Omg I loved the Styx concert! I was completely blown away by your proformance on the Keyboards.
I myself take Piano Lessons and I have been inspired by your playing and by the original Styx keyboardist. Watching you play was the best day of my summer. I thought I would never get to see Styx play and I did and it was the best concert I've ever been too. Thanks for being my inspiration.
Admiring Fan
Tabby

I can't help but see the influence styx has on younger fans and you most of all. It truly warms my heart, cause I grew up with styx I have been to so many shows since i was 15 it is not funny, I lost count,but it truly does me good to see the young folks getting smart to styx and your music!! Bless you for your talent, humor and showmanship, it truly is a gift. Pardon me for saying truly so much. Hi marlene hope you are well. Keep up the good work.

I took my son to watch Styx perform for our rib fest here in Fargo, ND in May of 2006. He was so excited to see you guys perform and for getting two picks and a drumstick anyway you put on a great show thanks

Well, if this is as close to talking to you as I am gonna get (so far anyway) I am gonna give it a go with hopes of you reading my entry.

I have been a fan since the start of your career. I am now in my mid 30's and never have lost the dream if meeting u someday. My childhood was nothing but Gowan. The first time seeing u live was in the basement of U of Guelph. Luckly, the next time u played at the University we made it all the way to an auditorium! Hell'ya we have seen the light. I was there ridiculously early...well at least everyone else thought so. haha I had a shirt made that said Gowan's #1 on the front and fan on the back. Nobody seemed to get it but me...again, o well. I loved it. Watched another amazing show right from the front lines. Anyhoo, I have a girlfriend who was the girl that always seemed to get what I wanted b4 me if I even got (whatever it may be) at all. During the concert she started to get too hot and eventuly passed out. The security took her to the back to get her sorted. After the concert was over we found her. Well, doesn't she just inform me that she met u behind the stage. U sat and talked to her and made sure she was ok. Didn't my we little 15 year old heart break. I cried all the next day. Coudn't believe it happed again. Needless to say I survived for another day, so that in JR High I could make my Air Band debut as Gowan. I performed Jet white. Not sure if u remeber, but I had my sister make me a shirt that u used to wear. It was black and grey. Black shirt with a grey box center and a strip of grey sewn on the diagonal in the centre. I of course did NOT forget my red G earing that my dad cut out with his jigsaw. I had the Gowan doo including the red sprayed on the bangs. I even have a picture to prove this.

boy this is getting long....U still awake?

Jump to a few months ago. I live in Kitchener and u were here on our local radio station doing an interview. I am listening to the station and here that a girl has come into the station too meet ya. Loser Olivia....why the hell didn't I think of that. I rush to work (boooo work) Call the station to tell u my wee (ok maybe not sooo wee)story of pure love and devotion to you. lol I call again, and again and again. WAAAAA I didn't get threw. I am not at all kidding when I tell u, all the old feeling's of the day Allison met u and I didn't came rushing back. Last night I was watching old videos I recorded as a kid finding an old interview with u and Denise Donlen ( ooo the 80's hair on her) Criminal Mind is a wonderfull haunting song that I still can not seem to get enought of. I decided there and then I was gonna make this, now huge entry in your guestbook. Needing u to know that I exist and that I am now and will alwyas be (in my humble opinion) Gowan's #1.....fan

As long as I can remember, I have always liked your unique way of writing, and performing your music. If you really get the chance to read this message, I'll be blown away. I am 21 years old, and live north of Cobourg Ontario.

I just wanted to write and to wish you well! Thank you for enhancing the world of music.

Sincerely, Anelisa Morgan.

Hi Larry, I saw you and the guys in Camden, NJ last month, and I'm going to see you guys again in Hershey, PA. I have to say, you guys are so great. I've been a Styx fan for many years, and now, I think the band is even better with you part of it. You are such an amazing talent, both keyboard and vocals. It was a pleasure seeing you perform. Please, come back to the PA, NJ area again.

Saw you in Pittsburgh on 7/7/07 from the front row. You guys were great as usual. Can't wait until you come back to town again. See you then.

I live in Trois-Rivieres. I guest you know my city because you came many times few years ago.We mist you . We hope to see you again in Quebec.
How is your french?

Greetings from the United States Air Force. I'm Jackie, I'm 26, and I'm an Officer in the USAF. I was looking forward to seeing your show in Oklahoma City on September 5th (with my friend Renee, another Officer). We're stationed at Tinker AFB. However, duty calls. She's going to Korea for a few weeks and I'm headed to Washington for Survival School. I'll be out in the woods behaving like a "strange animal" if you will, and then get thrown into a mock POW camp, where I won't be treated very "ladylike". Needless to say, I'd much rather be at your show (had front row tickets for the first time in my life) then behaving like MacGyver in a National Forest. But all is not lost. Renee and I going to attempt to meet up in Auburn, WA on September 26th, after our commitments have been met. If we can score some tickets to the show, we'll see you there. I have a strange need to hear Suite Madame Blue right now. In any case, rock the hell out of the folks in Oklahoma (they need it :)), wish we could have been there. Thanks for the show you did in Waukegan, IL last year (the place where I skidded to a stop entering this planet), and I look forward to a wonderful evening of rock in Washington (hopefully) on the 26th. BTW, I'm groovin' to "Guerilla Soldier" and "Soul's Road" right now. Also, as we say in the Air Force, thanks for all you do. And a Happy Psychic Sunday to ya... I looked it up, It's supposedly a legit holiday. :)

Cheers,
JD

I'm looking forward to seeing you guys rock again at Walnut Creek Ampitheater in Raleigh, NC on August 21!!! Just wanted you to know how glad I am Styx found you - this is the best Styx ever, and I have been a loyal fan since the very beginning. You have an amazing talent both vocally and on the keyboards. It is a great pleasure seeing you perform!

Hi Gowan! I live in St.Marys Ontario and I'm 13 years old

I am a huge fan. I have been a fan since I heard your music for the first time when I first became a Jon Anderson fan. About a year ago I bought a CD called in Elven Lands. It was based on the writing of J.R.R. Tolkein [ he is my favorite author]. It featured jon on it and I soon became a fan of him and Yes. I soon heard Moonlight Desires and was blown away. That I think is your best song. Then I got Strange Animal and have been a fan ever since. I love your music and your lyrics. My favorite songs besides Moonlight Desires are Strange Animal, Walking on Air, City of The Angles and All The Lovers in the world. I'm so glad such a talented man is a Canadain like myslef. And my parents have seen you live in London Ontario. You are amazing and one of the greatest music minds EVER. The only project I didn't like was the Hip Hop cover of Criminal Mind [ love the origanal version though].

I also am overjoyed that your a member of Styx. I am a very big fan of Prog rock and Hard Rock. Some other bands I like are Led Zeppelin, Yes, Rush, Pink Floyd, The Who, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Demons and Wizards, Blind Gaurdian, Deep Purple and AC/DC. But I listted most of the prog rock first.

Just wanted to let you know that you rock and have another fan.
Luke Dickey
PS: I was wondering where I could buy sheet music of your amazing songs for piano.
Bye [ you rock].

hope you're good. I hit you up on your myspace page.

Ray

Hi Larry! Living in Indianapolis these days. Was in TO for Christmas and to Neil McNeil Golf Tournament. Saw Russ Stachiw and gang at tournament. Hope all is well. Are you planning on passing through soon? Take Care!!

Hi Lawrence!I just wanted to say hi and I also wanted to tell you that I saw the Everything,All the Time video!I loved it so much and I thought it was very enjoyable to watch!

Keep on rockin and rollin!

