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mahatmakanejeeves

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Tue Feb 18, 2020, 06:53 PM Feb 2020

Born on this day, February 18, 1947, Dennis DeYoung of Styx.

Last edited Wed Feb 19, 2020, 09:19 AM - Edit history (2)

We got the others, so we can't leave Dennis DeYoung out.

Dennis DeYoung

Website: dennisdeyoung.com

Dennis DeYoung (born February 18, 1947) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer. Best known for being a founding member of the rock band Styx as primary lead vocalist and keyboardist, a tenure that lasted from 1970 until June 1999. DeYoung has been credited as the writer of more Styx songs than any other Styx member. He was also the band's most successful writer, penning 7 of the band's 8 Billboard Top 10 singles as well as a solo top 10 single.

The others:

Tuesday, September 11, 2018: Turning 65 today, that adorable little Tommy Shaw, from Styx

Thursday, September 20, 2018: Today's birthdays and anniversaries -- the Panozzo brothers, of Styx; and the death of Jim Croce

More recently, Friday, November 8, 2019: In my 1st car I kept a shoe box full of 8track tapes (Part 1 of an occasional series)
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Born on this day, February 18, 1947, Dennis DeYoung of Styx. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2020 OP
Oh my goodness The Polack MSgt Feb 2020 #1
Check out the songs during their Golden Nickel years. CaptYossarian Feb 2020 #2

CaptYossarian

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2. Check out the songs during their Golden Nickel years.
Tue Feb 18, 2020, 08:53 PM
Feb 2020

DeYoung and JY always sounded like that. Amazing rhythm from the Panozzo twins too.

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