John, it’s been a few weeks, I hope you are settled and happy in the new digs. Thanks for the Dennis DeYoung interviews. Both he and Jim Peterik live close to me in a southwest suburb of Chicago called Burr Ridge, Illinois. I’ve personally met them both. They are both positive, giving, down to earth people that enjoy making people happy with their music. An era that we probably will never see in music and within the camaraderie that we fans and fellow musicians have celebrated and experienced life with their beautiful songs helping to make life worth living as we grew up, and now keep us happy with always a song in our hearts from them now to hang on and continue to persevere as we continue to move on in our senior years. Thank you for all you do James McKinley, .......Worth, Illinois.
Dennis DeYoung is a brilliant mind. Not just with regards to music, but regarding life as well. Somewhat cynical at times, but I think that’s part of his brilliance.
Some might say Dennis is too opinionated. However as someone who has listened to Styx and his solo work since the late 70s, I really like hearing what he has to say. In the songs he had to hide behind metaphors and symbolism to get his messages across. I am sure some like me paid attention and others just laughed and ignored whatever they didn't care for. It's always been that way. But now that he is pretty much out of the game of selling records, he can say whatever he wants. And I like the clarity of it. Thanks for the long interview with Dennis!
I love Dennis's take on Social Media, Climate Change, Technology, and the concern of America. Dennis......thank you for Mr. Roboto.....you were right then....you are right now.....
A 5 year old could do the same. He is awesome though. Remember, not too long ago we were going to freeze to death. Theres ALWAYS got to be a boogie man......AND if you notice, it all revolves around different ways to TAKE/STEAL our money....Unreal how people fall for it.....
Dennis de Young is so cool! He just calls it like it is! I don’t see him as cynical but simply straightforward and direct yet not mean. Brilliant funny real regular guy who happens to be the VOICE of the great Styx! RobertLackstein from Montreal Quebec Canada 🇨🇦
Dennis, my stoner buddys and all the rest in those days " got it" Smoking pot and listening to Styx at parties was a mainstay for many of those 70's parties.
DENNIS IS SO HONEST AND OPEN. IT'S SO REFRESHING TO HERE SOMEONE REALLY SPEAK THEIR MIND, AND OOHHH....WHAT A MIND. THIS MAN , DENNIS DeYOUNG, CREATED A BIG PART OF THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE. I WILL FOREVER BE IN HIS DEBT.
I own both albums & love 'em. You gotta pay attention to an interview with Dennis because he throws out insightful bits so effortlessly that they can go over your head. Keep the segments comin'. I've watched every one.
I was never a huge Styx fan although I did own and enjoy the Equinox album. But I am definitely a Dennis DeYoung fan. A very entertaining series of interviews. And finally someone I can agree with on the Sex Pistols give me the Buzzcocks anyday.
very true about the illusion and dying.It’s a process that we have to live with, but we could also see the glass half full and live without going crazy over it, and find a place in the middle and enjoy what we got
Great interview John. I am glad you do what you do. There’s really no one else on TH-cam who interviews musicians of the generation that I love and grew up with. You gain their trust and they give you candid feedback. Best of continuing success with this channel.
As much as I like Dennis DeYoung's music and all he contributed to Styx he's kind of a wacky character. No wonder Tommy and JY parted ways with him. But he writes some beautiful music. I enjoyed his vocals and showmanship at his concert "Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx" at the Pacific Amphi-theatre in Costa Mesa, CA. Amazing talent!
Great video, great guy . Dennis DeYoung is a national treasure !! F - Tommy Shaw and JY - they be so rude !! Life wouldn't have been the same though without Dennis DeYoung and STYX !! Hey John , how's the new pad ? Say hi to the family and keep making awesome videos .
Where did Styx get the music for Grand Illusion? I was at the Latin Catholic Mass yesterday, and when mass concluded, the organist played Grand Illusion!
Not that Dennis is bitter about the critics or anything. Or just cynical about life in general. But that's what he writes about. Can't argue with what works for him.
