I bought the albums EQUINOX (1975) and CRYSTAL BALL (1976) in April of 1977. Tommy was 23 years old and I was 13 and I did odd jobs (as a teen) to make honest money while I was in school. I bought the GRAND ILLUSION album (1977) in November that year. Styx was the only band where I bought multiple albums by one band in the same year. Tommy is ten years older than me and I was stunned to learn later our birthdays are in September. Tommy's-September 11th and me September 2nd. Life is good. Hes 70 and Im 60 now. Keep rocking Tommy.
@CelebrityJobber
7 ай бұрын
Very cool. That says a lot. Not much disposable income at 13. Thanks for sharing and thanks for listening to the podcast. All episodes are at www.celebrityjobber.com
@waltersimmons946
7 ай бұрын
@CelebrityJobber Thank you; back at that time, albums were a lot cheaper compared to where things are today. They were the best of times for arena rock bands.
@kurtleftridge6530
6 ай бұрын
This was one of the best interviews of Tommy I've heard. Thanks, he is my favorite singer songwriter guitar player. Àll I want in ĺife is to hear him sing Crystal Ball one more time. A great live band. Can't wait to see Styx n Foreigner this summer.
@CelebrityJobber
6 ай бұрын
@@kurtleftridge6530 thank you for listening. Check out www.celebrityjobber.com for all past episodes. There might be something else you like. A lot of classic rock. Thank you again
@shilohdaniels4213
8 ай бұрын
my mother loved tommy since the first time she heard him i was born in 77 and ive loved him since then growing up tommy shaw was our stranger danger kidnapping password i still love him more than any other
@CelebrityJobber
8 ай бұрын
That’s pretty epic. He’s just a generally good dude I’m sure he be stoked to hear that story. He is very personable part of what made this interview flow so easily
@America-TheGOODGuys
27 күн бұрын
I discovered Styx like everyone else, on the radio, when I first heard Lorelei. I was 12 years old at the time. Soon after, I was hearing Lady, and then Come Sail Away. I Loved them! So when they came around Central Wisconsin, where I'm from, I saw them at 15 years old. Tommy was 24 at the time. That concert changed the trajectory of my life, and I've been a Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, and Performer ever since. I bought almost all of their albums, but my Favorite era was Equinox, Crystal Ball, Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight. I've probably seen Styx 20 times or more, and I'm going to see them again in Green Bay this fall. I had the pleasure of meeting Tommy a couple of times; he is The Nicest Guy in person!! Very Inspiring as both, a Musician, and as a Human Being!
@BlazingShackles
4 ай бұрын
Imagine being the loser surveyor that fired Tommy Shaw for playing his guitar.
@willisgillismusic
5 ай бұрын
Fantastic and inspirational! Thank you and keep on Rocking! I love to drive my Equinox when I'm listening to Equinox by Styx!
@CelebrityJobber
5 ай бұрын
Rock on! It was deffinately one of my favorite interviews, he was so chill about everything you can tell it influnces his music! BTW love the Equinox on Equinox action.
@jeffreyjacobs390
6 күн бұрын
Tommy Shaw was and is an excellent guitarist, a phenomenal high tenor singer and great composer ..... the trifecta of music making in Rock ! His Styx work is brilliant ..... after in DAMN YANKEES he teams up with Hard Rocker himself .... CAN YOU TAKE ME HIGHER .... and more ..... since I see him making music videos with school bands / chorale back up and it is as always damn good . Just a favorite player of mine for decades ! Kudos to Tommy Shaw. jj
@bang-ornwong-pink6403
8 ай бұрын
Hi!Tommy love your voice.😊
@CelebrityJobber
8 ай бұрын
There is something that is just so unique about it you can't help but like it.
@mrbaseballpb
Ай бұрын
STYX not The Styx
@judyvanderslik
9 ай бұрын
nice Tommy,,
@CelebrityJobber
9 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@JamesMoritz-f6l
7 ай бұрын
If it wasn't for Dennis, you have never been in Styx.
@PikesvilleAl
5 ай бұрын
Yes.
@alisongilroy5304
5 ай бұрын
what is the purpose of that comment? Is he out here saying ANYTHING?
@classicarcadeamusementpark4242
4 ай бұрын
@@PikesvilleAl Actually, Dennis offered Tommy the job. The band had a recent top 10 single prior to his joining, and 5 albums recorded as Styx.
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