Styx

Styx Band Overview

Formation: Styx was formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1972, emerging from the band “The Tradewinds” in 1961. The original lineup included Dennis DeYoung, James “J.Y.” Young, John “J.C.” Curulewski, and brothers Chuck and John Panozzo.

Name Origin: The band’s name “Styx” was chosen because it was “the only one that none of us hated.”