John Panozzo, drummer and songwriter: born Chicago, Illinois 20 September 1947; died Chicago 16 July 1996. Styx "Rocktober" Giveaway. "Musicians are known to be sensitive people," he told Modern Drummer. Among the well-known honorees are rock iconAlice Cooper, the late comic pioneerStan Lee,and the stars of "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,"John ChoandKal Penn. In 1981, the band played 110 sold-out arenas across North America and six in Japan. DRUMMER JOHN PANOZZO DIES; ALCOHOLISM BLAMED. We own the name and he gets a piece of the action. At the end of that year, the De Young ballad "Babe" became an American no 1 and a million-seller. Then I had inoperable prostate cancer. 47 years ago today,Styxs fifth studio album, This limited-edition art print of 'Man of Miracles' is open for pre-order now. Tommy said to me, I'm afraid I'm going to never see you alive again, Panozzo explains. Something other than, say, a cowboy, or an astronaut, or a ballerina. The early Seventies were heady days for the neoclassical music of Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, but at first Styx struggled to get recognition outside their native Illinois. Not only that, but Kilroy Was Here was released 40 years ago today in 1983, and Damn Yankees was released 33 years ago today in 1990. There was a lot of bullying in those days." I am a music journalist from New York City, living in Nashville. These days, Styxs setlist features songs spanning five decades. On July 16, 1996, Panozzo was found dead in his Chicago home, victim of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Howard explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message. In retrospect, those differences seem trivial when compared to the harrowing realities both the Panozzo brothers faced. They played local gigs at bars and began gaining popularity as a garage band on the city's South Side. One pair was buried with him, and the other will be buried with me. An eight-year resident of Wilton Manors, Chicago native Panozzo luxuriates in the peace that his private refuge provides a tranquil retreat from the pressures of a grueling travel schedule. Interview With Styx Bassist Chuck Panozzo | News | Styxworld John Panozzo's signature comes with an inscription "To Larry / Best wishes" and Chuck Panozzo's . The Panozzo brothers acted as a more than capable rhythm section for this hard-working band who didn't flinch at doing 110 gigs in six months (this punishing schedule would later take its toll). Roboto, 66-year-old Tommy Shaw says. In 1980, "Babe" duly entered the British Top 10 and the group played the Hammersmith Odeon in London. In 1996, his brother John Panozzo died of cirrhosis, causing the band to recruit drummer Todd Sucherman. In 1976, the band released Crystal Ball and toured extensively with bands like Black Oak Arkansas and The Charlie Daniels Band. He also had suffered from cirrhosis of the liver as a result of chronic alcoholism. But look, there are worse things in this world. Nicholas D. D'Angelo, an attorney from Niagara County, will serve six months in jail and also will be placed on sex offender probation for 10 , Terry Pegulas ask was simple, direct and humble: The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres owner, speaking in a recorded video message, asked fans, If you're driving through a construction zone this summer, you may notice signs alerting drivers that their speed is being monitored by camera. Styx drummer Todd Sucherman speaks onstage during an exclusive performance and media Q-and-A to kick off the five-night engagement "Styx & Don. (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty Images). Anyway, he made some business moves that were egocentric and ultimately profoundly idiotic that helped break up the band. They even say they drew inspiration from a cover by a band called The Protomen. Dean wrote the screenplay and lyrics to all the songs in Footloose. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. John Panozzo died on July 16, 1996 at the age of 47. Chuck Panozzo recalls the moment when he couldn't live the lie anymore. At the height of their fame in the late Seventies and early Eighties, the Chicago five-piece Styx, of whom John Panozzo was co-founder and drummer, were prime exponents of the much-maligned. 51 years ago today, Styx signed their first recording contract with Wooden Nickel Records on February 22, 1972. The work paid off. Roboto was a number one single. Though the band is now supporting the LP with a U.S. tour, Panozzo, Other birthdays: Mick Rogers (Manfred Mann's Earth Band), 53; Dave. We meant something to people. ", John's death, although not unexpected due to his heavy alcohol consumption, devastated Panozzo, who remembers his brother as his protector. John Panozzo, 47, 70's Rock Drummer - The New York Times The band dedicated their 1996 Return to Paradise tour to him. I'm just sad they ran it down for no good reason and stopped people from enjoying it. Sadly, John passed away 23 years ago today on July 16, 1996. , was released exactly five years ago today on June 16, 2017. ", At 67, Panozzo and Styx are out on tour with Def Leppard and Tesla, and after 45 years performing live, he says he wouldn't trade that honor for anything in the world. 