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“I realized I was never going to be a great player like Tommy Shaw, so I guess I’m just a power-chord and single-string lead player now. But I’m pretty good at it!” Styx’s James “J.Y.” Young on his guitar journey
By Joe Matera published
The Godfather of Styx shares his most embarrassing moments on stage, the advice he would give his younger self, and why he’s Chicago through and through when it comes to the blues

Styx's Chuck Panozzo and Ricky Phillips share the low-end theories behind the AOR stalwarts' sound
By Joel McIver published
Panozzo and Phillips talk gear, the influence of Macca et al, and the ultimate mission behind new album Crash of the Crown

Tom Morello teams up with former Styx vocalist Dennis DeYoung for The Last Guitar Hero
By Richard Bienstock published
DeYoung will release his final studio album, 26 East, Vol. 2, in June

Styx on a ‘Mission’: Tommy Shaw and James “JY” Young Talk New Album and United We Rock Tour
By James Wood published
The Mission is classic rock giant Styx’s 16th studio album and their first disc of new material in more than 14years.

Readers' Poll: The Best American Rock Band Ever — Alice In Chains Vs. Styx
By Guitar World Staff published

Ricky Phillips of Styx Talks Def Leppard Tour and Ronnie Montrose’s Final Recordings
By James Wood published

Dennis DeYoung and Guitarists Jimmy Leahey and August Zadra Discuss New ‘Music of Styx’ Live Package
By James Wood published

Styx and Foreigner Prep ‘The Soundtrack of Summer’ Album and Tour
By Acoustic Nation published
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