Singer and keyboardist Lawrence Gowan has been a mainstay in Styx’s lineup since joining in 1999. Still, the rocker recognizes that another late ‘90s influence may have impacted the band even more.
In South Park’s season two episode “Cartman's Mom is Still a Dirty Slut,” Eric Cartman (voiced by show co-creator Trey Parker) memorably confessed that he couldn't hear the opening words of Styx’s 1977 hit “Come Sail Away” without finishing the entire song. This, of course, prompted friends Stan Marsh and Kyle Broflovski to sing the first few lyrics, forcing Cartman to finish the tune. The character’s rendition – which also appeared on 1998’s Chef Aid: The South Park Album – introduced Styx to a new generation of fans.
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Styx will be coming to Dos Equis Pavilion with Kevin Cronin and Don Felder on August 1st.