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It was a moment right out of 'Spinal Tap' that led classic-rock artists Styx and REO Speedwagon, who bring a co-headlining tour to Columbus for a Sunday show at the Nationwide Arena, to co-write the new song 'Can't Stop Rockin'.' 'We've done a lot of shows with REO Speedwagon, but we haven't really done a tour with them in about three years,' said ...

Singer and keyboardist Dennis DeYoung is a founding member of Styx, whose yearning ballads and lush sound defined a style of rock music that dominated the scene in the late 1970s and early '80s. DeYoung performs with the Pacific Symphony at the Orange County Performing Arts Center from Nov.

Chantal Claret and her group Morningwood are among the contemporary performers on this year's Ribfest musical lineup, supplanting some of the usual classic rockers of past years' festivals at Vinoy Park.

The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith launched at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009, The 101 Dalmatians Musical features an impressive cast made-up of Broadway veterans and newcomers that will bring to life this one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family.

Here's the scenario that has to play out for our dream matchup: Pitt and Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl .

Chicago-based four-time multi-platinum rock band Styx will perform at the 3rd Annual "School of Rock" benefit concert at House of Blues Chicago Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to help raise money for inner-city children.

By STEWART SMITH Entertainment Writer The Hunt Family Fiddlers will bring their special blend of bluegrass, Celtic and contemporary pop rock to Caldwell Auditorium Monday as part of the Tyler Community Concert Association's continuing season.

The first San Miguel School in Chicago was started in 1995 in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, where it now serves 80 Latino middle-school students.

Reasonably slick and good-natured, "The 101 Dalmatians Musical" hews to just about every big-time musical theater convention of the moment.

Former Styx lead singer Dennis DeYoung may be one of the big names involved in "The 101 Dalmatians Musical," but he wasn't on the decked-out tour bus that recently rolled into town.

More Dalmatians get into the spotlight Sharon L. Peters October 14, 2009 3:32 AM EDT The usual backstage frenzy of costume-zipping, voice warm-ups and makeup application is, for this musical, being upstaged by a flurry of ball-tossing and pre-appearance leg-lifting. Makes sense when it's this particular musical.

Trainers for the play 101 Dalmatians take some of the 15 dogs for a walk near the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis where they're performing.

Mythologically, there is no life after Styx. You get to that legendary river and it's just a quick boat ride from the land of the living to the home of the dead ... oblivion, in other words.

Dennis DeYoung may be best known as one of Styx's lead vocalists. Since leaving the group for a solo career in 1999, he has worked with orchestras and stage musicals.

I listen to a wide variety of music, but classic rock is in the majority. One of the must have bands on my list is Styx.

Lawrence Gowan, the current keyboardist for "Styx," performs during the song "Lady" at Saturday evening's Family Weekend concert in Lantz Arena.

Section: FEATURES Originally published: 10/2/09 at 2:25 AM EST Last update: 10/2/09 at 2:32 AM EST One glimpse into Rachel Allen's room on campus is all it takes to determine what her favorite band is.

He quoted the band Styx's song "Rockin' the Paradise," which was recorded in Oak Lawn, as he described his reasons for opposing the bailout and discussed the state of the economy.

Styx performs Thursday at the Diamond Jo Casino's Mississippi Moon Bar in Dubuque.