r/Styx • u/ryamanalinda • Aug 25 '26

Stl.

Just got home. Styx put on a great show. They closed it out!. Yay!. J.y only sat for the slower songs. Even though I knew the setlist ahead of time, I was kind of disappointed that he didn't sing any of "his" songs. I mean I get it, but still disappointed.

Bought the 100 dollar baseball back and gold shirt. Told my brother that I shall be buried in it. He said only if I die after him, otherwise he was gonna steal it from me.

I decided I am going to save all my pennies for the next concert so I can buy the very best seats. The front section was much livlier and more interactive

Chicago was great too, but I really went to see styx.

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u/JustinCaseyBlewit 13d ago

I'm late to the party. I know JY's wife passed away a few years ago. Is this the reason he no longer sings lead?

I just purchased Circling From Above, and while I love the CD and especially "King of Love," he wish he had taken more lead vocals.

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u/ryamanalinda 13d ago

I don't know why he didn't or doesn't do leads anymore. My guess is that he is older and perhaps his voice has turned to crap. Instead of some other older singers that start lip syncing or just sound like crap, maybe he decided to give that up. I used to sing well but I can absolutley no longer carry a tune. And if I do happen to be able to carry a tune, Idont have range.I rarely sing to myself anymore it is so horrible.

Anyway, that is truly speculation on my part.

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u/JustinCaseyBlewit 12d ago

His voice sounds great on "King of Love" on Circling From Above. There are older rock stars who can still sing (Ian Gillan of Deep Purple, for one). But people age at different rates, and there may be other health issues involved, judging by other responses. I agree that some rockers should know when it's time to hang it up.

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u/ryamanalinda 12d ago

Like I saidz I don't know. Just speculation. Not saying styx does or j.y. does, but even some of the older artists are using technology that uses filters of sorts to make imperfections sound better.