Shortly after their first A&M album, "Equinox," Curulewski left the band and was replaced by young guitarist Tommy Shaw, who auditioned by singing "Lady" in the basement of the DeYoungs' house. He told her he played the accordion. As a parent you occasionally get things right. . Sarv Travel Dennis DeYoung was born on February 18, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Maurice and Loraine DeYoung. DeYoung and his bandmates celebrated the success of 1996's "Return to Paradise" tour, and 1997's "Grand Illusion" tour. I am mad mad mad mad mad with recent accusations that our recent successes have gone to our heads. "This is where I go to remember who I used to be.". "Equinox" sold 1.2 million copies and the band's subsequent '70s albums did well: "Crystal Ball," 700,000 copies; "Grand Illusion," 3.2 million; "Pieces of Eight," 3 million. Dennis, I certainly hope none of you ever discover how many times I check on you tube for my current video's or old Styx video's when I'm bored because it would be embarrassing. And so he's moving on. It's taken from his upcoming album 26 East Vol. Pop/Rock. Suzanne, the band and I would like to thank you all for attending our shows and helping keep alive all the wonderful songs that Styx and I have created. Others were vague (post-viral problem). The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, among many graying rock stars, continue to pack auditoriums. Dennis is not completely happy about us being out on this tour without him. "OK, OK," he said, responding to a two-part question. Atlantic Records has signed him to do a solo album. ", "That was a straight dramatic role and I think at the time I might have been over my head," DeYoung said. His third solo album Boomchild (1988) failed to have a hit single,[1] though the video for "Boomchild" received a fair amount of music video airplay.[where?]. I was the only Sox fan in the group. Dennis Eugene DeYoung, age 66, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home in Victoria. Being born on 18 February 1947, Dennis DeYoung is 76 years old as of todays date 2nd May 2023. Featured on the cover of the January 1981 issue of Contemporary Keyboard magazine (a story that was reprinted in Contemporary Keyboard's book on the greatest rock keyboardists), DeYoung described many of his steps along the way through his keyboard-playing career: He had never played an acoustic piano until the recording session for 1973's "Lady"; he recorded the track for 1979's "Babe" on a Fender Rhodes electric piano, an instrument he had never touched before, at Pumpkin Studios because the studio's grand piano was out of tune; when playing accordion for the song "Boat on the River" from the Cornerstone album, DeYoung discovered how small the keys felt to his fingers after years of playing pianos and Hammond organs.[2]. And that he has stayed here, stayed in Chicago, that I think gives him integrity. Dennis DeYoung's age is 76. To be fair, DeYoung quoted medical reasons for his reluctance to hit the road, so he wasn't just feeling lazy. The concert was well received[7] and formed the basis for a touring version of the show, and eventually a 2004 live album, The Music of Styx - Live with Symphony Orchestra. Dennis DeYoung was born on the 18th of February, 1947. beginning Hey dude get a life. I will be joining a bevy (that's 2 more then a bunch) of Adam's favorite musicians to spread some musical cheer to all those in attendance. He also told her that he wanted to be a rock star. It seems like "artistic differences" might be a pretty sure bet in this particular scenario, or maybe some remaining animosity from the band's first break-up way back in 1984. I've written in very different genres of music. Thanks to my good friends in Florida for the big heads. These tales of poverty seem incongruous now, given that she is speaking in the vast and opulent shopping mall inside Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, where people think little of blowing $500 on a T-shirt or $3,200 on a pair of leather pants. Cheers, In 1993, DeYoung was invited by Forbes Candlish, a theatrical producer who was married to Suzanne's youngest sister, Dawn Marie, to join the national touring revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar. I wish I possessed more of that. "But no pictures of Styx?" So, becoming a solo artist is nothing I ever aspired to. He pauses before saying, "And try not to screw it up.". This story contains corrected material, published Dec. 8, 2002. HAPPY BIRTHDAY one day late to my girlfriend and wife Suzanne. Bassist Chuck Panozzo, no longer actively touring with Styx due to health problems associated with his HIV-positive status, offered a more hopeful tone to a writer doing a story on the band for tampabay.com; while