3. You want to move on from that, you don't want to revisit. The Panozzo brothers and Dennis DeYoung had a band called TW4 that played cover songs, and they were very vocal-oriented. More recently, the band recorded "Lady 95", a new version of their 20-year-old hit, and was still touring on the nostalgia and middle America shed circuits. They came up with a story and stuck to it. But at this stage, the guys garnered little attention outside the Windy City. Still mourning the loss of his brother, Chuck Panozzo was going through his own whirlwind. Try again. They attended Catholic school and eventually they were part of a three-piece band in which John played drums and Chuck played guitar. "Kashmir" is the only Led Zeppelin song to use outside musicians, as it needed strings and horns. Such a great player too. It was quite striking and memorable. When you put that needle down, it speaks for itself.. James "JY" Young Interview: Styx Guitarist on the Origin of the Band's "I don't want to be exploited. I couldnt pick any better band members or players to perform with. Top 20 Sexiest R&B Songs from the '90s to Today, Ten Jimmy Buffett Parrothead Fashion Essentials, JPEGMafia and Danny Brown Prepare to Scare at Revolution Live, Rolling Loud (Finally) Announces Lineup for Miami 2023. Every member of Styx discusses the ins and outs of how. "We became popular with the name, so there was no point in changing it. In this complicated era, Styx came and went with a revolving cast. Be sure to come back daily to earn more entries. Who is John Panozzo dating? Bandmembers Tommy Shaw and James JY Young, along with album art designer Aubrey Powell of Hipgnosis and Pittsburgh Steelers legends Kevin Greene and Jerome Bettis, all tell the tale of the great. Advertisement or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Dennis Pauly, who met Panozzo through John, recollects the early years before Panozzo came out. I can always buy another pair of socks! Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. STYX singer/guitaristTommy Shaw, renowned concert promoterDanny Zelisko,and the late singer-songwriterJohn Prine join fellow legends in the Castle halls of Crave. The cult of celebrity is to the point where it's maddening. And last year, after decades of ignoring their most controversial hit, Mr. Shaw remembers Kilroy Was Here in a similar way. And he still loves playing with Styx. It sounded so good that when they decided to put it on the album, that demo recording was what they used, with just a Tommy Shaw guitar solo added on. To this day, the remaining members of the classic Styx lineupShaw, Young and Chuck Panozzoare still keeping the band alive well into their sixth decade of existence. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Following another hiatus, Styx began touring again in 1996 until John, Panozzo's death that year from gastrointestinal bleeding linked to alcohol. Try again later. He was a bull behind the drums., 1978: John Panozzo, James Young, Tommy Shaw,Dennis DeYoung, Chuck Panozzo (Photo by Richard E. [+] Aaron/Getty Images). sixth studio album and the first to feature Tommy Shaw on guitar and vocals, on October 1, 1976. Additionally, the guitarist and vocalist James Young, who joined Styx in 1970, and the guitarist, Keyboardist . cemeteries found in Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I remember another time at a Japanese Promotional Teleconference, John doing theSNLclosed caption gag for the hearing impaired essentially, the gag was yelling the answer he had just given to reporters. Babe by Styx - Songfacts At the height of their success, Styx scored the hits "The, Best of Times" and "Too Much Time on My Hands" from Paradise Theater. , Styxs fourth studio album, was released 47 years ago today by Wooden Nickel Records on November 8, 1974. Drummer John Panozzo, who had struggled for some years with alcoholism and was unable to join the tour, died in July of 1996. In a Styxworld exclusive to honor the anniversary of Johns passing and celebrate his continuing legacy, we asked five of the people closest to the manhis fraternal brother Chuck Panozzo (the twins were born 20 minutes apart on September 20, 1948), the aforementioned Tommy Shaw, promotion guru Jim Cahill, the late producer Gary Loizzo, and drum maestro Todd Suchermanto share their fondest memories of the always exuberant drummer. By the time of that album, singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw had, The following year's Pieces of Eight sold similarly well and, yielded the harder-edged hits "Renegade" and "Blue Collar Man (Long, Nights)." Every time I think that I probably have done everything, I realize that I haven't even scratched the surface. The unfortunate truth was that Panozzo, like many rockers, had been struggling with alcohol abuse for years, and it finally caught up with him. His drumming is heard on the band's Top 40 Chart hits "Come Sail Away", "The Best of Times", "Babe", "Too