DeYoung, who was fired from Styx in 1999, was miffed because for many years after his departure from the group, Shaw and Styx guitarist James “J.Y.” Young criticized some of Dennis’ more-pop-oriented ...

Dennis DeYoung has never been one to hold back and he shared more than a few words when reflecting on the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions. The 2025 induction ceremony, he said, “clearly ...

Skylight Music Theatre gets ready for "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." From left, artistic director Michael Unger, cast members Janet Metz, Alanis Sophia, Kevin Anderson and Ben Gulley, and composer ...

Dennis DeYoung has issued a pointed response to his former Styx bandmate, Tommy Shaw. During a recent interview, Shaw explained how he was able to let go of his “resentment list,” which included long ...

With one of the most recognizable voices in music, Dennis DeYoung was gifted with a distinct sound and a talent for writing hit songs. The singer, songwriter, keyboardist, composer and record producer ...

Dennis DeYoung says he still believes fans deserve one final reunion—even decades after being pushed out of the band he helped build. The singer, songwriter and keyboardist, who co-founded Styx in ...

Like us, musicians can dislike other musicians’ music. Just because they share the spotlight and have some unspoken understanding of how fame works does not mean they can still not have a distaste for ...

Dennis DeYoung has only just discovered that the Cars hated Styx. He was responding to a 2006 interview republished online by Classic Rock last month, which it seems he’s never encountered before. In ...

Legendary Chicagoan, Dennis DeYoung, is a founding member of the band STYX. He is originally from the Roseland area and started the band in a basement with his friends. Known for major musical hits ...