Amanda :-)

My boyfriend got me into Styx nearly a year ago when he asked me if I wanted to go see Styx and Foreigner in St. Louis, I went and had a blast. We went again in St. Louis right after Christmas, then again on the fourth of July to see Styx and Def Leppard. I've always had a blast at the concerts, I love your singing, and I have to say that your keyboard is pretty amazing. Seeing you guys live has given Ryan and I something really cool that we can do together and have a great time, I just wanted to say thanks and keep it up, next time you're in St. Louis we'll be standing in the crowd cheering you on.

I will see you in tampa!!! I will have on a Larry Gowan Fan Club t-shirt i.e yahoo groups modertaor here!!!! I look forward to another great show. Be safe on the road the band is always in my thought and prayers.

I love you Gowan!!!!You are so beautiful!!!you are the best singer in the world!!
Bonne chance avec Styx!!!

oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Saw you guys play the Bell Centre in Montreal Tuesday night and all I can say is WOW! I've been a fan for many years and this was my first show. It was so cool to see you sing Criminal Mind as well as tearing through the Styx catalogue. My ears are still ringing. I was also very grateful for the opportunity to buy an autographed cd of the band. Thanks for coming and I hope we'll see you guys again soon. Montreal loves you!!

You are so GOOD!!!!!!!!!

Hi lawrence, My son saw you in fort wayne indiana on june 1 and he loved it so much he wanted to go to the show in indy for his birthday on july 6..(hes 13) we had a blast, I kept telling him how talented you are and that we will come back when you return(hopefully to fort wayne which is much closer to where we live in angola) We listen to your music alot and cant wait for the next show......is there any way of getting an autograph from you? our address is 324 bittersweet court, Angola, Indiana 46703
thanks for a great time that night-you guys are soooo cool!! lol, shannon

Thanks for that wonderful show you gave us last night !! I am only 14 years old and never had the chance to see you or Styx live and I have to say it was truly amazing. Like many of us, I just went crazy went you played those first notes of Criminal Mind that was just awsome !!! And also, thanks for doing the effort of talking french, not many people do it and that was really special. And oh thanks for singing Harmonium "Pour un instant" as well !!:):) You rock !!!

Long life to Classic Rock and long life to STYX !

You are a natural awesome performer!! You are hot!!...., very sexy and have an awesome voice!! Your ability to reach people's heart is unforgettable!!
Bravo! Encore! Encore! Encore! xxx Nicole - 41.

wow...It was so great to be there...ouf..!!!to see Styx and you Larry. I have enjoyed every songs and when you sang "Criminal Mind"....my heart simply went out to you at that moment...I don't think you saw me in the crowd even if I was very close ...All those years of your concerts as Gowan came right back in my heart...
...Sorry but I'm full of emotion...
I simply love your music with Styx ,but I want to thank you for keeping singing at least one of your wonderfull songs...you know ,for an old fan as me this is so good in my heart,cause and you already know that your music has always been like a home for my soul...

big Thanks to Styx for that "wow show"
It was a very happy moment for me tonight...
Love ...as always...
Carole...xox...

Larry...with all my heart...welcome in Montreal!!!...At last!!!...xox...

Okay I was watching some "Gowangirl video". How do you play the piano and walk backwards in a circle at the same time????? Talent, Skill or Luck????

I recently saw you at Casino Rama and it was great!! Your songs Criminal Mind, Strange Animal, Moonlight Desires, has helped me get through a rough period when i was a teenager. The raw power of Criminal Mind released alot of anger from my youth. My sister in law and I enjoyed every moment when you and Styx were playing. We felt like we were transported back to when we were young. Keep up the fun and energy you have on the piano. Looking forward to when you come back through Casino Rama again.

Sir Lawrence

did you get the envelope I sent to Rama for you

Looking forward to seeing you in Oil Country

barks@981camfm.com

Hey Lawrence.I left you a message previously in June but,I just wanted to tell you that your concert at Verizon rocked!I was singing every song you guys played!!I can't wait to see you again!!

Happy 4th of July and travel safe

:-)

Just wanted to stop by and say hello to you. Hope you have a wonderful summer, safe travels and as always "Rock Hard!"

I just wanted to say that the Birmingham concert 6/21/07 was fabulous. I have seen Styx live in B'ham prior to 1999. Gowan made the show a blast. I was amazed with his ability to turn the keyboard around and play from the back of it. I play the piano and this was the most awesome thing I have ever seen. I loved the classical piece too!! Can't wait til the next show.

Hi Lawrence,
Well first of all i'm a big Styx fan. Second I must really be out of the loop of hearing Styx lately because I did not realize there was a new singer :) until I saw "I am the Walarus" video here on aol. I must say you did a great job on the video. Hope to hear more from you guys. Wish you would come to Roanoke, Va sometime. Last time I saw the group it was 98-00 when the new drummer Todd started and the band toured with Journey. It was in NJ in Camden and met Tommy (who gave me a guitar pick which i still have), and saw my favorite James, and spoke to Dennis Deyoung briefly. Well I hope you guys have a great tour this summer. bye for now, michelle

The Guys choice was amazing... sorry you couldn't have your big spinning keyboard!

Mr. Gowan,
I remember seeing you the first time in Buffalo NY at the Trafalmadore Cafe as a winner of a ticket from the radio station. I had heat sickness two days earlier and was afraid I would miss the show. I even promised cookies to the DJ's as a thank you for the ticket. I think they felt sorry for me because I missed calling by 1 caller to win, so they played Criminal Mind for me and said if I could get to the station before 5, they'd give me a ticket. Somehow I got it and made the show. Weird as I was at 19, I went by myself with my silly little camera and took some great shots of your performance. I espcially loved Imagine. Weird how one can remember something so vividly as that night over twenty years ago. I still have my picture of the two of us, all the other photos and my autograph on the Stange Animal LP sleeve. You probably won't recall that I asked to use the lyrics at the start of a book I was writing at the time. Every night I had my clock radio on for an hour to fall asleep to and when I first heard Criminal Mind. It woke me up out of the beginnings of sleep because it gave something real to my main evil character. I had to find out the owner of the song and when I could see him. Suddenly I was not only a fan, but had my charachter described exactly as I had thought him up. Then I was amazed to see the video. I lived in Lewiston NY at the time but got some Canadian TV and used to watch videos like any other 19 year old. Wow. Impressive. I gotta meet this guy. Attractive too, but that's besides the point. You said, "We'll see." when I asked if I could borrow the lyrics for the front page quote as many writers do. And I did finish the story and the character still remains, but not published unfortunately. I saw you again in Toronto, my friend and I took the train from Niagara to see you and I gave a letter to one of your band members as he was walking around. I guess he gave it to you. I am sure you get tons of that crap, but anyway, I just wanted to say, hey. I am now in Texas and found Criminal Mind on MySpace. Weird how this evening without Astros baseball has turned into such a take back to the 80's. I hadn't realized even you were with Styx and I see you are coming to Spring, TX in August. I'll try and make it. Wow, anyway, I have followed you some over the years, but these southerners just don't have any taste in northern music. Not even Rush! Love them too, of course. Neil actually wrote me back a post card once. How cool was that. But I actually got to meet you. Better! Anyway, thanks for sticking it out and still being there. You still look great, sound great and have a ton of energy, although I miss the blue and red hair. Loved the video of Moonlight Desires too. Well, I'll keep checking up on you and you keep doing what you do best. All the best my friend.
Karen Bean

Hi Larry,
I found a picture the other day of you and I when we met at Lulu's in Kitchener Ontario during the SoloLive days.....what great days they were and what an amazing venue. Since then, I've had the pleasure of seeing you and Styx 5 times (4 of them at Rama).