Much Time on My Hands", "Lady" and "Mr. Roboto". and help keep the future of New Times, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Good luck! He hasnt rejoined the band since. Despite recording and gig experience with his last band, MS Funk, Shaw had little idea what he was in for. DeYoung still believes his firing was a result of pettiness and impatience that the band constructed their dismay with Kilroy Was Here and Mr. His personal year number in 2023 is 9. Panozzo grew up in the Roseland neighborhood, the south side of Chicago, Illinois, with his fraternal twin brother, Chuck (born 90 minutes apart). The band then rode a wave . Please enter your email and password to sign in. There's a bitter taste in my mouth from that whole period., James 'JY' Young performs in costume during Styx's 'Kilroy Was Here Tour' at the Auditorium Theater, [+] Chicago, Illinois, April 25, 1983. All of the vocals are DeYoung, who recorded himself to create the harmonies. Bandmembers Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo, and JamesJY Young, along with their late, great producer/engineer Gary Loizzo, share their memories of recording. Help us build our profile of John Panozzo! For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. For one, they say members of their crew suggested it after overhearing fans who were disappointed the song was omitted from their set. He founded a band called Tradewinds with his neighbor and future Styx bandmate Dennis DeYoung in 1961. Currently, five members of the rock band Styx are still alive. Young remembers Mr. "Basically, I should be dead. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He also played Zildjian cymbals. Styx still over Dennis DeYoung on The Big Interview with Dan Rather To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. has been inducting legends from main street to the main stage for nearly 20 years. We have set your language to But living with AIDS has been a more difficult challenge, and Panozzo reveals that his struggle has not been easy. Or, catch Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx on the road. The following year, on a wave of patriotism fuelled by the Gulf War, their "Show Me the Way" single (not the Peter Frampton song of the same title) became an anthem and a US Top 10 hit. When I pack, the first thing I make sure I have is my meds. However, the 2012 remastered version of the VH1 special features a clip where DeYoung says he bemoaned bringing the band through the experience. After being diagnosed 25 years ago with HIV, then conquering prostate cancer twice, Panozzo attributes his improved health to the warm Florida sunshine and laid-back lifestyle. These five members include the three founding members, the lead vocalist and keyboardist Dennis DeYoung, the bassist Chuck Panozzo, and the drummer John Panozzo. On July 16, 1996, Panozzo was found dead in his Chicago home, victim of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Tragedy lurked around the corner, though, when in 1996, Panozzo's twin brother, John, died of complications related to alcoholism. Call 954-835-8000, or visit ticketmaster.com. Chuck and John Panozzo were born 52 years ago today in Chicago. Back in that era, the drum solo was amust dofor arena acts, but this night in Detroit was something incredibly special. It was a risk, Young says. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Enter for a chance to win a Styx merch pack ft. Tour Tees, Vinyl and more! Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "To hide your life and to lead a secret life is not living. After suffering what he refers to as a breakdown, Panozzo was able to stop his cycle of alcohol abuse and gain strength through his newfound independence. He concedes that some of their audience didnt understand the concept, but asserts that the narrative that Mr. He played in the band from 1972 to until their break up in 1984, then from their reunion in 1990 until he died from cirrhosis of the liver in 1996. Patterson Hood on Drive-By Truckers' Lockdown Album, Ella Mai's Pre-Pandemic Success Was No Fluke, Lil Baby Announces It's Only Us Tour, Heading to FLA Live Arena in September, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Legendary Greek-born album cover artist IOANNIS is once again collaborating with the band STYX. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Its cover features three locomotives meant to represent DeYoung and the two pals, brothers Chuck and John Panozzo, with whom he started the band that would be Styx in 1972. Tickets cost $31.70 to $121.70 plus fees. In a Styxworld exclusive, every single bandmember tells the inside tale about how this most cosmically epic entry in the vaunted Styx canon came to be. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5861205/john-panozzo. "I walk out onstage and get introduced and get a standing ovation. