Styx Fix Complete!
Well, we made it through the Styx/REO Speedwagon show last night with our eardrums (mostly) intact. It was a night of fantastic music, and wondering exactly how the hell Rock & Roll got so damn old? I mean, there were a lot of second generation rock fans there – kids of original Styx fans – but overall the audience was well into it’s 40s and 50s. And I know, I know – I’m included in that demographic, but jeez – it made me feel ancient to see a rock concert packed with people who could very well be grandparents.
Still, it was a great night for loud music. Styx was actually the "opening act" to REO Speedwagon, but they both played full sets. They played four new songs from their new Big Bang Theory album, then their usual classics (Blue Collar Man, Miss America, Snowblind, wrapped with Come Sail Away, encore of Renegade), but they also did a cool medley in the middle of really old classic stuff - Man in the Wilderness, Borrowed Time, and...Heavy Metal Poisoning. I never thought I'd hear that one live.
Lawrence Gowan is improving, but he's still no Dennis. The new guy (Ricky Phillips) seemed to fit in real well. JY shaved his mustache and got rid of the mullet, which makes him look much younger. Their drummer Todd is excellent. And Tommy Shaw still plays like a wildman. And REO was really good, too - they put on a helluva good live show for their fans.
So what can I say? It was a blast, and I’m glad they had a chance to swing through town again. Two thumbs up, and a couple of still ringing ears. Rock & Roll may be old, but it’s certainly not dead yet.
Now if you’ll excuse me, it’s time for my “Kilroy Was Here” CD and a Geritol...
Still, it was a great night for loud music. Styx was actually the "opening act" to REO Speedwagon, but they both played full sets. They played four new songs from their new Big Bang Theory album, then their usual classics (Blue Collar Man, Miss America, Snowblind, wrapped with Come Sail Away, encore of Renegade), but they also did a cool medley in the middle of really old classic stuff - Man in the Wilderness, Borrowed Time, and...Heavy Metal Poisoning. I never thought I'd hear that one live.
Lawrence Gowan is improving, but he's still no Dennis. The new guy (Ricky Phillips) seemed to fit in real well. JY shaved his mustache and got rid of the mullet, which makes him look much younger. Their drummer Todd is excellent. And Tommy Shaw still plays like a wildman. And REO was really good, too - they put on a helluva good live show for their fans.
So what can I say? It was a blast, and I’m glad they had a chance to swing through town again. Two thumbs up, and a couple of still ringing ears. Rock & Roll may be old, but it’s certainly not dead yet.
Now if you’ll excuse me, it’s time for my “Kilroy Was Here” CD and a Geritol...
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