I moved to Vancouver BC 2 years ago and really missed my annual trek to see you and the guys so scheduled my vacation east this year so that I could catch the show. It was the first time I wasn't stage-side but even though, I have to say it was the best show yet (and a great way to celebrate my birthday)!! I got chills when I saw you pick up a guitar again, and when you broke into "Strange Animal" it was like old times!! Thanks so much for that - I've missed seeing you perform the old stuff.

Counting down the days till GM Place!!!!

Much love,
Susan

Hi Lawrence,

"Little Face" here to say I'm full of anticipation and excitement because I'm packing my bag to head south to Birmingham, AL for Wednesday's show. Do you know I haven't been to one of your shows since last September 15th? That didn't used to be a long time between shows before you joined, now it's an eternity. I'll be 3rd row but will do my best to work my way up front. You know I will! Let me tell you, my friend, the value of this show. 2007 has been one of the hardest years of my life, thus far. In the first month alone I was very ill TWICE, and my 92 year old mother was in the hospital for her heart and I am her sole caregiver. My sister in another state has been going through an ongoing crisis that is giving us all a nervous breakdown. And that's just MY side of the family. My husband's mother has been in and out of the psychiatric ward since Valentine's Day and tried to kill herself on Mother's Day morning (she was home-not for long obviously). So this show is going to be one major stress reliever. If you see this short little lady, your bestest fan, woopin' and hollerin' more than anyone else, you'll know why! And if we get the chance to speak, by chance, I could sure use a hug.

My Kentucky hugs to you as always,
Pattie "Little Face"

Hi, I haven't seen you in a while. Are you coming back to London soon?
I miss you, and hope to see you soon.

I saw you a few months back in concert, but before the concert you were playing on the ice in front on the bank I work at in Oklahoma - I wanted so much to see and touch your hands... but respected your privacy - I watched your hands on the monitors to see them up close - I love your music - I have touched the hands of several of the best pianists - Greg Page, Mark York and of course, the late great Anthony Burger - I feel closer to the music somehow by touching the hands that have the talent God gives out to a select few - Keep making beautiful music with Tommy - my favorite singer....Am seeing you again in Oklahoma in September - hope to get close then too....

A very warm "Hello" to you, Mr. G! This message comes a little late, but I did make my yearly trek up to Rama once again to see you and the boys! Had terrific seats, too, eighth row! However, that was still too far away and so I dragged my shy sister right up to the front of the stage towards the end. Sitting in a chair simply does not compare to the excitement experienced when standing amongst the true fans and watching you from just inches away! Also, I was absolutely thrilled to see you perform "I am a walrus" live! Just finished watching the video of this song which reminded me of the psychedelic existence of many during my younger years, an era considered wild and free spirited, but tame in comparison as to what goes on nowadays in many ways. Fabulous job by all of you! And so I'll wait another year!...Sigh!

Love always
Blanca

Dear Lawrence,
I stumbled upon this site the other day and I'm so pleased you're doing well, and with one of my favorite old bands! Years ago I returned to my first musical love - classical - and lost track of the rock scene about 1994. Listening to your old albums the past few days I recall why I was so charmed by your music. You are a very unique and talented song writer and an excellent musician. Obviously, you made the right career choice, but with an ARCT in classical performance, do you miss classical? We met years ago in Saskatoon and I still remember your sweet smile and warm hug.

An old fan wishing you good health and safe travels,

Norma

Dear Lawrence,
I'm 12 years old and I went to see you guys in KC with my parents and my older sister.I'm a really big fan of yours!I love your song a Criminal Mind and it will always be my favorite song by you.I really want to meet you sometime in the future if possible!.You guys are so AWESOME and I can't wait to see you guys again.Styx will always be my favorite band ever!!

Take care and travel safe!
:-)

I looove Gowan. Honeymoon Suite is pretty good, but GOWAN IS THE BEST. STYX is also cool. GO GOWAN!!! Larry, Lawrence, it's all good, Suiters. You'd have to have a CRIMINAL MIND to hate GOWAN. Or some kind of STRANGE ANIMAL. I can't decide. GO GOWAN. Sarah 2007 xoxox.

Thank you so much for a wonderful night. We enjoyed the show so much. You looked (and sounded) great with the guitar on Midnight Ride.

Again thank so much.
Travel safe and rock hard!

Thanks for another great show, this time Fort Wayne Indiana June 1. It takes a lot to impress my husband, who is also a professional musician, but you did that Friday night! And a special thanks for again coming out and hanging around with all us crazy fans afterwards. It means a lot to us! And thanks also for signing the whole stack of stuff I had in my bag. :)

Blessings, safe travels, and take care of yourself.
Jen
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/reoracer/jenlg.jpg

I happened upon your website by chance. My maiden name is Gowan. I was curious whether you may be related. Is your family (ancestry) from Ireland or Scotland?

Hi everyone, ever since 1985 I have been a fan of Gowan and gathered tons of videos which I have now had time to put on dvds...a few people who have bought them told me to let everyone know as they are truly enjoying them.They are from 1985 until now over 2 hres on each dvds ( 11 different ones)..
If you would like more info just email me at the above email and I,ll gladly answer everyone..
Thanks for reading ,
Sylvie
derayne@sympatico.ca
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Thank you so much for your birthday wish from the South Bend show! I was so excited to get a call from the keyboard player from my favorite band! You guys ROCK, and I'm so looking forward to seeing you in Dallas on September 1st! Feel free to email me anytime!

Love,
Glenna/Ciana/TommysGirl

Hey Larry,

Just a quick note from an old fan who jumped on the Gowan bandwagon (pun intended) after catching a Rhinegold performance at The Knob Hill Hotel in 1980 (almost got distracted by the topless biker chick riding the mechanical bull between your sets --- I didn't know tattoos could move like that!). Then there were three shows one weekend at the Talbot Inn in London, a small group of us all sitting around with you talking stage magic and playing Asteroids during the band's breaks. Your covers of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "The Logical Song" still bring a smile to my face.

I caught a show at The Forum in Toronto, the last Styx visit to Calgary and am eagerly awaiting the your return to Cowtown this September.

Somewhere I have a photo or two of the show at the Talbot Inn and I'll send them along when I find them.

Have a great tour.
Cheers,

Tim Reynolds.

We took a chance and came to Rama from Hamilton for the friday night show. Was not sure how Styx would sound without DeYoung. No offence to DeYoung but L.G. you made Styx sound like I remember as a teen in the 70's. We enjoyed the show so much, we came back on Saturday night.
Keep it going!! Thanks

Hey "Gowan"
I saw your show back in the 80's in collingwood. I was a kid and you were so much fun me and my friends used to to the "stange animal" while listening to it on our porch, jumping off the stairs.
I caught you Saturday night with Styx at Rama. So much fun. Great job guys. Everyone was so into the music.
i was a little disappointed i didnt get to shout out "O Ominous Spiritus!" but I guess, it was after all a styx concert.

This was my first time to see LG perform with Styx and I was mesmerized. I had to keep reminding myself to watch the rest of the band members! High energy with a smile that never quit. I was in the 2nd row, chin on my hand... I believe I was mimicked ;~) Thanks for a great show.

Holy cow.. when reading Bruce's entry about "Donut Hockey", I was sucked back to the days of that era... I even think I may still have my Donut Hockey cheerleading outfit! lol
Gee Lar, I guess it's been awhile hasn't it? ;-)
Good times....
See you at Rama.
S

Hello All, Just got in from the fabulous show tonight up in Orillia. The boys were hot, hot, hot!!! Sir Lawrence of Gowan was in usual form, having the time of his life. It's great when our hometown boy comes back to roost. This was the first time Casino Rama allowed the fans to line the stage pre-concert. It was definately a party atmosphere. Sure do hope the same applies to tomorrow's show cause I'll be front and centre for that one as well. If there are still people out there who have not managed to get themselves to a styx/gowan extravaganza ..................... what are you waiting for?! Get a movin!!

