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Styx is an American rock band from Chicago that formed in 1972 and became famous for its albums released in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They are best known for melding hard rock guitar balanced with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano, upbeat tracks with power ballads, and incorporating elements of international musical theatre. The band established itself with a progressive rock sound in the 1970s, and began to incorporate pop rock and soft rock elements in the 1980s. Read more on Last.fm
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was Styx's biggest hit?
- Styx's biggest hit is arguably "Babe,"
- How many top 10 hits did Styx have?
- Styx achieved impressive chart success throughout their career, securing a total of eight Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Their string of hits began in the late 1970s and continued into the early 1980s, reflecting their crossover appeal in both rock and pop music circles. Some of their most notable Top 10 singles include "Babe"
- What happened to the lead singer of Styx?
- The original lead singer of Styx, Dennis DeYoung, played a pivotal role as the band's principal vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter. However, internal tensions and creative differences led to his departure from Styx in 1999. The band and DeYoung disagreed on the group's direction, particularly regarding touring schedules and musical style, as DeYoung preferred a more theatrical approach while the other members leaned toward a harder rock sound. Since then, Styx has continued to tour and record with James "J.Y."
- Why doesn't Styx sing Babe?
- Styx no longer performs "Babe"
- What is Styx the goddess of?
- In Greek mythology, Styx is not a goddess in the traditional sense but rather a primordial deity and the personification of the river Styx, one of the most significant rivers in the underworld. Styx is often referred to as the goddess of the river that bears her name, which forms the boundary between the Earth and the Underworld. She is the daughter of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys and played a crucial role during the Titanomachy, the war between the Titans and the Olympian gods. Styx was the first to side with Zeus, and as a reward, her name became synonymous with sacred oaths; even the gods were bound by vows sworn upon the river Styx. In mythology, Styx represents loyalty, power, and the unbreakable nature of promises. Her river was also believed to confer invulnerability and was famously associated with the hero Achilles, whose mother dipped him in its waters.