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Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent Bring 'The Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express' Tour to Massachusetts – Photos

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:11:40 +0000

The train just keeps a ‘rollin on ‘The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ tour, featuring the triple bill of Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent. The classic rock collective that earned a prominent spot on our ‘Must-See Rock Concerts of 2013’ list recently made a pit stop in Springfield, Mass. on April 23. Check out our photos from the show below.

REO, Styx + Ted Nugent Donating Proceeds From Concerts to Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:31:07 +0000

Classic rockers Styx and REO Speedwagon -- along with tour mate Ted Nugent -- have come to the rescue once again. The heartland rockers will donate a portion of the proceeds from their current Midwest Rock 'N' Roll Express tour to victims of the recent Boston Marathon bombings.

See Journey & Styx – July 19 @ Cheyenne Frontier Days

Ian Delap — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:01:48 +0000

Journey is one of the most popular American rock bands of all time – with one of the best-known catalog of music in history. They’re kicking off the Frontier Nights festivities this year at Cheyenne Frontier Days – and bringing along Classic Rock legends Styx for the party – and you could be there, free! [...]

Styx and Slayer Guitar Summit – Pic of the Week

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:16:50 +0000

There probably isn't a heck of a lot of overlap between their fanbases, but that didn't stop Slayer guitarist Kerry King from showing up for Styx's Feb. 8 concert -- or hanging out with Tommy Shaw and James 'JY' Young backstage after the last encore.

Journey Returns With Special Guest Styx To Open CFD Night Shows [VIDEOS]

Gailen Sprague — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:29:06 +0000

Cheyenne Frontier Days officials have completed the 2013 Frontier Nights® concert lineup. Journey with very special guest star Styx will kick off the evening entertainment on Friday, July 19. Tickets for the show will go on-sale March 15.Journey Journey will return to the Frontier Nights® stage for an encore performance this summer. Journey is one [...]

30 Years Ago – Styx Release 'Kilroy Was Here'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:25:38 +0000

Styx were one of the biggest American rock groups of the '70s, with a string of hit albums and songs including 'Lady,' 'Come Sail Away,' 'Renegade' and 'Blue Collar Man.' The group scored two of their biggest successes with concept albums -- 1977's 'The Grand Illusion,' and 'Paradise Theatre' in 1981. On Feb. 28, 1983, Styx released 'Kilroy Was Here,' their most ambitious concept album yet. But within a year, tensions in the group came to a breaking point, bringing the classic era of Styx to an end.

Styx Sues Record Company Over Alleged Stolen Royalties

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:37:49 +0000

According to Styx, their record company has been less than honest with forking over their royalties for the past several years. In fact, the band alleges that the record company went as far as creating a â€œphony business modelâ€ just to avoid paying them â€“ talk about a grand illusion. TMZ reports that Styx recently [...]

Styx, Ted Nugent + REO Speedwagon Announce New Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express Tour Dates

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:56:32 +0000

A successful two-month run in 2012 has lead to more shows together for REO Speedwagon, Styx and Ted Nugent in 2013. The Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express tour will begin again in April, with 20 dates announced through May 19.

Dennis DeYoung Re-Staging Styx' 'Paradise Theatre' Tour for a DVD Release

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:58:10 +0000

Former Styx front man Dennis DeYoung hasn't been an active member of the group he helped found since 1999, but he still makes his living by playing their greatest hits. DeYoung's current solo band is geared toward recreating the classic Styx sound as closely as possible, and the singer, songwriter and keyboardist has revealed that he is hoping to re-stage the superstar rock group's most successful tour for an upcoming DVD release.

Styx To Play Two Special Shows In Vegas In November [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:54:26 +0000

On November 16th and 17th Styx will play a couple of special shows in Las Vegas at The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort.

Doobie Brothers & Chicago To Play Red Rocks In July [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:30:37 +0000

The summer concert calendar is beginning to fill up rather quickly as more shows are announced for the region.Tom Petty is scheduled to start his North American tour in Broomfield, Colorado, April 18th and 19th. Journey and all the great bands planned at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent will perform at [...]

Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon Announce 2012 Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:00:59 +0000

Styx, Ted Nugent and REO Speedwagon are teaming up for a 30-date triple-threat summer tour named “The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express,” which will kick off May 1 in Hidalgo, Texas and cross all over the country before winding up in Gilford, N.Y. on July 7.

Sticks (Not Styx) Video Is The Coolest Thing You Will Ever See [VIDEO]

Nick Perkins — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:07:57 +0000

It's a tough gig when your job consists primarily of finding whacky videos on the internet. Today was a good day, because I found what could potentially be the coolest thing I've ever seen. It almost makes me want to have kids just so I can do activities like this with them. But then I remember that I don't want kids. So I break into other people's homes and do this stuff with their kids. It's not weird.

Styx – Come Sail Away – Video Of The Day [VIDEO]

Tom McCarthy — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:00:54 +0000

It's pretty sad that Cartman's version has five times the views. :(