The concert last night was spectacular - and being backstage was fun. David threw the t-shirts out to the crowd as I introduced the bands and I think he liked being a "station person" for one night. We met every single member of the bands - EXCEPT TOMMY SHAW. Cripes! We did say hello to one another and I said thanks after the show from about 3 feet away but we did not shake hands or say anything else, so that does not count as a "meet". Or does it? :) They kept him under some pretty serious wraps and even escorted him from the dressing area to the bus without stopping.
The boys from Kansas City based Head East were friendly and fun, and we watched Styx with them backstage. Lead guitarist Glen Bridger, who runs a Kansas City guitar store by day, was nice enough to grab us a few beers and lead singer Darren Walker was wonderful to his fans. It was nice to see.
The most personable member of Styx, by far, was James "JY" Young, whom I have met before. He remembered being in my studio in 1995 when Duff brought him in as he toured in support of his solo effort, and was very gracious.
However, it was definitely the oddest backstage experience ever. Usually there is a lot of drinking and commiserating, and everyone just co-mingles. Not so with Styx - no one drinks (they had coffee, which is probably why they sound so terrific) and they herded everyone away from the stage steps before and after their appearance onstage. Strange - you've gotta wonder if one of them is having a problem with a stalker!
Regardless, we had a great time and I'm posting some of the photos I was able to take from behind the line.
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