Wow - I really can't wait for this book.  Newbie to this group but
not to Styx (well, I was 11 at the Paradise Theater concert in
Providence, RI - so back then I was!!)  I wouldn't have picked JY as
the main holdout but considering what he said on Behind the Music I
shouldn't be too surprised.  It's nice to hear new things about a
group you've followed your whole life, and this book will be a
treat. I guess I'll have to drag my KWH tourbook out now, weird
robot and all. I can't help but wonder how things would have shaped
up had that album never been made, or were the old wounds never
closed??  That said, I love Cyclorama and still listen to it, and I
keep checking DDY's site for tour dates.  Have a good night all ---
Sean

p.s. Is this a Styx forum too, or just for the book?  Just curious.

--- In Styxbook@yahoogroups.com, sterlingwit@... wrote:
>
> 1. I think a TS/DDY reunion is almost inevitable . . . the
question is, will it involve JY?
>
> 2. The main holdout is JY, and I don't know what would change his
mind. Hopefully time and the realization that it is what most of the
fans want.
>
> 3. As for that, it's comparing two different types of bands. The
new band is a different band that owns the name, has some of the
same members and plays a portion of the catalog, but with a lot of
other stuff mixed in. It is a very, very good live band and a great
band of instrumentalists. Truth is, most people who go to see it are
there because of the past, not the present. Dennis, too. As it has
always been, the fan demand will slowly push them back together,
even against some of their will.
>
> I hope all is well.
>
>
> Sterling
>
>
> To: Styxbook@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 9:15 PM
> Subject: [Styxbook] Re: Can't wait, how about an excerpt for the
Group?
>
>
> --- In Styxbook@yahoogroups.com, sterlingwit@ wrote:
> >
> > No, I'm afraid not. I tried and tried and tried to get him, but
> he just did not wish to grant an interview for the book. He cited
> the settlement of the litigation as his reason, but I suspect he
> would not have spoken to me anyway. He is supposed to be writing
his
> own book at some point, and besides he probably feels there is
> nothing to gain from revisiting old negativity. Chuck, too, has
his
> own book . . . his is coming out fairly soon from what I
understand.
> >
> > Thanks, Happy Holidays.
> >
> >
> > Sterling
>
> Some quick questions:
>
> 1) After all your interviews & research, do you think a Styx
reunion
> is out of the question (esp. given the past/current legal actions)
> or perhaps a possibility ? Many groups which were assumed to be
> splited permamanently, are doing reunions in 2007 (ie. Genesis,
> Blind Faith, Van Halen). So, never say never ?
>
> 2) If Item #1 is No, who are the main holdouts and why ? What
would
> change their minds, if anything ?
>
> 3) How do you feel the current Styx band compares to the original ?
>
> George
>
>
>
>
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I'm really sorry to hear the release is delayed.

I would have really liked to rush order a copy for my nephew for
Christmas (which is what I expected to do today), and then also give
him some cash for whatever else.

Any range on the price?

thanks - John

--- In Styxbook@yahoogroups.com, sterlingwit@... wrote:
>
> It is completed, it will be out some time in January, details soon.
>
> Thanks, Happy Holidays!
>
>
> Sterling

--- In Styxbook@yahoogroups.com, sterlingwit@... wrote:
>
>  No, I'm afraid not. I tried and tried and tried to get him, but
he just did not wish to grant an interview for the book. He cited
the settlement of the litigation as his reason, but I suspect he
would not have spoken to me anyway. He is supposed to be writing his
own book at some point, and besides he probably feels there is
nothing to gain from revisiting old negativity. Chuck, too, has his
own book . . . his is coming out fairly soon from what I understand.
>
> Thanks, Happy Holidays.
>
>
> Sterling


Some quick questions:

1) After all your interviews & research, do you think a Styx reunion
is out of the question (esp. given the past/current legal actions)
or perhaps a possibility ? Many groups which were assumed to be
splited permamanently, are doing reunions in 2007 (ie. Genesis,
Blind Faith, Van Halen). So, never say never ?

2) If Item #1 is No, who are the main holdouts and why ? What would
change their minds, if anything ?

3) How do you feel the current Styx band compares to the original ?

George

--- sterlingwit@... wrote:

>  No, I'm afraid not. I tried and tried and tried to
> get him, but he just did not wish to grant an
> interview for the book. He cited the settlement of
> the litigation as his reason, but I suspect he would
> not have spoken to me anyway. He is supposed to be
> writing his own book at some point, and besides he
> probably feels there is nothing to gain from
> revisiting old negativity. Chuck, too, has his own
> book . . . his is coming out fairly soon from what I
> understand.

