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Are you used to watching concerts like
this?
Not with ArTrips! Up-in-front, in your face performances is
what it's all about!
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On Wednesday May 27, 2009 Styx & REO Speedwagon with
.38 Special played the new ShoWare Arena in Kent. The venue is a
great one giving you an opportunity for very good seating. It's
definitely going to be a venue to watch!
This was their
" Can't Stop Rockin' "
tour. Styx and REO Speedwagon first toured
together in the early 90's and both began in the early 70's in
Illinois. They are such good band friends that they even alternate
who closes each night. Having .38 Special join the line-up was
treat! I forgot how many great hits they had!
To sum it up, it was one of the most "rockin'" concerts I've been to!
Each performer was fantastic
(after 40 years of practicing they should be!)
Of course being in the 3rd row center stage added to the experience!
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.38 Special
[
Wikipedia
]
Formed by neighborhood friends Don Barnes
and Donnie Van Zant in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida.
 
Don Barnes Donnie Van Zant
Danny Chauncey
Larry Junstrom
Don Barnes
 
Excellent lead guitarist Danny Chauncey
 
Donnie Van Zant, co-founder co-lead singer.
The younger brother of the late Lynyrd Skynyrd founder
and singer
Ronnie Van Zant, and the older brother of present Lynyrd
Skynyrd singer Johnny Van Zant.
He and his brother also sing in the "Van Zants". He still has
it as he prances all over the stage!
 
Don Barnes co- founder and co-lead singer
(Where did all his hair go? Looks like his favorite guitar!)
The way they were... |
* From
Wikipedia
| Year |
.. |
Single |
| 1980 |
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"Rockin' Into
the Night" |
| 1981 |
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"Hold
on Loosely" |
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"Fantasy Girl" |
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"Wild-Eyed
Southern Boys" |
| 1982 |
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"Caught
Up in You" |
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"You Keep
Runnin' Away" |
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"Chain
Lightnin'" |
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"Back on the
Track" |
| 1983 |
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"If I'd Been the
One" |
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"Back Where You
Belong" |
| 1984 |
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"Teacher,
Teacher" |
| 1986 |
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"Like No Other
Night" |
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"Somebody Like
You" |
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"Heart's on
Fire" |
| 1987 |
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"Back to
Paradise" |
| 1988 |
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"Little Sheba" |
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"Rock & Roll
Strategy" |
| 1989 |
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"Second Chance" |
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"Comin' Down
Tonight" |
| 1991 |
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"Rebel to Rebel" |
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"The Sound of
Your Voice" |
| 1997 |
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"Fade to Blue" |
YouTube Videos:
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And then there was....
Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd
Sucherman and Ricky Phillips Two Super-Bowl
appearances, Pollstar Box Office chart-topping tours with
Def Leppard, Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon, Bad Company
Their tours have been amongst the highest grossing in the USA!
www.styxworld.com |
Wikipedia
 
Ricky Phillips, JY & Tommy Shaw
 
Ricky Phillips
- Former bass player for Bad English & The Baby's joined STYX
in 2003.
"JY" - James Young - "The Grandfather of Rock and Roll",
one of the original Styx founders in 1970
Tommy Shaw -
Singer, songwriter, lead guitar also played in the Damn
Yankees joined in 1976.
 
Todd Sucherman, winner of Modern
Drummer's Reader's Poll for BEST ROCK DRUMMER!!
 
Lawrence Gowan joined in 1999
replacing lead singer Dennis DeYoung
 
Lawrence has been a perfect addition to Styx! Keyboards,
vocals and still does solo work.
 
 
As JY always introduces him...... "Tommy
Fricken Shaw"
Joined in 1976 with his instant hits "Crystal Ball"
and "Mademoiselle"
 
These showman always put on a great show!
Not only have STYX & REO Speedwagon teamed up for the summer's
hottest tour,
but they have co-written a brand new song by the same name! "
Can't Stop Rockin' "
REO joined Styx on stage to sing "Can't Stop Rockin'"
and a couple other closing jam songs!!
 
 
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