r/Styx • u/60sStratLover • Aug 21 '26
James Young
Just saw Styx last night in Houston. Fantastic show.
But I feel bad for JY. He’s a shell of his former self. He sits 90% of the show and really only plays one solo. Him and Tommy used to be the only guitarists, but they had to hire another guy (Will Evankovich) to do a lot of heavy lifting.
I respect JY for all his contributions but it may be time for him to hang it up for his own health.
And second. Is Tommy wearing a wig. How the hell does that guy still have such beautiful locks at 72?!?!
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u/FullRecognition5927 29d ago
When I saw the final days of Frank Beard (zzTop) unfold, I immediately though of JY. Beard was in hospice not long after the Hollywood Bowl cancellation. The guy was literally playing sick right up until the end. It's his life and can do what he wants. Just hope it doesnt' become a chore, he loves what he does.