I would love to hear the unedited version of this,, because I’m always on Dennis’ side even with the fallout of Styx after Kilroy. As a matter of fact I met JY at his house in Western Springs in ‘85 on my 17th birthday and asked him when the next Styx LP would be and he said that Dennis runs the show so he didn’t know. I wish there were some way to let bygones be bygones and they could all reunite, but in reality I am not holding my breath waiting.
Okay I listen to 90% of this and I don't remember hearing one thing about the album Grand illusion or any of the songs on it exactly what was the point of this interview?
Very talented , yet sadly “touched”. Find any border of the Amazon and you’ll find it burned, then you can play ignorant and diss global warming Dennis. Tsk Tsk.
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Dennis DeYoung for President.
The Grand Illusion was my first album. I picked it out for my 9th birthday and I’ve been jamming it for over 40 years!! It still kicks ass.
Much respect for Dennis.
John, it’s been a few weeks, I hope you are settled and happy in the new digs. Thanks for the Dennis DeYoung interviews. Both he and Jim Peterik live close to me in a southwest suburb of Chicago called Burr Ridge, Illinois. I’ve personally met them both. They are both positive, giving, down to earth people that enjoy making people happy with their music. An era that we probably will never see in music and within the camaraderie that we fans and fellow musicians have celebrated and experienced life with their beautiful songs helping to make life worth living as we grew up, and now keep us happy with always a song in our hearts from them now to hang on and continue to persevere as we continue to move on in our senior years. Thank you for all you do James McKinley, .......Worth, Illinois.
Dennis DeYoung is a brilliant mind. Not just with regards to music, but regarding life as well. Somewhat cynical at times, but I think that’s part of his brilliance.
Dennis thanks for the music!
Some might say Dennis is too opinionated. However as someone who has listened to Styx and his solo work since the late 70s, I really like hearing what he has to say. In the songs he had to hide behind metaphors and symbolism to get his messages across. I am sure some like me paid attention and others just laughed and ignored whatever they didn't care for. It's always been that way. But now that he is pretty much out of the game of selling records, he can say whatever he wants. And I like the clarity of it. Thanks for the long interview with Dennis!
I love Dennis's take on Social Media, Climate Change, Technology, and the concern of America.
Dennis......thank you for Mr. Roboto.....you were right then....you are right now.....
100 years from now is a masterpiece!
I love Dennis and his ability to call out the bs
A 5 year old could do the same. He is awesome though. Remember, not too long ago we were going to freeze to death. Theres ALWAYS got to be a boogie man......AND if you notice, it all revolves around different ways to TAKE/STEAL our money....Unreal how people fall for it.....
He makes valid points about technology taking over.
Thank you Dennis for making me happy with your music ( and the rest of the band ) 🥰
I love Dennis. So much talent.
I really enjoy listening to this guy !
Dennis de Young is so cool! He just calls it like it is! I don’t see him as cynical but simply straightforward and direct yet not mean. Brilliant funny real regular guy who happens to be the VOICE of the great Styx! RobertLackstein from Montreal Quebec Canada 🇨🇦
Dennis, my stoner buddys and all the rest in those days " got it" Smoking pot and listening to Styx at parties was a mainstay for many of those 70's parties.
DENNIS IS SO HONEST AND OPEN. IT'S SO REFRESHING TO HERE SOMEONE REALLY SPEAK THEIR MIND, AND OOHHH....WHAT A MIND. THIS MAN , DENNIS DeYOUNG, CREATED A BIG PART OF THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE. I WILL FOREVER BE IN HIS DEBT.
Thank You!
One of my favorite records back when I was a teenager. Dennis is so based. Thank you for sharing this.
A character, in the best sense of the word.
People are willing to believe the lies they like.
Great quote Dennis DeYoung.
Excellent series on DD!
He is as sharp as his music . He sounds like a good person with concern, a rarity in the word today.
Dennis DeYoung is spot on.
Dennis De Young is brilliant and funny
I own both albums & love 'em. You gotta pay attention to an interview with Dennis because he throws out insightful bits so effortlessly that they can go over your head. Keep the segments comin'. I've watched every one.
