Overall Rating
4.6
By Donveritas
Styx was awesome
Styx was terrific. Joan Jett was great. Tesla was not enjoyable. Bad pairing. Tesla way too heavy with Styx.
By JumpingJackFlash2000
Great show
I went to this concert only to see joan jett... styx was a bonus. The last time i saw them was 2007 when i got a guitar pic... and i got another one wed night as well... Lawrence was all over that stage... what a great replacement for dennis... Great crowd interaction too...
By CJinTO
Styx w Joan Jett & Tesla Toronto 2018
A beautiful summer night for some classic rock and roll. Styx sounded great and played most of the hits from their extensive catalog. Gowan is a great replacement for Denis DeYoung and a hometown hero. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts sounded great as did Tesla.
By Anonymous
Styx were Brilliant!
Styx put on a great show! They had so much energy, every song was sung with enthusiasm. The stage and video made it really interesting. Will definitely go and see them next time they're in Toronto
By Pebbles0526
Since the first time I saw them they have improved
By John516
Styx and Tesla and Joan
It was my first concert and it was awesome. Also Tesla was great too
By SarahEliza98
Great show
Styx puts on an amazing show. The venue was great because pretty much every seat was a good one. There were plenty of bathrooms and food stands. Styx was really fun and Joan Jett was great as well. I’ll definitely be attending shows here again!
By Therealporky
What a great show!
Tesla opened the show as great as ever! Joan Jett rocked the stage. The old girl still got it going on! Styx with Gowan was fantastic!
By breeangel34
Concert was amazing
I was not sure how it was going to be but all three bands were amazing. Tesla started and they were energized and entertaining. I loved the lead singer he just was amazing. Joan Jett and the black hearts were next and they were great. She still can rock! STYX came on last and I will tell you I had planned to leave half way through to beat traffic but I just couldn't it was entertaining from the first song to the last. I would go and see these 3 bands again in a heartbeat. If you haven't seen them yet do yourself a favor and go!!
By ChrisJ77
Seemed a Little Tired
I have to start by saying I had high expectations for this concert having seen Styx about 10 years ago. Unfortunately, the band seemed a little tired. They played the songs we all love but added to them, that led me to think they have really got bored playing them. I know they have played them a long time so I understand. They were promoting a new album that does not sound too bad but is a concept album meaning they are trying to change direction. Overall, the concert was OK. However, if you are looking for the Styx of the 70's, 80's and 90's as I was, you will be disappointed. It would be worth a cheap ticket if you could get one ($30 or under).
After forming in 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, while in high school, Styx steadily toured and expanded from a three-piece to a quintet during the 60s, signing with local record label Wooden Nickel Records in 1972, and releasing their self-titled debut that year. 1973’s Styx II and The Serpent Is Rising followed, as well as 1974’s Man of Miracles, further refining their output as they transitioned from straight-forward rock n roll into a more progressive rock, incorporating psychedelic flourishes and experimental structuring, as well as hard rock guitars, powerful ballads and theatrical elements. They signed with A&M Records, releasing Equinox in 1975, and subsequently 1976’s Crystal Ball and 1977’s The Grand Illusion, their breakout album that sold over 3 million copies propelled by singles Come Sail Away and Fooling Yourself. In 1981, Styx released Paradise Theatre, a concept album chronicling the fictional rise and fall of the Chicago theatre, which became their fourth consecutive triple-platinum album, reached #1 on the Billboard charts, and spawned five singles, including top ten hits The Best of Times and Too Much Time on My Hands. Next was 1983’s full-fledged rock opera Kilroy Was Here, which featured synthesizer and vocoder-driven Mr. Roboto and the power ballad Don’t Let It End. Following a half-decade separation in the 80s and a brief break-up in the 90s, Styx’s 1996 tour Return to Paradise was a success, and since then have continued releasing albums and satisfying ticket holders at concerts around the world with the likes of Def Leppard, Foreigner and Boston. Over the course of their career, Styx has played many famous venues, like Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion and Madison Square Garden.