Hi Lawrence, I read your bio from your website link, off of the Styx website. You missed an important milestone which was playing hockey on Barnes Cres. in Scarborough Ontario. Yeah I know that brings back really old memories. My name is Steve Webb I lived at number 8. Right beside Keith White. Remember that gang? Keith, Scott Keates, Tom Tuma, the Nagys. You did play street hockey with us a few times but you were pretty wrapped up with your music which seems to have paid off (huge understatement). I loved your Criminal Mind song the first time I heard it. Great job. I absolutely freaked when I heard you joind Styx. Unreal. Fantastic. How the heck did that happen? I have been a Styx fan since Equinox and I was blown away when I heard the news. I will be buying tickets tomorrow for your gig with Def Leppard in Calgary ( my home now). I would love to be able to say a quick 'Hi' backstage since it's been about 30 years! Is this remotely possible?

Sir Lawrence look for an envelope from yours truly this weekend at Rama ( via box office manager Ann Barker)

Be LOUD AND PROUD this weekend at the homecoming shows my friend.

Wear a sens jersey for the encore ( leaf fans will understand )

BB
Play by Play voice of the 2007 AJHL Champion Camrose Kodiaks %26 DONUT HOCKEY @ MAPLE LEAF GARDENS

Marlene,

I hope you get to go to Styxfest and if you do please post your story and pictures. Have a great time. Wish I was there.

Pattie

I just wanted to write to say that I really dig your singing voice it is very awesome.
and your songs are very inspiring. I m actually learning how to play a few of your songs on my bass and am going to see if my band wants to jam on one of your songs at an open mic night. keep up the great work.

We (my husband and i) have tickets for fridays' performance and i just wanted to tell you that i personally can hardly wait. I'm sure that i speak for all your fans when i say that when you come back to Ontario, somehow we all feel like dancing on our own ground or dancing all the way to Orillia. You create so mch JOY!
Thanks Lawrence Gowan!!!!

The Styx show supporting Deep Purple was excellent.

Lawrence stood out as a fine keyboard player and singer. I did join in the Black Sabbath sing along!

Then I read about all the connections with Rush. Its double bubble time.

Next time I am in Canada (which is quite often) I shall be looking up Rhinegold and Gowan record for my collection.

Thanks a lot

Gareth

Hi Lawrence!
I was in the CYO chorus and I have to say that it completely changed my life. I wake up every morning to the live concert using my iPod player, and it gets me going. You are the first rock band that I have ever known, and I love how alot of people in my school know about the band and enjoy the music as well. Just me and Jake's (another choruster)impact has made an impact. The concert is still vivid in my mind, and hopefully yours too. As we approach the one year anniversary of the concert, I plan to spend that night reliving the concert as much as I can. My brother and I are complete Styx addicts now, and we talk about you all the time. You are his favorite band member, but I like you all the same. I want to thank you and the band for making a group of teenagers feel that for one night, they could live their musical dreams and influence other people; and by doing so they could be one step closer to whatever they hoped for. My brother and I have started a band with me as the lead singer and him on the lead guitar, and we already have memorized most of your songs by heart. Our favorites are Fooling Yourself, Criminal Mind, and Too Much Time on My Hands. You'll see that you guys are really important to me if you go to my website www.mckmeg2.piczo.com. The best part about you and your music is that you write songs that have a good message and are influential unlike many bands that you see today. Everyone thinks that my experience on May 25, 2006 was amazing, and I am standing here today living my dreams with more confidence and joy than before, thanks to you. Thanks for being an amazing role model to a teenager with big dreams!
McKenzie

hi, Lawrence.
I think your hot. My husband Peter comes from Scotland, and we just love Moonlight desires. It's got to be one of my favourite songs.
We share the same birthday. I'm 26 though. That's so cool.
Love you.

Saw you guys at Ameristar, who woulda thunk we would be allowed to walk down to the front and take awesome pictures of a totally rockin band? I just want to say we thoroughly enjoyed the show, the confetti, the antics, the photos and last but certainly not least, THE MUSIC!!! Seeing Tommy was a thrill, he and you all look and sound GREAT!! See you next time! Star

What a wonderful show. This was my first time ever seeing Styx or Gowan live. I had a blast. Was also privileged to get this: http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/reoracer/jenlawrence.jpg Thank you soo much! Can't wait for the next show (Fort Wayne Indiana June 1...

Blessings, Jen

you are great with Styx....especially during the Styx and CYO tour, when you guys release your next album, will you please come to sacramento? thanks anyway, your fan,
Jaysen

you strange animal you .. OOO la la

hello-my name is Peter and I am a big Styx fan. Been one for a long time-infact I just got One With Everything and enjoyed it a lot.
I just wish you sang more on that. But it was a quality DVD none the less.
The only thing that confused me was JY sings Lorelei, when originally Dennis sung that song-and you sing all of the Dennis songs you choose to play (I for one am glad Styx likes to play lots of new songs-few bands like to do that, its a refreshing change).
well that's my babbiling for today
rock on and Styx forever

hey larry,
its derry from Honeymoon Suite. your playing in my town on june 24. i live in bloomington, Il. and i'd love to see you guys.
congratulations on all your success! you guys just keep on going! i've been a styx fan from the beginning.
take care
derry

Just dropping by to say thankyou Mr Gowan for the 3 great UK shows I attended (Cardiff, Bournemouth and Birmingham), for signing every item I own and for generally keeping up that "nicest bloke in rock" tag you so richly deserve. Look forward to catching up on the next tour.............
Cheers,
David

Thanks to Janet (Gowangirl) for sending me Moonlight Desires the video.

WE HAD SO MUCH FUN AT OUR 1ST STYX CONCERT YOU GUYS ARE GREAT YOU MAKE PLAYING THE PIANO LOOK SO EASY. YOU PICTURE TAKING FOOL WE PLAN ON ATTENDING ANOTHER CONCERT SOON

I just saw your Moonlight Desire video, talk about WOW!!! Not only is the song great, the video is awesome. Ever think of doing it on a Styx stage? See you Saturday.

Hello Lawrence
Just a quick note to say that i heard your interview on K-Rock in Edmonton a couple of days ago...I must say as a fan of Gowan that I am pleased your career has carried you to heights with Styx, but feel that I must say that I miss your solo tours...I saw you every time you came to Edmonton and wait patiently for another tour. Good luck and think on us "original" fans occasionally.
MP

Hello!

I'd like to say a big THANK YOU for a fantastic show at the Brighton Centre the other week. I have waited 25 years to see Styx, and wasn't dissappointed. And to be honest Lawrence made the show for me (Dennis who?!)My sister and I were right up the front, singing and screaming like a couple of overgrown girlies!!! Based on the strength of that show I have ordered a compilation of yours so I can see (hear!) what I have been missing all of these years!!! Roll on 2008!

Cheers,

Sue x

Glad you made it home, safe and sound. Hope your summer tour goes well. I'm usually good with one show every two years or so. But not only am I getting 2 years in a row, 2 shows in as many weeks (a real first for me), Yeah so excited. See you in South Bend and Fort Wayne. All the best your a great part of my favorite band.

Rock hard!!!