I was never a huge Styx fan although I did own and enjoy the Equinox album. But I am definitely a Dennis DeYoung fan. A very entertaining series of interviews. And finally someone I can agree with on the Sex Pistols give me the Buzzcocks anyday.
You need to release the unedited version of this
Always nice to hear from Dennis. "You need to get out more." LOL. Stay safe and take care.
very true about the illusion and dying.It’s a process that we have to live with, but we could also see the glass half full and live without going crazy over it, and find a place in the middle and enjoy what we got
Great interview John. I am glad you do what you do. There’s really no one else on TH-cam who interviews musicians of the generation that I love and grew up with. You gain their trust and they give you candid feedback. Best of continuing success with this channel.
As much as I like Dennis DeYoung's music and all he contributed to Styx he's kind of a wacky character. No wonder Tommy and JY parted ways with him. But he writes some beautiful music. I enjoyed his vocals and showmanship at his concert "Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx" at the Pacific Amphi-theatre in Costa Mesa, CA. Amazing talent!
Dennis and Styx are LEGENDS! Great Channel dude! 🇨🇦
Great video, great guy . Dennis DeYoung is a national treasure !! F - Tommy Shaw and JY - they be so rude !! Life wouldn't have been the same though without Dennis DeYoung and STYX !! Hey John , how's the new pad ? Say hi to the family and keep making awesome videos .
That was great. Dennis crotchety and unfiltered . I actually thought he was a wizard with magical synthesizers when I was 15. The Illusion WAS Grand!
"No thought of the consequences." That is exactly what happened in Jurassic Park and it is happening with the devices.
Dennis is smart and very talented. Rock on Mr. DeYoung!!!
Good stuff. I'm not always a DDY fan, but it's this kind of insightful thinking that initially gave us some killer songs.
Where did Styx get the music for Grand Illusion? I was at the Latin Catholic Mass yesterday, and when mass concluded, the organist played Grand Illusion!
Not that Dennis is bitter about the critics or anything.
Or just cynical about life in general.
But that's what he writes about.
Can't argue with what works for him.
#STYX
Is the entire interview up here?
There's a reason that John Lydon left the Pistols BS, and formed Public Image Ltd...a band of actual art.
great video. thanks john thanks Dennis deyoung. Dennis tells it lkke it is.
I would love to hear the unedited version of this,, because I’m always on Dennis’ side even with the fallout of Styx after Kilroy. As a matter of fact I met JY at his house in Western Springs in ‘85 on my 17th birthday and asked him when the next Styx LP would be and he said that Dennis runs the show so he didn’t know. I wish there were some way to let bygones be bygones and they could all reunite, but in reality I am not holding my breath waiting.
The name that Dennis was trying to think of is Jack Dorsey of Twitter
Okay I listen to 90% of this and I don't remember hearing one thing about the album Grand illusion or any of the songs on it exactly what was the point of this interview?
"Jerry Lee, he's still breathing...."...to funny...👍
so xcellent on tha pointz…he makez
Ironically enough, he sounds a fair bit like Johnny Rotten in recent interviews.
There’s lots of people in RnR who have reputations as being douches. Some way more than others.
I agree. Tommy and JY are in that category.
PS. Of course Pink Floyd ended the night!
I’ve always thought that this guy was nuts, but this proves it.
GO SOX
I feel bad for him. So bitter...having achieved so much. Brilliant and tortured I guess. Love the man though.
Dennis is a lot things in a positive way, but bitter? I dont think so.
I liked studs I didnt think they were so brain dead
He’s so angry 😡 ! @ 72 yrs old you gotta let that go.
People should be 😠 angry about BIG TECH and the direction of this country. Dennis is right on.
Very talented , yet sadly “touched”. Find any border of the Amazon and you’ll find it burned, then you can play ignorant and diss global warming Dennis. Tsk Tsk.
Dennis is out of his mind.
No Scott, you're just small-minded.
I think he met this as a compliment 😂
I think most geniuses are out of their minds Their thinking is on a whole different level
I love listening to DD he's very entertaining and funny, but he's got an ego the size of Texas