Classic pop bands unite to tour, create hits

cnn ^ | Ed Payne

[JoeProBono]

There's a bit of a trend brewing this summer concert season -- put together a couple of big-name acts for a nationwide tour, then record a song together to promote the event. Members of Styx, REO Speedwagon and Journey in 2003. Styx and REO have teamed up for a song and tour. Members of Styx, REO Speedwagon and Journey in 2003. Styx and REO have teamed up for a song and tour. It started with classic rockers REO Speedwagon and Styx, with their "Can't Stop Rockin' " tour and single of the same name. Now Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire are getting on the bandwagon.

[dfwgator]

Actually I went to see that tour, and the songs were much better live than on the record.

But definitely stay away from “Zero Tolerance For Silence.”

[dfwgator]

iirc they never toured much cause one of them(Fagin i think) had unmanageable stage fright... i hope he is truly over it.

I just wish Andy Partridge of XTC would get over his stage fright, they've done some amazing albums, and they would have been awesome to see live.

[Revolting cat!]

And when is the worst band ever going to get back together?

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[Cheapskate]

Look up the first Captain Beyond CD!

I have it playing as we speak!!!!

[Drew68]

Journey isn’t Journey without Steve Perry.

And REO Speedwagon isn’t REO Speedwagon without Gary Richrath.

[Poison Pill]

Love the ‘Dan though.

Love the tunes. Hate the politics.

Jeez, REO Speedwagon is back to ring the register? I had thought that the 80's claimed Gary Richrath? What next, Molly Hatchet, April Wine, Aldo Nova? Ugh...

[Caramelgal]

I wouldn’t call Steely Dan pop, but I just purchased my tickets to their June 19th show at the Wharf in Orange Beach Alabama. I believe Styx and REO are playing there soon as well but not a fan. Love the ‘Dan though.

Me too. I never considered Steely Dan pop. And unlike a lot of other bands from that era, their music hasn’t staled as much as some others – perhaps because of the jazz influences?

I saw Styx in ’78 – the Grand Illusion tour and it was a very good show but I wouldn’t go out of my way to see them now days. Same with Journey.

I hope you enjoy the show. I’ll have to look to see if Steely Dan is coming to my area. I would love to see them live in concert.

[Chode]

let-em play behind a screen or something if it helps... i wish them the best.

[Jack Hydrazine]

I kinda like Sushi Cabaret Club band but I think they broke up not very long ago.

Water Blue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFQuzN5__aQ

Concrete Quicksand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTnDf_kKjpU

Life On Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR7_yw8Us4M

[dfwgator]

So much suck on one stage.

[dead]

Steely Dan was cool.

I wouldn't go see Styx or Journey or REO Speedwagon even if the tickets and the beer were free.

[dfwgator]

It’s an insult to Steely Dan to lump them in with those other spare bands.

Styx was the gayest band, ever.

[dead]

I’ll bet Styx makes out with REO Speedwagon after the show.

[dfwgator]

At least Styx’s bassist will.

[RichInOC]

And Styx without Dennis DeYoung just isn’t quite the same.