I like Styx music, specially the 1977-81 era. Paradise Theatre was a good concept album, but I think they went too far with Kilroy. Though I enjoyed some Kilroy songs, the whole thing (album, concerts) seemed kind of a Broadway or even Vegas show. And that's the main difference between Fleetwood Mac change (from Rumours to Tusk) and Styx change (from Cornerstone or Paradise, to Kilroy). Styx went too far. I think Tommy and JY shouldn't accept to record Kilroy album, since they weren't happy with that change, specially Tommy.
It's not unusual that a musican wants to change style, sound. But in that case Dennis should develop that change in his solo career (like Phil Collins, Sting) and not spoil their band. Although that implies the risk that the band ends, it's the best decision anyway.
And yes, Styx's Behind the music is a very good one. That's where I learned why they didn't release First Time as a single. That song is so beautiful, but I understood Tommy's point.
They play Mr Roboto in its current tour? With no Dennis in the band??? That's so absurd and contradictory with all we learned in the BTM video! They could choose any other (Tommy's or JY's) song from Kilroy.
But I don't think they go on like nothing happened. My perception is that they are no longer seen as the band they were during the Cornerstone days. Fleetwood Mac instead is still a legend band.
And if Dennis were still in the band (assuming in good health), recording songs in good consensus without betraying the band roots, they wouldn't be playing in 2000 seat theaters and casinos. In spite of all the nightmares and changes, Fleetwood Mac played in arenas until their last tour (wether we liked it or not).
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