeYoung still married?

DeYoung has been married to his wife, Suzanne DeYoung, since 1970. He married his high school sweetheart before Styx recorded their first album. “Babe” from 1979 was written as a birthday present for his wife and not meant for the band to record.

Who is Jeanne Shaw?

Jeanne, who oversees Styx merchandise and helps with Rock to the Rescue, a nonprofit founded by Styx and REO Speedwagon and run by Tommy’s daughter, Hannah, has renovated 18 homes in their 21 years together, ranging from a mobile home on the beach to multimillion dollar estates.

Is Tommy Shaw vegan?

“Well I eat meat now,” Shaw said changing an emotional subject quickly, “so at least I can sit down at the same table with him. When we were first in Damn Yankees, I was a vegetarian or pescetarian. I’m glad I didn’t know that word then, Ted might’ve shot me,” Shaw joked.