Larry Larry Larry. I can't believe you are finally going to Edmonton, Alberta. I can't wait. I think the last time I saw you I travelled the 2 hours in minus forty below zero. You thought I was nuts, and told me so. lol Anyway like I said I can't wait. This time I am going to bring my hubby. Take care and have a great summer. See you soon.
Suzanne
p.s. Cara Scuttle Webster, If you are out there. I am still looking for you. Maybe see you at the show.
Larry help me find our friend :)

Dear Lawrence,

Welcome back to our home continent, and I trust you arrived safely. Thank you for the posting. It was nice to hear that you enjoyed going back to your beginnings, visited your Auntie, and had great gigs as well.
I am happy for you that you have been able to go back to Scotland many times; I have been longing to go there as my ancestry is Celtic as well, from both Scotland and Ireland. And, I knew that Mr. Shaw is one of us, both from his name and that his hair looks just like mine does when I don't do anything to it. A dead giveaway. And, there are many of us in our region of the US, since the Celts settled here. I feel the connection way down deep in my DNA, and I'm sure it would be emotional to go there.
I remember going to the Highland Games up in the NC mountains when I was younger..they resemble what I have seen of the Scottish Highlands in photos. And, I enjoyed watching the men in their kilts compete in the athletic events, tossing that long pole, etc. And, hearing the wonderful bagpipes.
Maybe the next time Styx goes to the UK, I can satisfy both my longing to go to my roots, and my longing to be rocked to the core by my favorite band.
Looking forward to seeing you soon. By the way, I am a Wallace, am I correct that you are a MacDonald?

Take Care,

Janet
Gamut Lassie In USA

Hey Mr. Larry,
I have been meaning to comment to u for a while since the One With Everything Dvd came out. I don't know what kind of upgrades you have made to your current set-up, but I LOVE the new sounds you are getting , espescially a much more authentic Hammond sound. At any rate, there is a synth player out there who appreciates it greatly.

Love ya,

Debbie

Good afternoon Mr. Gowan,

Recently I came across the master edits of 'Strange Animal' and 'Criminal Mind' (reel to reel) and also the master video for Strange Animal. I was wondering if you know of any fans that would be interested in aquiring these tapes or if you yourself are interested in adding these items to your personal collection.

You can contact me VIA a friends email as I am not online all that often. melosh@hotmail.

Thank you....

hope you are having a good time in England!

Hi again Sir Gowan, your english maiden here from previous post. our fleeting meeting (don't you just love poetry?!) at Nottingham was a tad sad (i think i have the knack now), but you made up for the short short set with the fantastic Sheffield gig last night. was front centre in my Miss America vest, singing my heart out! I asked JY to tell you, but wanted to say thanks for aiming the Styx towel at a Styx fan. i enjoyed our coo coo cachooing moment too.

had a brilliant night and met some lovely people who let me get up front just for your set (think i may have been next to Laura, but didn't get the two girls' names). both loved the set and i gave them your website address. there will now be more of us awaiting you Sir Gowan. come back soon.

ps thanks for the latest LG notes entry. keep them coming. they sooo make me laugh.

whoops, typed 3rd of may, i meant 2nd of may! sorry !

Laura xxx

Hey!!
just to say it was an ace gig last night!! (3rd May) I was one of the girls at the front! :)
(thought you might remember us!!) :)
well it was amazing and it ROCKED!!!

Laura xxx

i was at shefield last night was amazing ur such a show man
-keep rocking
-chris_strange

Hi Lawrence and I guess, by now, welcome home. Hope you enjoyed the overseas dates while we all went through separation syndrome. lol It's now been nearly 8 months since my last show and I fear it may be a few more. The feedback from the band's most devoted fans all across the country is being very frustrated and disappointed at pre-sales for summer tour tickets today. One person only found as close as row S and that was going through the Def Leppard fan club. Another was told there were no more tickets and they haven't even gone officially on sale yet. The synopsis is $96 is a lot for a ticket when you guys are doing an abbreviated set and many come just to see you all. I will probably pick one show and go for it, if even through e-bay. But the cost is turning people away from doing multiple shows as in the past-and that's not coming from me but from other diehards.

Missing you and having serious withdrawal pangs.
Kentucky hugs,
Pattie "Little Face"

Hey Roberta, Move over girl and make room for all of us. hahaha

Pattie

I'm reacting to the previous post..by attending six shows in six weeks. I'm in Sarcasm Rehab.

Okay gang.. please try not to react too much to any negative comments written about Styx or LG for that matter.. everyone is entitled to their opinion and we all know that the criticisms are few and far between so not the majority.

Larry, Please do not pay any attention to this person below. There is just no accounting for taste. You are the GREATEST artist in the greatest rock band out there!!
Janet

Sorry guys but a bit too much 'Ego' for my liking and not too much raw talent.The spinning keyboard was most amusing! Lizzy were far superior and should have had played second on the bill.

Hi Larry,

How are you? I hope you enjoyed your show at Wembley Arena tonight, and everything went very well without a glitch. I just finished some writing for the upcoming Gamut, and would love to hear how things are going...from YOUR point of view. How about a posting if you get a chance?

Take Care,

Janet
Gowan Gamut Girl in USA

Hi Lawrence,

I have a confession to make: I'm addicted to your LG Notes! I always get a good laugh from them and I can't wait for the next one. My only problem? It's impossible for me to translate them in French for my friend Caroline who doesn't speak English and who is also a fan of yours. The way you write is so....LG!!! Never mind, don't change a thing; I'll find a way to share your deep thoughts and particular sens of humour with her!

Another thing. You go to Montreal in July with Styx. Why not Quebec City??? Styx used to come to the Colisee everytime they were in Quebec. Why not this time? And if my memory still serves me well (I'll be 40 soon, so you never know!), on one particular tour, they came to Quebec City but NOT Montreal. That makes me sad, but I'll forgive you...if you promise me to come next time! Do we have a deal here? ;-)

Take care, be good, keep rocking!

Nathalie xxx

PS How many times a week do you go to the gym? You look soooo good! Those muscles, yummmmmmmy!!! ;-)

Hi Lawrence, I just wanted to say hello since I have just come across your web-site. I havn't seen the band in awhile but I hear you guys are doing great. You probably won't remember me but I met you a few years ago at several shows in South Carlina, Georgia and Texas. (I live in Dallas) What might spark your memory is at the end of one of the shows in SC, you kicked a beach ball right into my face!! I could tell by the look on your face that you were as suprised as I was and we both laughed. Don't worry, it didn't hurt that bad!! Anyway, I recovered just fine and everytime I hear one of your songs, I think of that day and it gives me a little laugh for the day. I hope you are well and good luck with touring this year. I hope to be able to see your guys when you come to Dallas again. Take Care, Christy Black

hey awesome everything..just wondering if there is any way of getting printout of your criminal minds keyboard notes...its a special gift for my honey...he bought me a keyboard and we saw styx in concert when they were in ottawa, on canada...and what a great time that was..but i want to learn this particular song on my new keyboard..email me if you have the notes available..and maybe anything else from styx...thanks alot..you're a hoot!!!!!

Hi Lawrence (Sir Gowan). Such a shame about the Nottingham gig being cut short due to technical difficulties. But i have to say you drew some real appreciation from the crowd around us who had never seen Styx, and you, before. Thanks for blowing their minds! And for making the sit-downers understand why us Styx fans had to stand out like little sore thumbs around the arena, singing our heads off and raising our hands towards you all as our gods! (a bit steep i know but all i could come up with at this hour in the morning!). Even though you only had a 3 song set, you forced them to show they do have legs. we were so proud to be Styx fans. You rocked the house. See you soon. Debs %26 Ian

Dear Larry, uhhh, Lawrence, hmmmmm, Gowan,

Before I get started going in the direction I planned to, I have what I think (?) is a polite, and valid, question. What name do you actually prefer to be called by? You've thoroughly confused me...which isn't an easy thing to do, so from that standpoint, at least you've got me curious about something...and since I'm a curious creature by nature, I just HAD to ask! (Some who know me...much better than I'd prefer actually...might even say I'm a curious creature who is curious?) Kinda like..."I know that you know that I know that you know" :) Except in your case, I DON'T know...and man I hate not knowing things! (Okay, so now I do know this... I'll probably never find out, since I said that!)

