The author talks about his book, the grand illusion. Sep 17, 2019 when his health permits, originalclassic bassist chuck panozzo will frequently drop in to play on the last few songs of the evening. Love, lies, and my life with styx by chuck panozzo with michelle skettino amacom books 51507 isbn 0814409164 225 pages. Since 2001, panozzo has been involved in campaigning for aids awareness and gay rights. Great book written by chuck panozzo, bass player from styx. He toured parttime from 1999 to 2003, and currently tours with styx on a. I went on to teach sophomores, juniors, and seniors at a local high school. Chuck panozzo is one of the founding members and bass player for styx. Shaw and young are the only full show players in the classic five drummer john panozzo, chucks brother, died in 1996 at the age of 47 from the ravages. Although only a parttime member chuck panozzo, who is hivpositive, splits his time between the. Classic rock revisted jeb wright chuck panozzos place. Chuck talks about how the band was formed, his relationship with his family and friends, his life living as a gay man in secret and out in the open. Charles salvatore chuck panozzo is an american musician best known as the bass player for the rock band styx. Panozzo is an activist for aids awareness and gay rights and has lived in wilton manors for 10 years.
I went to college and received a degree in art education. Chucks personal website receives thousands of hits and he receives tremendous fan support from aroundtheworld. But, as he notes, panozzo s presence is welcomed by fans and bandmates at any styx show, and he remains an active part of the styx braintrust, even playing on the groups 2017 album, the mission. The seeds for the band were planted in another chicago band during the late 60s, the tradewinds, which featured brothers chuck and john panozzo who played bass and drums. Among panozzo s bandmates, only his twin brother, drummer john panozzo, knew chuck s truth. Beginning with the birth of styx in chicago and their meteoric rise, the grand illusion is a revealing look at the triumphs and tragedies that surrounded panozzo s life. Styx bass player chuck panozzo still rocks with the band. National ms society, midsouth florida, chuck panozzo, sane solution, greek island cafe, sashyhairdesignclub, club 210 of highwood. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the grand illusion.
Beginning with the birth of styx in chicago and their meteoric rise, the grand illusion is a revealing look at the triumphs and tragedies that surrounded panozzos life. But their founding member and bass player, chuck panozzo, was about to hit rock. Like most styx fans, however, i had no idea that bass player chuck panozzo was leading a double life. Panozzo recently sat down with to talk how he eventually overcame those hurdles, the strength he draws from performing his music, and how coming out publicly as gay and hivpositive in his 2007 book the grand illusion. In the spring of 2003, a new studio album featuring gowan arrived in stores. Michele skettino chucks personal website receives thousands of hits and he receives tremendous fan support from aroundtheworld. Its a book about chuck, who, when styx reunites in 1990 for end of the century, falls ill. Jan 12, 2012 formed by twin brothers john and chuck panozzo way back in 1961, the trade winds were just another bar band from chicago. Young and tommy shaw convinced deyoung to put the song on cornerstone. Jul 23, 2018 those and other struggles are chronicled in the bassists 2007 memoir the grand illusion love, lies and my life with styx. Love, lies, and my life with styx, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Join facebook to connect with emily panozzo siwek and others you may know. His is an illuminating story, written by chuck one of the two original founders of one of the longest lasting arena bands in the history of rock. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Love, lies, and my life with styx, which can be purchased at a lower price at thriftbooks. Chuck panozzos new autobiography tells the story of the band and the even more interesting story of how a closeted gay musician dealt with the manly world of rock, the aids epidemic, and his own demons. Chuck panozzo chicago, il is the bass player for and a founding member of styx. Jun 30, 2017 shaw and young are the only full show players in the classic five drummer john panozzo, chucks brother, died in 1996 at the age of 47 from the ravages of alcoholism.
Chuck panozzo has written a startlingly fine book fascinating, cool, funny, sad, eyeopening, and, finally, inspirational. Formed by twin brothers john and chuck panozzo way back in 1961, the trade winds were just another bar band from chicago. John and his twin brother chuck panozzo were born in 1947 in chicago, illinois. Styx has certainly had great success but as a human being, john panozzo seems unaffected by it. But, as he notes, panozzos presence is welcomed by fans and bandmates at any styx show, and he remains an active part of the styx braintrust, even playing on the groups 2017 album, the mission. The personal journey of styx rocker chuck panozzo chuck panozzo, michele skettino isbn. A longtime member of styx, he founded the group with his fraternal twin brother, drummer john panozzo, who died in july 1996, and singerkeyboardist dennis deyoung. Chuck panozzo was born in chicago, illinois in september 1948. They are best known for melding hard rock guitar balanced with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano, upbeat tracks with power ballads, and incorporating elements of international musical theatre. His is an illuminating story, written by chuck one of the two original founders of one of the longest lasting arena bands in the history of rock n roll, and coauthor and professional journalist, michel skettino. Chuck panozzo books list of books by author chuck panozzo. Cofounder of and bass guitarist for the progressive rock band styx, the group known for the hit mr. Chuck panozzo of styx posted on april 20, 2009 by rudy the grand illusion.
A conversation with chuck panozzo of styx duration. Tommy shaw and styx take interplanetary mission on. Finally i left teaching to pursue a career in styx. Chuck and his fraternal twin brother john panozzo cofounded styx with. For the remainder of the book, chuck struggles with life and death issues, his own psyche, and just surviving each day. Changing the name to styx helped their fortunes somewhat, but it wasnt. May 15, 2007 when styx disbands in 1984, he gets an extended break and finds life to be pretty sweet.
