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

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:30:40 +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 13:36:07 +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.

Styx and Slayer Guitar Summit – Pic of the Week

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:32:50 +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.

30 Years Ago – Styx Release 'Kilroy Was Here'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:22:38 +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 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:37:32 +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 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:05:10 +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.

Win Styx Tix With the Styx Mix! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:44:55 +0000

Styx is coming to Billings this Friday, September 14 at the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. Do you want to go? You could courtesy of KBear! All this week tune in with me during the morning show and listen for the Styx Mix! When you hear it be caller number 9 and you’ll be on [...]

If You Haven't Heard, Bob Dylan Is NOT Coming to Billings [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:23:44 +0000

I for one was excited at the prospect of Bob Dylan playing Billings again. It was two Summers ago that Bob and John Mellancamp performed at Dehler Park during their "Baseball Stadium Tour". Bob Dylan was slated to perform at MetraPark right in the middle of Montana Fair, on August 15. The concert was cancelled late last week.

Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent 'Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express' – Exclusive Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:00:42 +0000

When Styx, Reo Speedwagon, and Ted Nugent announced that they were teaming up this summer for the ‘Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ tour, the classic rock gods had to have smiled down from above knowing they had crafted the perfect trifecta.

Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent Bring High Octane 'Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express' to Ohio

Matt Wardlaw — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:30:53 +0000

The roar of the crowd was surprisingly deafening on Saturday evening when Styx frontman Tommy Shaw asked how many in attendance were seeing the group for the first time. It was a moment which provided proof positive that classic rock continues to cross over into new generations.