ANYhoo...back on track, heading in the direction I meant to go (I'm also a great tangent leaper...can leap tall ones in a single bound! Probably hold the world's record for it...IF there IS a record for it!) Dang...there I went again, tangent leaping about tangent leaping! (Who's on First? I Don't Know. THIRD BASE!) REALLY...seriously now, no more Lori'isms to clog up your guestbook! I want to tell you a little story...about how much you've inspired someone and gave them a truly precious gift that I want to thank you so much for!

Here's how it went:

NOTE: Now, I'm not "blowin' me own horn" here at the start of said story...just stating facts and only because they have a huge bearing on the story I want to tell you. So here goes...

While my day job is something else altogether (Breeder AKC Labradors, Pro Trainer %26 Behaviorist, and am retired early from work with law enforcement K9...different and physically painful story there!)...I'm a singer, lyric soprano on down to baritone...yup got that range-thang goin on. Did tons of musicals, summerstock, and the like. Studied opera formally, and belted blues tunes, jammed on jazz...love to scat sing...and rocked until I made my own ears bleed...that is, when my mentors and/or coaches weren't listening!) I write a bit...it ain't Grammy Material, but it's mine! Also a cellist for ummm...a lot of years...lol...and I'm proud to say I've never lost 1st chair in any orchestra I've played in...I also recently found out that in the area of the US I grew up in (NOT JERSEY...NO WAY!) was one of the youngest cellists to audition for and be accepted to play in a Pro Symphony when I was a Freshman WAAAAAAY back in High School. I also "play" play various other musical instruments/ and am artsy %26 craftsy like crazy in general. Sketch, draw, paint, playdoh, name it I love it!

I've even been known to "tickle the ol' ivories" once in a great while, especially when I want to crash to earth real hard re: my talents/gifts! LOL Mom always said I'd regret not applying myself more to the piano...the older I get, the more I realize just how much Mom has learned! (Truthfully, at the time I was big into the stage/song thing, so I only learned what I had to in order to ace Theory!) Oh, and I also have that weird and whacked out thang "they" call perfect pitch. (Who are "they"? Any clue? I ask everyone that!) OOPS..no no no more tangent leaping!

Enter stage right...or left...whatever....

Lori's hubby Tom, an Intellectual Property Attorney, who has an IQ that is so totally off the charts it cannot be accurately scored, who suddenly decided a few years ago that he wanted to learn to play the piano. He's enamored of what I'm capable of musically, always bragging me up to people to the point of true embarrassment for me, and he has wished for so long that he could just "borrow" some of my talent once in awhile. He also likes the idea of playing guitar, but the piano is what calls to him. Unfortunately there's been a slight problem with that, and I bet you know what it is. I'm no dummy myself...test pretty high up on the ol' IQ thang...good thing, too...because the man keeps me on my intellectual toes constantly without meaning to, but it's made it harder on him that I got both, and he didn't. Not jealous or angry, just incredibly dispirited at times.

Remember the stories of how Einstein never was able to tie his shoes, and that he got lost walking home from work? (which was, as I recall, a block away!) Well...my Hubby, the Chemical Engineer, and Intellectual Property Attorney? The piano to him = what Einstein's shoelaces were to Einstein. And OH how that frustrated Hubby, especially since everything BUT that one thing he wanted most, always comes to him so easily.

Of course when I suggested lessons..."NO WAY" was my answer. (What IS it with men and refusing to ask for directions, lessons, even reading a bloody map? I REALLY want to understand that!) So, I got him a good keyboard, not professional/performance level, but somewhere between student and pro...and I made sure it came WITH headphones. I mean, I had to stack the deck in my favor just a tad or I knew I'd go stark ravers in the first fifteen minutes!

Well, that went over GREAT! He loved it, and he loved doing it "His Way", so after he plunked around on it for awhile, I got him to start working seriously...scales scales scales, fingering, etc. He busted his behind trying to learn, but kept out-thinking himself...distilling it down to mathematics, which fascinated him utterly from an intellectual standpoint (I buy him a keyboard and get stuck taking Theory afterall! Joke's on me there!), but that same fascination, as you can guess, really set him back progress-wise. So, my next try...DVD's of ALL the "greats" throughout history. (Horowitz blew him away! LOL! I loved watching him watching Horowitz!) I wanted him to see that regardless of old school vs. new school and how playing and teaching, etc., have evolved through the decades, these people all had one thing in common...they FELT what they were playing; whether they saw the instrument as an extension of themselves, or as an adversary to be conquered, they FELT. He "got it"...what I was trying to relate to him...but still, something was lacking.

Then, one fine day last year, he came home from work (didn't get lost either, AND his shoes were tied! LOL) and I happened to have your "Gowan" DVD in, along with the Styx CYO DVD in the player. (By the by, as impressive as it is to hear you channel John Lennon doing Walrus, I always wonder if you practiced him until you got him, or if it just does come to you naturally, given your range, and having studied in his native country, it's another of those things I'll probably never have an answer to...but it's a treat to listen to!) Back to Hubby walking in...talk about fortuitous TIMING...he walked in right as you were beginning "A Criminal Mind". (PROPS and KUDOS from me...I've loved it from the first!) Well, he heard the intro bars, dropped his briefcase and his jaw, as he stood about 4 ft from the television, simply riveted! I'd never seen him like that about ANY song, or artist/band/etc. and we're talking about a guy who truly loves music...we have such a huge and varied collection that we added on a Music Room just to store it all in, when we added the Library we'd originally planned.

He played the whole DVD over and over again, and would play Criminal Mind 2-3 times everytime it came up...all the while he was completely absorbed...listening to you play and sing, and watching you; just entranced by the feeling you show so effortlessly as you play. As the old saying goes, it is truly written all over your face! When I finally pried him away long enough to watch the CYO DVD, (Keep in mind that he's always liked Styx, starting "back in the day", me too...except for well...you know...) HE WAS TRULY BLOWN AWAY BY YOUR PERFORMANCES on every DVD I could show him, both as a single or with Styx that we have, and that would be all of them actually.

He'd found what he'd been missing through you, due not only to your talent (And really, what can I say that hasn't already been said? You're the whole package, you are "One With Everything", if you'll pardon the pun!) but also due to your obvious LOVE for what you do, your love of music in general, and because he sees you FEEL. Me, I'm patiently (not too patient mind you, but trying to be!) waiting to see you Live At Carnegie Hall...Horowitz, Shmorowitz...all I ask is that you be really careful if you decide to leap off the top of the Grand, okay? :) Take care of those knees...you only get two! ;)

Now? My Hubby Tom is playing SONGS! (and quite a few are Gowan and Styx/Gowan covers!) No, he's not "great", no he didn't suddenly discover he's a wickedly talented virtuoso! He found out something better than that for him: That he CAN make music, and that is ALL that matters. He has discovered the ART, and he has found the JOY.

It was YOU who gave him the key to unlock those things in his mind, and I cannot say thank you enough...thank you is not even adequate. He and I have been inseperable for 17 wonderful years, and to see him so happy...from the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing your talent with everyone...and especially with my husband. It has changed his life, and through his, mine as well.