A longtime member of styx, he founded the group with his fraternal twin. When styx disbands in 1984, he gets an extended break and finds life to be pretty sweet. He was born in chicago, illinois and is remembered as a sensitive child. Aug 07, 2017 nothing says classic rock like the legendary band styx. Although they began as an artsy prog rock band, styx would eventually transform into the virtual arena rock prototype by the late 70s and early 80s, due to a fondness for bombastic rockers and soaring power ballads. The song was not originally intended to be a styx track, but styx members james j. Love, lies, and my life with styx chuck panozzo, michele skettino on. If youre expecting a long history about styx, this isnt it although theres plenty of good stories to be found. However, this outlook on styx and life from bassist chuck panozzo does provide a far more intimate, up to date, and personal look on things, and panozzo does include much positive energy with this view, too. Michele skettino new york, ny is a professional writer. Styx bassists sexuality no longer secret the seattle times. Fast forward to present day and chuck has released a book. Edge of the century is the twelfth studio album by styx, released in 1990. Those and other struggles are chronicled in the bassists 2007 memoir the grand illusion love, lies and my life with styx.
Jan 01, 2012 edge of the century is the twelfth studio album by styx, released in 1990. Love, lies, and my life with styx is an autobiography written by styxs founding bassist chuck panozzo with michele skettino. Around the same time, chuck panozzo confirmed rumors that he had contracted aids but was battling the virus successfully, while the turbulent career of styx was told in an entertaining episode of vh1s behind the music. Watch the styx video made personally for chuck panozzo and his new book the grand illusion. The secret was so deep and so hidden to me i believed the secret, panozzo says. Among panozzos bandmates, only his twin brother, drummer john panozzo, knew chucks truth. Though books and movies on rock groups abound, there are not yet any published books on either styx or chuck panozzo. The personal journey of styx rocker chuck panozzo kindle edition by panozzo, chuck. Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the birth of twins chuck and john panozzo, members of styx, one of the bestselling poprock bands of the 70s and 80s. The mission is a sincere and honest representation of how styx built upon where we were in the 20th century in order to go somewhere new in the 21st century.
John panozzo, 47, 70s rock drummer the new york times. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved. Love, lies and my life with styx has been a key part of his physical and emotional recovery. Chuck panozzo is the author of the grand illusion 3. Chuck panozzo named grand marshall of the 2018 wilton. Chuck panozzo was the bass player for the chicagobased styx, a hugely successful 70s band that realized monster success with the release of the grand illusion album. Now i was about to begin living my life as a young gay guy, in a very public role. One more secret in the book, panozzo writes about growing up gay in chicago, his double life in styx, and his hiv diagnosis in 1991 yet another secret he once kept hidden. This book, like one also recently released called the grand delusion, focuses a lot on the negative vibes between the band members. Young calls it the best live incarnation of styx to ever. Jun 22, 2007 a conversation with chuck panozzo of styx duration.
Yet, for a book thats had the benefit of a professional cowriter and presumably copy editing, it has far too many errors and misprints. Charles salvatore chuck panozzo born september 20, 1948 in chicago, illinois is an american musician best known as the bass player for the rock band styx. The story of the formation of one of americas megagroups is enough to draw any reader in whether a styx fan or not. Official site includes an autobiography, photographs, news, guestbook, and information about hivaids and the human rights campaign. She has worked in the music and entertainment industry since 1989. This years grand marshal, chuck panozzo, is the bassist and cofounder of rock band styx. Roboto was not just a pop song about mans future harmony with machines. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He wrote an autobiography called the grand illusion. Chuck panozzo recounts 46 years as styx bassistfor bass. It contained come sail away, fooling yourself, and miss america.
Nothing says classic rock like the legendary band styx. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Love, lies, and my life with styx, in this 2minute, free video. He is best known for being the bassist for the rock band styx. His is an illuminating story, written by chuck one of the two original founders of one of the longest lasting arena bands in the history of rock n roll, and co. Although only a parttime member chuck panozzo, who is hivpositive, splits his time between the band and working as an advocate for. Members of the rock group styx left to right include chuck panozzo, ricky phillips, todd sucherman, tommy shaw, james j. Panozzo may have come up with the lyrical hook to the styx hit show me the way, but hes not a writer and doesnt claim to be. There is a lot of history of the band but the even more compelling story is how chuck had to hide his homosexuality for so many years. Styx bassist and cofounder chuck panozzo to serve as.
When his health permits, originalclassic bassist chuck panozzo will frequently drop in to play on the last few songs of the evening. He eventually contracts hiv and decides to come out of the closet at the age of 56. He is truly one of the nicest people ive ever met, and in this age of superstars with superegos, it is a genuine pleasure to encounter someone who has reached the top while keeping his feet so firmly on the ground. Changing the name to styx helped their fortunes somewhat, but it. Though books and movies on rock groups abound, there are not yet any published books. Panozzo, his brother chuck, a bassist, and the vocalist and keyboardist dennis deyoung formed styx in 1971 and released their first hit, lady, in 1975. Love, lies, and my life with styx chuck panozzo, author, michele skettino, with with michele skettino. Chuck and his fraternal twin brother john panozzo co. Chuck does not hold back on letting everyone know were he made mistakes and his achievements. Love, lies, and my life with styx by chuck panozzo with michele skettino how a closeted gay musician dealt with the manly world of rock, the aids epidemic, and his own demons.
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