reflecting on the effect the loss of his fraternal twin brother, John, had on the band, Panozzo noted, "Before any more of us die, I would hope that it could happen. Dennis DeYoung was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States,[1] to parents Maurice DeYoung (1918-1997) and Loraine Rolla DeYoung (1923-2001). DeYoung is married to his longtime girlfriend, Suzanne Feusi, in 1970. For instance, in San Diego I was riding in a limousine with members of the horn section that traveled with Styx and one of the players lit a marijuana cigarette. Now if one of these videos turns out to be "Sexy Sabrina and her frisky Python" trouble could be right around the corner. As he made efforts to artistically reinvent himself over the last two decades, he was always able to return to the creative and commercial comfort of his rock 'n' roll family. "I first got hooked on Dennis and Styx when I heard 'Mr. He is 55. Styx. Shaw and J.Y. I suggest you reread his lyrics with that in mind. Suzanne DeYoung frequently joined her husband on the road, and eventually their children came along as well, as a way to provide stability for their family. With release of final album, Dennis DeYoung proves you can go home again . The couple has two children, daughter Carrie Ann and son Matthew. Styx reunited, but without a terminally ill John Panozzo. That was given at the opening of The 101 dalmatians Musical its World Premiere, in Minneapolis. I believe that when the camera panned around the room FBI alerts were sounded causing a momentary ruckus as fugitives escaped. asks a visitor, scanning the walls. In between his stints with Styx, he has played with other groups including Damn Yankees and Shaw Blades as well as releasing several solo albums. It was much to big a venue for someone like me, capacity 4300 but Tim convinced me to play it with a 50 piece orchestra. DeYoung made his major motion picture debut in 2005's The Perfect Man, in which he played the lead vocalist in a Styx tribute band. By December 1989, Styx had unofficially reformed. "Kilroy" was especially so; set in a near future where rock 'n' roll is outlawed, it attacked censorship and demanded acting from the band members. The revamped Magnolia, previously the East County Performing Arts was fantastic. Away (Grand Valley State University), Desert Moon Daughter CarrieAnn lives in a downtown condo, but Dennis, Suzanne and son Matt live in a 12-room, 4-bedroom house in a gated community in the southwestern suburb of Burr Ridge. The walls of the studio are filled with the gold and platinum records he has accumulated during his years with Styx and as a solo act, accounting for some 40 million in albums sold. Here in Vegas, Dennis performs with Suzanne's sister Dawn Marie on vocals and a new bunch of Chicago guys: Hank Horton (bass/vocals), Tom Dziallo (guitar), Kyle Woodring (drums) and Rick Snyder (keyboards). "It's an album of Broadway tunes," DeYoung said. In a way, my life is so tied to his that I was afraid everything would just crumble." The band members changed a few times as did the music label. The next tour and album, 1984's "Kilroy Was Here," called for the band members to wear costumes and engage in theatrical dialogue on stage in a futuristic, Orwellian saga heavy with anti-censorship messages. Dennis was born July 11, 1956, to Stanley Calvin and Betty Jean (Osborn) DeYoung in Plainville, Kansas. The European release date was October 17, 2014. AllMovie . Kind of like the Lite beer commercial when Troy Aikman claims to not dwell in the past and then his ring tone goes off screaming "Aikman touchdown unbelievable". "Then people started getting sick and dying," says DeYoung. Dennis was born July 11, 1956, to Stanley Calvin and Betty Jean (Osborn) DeYoung in Plainville, Kansas. The day before the show was to open in Baltimore, DeYoung had done his first two scenes in a final dress rehearsal-"flawlessly, I might add," he says, laughing-and was standing on a platform when a huge roll of scenery fell, hitting him on the head and knocking him eight feet. The single reached number 1 on the Qubec Radio Single and Soundscan charts. For most of the show, Suzanne stays in the wings, taking pictures. The band recorded a new version of "Lady," which became the lead track ("Lady '95") of a new compilation album, Styx Greatest Hits, for A&M. I was on the road with Styx for a four-city swing through the Southwest in 1979. And she is so much better at defending me than I am. That was happening because, while he worked on "Hunchback," A&M was preparing a "Styx Greatest Hits" CD for release, and Shaw rejoined the band to record a new version of "Lady." Roomies. They were sad, these women, but they caused a lot of trouble. [15] The concert took place at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 18, 2014.