Terry Gowan Joins STYX as New Bass Player

William Brown | May 21, 2024 | News | No Comments

Legendary rock band STYX is excited to welcome Terry Gowan as their new bass player. Terry, brother of STYX keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan, will be stepping in to take over bass duties from Ricky Phillips. As STYX embarks on their tour in the Maritimes and Quebec, fans will get their first chance to see Terry in action. The tour kicks off with shows in Moncton (5/17), Summerside (5/18), Halifax (5/19), Laval (5/21), Trois-Rivières (5/22), Alma (5/24), and Quebec City (5/25).

Opening for all shows is Juno Award winner and bilingual artist David Myles from Fredericton, known for his blend of styles reminiscent of Johnny Cash, JJ Cale, and Buddy Holly.

Starting June 11, STYX will join FOREIGNER and special guest John Waite for the “Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” co-headlining tour produced by Live Nation. Tickets for this tour are available on STYXWorld.com and LiveNation.com.

Terry Gowan shares his excitement about joining the band: “It is an honour and beyond a dream come true to be joining JY, Tommy, Chuck, Will, and my brother Lawrence. Reconnecting with longtime Gowan bandmate Todd and becoming the new bassist for STYX is an incredible journey. Here’s to many years ahead on the Styx adventure!”

Lawrence Gowan expresses his joy at having his brother on board: “I’m very pleased and proud to have my brother, Terry, join STYX. Terry played on four of my six solo Gowan albums, featuring some of the world’s most renowned musicians. It’s great to have him aboard!”

Tommy Shaw exclaims, “We’re all looking forward to the Canadian shows and introducing Terry Gowan as the newest member of STYX! Are you ready to rock? We are too! See you soon!”

Drummer Todd Sucherman comments, “I’ve had the pleasure of being a rhythm section partner with Terry Gowan for several years in Gowan’s band, and I look forward to welcoming this talented multi-instrumentalist into the fold.”

Tourdates:

Headlining Shows

May 17 – Moncton, MB – Casino New Brunswick – The Centre
May 18 – Summerside, PE – Consolidated Credit Union Place
May 19 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
May 21 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
May 22 – Trois-Rivieres, QC – Amphitheatre Cogeco
May 24 – Alma, QC – Centre Multisports – Alma
May 25 – Quebec City, QC – Agora – Quebec City

“Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” with Foreigner and John Waite

June 11 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
June 12 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
June 14 – Toronto, ONT – Budweiser Stage
June 15 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
June 18 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – STL
June 19 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
June 21 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
June 22 – Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
June 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
June 26 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
June 28 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
June 29 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
June 30 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
July 12 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
July 13 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
July 15 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
July 17 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
July 19 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
July 20 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 23 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
July 24 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
July 26 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
July 28 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
July 30 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
July 31 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
August 2 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
August 3 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
August 4 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
August 16 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
August 17 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
August 20 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at VB
August 21 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
August 23 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
August 24 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
August 26 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha
August 28 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

STYX boasts five decades of hits and immortal rock songs. A STYX show covers a wide range of styles, featuring classics like “Suite Madame Blue,” “The Grand Illusion,” “Lady,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Renegade,” “Miss America,” “Lorelei,” “Crystal Ball,” and “Come Sail Away.” The band continues to deliver a virtually limitless supply of timeless rock anthems.

With Terry Gowan now part of the lineup, STYX is poised to continue thrilling audiences around the world, solidifying their legacy in rock history.

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