Tommy is an active member of STYX. To find out more, visit their official web site.
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Here is a look at all members of the current version of STYX and what Tommy has to say about each of them.
JAMES “JY” YOUNG – Born on November 14, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois.
Leas vocals and guitars
“James Young is unselfish, generous, dedicated, focused, untiring, diligent, and has the best mind of anyone in our organization.” – Tommy Shaw
Photo Brigitte Boulais
Despite his degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering, James Young joined Styx in 1970 just before the recording of the album “Styx I”. J.Y. stands out with his hard rock look and style which please a great number of Styx fans. In fact, the other members now refer to him as the “Godfather of STYX”.
CHUCK PANOZZO – Born on September 20, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois.
Bass and vocals.
“Chuck Panozzo is the toughest guy in the band, a late bloomer who recently stared death in the face and death backed down, who’s happier now than I have ever seen him, looks like a million bucks, and is an inspiration to us all.” – Tommy Shaw
Photo Brigitte Boulais
Chuck Panozzo is one of the founding members of STYX and now makes appearances once in a while.
LAWRENCE GOWAN – Born on November 22 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Lead singer – keyboards and piano.
“Lawrence Gowan is extremely talented, positive, energetic and uninhibited, a terrific storyteller and the lowest maintenance guy in the band.” – Tommy Shaw
Photo Jason Powell
Even though he was born in Scotland, Lawrence Gowan considers himself a true Canadian. Before joining STYX in 1999, he was enjoying a solo career as Gowan in Canada and was one of the top selling artists of the 80’s.
TODD SUCHERMAN – Born on May 2, 1969 in Chicago Illinois.
Drums
“Todd Sucherman is the sweetest, funniest, most versatile musically, most dedicated to his instrument and the king of bus DVD/Video entertainment.” – Tommy Shaw
Photo Brigitte Boulais
Todd was asked to help STYX in 1996 with some recordings and touring as original drummer John Panozzo, was not doing well. He has been with the band ever since.
WILLIAM ERIC EVANKOVICH – Born on April 6, 1972
Guitars and vocals
Photo Jason Powell
Before joining Styx in 2021, Will founded in 2004 the rock band American Drag. He went on and toured with Shaw/Blades for a couple of years. He co-produced Tommy’s blue grass album The Great Divide in 2011 and produced and co-wrote Styx’s 3 latest studio albums The Mission, Crash Of The Crown and Circling From Above. He also produced and played on the 2018 The Guess Who album and was a member of the band for a few years.
TERENCE MICHAEL GOWAN – Born on October 30, 1964, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Bass guitar
Photo Jason Powell
Terry Gowan is an acclaimed Toronto based musician. He is also producer, singer and plays multi instruments. He has worked with many Canadian artists such as Leonard Cohen, Rik Emmett of Triump, Randy Bachman and Alex Lifeson of Rush, to name a few. He still is the bass player for his brother Lawrence since the beginning of Gowan’s career in the 80s. In 2024, he was invited to join STYX.