This “MIDWEST BEAT with Tom Lounges” originally aired on Wednesday, May 4, 2016
GUEST: Chicago Music Icon — DENNIS DeYOUNG
The musical guest on this installment of “Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges” is DENNIS DeYOUNG — a Chicago music icon who has traveled the world yet has always kept true to the Windy City where he continues to make a home and where he can be heard cheering on the Chicago White Sox every season!
DeYoung is a founding member of STYX. He was the lead singer and writer on seven of the band’s eight Top 10 Hits. He is a singer, songwriter, keyboardist, composer and record producer with a career spanning over 40 years. DeYoung’s voice is one of the most recognizable in the music world today and continues to be heard daily on classic rock radio stations around the world. He continues to inspire new generations of fans with his live stage show — Dennis DeYoung And The Music of STYX — which features all the famous hits of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.
DeYoung is a long time friend of host Tom Lounges, and the two chat about DeYoung’s long and continuing career, his current band, his latest recordings and the current spring/summer tour, including a performance at Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville on Saturday, May 7th.
This program features some live cuts of DeYoung and his current band that are staples of the group’s 2016 concert repertoire. Tune in and enjoy the original sound of a true Chicago music legend.
