Today, I was perusing the news online and ran across an AP report about the partying and such at the upcoming Republican and Democratic conventions. The reporter mentioned that, among other bands and groups playing the RNC convention was Styx.
I had to read it twice. Styx was and is my favorite band. During those early 80's when I was discovering who and what I was, many times their music was both a guide and an escape.
And now, here they are supporting the Republicans?
WTF?!?!!
So, I wrote them through their website:
You can't begin to understand the level of disappointment I feel today as I just read that Styx is playing
the Republican Convention!
WTF dudes?!?!
I have been a fan since high school in the early 80's, and I still blare as loud as I can Styx in the car,
and several of your songs, over 20 years old, still make me cry when I hear them.
And so does this news today.
Well, I got a response:
Michael Michael!
STYX is in no way shape or form condoning the RNC! Where did you hear this news? It is mistaken!!!
The only way STYX even agreed to this date was if they were no way associated w/ the RNC events that were unfortunately taking place at the same time.
Please let us know where you read this asap!
Sincerely,
The Styxworld Team
So, I sent them the link. I should know better than to ignore my instincts and trust the media.
Yay, rockers who care!
I had to read it twice. Styx was and is my favorite band. During those early 80's when I was discovering who and what I was, many times their music was both a guide and an escape.
And now, here they are supporting the Republicans?
WTF?!?!!
So, I wrote them through their website:
You can't begin to understand the level of disappointment I feel today as I just read that Styx is playing
the Republican Convention!
WTF dudes?!?!
I have been a fan since high school in the early 80's, and I still blare as loud as I can Styx in the car,
and several of your songs, over 20 years old, still make me cry when I hear them.
And so does this news today.
Well, I got a response:
Michael Michael!
STYX is in no way shape or form condoning the RNC! Where did you hear this news? It is mistaken!!!
The only way STYX even agreed to this date was if they were no way associated w/ the RNC events that were unfortunately taking place at the same time.
Please let us know where you read this asap!
Sincerely,
The Styxworld Team
So, I sent them the link. I should know better than to ignore my instincts and trust the media.
Yay, rockers who care!
- Location:Basement office
- Mood:
chipper - Music:Styx