Wow, very interesting.  Looks like we'll have a lot of
information and stories before it's all over with.  :)

Rick





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--- sterlingwit@... wrote:

> Hello:
>
>      Yes, I got into all of that. Interesting stuff,
> is all I can say, lol.
>
> Happy Holidays.

Sterling, I noticed that you mentioned several STYX
members as people you interviewed, but I never saw you
mention Dennis' name.  Did you interview him for the
book, too?

Thanks!

Rick




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I'm psyched,about how long do you think the book will take to write?
Karen

That would be fun to read.

--- In Styxbook@yahoogroups.com, sterlingwit@... wrote:
>
>  That particular story is actually in the excerpt that is coming
online soon.
>      I am thinking about posting a special excerpt to the group
from the early Wooden Nickel days, what do you think?
>
> Sterling
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: everyotherfriday@...
> To: Styxbook@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [Styxbook] Can't wait, how about an excerpt for the
Group?
>
>
> Sterling
>
> I would love to see an excerpt from the early years.
> I remember Vose mentioning once about an incident when
> they were on the road in a station wagon and John and
> Chuck were fighting like typical brothers. that's the
> kind of backStory I'd love to read about.
>
> --- sterlingwit@... wrote:
>
> > There's actually an excerpt coming online very soon
> > on one of the major websites, a whole chapter in
> > fact. My interview with Tommy from 1993 is also
> > coming online soon, I will announce that very soon.
> > Let me think up something especially for this
> > group and I'll do that, too. What would you guys
> > like to see most?
> >
> > Thanks. Happy Holidays.
> >
> >
> > Sterling
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: everyotherfriday@...
> > To: Styxbook@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 7:51 AM
> > Subject: [Styxbook] Can't wait, how about an excerpt
> > for the Group?
> >
> >
> > hmmm?
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Yeah, that will be a real challenge, and easily as much drama as
Styx.  :D

--- In Styxbook@yahoogroups.com, sterlingwit@... wrote:
>
> Thanks! Actually I am planning Van Halen next. That should be a
real challenge, lol.
>
> Happy Holidays.
>
> Sterling
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gagger1@...
> To: Styxbook@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:18 PM
> Subject: [Styxbook] Can't wait to read the book !
>
>
> Should be a very interesting read. I'm sure a lot of stories will
come
> out which were never known before. Looking forward to it.
>
> Ready to tackle Boston next ? LOL
>
> Rock on,
> George
>
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>
>
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Sterling

  I would love to see an excerpt from the early years.
I remember Vose mentioning once about an incident when
they were on the road in a station wagon and John and
Chuck were fighting like typical brothers. that's the
kind of backStory I'd love to read about.


--- sterlingwit@... wrote:

> There's actually an excerpt coming online very soon
> on one of the major websites, a whole chapter in
> fact. My interview with Tommy from 1993 is also
> coming online soon, I will announce that very soon.
>      Let me think up something especially for this
> group and I'll do that, too. What would you guys
> like to see most?
>
> Thanks. Happy Holidays.
>
>
> Sterling
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: everyotherfriday@...
> To: Styxbook@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 7:51 AM
> Subject: [Styxbook] Can't wait, how about an excerpt
> for the Group?
>
>
> hmmm?
>
>
>
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There's actually an excerpt coming online very soon on one of the major websites, a whole chapter in fact. My interview with Tommy from 1993 is also coming online soon, I will announce that very soon.

     Let me think up something especially for this group and I'll do that, too. What would you guys like to see most?

 

Thanks. Happy Holidays.

 

 

Sterling

 
-----Original Message-----
From: everyotherfriday@yahoo.com
To: Styxbook@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 7:51 AM
Subject: [Styxbook] Can't wait, how about an excerpt for the Group?

hmmm?

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Hi Sterling!

I'm so glad that you emailed the ol' crew about your book. I've lost
touch with everyone since I moved out here to NM. Will it be availabe
at the big book stores?

Good luck with the release and sales.
Mary  B. (formerly Deyoungian@...)

hmmm?

Should be a very interesting read. I'm sure a lot of stories will come
out which were never known before. Looking forward to it.

Ready to tackle Boston next ? LOL

Rock on,
George

Boston Rocks
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Boston_rock

I'm glad someone has finally written a book about Styx.
I'd love to know when its ready.