With Gratitude and Wishes For Great and Wondrous Things In Your Future,

Lori

hello there folks from runcorn in cheshire, england.
i went to see thin lizzy,styx and deep purple at the manchester arena last night (sun 22nd April 2007) thin lizzy were great,they did a great job considering there is now no phil lynott,deep purple, who i've now seen 4 times including the famous gig at knebworth in 1985 were absolutely out of this world as usual.
but i've never seen styx even though i bought my first styx album 'pieces of eight' when it first came out all of those years ago.i must admit i've listened to 'big band theory' and thought styx had lost there way a bit,but when i saw them last night WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW ,mainly due to lawrence gowan all of those teenage years of mine came flooding back with all of those note perfect harmonies.
he sounds much like dennis deyoung so all of the hits they sing sound great but his energy was never ending,i especially liked the keyboard that he spins around.
as long as lawrence says with the band styx have lost nothing and i can't wait until they come back to england.
thanks very much for the hightlight of the night.
graham.

Can't wait to see you all again after your 6 1/2 year abscence in our city! The word is out already and there are a lot of excited fans witing for the day!

Jo

Well..it has been about 10 yrs. since I last seen you, and I am dying to see you again. Maybe, one day I will get to see you preform with "Styx. I remember when you first started your solo career, I was 13, and you were 25. You were the best back then, and you still are the best. Don't mind my rambelling...as I like to go down memory lane, as it brings back the old memories. Kisses %26 Hugs

Love,
Your Biggest fan
from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Fort Lauderdale is throwing a party for Chuck and Flowers Restaurant to celebrate the publishing of his new book The Grand Illusion" on MAY 15. His publishing Co in NY and I would like to get a hold of the other band members to see if they can attend. Attending are City Mayor, Police, Local celebrities, Live entertainment and lots of lasers.. If you can help us with this surprise for Chuck, I'm sure it will mean a lot to him. You can contact me through our website as well as view what we're doing.. Let me know if you can help. Al Magdaleno
www.flowers2345.com Click on the MAY 15 SPECIAL EVENT

are also posted on Gowan's site.. thanks for the subtle hint Pattie!

Woo hoo! 50---yes, fifty---new tour dates posted on Styxworld today. Many are with Foreigner and Def Leppard. I'll see ya this summer Lawrence.

Kentucky hugs,
Pattie

This date is not yet on the official itinerary. I will keep checking the styx site to see when and if it appears.

Hey Dave,

The guys are booked to play in Bloomington at the U S Cellular Coliseum on June 24th. You can call (309) 434-2843 for details. Tickets are $40 and $33. Hope that helps.

Pattie

Lawrence, I have seen you perform several times.I hope you can make it to Bloomington,Illinois sometime.I have been to hundreds of concerts and the Energy and Performance you bring to the stage is Fantastic.Keep up the GREAT work you do and thanks for all the entertainment....Hopefully I can run into you sometime for a picture to add to my collection.
Keep Rockin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lawrence, I have seen you perform several times.I hope you can make it to Bloomington,Illinois sometime.I have been to hundreds of concerts and the Energy and Performance you bring to the stage is Fantastic.Keep up the GREAT work you do and thanks for all the entertainment....
Keep Rockin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Lawrence,

I just wanted to wish you a very safe journey across the pond. I am thrilled that you will be playing Wembley Arena!! It just keeps getting better and better. I know you will knock them out over there. Then, next time, you'll be headlining!!

I hope you enjoy seeing the family you have in the UK. Some of the Goans (minus the w) from Northern Ireland plan to come to see you. Have loads of fun, and ROCK HARD.

With Love and Support,

Janet
Triple G in the USA

Just wanted to drop a note and tell you to travel safe. Be good, but have fun!!!! I know you will.
Looking forward to South Bend and Fort Wayne.
TTFN-L

Hi Larry,

Congrats to you that things are going so well... I use to work with Champain Motion Pictures and as I'm sure you remember, shot a few of your video's back in the day. It's been awhile. It's great to see so many faces from that time still out there doing great. Alan Weinrib has been noted on a few big productions, doing well. And JD Roberts,, now the newest morning time talk show host on CNN!! WOW. Everyone has come a long way!

It was a nice surprise to come across your web site. Good luck with Styx, I'm still a fan!

All the best Larry,
Sharon

Hi Lawrence,,,
you rock..... I think the first time I ever heard your music was like when I was 5 or 61999.... we had family over for New Years Eve and they I guess lookin through the channels and they saw you guys playing with REO Speedwagon. and I have been listenin to STYX ever since..... o yea your soooooooooo HOTT... if you were my age I would so go out with you,,,,,

well love you lots and always...
Becky Mosher
P.S. your website rocks

it looks like a custom job whatever it is...anyone know?

WHAT CAN I SAY I LOVE YOU , I LOVE YOU,OH AND I LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!! FRONT ROW AT ARTPARK MR YUMMY !!!!! where is you my space?? Hope to see you soon .It cant be soon enough !!!!!!!!!

I remember when my husband (back then, he was by boyfriend) saw Gowan perform at Mt. Saint Vincent University. I think that it was one of the last times that he performed as Gowan. He put on an excellent show, and I have always wanted to see him perform. He kicks ass. I love him so much. I have an autographed poster on the wall as we speak from the concert. Love him!!!! I hope that all is well and I hope to get to see him again!!!

Marla

Hi Larry,

I made the trek across five states to see Mr. Shaw in Buffalo last night. The other Gowan Gamut Girls were in attendance--Carol, Joan, and Lori and Norma-Lee (wee Norma-Lee), who have the wonderful Gowan's Strange Animals site on My Space (I seem to be having GowanWorld on You Tube, and it's just the tip of the iceburg..hope you don't mind). A GREAT time was had by all, and you were missed, but spoken of very fondly. And, Tommy still does that part in "Too Much Time On My Hands", singing "with A Criminal Mind" even when you are not there!! We all liked that.

I'm sure you enjoyed the game; glad your team won. Mark Silver said to tell you hello.

I hope you have a wonderful time playing in the land of your birth. And, please come home safely, so we may see much more of you here. I'll be there for you.

Take Care,
Janet
Gowan Gamut Girl (still in the USA, but went to Canada today!!)

Oh Mr Gowan, how i love the unrestricted ramblings of your blog, and the insight, although far from subtle, of your inner workings. that you are primed for an onslaught, in a rock and roll sense, of England's fair pastures and faraway shores, is so magical for me. for i am a fair maiden of england, and i have in my purse two golden passes to be in your presence just a few weeks from now. firstly in the city of Manchester, far my home but closer than Anaheim where i saw ye last, and secondly in my home town of Nottingham, where Robin still rides in ghostly form and Marion wanders lonely and lost for her love. if i had a trusty steed, and Robin's purse of gold stolen from our Sheriff, then I would travel even further afield, although the taskmaster in the office will not afford me any more time off after i fled to the new world last month on a four day Styx-fest. I too saw the pixies in Vegas. They were everywhere.
Well, must be off now. The amber ale is gone from my glass and i need to refill to recharge this lucid thought. we await you Sir Gowan. we await you. xx

Hey, Gowan!

Just wanted to let you know that I love the site! I am going to come back and visit as often as I can. Hopefully I can come to a Styx concert when you come back to Billy Bob's in Ft. Worth (I live in Dallas). I love you guys! Tell Tommy I said hi!!!

Love And Kisses And Hugs Galore,

C

Once again it seems they have overlooked styx the best out there. I think we just need to start our own hall of fame and make styx the only band in it maybe then the band and larry will get the recognition they deserve so much.