[16]. "And the reasons are simple: It takes the least talent, makes the most money and has the most enthusiastic fans.". They sang Styx songs "Come Sail Away" and "Mr. Roboto". I made that last part up. This guy singles but one song out on the album and that's Miss America. I categorically refute these specious, allegations as nothing more than a blatant attempt by my political enemies to besmirch our integrity. During this period, the band played a number of small venues and school auditoriums in an effort to secure a record deal. He was provided more songs than any other Styx member and was bands most successful writer. I couldn't see myself doing that. While he was, as he puts it, "sitting around feeling really sorry for myself," a call came from Tim Orchard, who was then running the Rosemont Theatre. "Hey, but not that different. I've seen Dennis once before but this time he was spot on. Those performances sparked interest in bringing the show to Broadway until Disney announced that it would be producing an animated version of the same story. DeYoung's songs often had a grandiose style to them in the tradition of 1970s theatrical rock, which heavily influenced the group's direction in the late 1970s, culminating in the concept albums Paradise Theatre (1981) and Kilroy Was Here (1983). You know who you are. 11's "Soundstage" concert series, which was one of the most popular and innovative public broadcast offerings of the 1970s (the date of the local premiere of the revival of WTTW-Ch. "Disney certainly put the brakes on plans for my musical," says Dennis. "Now where were we? Suzanne DeYoung frequently joined her husband on the road, and eventually their children came along as well, as a way to provide stability for . By the way do any of you know of a hat store that sells xxxxxxxxxtra large, winter's coming. Soundtrack: Stuber. Cheers, Cheers, "That was probably the very peak for Styx," says DeYoung now. DeYoung spent his early days at Southern Suburbs of Chicago, where he was taught music as well. But that fell through. They were going to have lunch with Siegfried & Roy, that garish Vegas duo who used Dennis' song "Grand Illusion" in their IMAX movie, "The Magic Box." Career Being a self-taught keyboardist, DeYoung rapidly became one of the most valuable keyboard players of rock. "It was amicable," says DeYoung. This put the group in an exclusive group as one of only a few bands to have a top ten hit single under four different United States Presidents. The writer and producer of 80 percent of the band's hit material, he was usually quite serious and, at 33, its oldest member. DeYoung said. " Music written by DeYoung has also been featured in television shows and commercials. This is the fourth time Disney has hired us to perform at their Eat to the Beat international Food and Wine Festival. Walking in, it takes a minute to adjust to the dimness--"Sometimes I feel like I'm living in a bat cave," says Suzanne--and the first thing you see is a family portrait hanging over the fireplace in the living room. They led a very prosperous and happy family. The band changed the name to Styx in 1972,[1] upon signing their first record contract. (They've also been heard on "ER," "The Simpsons" and a dozens of other TV shows and movies.) A mensch if ever there was one. Tonight he introduces her by first talking about how they met long ago at a high school dance, "when I was 17 and she was just 15 1/2." Suzanne appears from behind a black curtain and walks over to Dennis. Active. In Las Vegas, Dennis talks a lot about the "Soundstage HD" taping. Great time. His wife Suzanne and sister-in-law Dawn Marie Feusi sang backup, his daughter Carrie Ann was in charge of publicity, while his son Matthew designed the stage lighting. On June 19, 2007, DeYoung released in Canada his fifth solo album, One Hundred Years from Now, marking a return to his rock roots. Landed in LA yesterday and was greeted with the news of the day in San Bernadino. James Young joined shortly after that, with Tommy Shaw coming on board in 1975. The seven DeYoung penned-and-performed top 10 Billboard hits, in order of their peak chart placement are: A self-taught pianist, DeYoung quickly became one of the most notable keyboard players in rock. It has DeYoung in orchestral settings performing songs he wrote for Styx, as well as tunes from his solo albums and his musical theater ventures. DeYoung was invited back to perform on Celebrity Duets on September 28, 2006, with finalist Hal Sparks. Wife: Suzanne Feusi (m. 18-Jan-1970, one daughter, one son) Daughter: Carrie Ann Son: Matthew Styx Lead Vocals, Keyboards, etc. Over a period of five months, the DeYoungs visited 16 doctors. Ozzy Osbourne and his raucous family have a hit series on MTV. At