The success speaks for itself. In addition to his undeniable success with Styx, DeYoung has continued to have a successful solo career. DeYoung recently completed his solo album 26 East, Vol. 1 (2020). And depending on the management of the pandemic, DeYoung is hoping to embark on a North American tour this spring celebrating over 40 years since The Grand Illusion was made. And yet, of all the hard-nosed realities he’s faced professionally, one that he perhaps didn’t expect was that achieving success doesn’t extinguish those fears and the need for approval. “The best part about what happened to me in the final analysis is, perhaps, I left some small mark on the world — small. And I was able to provide very nicely for my family, which is never to be discounted. Never. When your dream comes true, then what? ... We finally hit it with The Grand Illusion and sold 4 million albums. No. I thought I'd feel better. I felt the same. Talk to any real successful … [Read more...] about How Dennis DeYoung Helped Me Face the Life Ahead of Me
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The Universal Truth of Clutch’s Neil Fallon
Fallon’s approach to music has been heavily influenced by his experience in the ’80s hard-core punk and post-punk scene in Washington, D.C. Hard core was perhaps unique among musical styles in that not only did it provide an outlet for people who wanted an alternative musical and cultural experience, but also it was designed to fit into people’s “regular” lives. Hard-core bands such as Minor Threat only played all-ages shows and kept prices low so that members of their community could attend. And bands such as the Minutemen were famous for having one foot firmly in the real world by having “day jobs” and playing early shows for their working audience. … [Read more...] about The Universal Truth of Clutch’s Neil Fallon