Derek Oliver and Geoff Barton Latest articles by Derek Oliver and Geoff Barton Styx and their long fall from grace By Derek Oliver and Geoff Barton published 3 December 15 Having welcomed aboard new guitarist Tommy Shaw, Styx began to enjoy hitherto unexpected chart success. But with stardom came disillusionment and, eventually, the end of the band Interviews Get the Louder NewsletterSelect the newsletters you’d like to receive. Then, add your email to sign up.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM LOUDER...1Arjen Anthony Lucassen shares 15-minute mini-movie as he announces apocalyptic new solo album Songs No One Will Hear2"Ladies and gentlemen, we are slipping into fascism. It’s up to us to fight back!” Green Day mark their long-awaited Download debut by calling out Trump and Musk and playing all the bangers3“You wonder if any other drummer could have glued together all the impulses and influences at play”: Alan White’s 10 best performances with Yes4“The goal was to die onstage!” Why retirement is a four-letter word for Metallica’s Kirk Hammett5"Trying to work it all out, that's what makes us human": Those Damn Crows and the search for meaning in uncertain times
Styx and their long fall from grace By Derek Oliver and Geoff Barton published 3 December 15 Having welcomed aboard new guitarist Tommy Shaw, Styx began to enjoy hitherto unexpected chart success. But with stardom came disillusionment and, eventually, the end of the band