this time JY and I were best friends traveling together by car to many drivable Midwestern cities and sharing motel rooms to save money. [9] In addition, he appeared on the Canadian reality TV series Star Acadmie. When asked about any possible reunions with DeYoung, James Young of Styx commented on an edition of VH1's Behind the Music television series, "Maybe when they are playing hockey on the river Styx. Mar 9, 2020, 6:00am PDT. But being completely wrong about his musical prescience is really not the issue it's his ignorant and malicious evaluation of the songs lyrical content that enrages. I believe those who claim to not be interested in themselves or their past are secretly wanted for transporting illegal goods across state lines, or their lying. were eager to go on tour in the fall of '99 after the album was released, especially since Styx songs were being introduced to younger listeners by being featured in "Big Daddy," "South Park," the TV show "Freaks and Geeks" and in a Volkswagen TV commercial. Suzanne DeYoung frequently joined her husband on the road, and eventually their children came along as well as a way to provide stability for their [] If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Dennis DeYoungs short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, todays net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. It was during a hilarious impromptu lobby performance during the Goodman Theatre's production of "Galileo" in 1986-DeYoung transforming the play's star-gazing subject into a contemporary South Sider-that DeYoung was noticed by the theater's artistic director, Robert Falls, who some months later asked DeYoung to audition for a role in "Ghost on Fire. Some were specific (Epstein-Barre, chronic fatigue syndrome). DeYoung is a die heart fan of the Chicago White Sox. There is an old brown piano just off the kitchen--the piano on which he composed "Babe"--and a newer white piano sitting off to one side of the living room, but otherwise there is no hint that this is the home of arguably the most commercially successful musician ever to come out of Chicago. On January 18, 1970, DeYoung married his longtime sweetheart Suzanne Feusi. "Those shows [another took place in May] told me that people didn't forget the songs I wrote and had a desire to see them sung and performed in new ways," says DeYoung. Unfortunately, the idea proved unpopular with DeYoung. Some of it is more than 20 years old," says Suzanne. He added many other famous musicians to his bands like Tommy Shaw, James Young, John Blasucci, Craig Carter, Tom Sharpe, and many others. James Young joined shortly after that, with Shaw coming on board in 1975. "He said, 'I don't want you to do that,'" Young says. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2017. This just showed up on YouTube. Young also addressed the reunion issue on an episode of VH1's Feuds 2000, noting the possibility of a reunion would only happen "[as] the Eagles said, 'when Hell freezes over'." But why did DeYoung leave the group in 1999, in the first place? ". The crowd shouts and applauds. In 1981, Styx released a concept album called "Paradise Theatre." openly bridled at what they considered a disastrous and embarrassing move away from the band's rock roots. It is the afternoon before the concert at the Joint and Suzanne and Dennis have some free time for shopping. He appeared in 2005s The Perfect Man. "It was fun but after that I was pretty sure we'd never tour again," says DeYoung. The benefit concert was held at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, North Carolina, and featured many other rock and roll musicians. What are the age, height, and weight of Dennis DeYoung? ", Shaw and J.Y. He and his band performed many of Styx's hits. I might do that.". The pair performed the Styx breakthrough hit "Lady", written by DeYoung in 1973, with DeYoung serenading his wife Suzanne in the audience while Hal did the same for his long-time girlfriend. They bought the house for $1 million and it is, as you might expect, a very nice place. 