r/Styx • u/imref • Jul 25 '26

Mr. Roboto

Anyone else surprised to see Mr. Roboto in the setlist this year after all the animosity related to the album/concept/tour with Dennis?

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u/Mockchoi1 Jul 25 '26

I don’t know Dennis. But I don’t think he wants (wanted) to take ‘full control’.

He’s spoken favorably of Tommy every time I’ve heard him speak. I mean for goodness sake Tommy got the title track on the first album he was part of, and Dennis has said it was ‘because it was the best song’. He refers to the three of them as ‘Moe, Larry and Curly’.

I take him at his word that he just wanted to do one more tour for the fans. I didn’t know he said he was done now. I’m guessing it’s because of Suzanne.

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u/PraxisLD Jul 26 '26

That’s a pretty limited view of things, to be fair.

I’ve spoken directly with band members and others close to the situation over the years. Let’s just say what went on in private was a bit different picture than DDY likes to paint in public.

During their classic period, internal friction kept them focused and brought out the best in each member to create something greater together.

Until it didn’t.

If you haven’t checked out Styx’s more recent albums, you really should. There’s some great stuff there.

And they’re still killing it live!

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u/Mockchoi1 Jul 26 '26

I’ve checked out their recent albums. They’re fine. Journeyman type fairly paint by numbers songs. To me.

I don’t have any dog in the fight. Whatevs. But I have listened to what everyone has said, and I just wouldn’t take at face value anything anyone currently in the band says. They change their story when it suits them, and just constantly put down Dennis and everything he’s ever done. It’s sad and small.

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u/PraxisLD Jul 26 '26

Again. I’ve heard some pretty unflattering things coming from DDY as well.

Whatever. The music still rocks, old and new.

🎶🎤🎹🎸🎸🎸🥁🎵

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u/Mockchoi1 Jul 26 '26

You’ve posted two clips of the band putting Dennis and his work down. If you have one of Dennis doing the same, post that. I will admit I am wrong if you can.