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. STYX has justreleased a video for its classic hit"Too Much Time On My Hands", filmed from the band's home studiosin support of the Pittsburgh #SteelersNation and theirgame against theBaltimore Ravens. James Young and Tommy Shaw perform during Summer Night Concerts at PNE Amphitheatre on August 25, [+] 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. He was angered when, after John's death, a reporter whom he considered a friend phoned him in an attempt to dig up dirt about John's life. The band began to break up in 1983, but reunited in 1990 with release of "Edge of Country." 50 Years Ago Today, Styx Sign Their First Recording Contract! Watch STYX's Drummer TODD SUCHERMAN's Playthrough of 'A Monster' Kevin Greene, the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame outside linebacker and all-time Pittsburgh Steelers great who was also one of the biggest Styx fans you'd ever meet. American Musician John Panozzo was born John Anthony Panozzo on 20th September, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on 16th Jul 1996 Chicago, Illinois aged 47. in order to garner their feelings about our favorite band turning 50 years young. And I was very hard on Johnny for it, because I wanted to get a good foot, snare, and kick from him. But 72-year-old Dennis DeYoung doesnt believe their motivations for playing the song in 2019. , is set for release on June 18, 2021. If they want to play Mr. , Styxs first full-length studio album of all-original material of the 2000s, was released 18 years ago today on February 18, 2003. He hasn . Obituary: John Panozzo | The Independent | The Independent STYX~Live (Dennis DeYoung /John Panozzo) @ Freedom Festival 4th of July 1991 Houston TX~"Edge of the Century Tour" Sony CCD-V5000 (HI 8) to JVC Super Vhs to . Styx's, true breakthrough, though, was the multiplatinum 1977 LP The Grand, Illusion, featuring the smash "Come Sail Away" (RealAudio, excerpt), the popular title track, and "Fooling Yourself (Angry, Young Man)." According to his obituary in the New York Times, he was just 46 years old. Twenty years ago, you could still break America through sheer determination and constant touring and Styx undoubtedly became one of the prototypes and inspirations for the parodic Rob Reiner movie Spinal Tap with their elaborate shows based around concept albums like The Grand Illusion, Cornerstone and Paradise Theater (all platinum records). Gowan joined on with Styx in 1999 as a keyboardist and vocalist just in time for the album "Cyclorama" (2003). John began injecting his sense of humor into the solo with some personality the whistle, the cowbell, quiet spots, thunder. Next came the platinum Kilroy Was Here (1983). Though John died in 1996, Chuck is featured on Styx's 1999 LP Brave. "Babe" was immediately jettisoned from their setlists along with most of his other tracks. This browser does not support getting your location. He remembers Tommy Shaw using the voice vocoder for the tracks opening mantra, Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto.. (Photo by Larry Marano), Temecula, California (Photo by Daniel Knighton), 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. The band then altered their name again in 1972 to Styx and luckily this time it stuck. Failed to delete flower. We believe in a supreme being." It was beyond my control. Now, he can talk about being a gay man in the hetero world of '70s and '80s. In a Styxworld exclusive, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shawrecalls the unique location for recording some of. He spent five years perfecting his craft with only a practice pad. John Panozzo is a member of the following lists: 1948 births, Musicians from Chicago, Illinois and Deaths from cirrhosis. To some people it's the only song that people know Styx for, DeYoung says. In a Styxworld exclusive, co-founding bandmembers guitarist/vocalist James. In 1968, Chuck switched to bass and they added guitarists/vocalists James "J.Y." CIRCA 1973: Chuck Panozzo, John Curulewski, Dennis DeYoung, John Panozzo, James Young of the rock [+] quintet "Styx" pose for a portrait in circa 1973. Jeanne, who oversees Styx merchandise and helps with Rock to the Rescue, a nonprofit founded by Styx and REO Speedwagon and run by Tommy's daughter, Hannah, has renovated 18 homes in their 21 years together, ranging from a mobile home on the beach to multimillion dollar estates. One more vivid John memory: Cobo Arena, Detroit, 1978. John Anthony Panozzo (September 20, 1948 July 16, 1996) was an American drummer best known for his work with rock band Styx. He scaled back, but didnt abandon music. 1970-1976. Dennis and I were probably the most at odds. You can always change this later in your Account settings. (Photo by Andrew Chin), Panozzo, James Young and Tommy Shaw. Today, Young says their audience includes fans of all ages. ", During a particularly rough period in 1998, Panozzo's health began to deteriorate rapidly as his HIV blossomed into full-blown AIDS. But their hot-streak came to a screeching halt. Songs like Come Sail Away, Renegade and Too Much Time on My Hands became exemplary timepieces in popular rock. On the right is [+] bassist Chuck Panozzo. DeYoung recorded this song as a demo to play for his wife with bass player Chuck Panozzo and drummer John Panozzo.