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

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:40:40 +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 12:59:07 +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 Sues Record Company Over Alleged Stolen Royalties

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:26:49 +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 “phony business model” just to avoid paying them – talk about a grand illusion.

Styx, Ted Nugent + REO Speedwagon Announce New Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express Tour Dates

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:37:32 +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 — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:40:10 +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.

Styx Extends 2012 'Grand Illusion' / 'Pieces of Eight' Tour

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:12:04 +0000

After a highly successful run with their ‘Grand Illusion’ / ‘Pieces of Eight’ tour, Styx has decided to extend the U.S. leg with a handful of additional shows that will keep them on the road throughout the end of the year. Fans who are west of the Mississippi will finally have their chance to witness [...]

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

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:44:42 +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, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon Announce 2012 Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:51:59 +0000

Styx, Ted Nugent and REO Speedwagon are teaming up for a 30-date triple-threat summer tour named “The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express,” which will kick off May 1 in Hidalgo, Texas and cross all over the country before winding up in Gilford, N.Y. on July 7.

Styx Revisits 'The Grand Illusion' and 'Pieces of Eight' Albums on New Concert DVD

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:42:51 +0000

As 1976 came to a close, Styx was a moderately successful band still breaking in a new guitarist/singer.

Two years (and two albums) later, the band — fueled by the fresh songwriting and six-string contributions of Tommy Shaw — was among the best-selling acts in America.

Styx recently revisited its platinum-selling one-two punch of 1977′s ‘The Grand Illusion’ and 1978′s ‘Pieces of Eight’ on tour, and Eagle Rock will release the sights and sounds from one show on Jan. 31.

5 Classic Rock Stars Interviewed in Duluth [VIDEOS]

Tony Hart — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:50:52 +0000

We've had plenty of big name rock stars come through Duluth over the years and thanks to YouTube we can look back at some vintage interviews done on local TV News and even a cable access show, check out our top 5 after the jump. 1 Lou Gramm and Mick Jones from Foreigner [...]

New Site for Classic Rock News and More – Ultimate Classic Rock

Kool Staff — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:01:26 +0000

Ultimate Classic Rock covers all the latest news from your favorite classic rock bands and features exclusive interviews, too. On the site right now, they have conversations with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and Tommy Shaw from Styx, with more exclusives coming soon. They'll also uncover the meaning behind the lyrics of great songs like Lou Reed's 'Walk on the Wild Side' or Led Zeppelin's 'The Ocean.'