by John Kindred
— Publisher —
Starlight Theater, Kansas City, MO, USA, June 14, 2022
Styx is currently out on a co-headlining tour with REO Speedwagon, which also features Loverboy opening the show. The tour dubbed the “Live & UnZoomed” is hitting cities across the U.S. this summer.
Styx hit the stage at Kansas City’s Starlight Theater to a sold-out venue of fans. While the summer’s warmth was heating up all in attendance, Styx brought their A-game for a scorching set of classic rock songs. Striking the match with their opening song “The Fight of Our Lives” from their 17th studio album Crash the Crown, the group launched into “Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)” and from there held the audiences attention for the remainder of the set.
Current Band Members:
Chuck Panozzo – bass, occasional backing vocals
James “J.Y.” Young – guitars, lead and backing vocals, occasional keyboards
Tommy Shaw – guitars, lead and backing vocals
Todd Sucherman – drums, percussion
Lawrence Gowan – keyboards
Ricky Phillips – bass
Will Evankovich – guitar, backing vocals
Set List:
The Fight of Our Lives
Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)
The Grand Illusion
Lady
Crash of the Crown
Light Up
Sound the Alarm
Rockin’ the Paradise
Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
Too Much Time on My Hands
Khedive
Lost at Sea
Come Sail Away
Encore:
Mr. Roboto
Renegade
Concert Photo Gallery
Photos appear courtesy of Gary Dean Ash
Styx on June 14, 2022 at Starlight were amazing. Gowan was not only the keyboards, but a perfect replica of Dennis DeYoung on the songs penned and performed by the original master. Tommy Shaw was AMAZEBALLS- his work with the CYO has certainly helped keep him and his voice in magnificent order. IMHO- Styx was the best band of the night! Starlight was the perfect venue. Kudos, everyone for a great experience. My road trip of 1K miles from the DC area to be with my 4 best female friends was well worth it!