463 talking about this. "We didn't have money for more than one room at the hotels, so when Dennis needed to rest, Carrie and I would play in the bathroom.". DeYoung co-founded STYX as a teenager alongside his neighbors Chuck and John Panozzo in the early 1970s. But DeYoung is doing things a bit differently. Three of the band's previous albums were among the top 100, and were climbing higher each week. It was our decision to tour because there was a confluence of events that created a unique opportunity for us to gain a whole new audience. After DeYoung finished his third solo album, "Boomchild," Styx reunited in 1990 for the album "Edge of the Century." Dennis DeYoung (formerly of Styx) & Julian Lennon sing "To The Good Old Days". They kiss, and as they do, their eyes close. Following his concert, he did a brief live interview with CHCH-TV's Mat Hayes. They were in the crowd at the "Soundstage" taping. Whenever Suzanne talks of those years, her stories are about scrimping and saving: planting and canning her own vegetables; fixing spaghetti dinners for the band members after they rehearsed in the garage; the tiny apartment she and Dennis had in Roseland and the slightly larger house they moved to in Park Forest; having only $25 dollars in their bank account. ", The episode so hurt and angered DeYoung that six weeks later he filed suit in federal court claiming misuse of the Styx trademark. While touring with Jesus Christ Superstar, DeYoung began writing the book and score of a musical of his own based on Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Still, such a number pales when set aside those of a rock 'n' roll tour. (DeYoung has two: a daughter, Carrie Ann, named for the Hollies tune, and a son, Matthew.) But there have been some positive steps forward, with a solo career that finds DeYoung performing at private and corporate events, such as the one at the Joint in Vegas, and in concert, like the one coming up Feb. 21 at the Chicago Theater. In January 1998, DeYoung's physical health took a turn for the worse; DeYoung said he was afflicted with a severe case of the flu, and the extremely high fever damaged his eyes, and caused severe sensitivity to light causing heavy fatigue. It gave the label its first-ever gold album and compelled the members of Styx to promise a new studio album late in 1998. Since March he has been playing Pontius Pilate in. Dennis. [9] (In Canada 50,000 plus copies sold for a double CD qualifies as platinum.) I was writing about music for the Sun-Times and caught up with the band in the middle of a tour called the Grand Decathlon, a five-month jaunt during which Styx would visit 62 American cities and play in front of more than 1.2 million people in 71 concerts. She was his Miss America and the lyrics reflect that using the metaphor of a beauty queen (which she was to him) who had lost her crown. I want them with me. 1947. I had recently been replaced in the band I founded and had been given the opportunity to headline the Rosemont Theater by Tim Orchard who ran the joint. Dennis DeYoung. On May 22, 2020, DeYoung released 26 East, Vol. `Jesus Christ Superstar.' "We knew, of course, that John drank, but since we didn't really see each other much when we weren't touring or recording, I certainly didn't know how bad things were. Dennis and Suzanne married in 1970, and two years later the band recorded its first album, "Styx," for the Wooden Nickel label. Who is the wife of Dennis DeYoung? DeYoung is a devout Roman Catholic and is of Italian ancestry. hE was one of three . was driving a cab. The talk turned to small halls or intimate rooms that DeYoung might tour after the album's completion. He has earned this fortune through hard work and dedication towards his career. In 1980, Styx was voted the most popular band in the country, according to a Gallup poll. The reviews. I thought it was a horrible time to be discussing the history of the band. Love from your boyfriend and husband. I cut and styled his hair.". James Young and Tommy Shaw of Styx suggested booking a tour in support of the Brave New World album. They heard a variety of diagnoses. He also accompanied Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees on piano performing "How Deep Is Your Love". "We were!" He then says, "If I have any advice for you out there, it's this: Find love and nourish it and cherish it." "It was never my intention to stay in the role forever. Though Andy Greene of Rolling Stone notes that fans have been clamoring for DeYoung and Styx to reunite, this seems unlikely. A TV crew visited the house in Burr Ridge and spent time elsewhere with the other band members. It's been a great experience. He was a founding member of the rock band Styx, and served as its primary lead vocalist and keyboardist from 1972 until 1999. Dennis DeYoung is a popular musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, who was the founding member for the rock band Styx. He is best known in front of the world as a lead vocalist. Because of my personal relationships with former manager Tony LaRussa and owner Jerry Reinsdorf I was asked if Styx would do it. Also Known As. Get a CD, LP, or stream here: https://orcd.. 11's "Soundstage" concert series as published has been corrected here and in a subsequent reference in this text). "It has been different," DeYoung says. "I haven't performed in more than two years.". It's a nice family too. writes Shaw on the band's Web site. Cheers Dennis, Oops! When Styx hit the road