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Styx – The Mission – NYCB Theater at Westbury
By Adam Waldman Once upon a time, rock artists released new albums on an annual basis. Styx released eleven albums between the years of 1972 and 1983. If not for the tension that arose out of creative differences stemming from Kilroy Was Here, there’s no telling how many more albums the band would have released […]
Top Live Performances of 2017
By Adam Waldman BEST SMALL VENUE PERFORMANCE: The Neal Morse Band at Highline Ballroom Another year of top live performances, another appearance by Mike Portnoy (one of the best drummers in rock history). Is Portnoy’s drumming so good that his bands consistently end up being one of the best live performances of the year? Yes, […]
“United We Rock” Concert Review: The Timeless Brilliance of Styx
By Adam Waldman Forty years ago, I sat with a childhood friend in his older sister’s room, mesmerized by the magic of The Grand Illusion. That afternoon, I became a Styx fan. The band has been a part of my life ever since. Twenty years later, in 1997, I had the chance to meet the […]
