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February 05, 2012

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Styx's Lawrence Gowan

Styx's Lawrence Gowan

Styx's Lawrence Gowan

Styx's Lawrence Gowan

Styx's Lawrence Gowan

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Styx's Lawrence Gowan

He's the lead singer for the mega-rock band Styx. Lawrence Gowan takes your questions here.

Q Lawrence, there has been so many awesome concerts, tours, and unique opportunities since you have joined the band, what is the highlight of your career with Styx so far? - baillie flynn
A It’s an ongoing question really, because I think that I’ve reached the high point, and then something else comes along and knocks it out of the park. The obvious things would be playing both Super Bowls. For me going and playing in Scotland where I was originally born was a fantastic experience. I just can’t put it down to one thing. It’s very difficult. The high point is that it just seems to be getting better and better. I think that’s the most surprising thing, is that I’m just going into my 14th year in the band. The longevity has led to us being more invigorated than we’ve ever been.
Q Did you ever think the band would be going strong for as long as it has? - Tamara Maddux
A To completely deny that previous statement, I’d say yes! (laughs)
Q Hi Lawrence, I love Styx! Would like to know who are your music influences? Courtney - Courtney
A I think the strongest influences for me were the progressive rock bands that came out in the early 70s, because they picked up on the most experimental things that the Beatles did and expanded them into full-blown careers. I can always trace back, in my mind anyway, these other bands may refute it, but I trace, for example, Pink Floyd. I know they were recording at Abbey Road at the same time as the Beatles and I trace back their experimental early pieces of music and their musical sensibility to songs like “Strawberry Fields Forever” or “I Am the Walrus” or “A Day in the Life.” The depth of painting, musically, through one piece of music can take people in various directions all at once, almost like a classical piece of music, but using rock instrumentation. Any of that music in that area—Yes, Genesis, even Elton John when he would do things like “Funeral for a Friend,” Queen doing Bohemian Rhapsody—those are the most inspirational to me.

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