without him, DeYoung says, some advisers suggested he file suit to stop the tour. Just when you thought it was safe to live in Florida Hey everybody, Dennis DeYoung was born on February 18, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Maurice and Loraine DeYoung. So faced with situation I did what I always do and made the best of it. By wearing sunglasses and staying out of excessive light, DeYoung began to regain his energy toward the end of '98, which is when he and Styx started working on their album "Brave New World.". There is no novelty, of course, in seeing middle-aged rockers on the tube or on the road. whew. I think it's his combination of songwriting and performance. On September 14 and 15, 2006, DeYoung appeared with Hal Sparks on Celebrity Duets, an American reality television show produced by Simon Cowell. In a sense we were in the early, talking stages of divorce and it punctuated that in a very public way and made it almost impossible to ever go back. Dennis was born July 11, 1956, to Stanley Calvin and Betty Jean (Osborn) DeYoung in Plainville, Kansas. "I was scared to death," says Suzanne. "I thought to myself, 'He's nuts,' " says Dennis. The guys in the crowd hoot and holler. Anyone can accomplish things under the best circumstances it's the vast majority of life we must somehow manage to get through. DeYoung wrote and sang lead on seven of the band's eight top 10 Billboard Hot 100-ranked hits during this period, with Tommy Shaw's "Too Much Time on My Hands" (No. Donna and I, and our daughter Brianna, in March of 1993 when we were living in Chicago, saw you at The Chicago Theater on State Street in Jesus Christ Superstar. Suzanne's role was not as well defined but, as always, essential. He has achieved many famous awards as a vocalist from his entire career. Dennis Deana Lofrano Olson DDYBoone Hey everybody, Here is an interview I did this morning with Donald Boone Gould the homeless guy who played Come Sail Away on the streets of Sarasota that went viral. ", In the wake of the Rosemont shows, Orchard scheduled six more concerts across the country, and the popular VH-1 series "Behind the Music" began taping a segment on Styx. Being a self-taught keyboardist, DeYoung rapidly became one of the most valuable keyboard players of rock. Are you kidding. What followed were some heated legal hassles, a broken contract with Wooden Nickel and a fresh start with the A&M label in 1975. "Do you know when we met? ", Suzanne, who is normally a great talker, hears this and says simply, "His dreams became my dreams. Expecting to sample the wild and debauched lifestyle that characterized many bands of the time-groupies galore, drugs aplenty and hotel rooms turned to war zones-I instead found a rather tame trip that included a visit to a Go Kart track and a lot of water and juice. Styx has consistently maintained that any chance of a reunion with DeYoung is unlikely. What advice does he have for his son about a career in music? ", The presence of Suzanne and CarrieAnn lent a tame and familial tone to the Grand Decathlon Tour, and left no doubt about who was in charge of the band. During the days on the road, Dennis spends his free time writing music and, during the NBA playoffs, watched the Bulls. Styx hit the road again and toured for much of 1997, peppering many of their shows with tributes to Panozzo. When Pontius Pilate came on stage . ", "I like Dennis. Although I wrote a song entitled turn off CNN 1960s - 2020s. That show, as have been almost all that followed, was a family affair: CarrieAnn handled all of the marketing and public relations and Matt was in charge of the lighting. With Styx in limbo following Shaw's 1984 departure, DeYoung began a solo career of modest success. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dennis DeYoung to show support. On May 8, 2008, DeYoung's musical version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame premiered at the Bailiwick Repertory Theatre in Chicago. As of May 2023, American rockstar, Dennis DeYoung, has a handsome net worth of $30 million. Remember "winners are losers who got up and gave it one more try". While on stage, the duo opened with the Beatles classic "We Can Work It Out", and also performed "Watching the World Go By" and "All for Love", songs that were originally written for the unreleased Edge of the Century 2 Styx album. I mention this because this video popped up in that ever helpful or intrusive function on you tube that appears under "recommended for you". On New Year's Eve 2007, he performed "Mr. Roboto", "Come Sail Away" and many other Styx classics to a large audience at Victoria Park in Niagara Falls, Canada, and millions of viewers via live television on CHCH-TV Channel 11.

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