Dennis DeYoung (Performing the music of
Styx)
Warner Theatre - Washington, DC - October 19, 2019
As I'm sure many of you know, Dennis DeYoung was the original lead singer, principal songwriter and visionary of classic rock legends Styx. Styx still tours, but their poor soundalike and ignorance of DeYoung's importance left me wanting to see the lead man himself.
And here we are! Hooooly shit, I've never seen a 72 year old man jumping and prancing around a stage like this before! Incredible singing, awesome crowd interaction, and "bust your motherfucking gut laughing" jokes between songs. His band members were incredible! Stunning keyboard/synthesizer work, amazing guitar shredding, and even lovely backing vocals from Dennis' wife, Suzanne!
Setlist wise, we were treated to hearing Styx's 1977 hit album
The Grand Illusion in its entirety, followed by other great Styx hits! And as a special treat, just for this show, he also performed "Desert Moon", one of his solo hits of the 80s! This was Dennis DeYoung's first public solo show in DC, according to the man himself!
Absolutely stunning show! If you want the REAL Styx experience, go see Dennis DeYoung! More pics are on my Instagram (@sjettfolk) as always!
Setlist:
Dennis DeYoung Setlist at Warner Theatre, Washington