Hi Larry,

I am thrilled to bits because I finally figured out how to download the video I've taken of you at recent shows, from my digital camera, and then upload it onto my You Tube account. Your performances of Suite Madame Blue, and Lady, are so particularly OUTSTANDING (and close up), that I would like for you to check these out. In fact, you gave the most awesome rock performance I have ever seen on Suite Madame Blue. Just log on to You Tube, and plug in gowangirl in the search, and all 28 of mine will come right up--with more to come--including some vintage clips I have of you on there.
I think these new videos prove that you just keep getting better and better..like fine wine!! Let me know what you think about them sometime. Enjoy your break!!

With Love,
Janet
Your Gowan Gamut Girl In The USA

I just watched the Styx CYO dvd, again. I finally figured out why the Beethoven, you play it for your mom. All those piano lessons and your in a rock and roll band. I do have one question -- why don't you and Ricky button your cuffs? Don't they get in your way?

All the fun aside, your great. Keep Rockin' and be safe in your travels.
Laura

Dear Larry,

I hope you had a great run of gigs out west, and have had a safe trip home. When I got home from the Vegas shows, I was pleased that my 2 Gowan Live dvd replacement copies had come in the mail (due to my earlier submission of a blood sample). Just watched the Victory and City Of The Angels section, and it is Gowan-tastic!! Absolutely the best ever now that everything is in sync.
I wasn't even complaining about my original copies, but to have them fixed is wonderful!! Thank you so much for taking care of this, and thank you so much for everything you do as well. You are awesomely the best!! And, you were so wonderful in Las Vegas, from start to finish, even with the watermelons.

With Love,

Janet, Your Gowan Gamut Girl in the USA

Hey we just saw you tonight at the Chumash Casino and it was an amazing show! My husband loves Styx and in fact saw you guys in concert in 1978 in Phx, AZ. I was not as big a fan but I liked some of your songs (but NOT Mr. Roboto!). We were both BLOWN AWAY at your AMAZING piano playing!!! HOW DID YOU LEARN TO PLAY BACKWARDS??? That is so cool! We took a picture for our 14 year old son to see that, he's a piano player and he was very inspired by your abilities! You are a very talented player and you also have great showmanship, by that I mean you are very entertaining and have a natural flair for the stage. You definately made the show for me! My husband had one request, though: he would like to hear Crystal Ball in full length. My request: That you throw some of those guitar picks to the people on the side- you only threw them to the MIDDLE of the crowd! How about those of us on the sides??? THANKS!

Dear Lawrence,

I had the pride and privilege of flying in to see the two wonderful performances you gave Friday and Saturday nights at the Luxor. You were so much fun, and I love being down in front to support you. I particularly loved the big finish to your headstand, and thanks for doing your high kick near the end of Come Sail Away on YOUR end of the stage..right in front of me and those who admire you the most--I hope you make a good habit of doing that!! I missed Suite Madame Blue..but looking forward to hearing you do that one again--you are PERFECT on it.

Now back home, I'm working on my review of the shows for the next Gamut. I'll leave out the part about your dive head first into the melon patch, and your prolonged blushing embarrassment and other antics immediately following. I've never seen a man grinning from ear to ear for so long. Well, I HAVE, but never mind.

It was very gallant of you to apologize, but you have unconditional love here. So, what happens in Vegas...stays in Vegas!!!

Hugs...And Another Kiss,

Janet, Your Gowan Gamut Girl in the USA

Bonjour
Je suis un fan français (et oui, il y en a !). Merci pour votre musique, tant au niveau de votre carrière solo que de votre travail de chanteur au sein de Styx. J'espère un jour vous voir sur scène en France.
Je me permet ce message en français car je sais que vous le parlez très bien. Enfin, et pour terminer ce petit message de sympathie, sachez que le morceau "The Dragon" est pour moi un titre très particulier qui je pense me suivra toute ma vie. Ce morceau est un chef-d'oeuvre !
Bonne continuation dans votre musique et tout le bonheur possible.

Chris

So there was I in jolly old England, which is a good thing as that is where I live, back in 2005, when I stumbled upon a newspaper in my house. Normally I don't read the British press as I am quite capable of making my own stories up thank you, when suddenly I see an advert for Styx touring Britain. Now, I was no Styx fan but my missus was, so having picked her up from the floor, (we honestly didn't know Styx still existed), an internet search began and tickets for Nottingham rock city were purchased with me going along purely for support (emotionally and physically). English radio only really aired 'Babe' and 'Don't Let It End' both of which were my reasons for not being a Styx fan, so I wasn't exactly jumping for joy at the thought of this gig but lordy lordy did I get a shock. My word Styx were stunning - and I knew far more songs than I thought. However, and now we are getting to it Mr G, It became obvious whilst watching you just what my problem with Styx was, I didn't like Dennis De Young, it's not personal and I am not attacking him or questioning his talent, he just wasn't my thing. You on the other hand have (in my humble opinion), created a unity in that band that I found seriously lacking. So, back from the gig in 2005 and straight on to Ebay to get two tickets for Bristol (300 miles away), for another stunning show. And then you were gone, until, tour dates this year supporting Deep Purple, only one problem, we can't stand Deep Purple so we get on the internet and in an effort to not spend £70 ($140 USD) on two tickets, we spend approx $1500 dollars on two flights to LA, car hire, 4 night accomodation and tickets to Pechange CA, Luxor, Las Vegas and HOB Anaheim. We arrived back yesterday jet lagged and broke. We have never done anything so mad in our lives but the lunacy doesn't stop there! now we are back on Ebay looking for tickets to any Deep Purple show so that we can spend the aforementioned £70 on a show we thought wasn't worth seeing. The only saving grace in this whole story of financial desruction is that Styx is so worth it, and thanks to you LG I have had a lot of fun seeing you all. I'm broke but happy. I hope JY still has the T shirt that we gave him on stage at Anaheim. See you in England and who knows where else. Thanks LG, your talent is appreciated.

I sent Ricky a few pics the next day you might of heard about my UM show. Check THEM out !!! Take Care and ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!

Hello you beautiful man. I saw your cuteness at Tags Big Flats and I sat 14 hours at Art Park.LEWISTON/BUFFALO Front row red shirt. wink wink. I love you dollface and your see-threw checker shirt is my favorite. The CYO video is fab and A Criminal Mind is one of my favs. BUT the way you Dance to no Dr. DRIVES ME WILD !!! and I hope to get on your fan page sometime soon. HEY look me up send me a hello baby !! YOUR SMILE IS TOXIC !!! CHOW g MUAH XOXOXOXO
www/myspace.comjunex6 when are you gonna grace us with your page ???

Just wanted to drop a note that I saw Styx, with Larry, of course, at The House Of Blues in Myrtle Beach, SC 2 years ago. What a show ! I was very skeptical of the band since Dennis DeYoung had left, but I was blown away by you Larry ! I am a keyboard player myself, and your technical expertise on the pianos were phenomonal ! You nailed those parts, and vocally you were great also ! Thank God you came along to keep the band going ! Of course, the rest of the band rocked , as usual ! Tommy was phenomonal that night also ! I was going into a deep depression that Styx was washed up without a stand out piano player, and lead vocalist. Well, I was saved from depreesion by you, Larry ! I can't wait until you guys come back to the Carolinas again. Please come back soon !!

Thanks Mike Draper

Hi! Larry!!!
Here we are in this very cold winter, wishing with all our heart and soul that soon there will be a venue of you here in Montreal or around...I miss you and we all really do...please don't forget about us...
It's been now more than 5 year that I saw you in concert...outch!!! I sure miss those days when there was a schedule for your shows in my agenda...Thank you again for all these dear memories of your concerts that we keep cherish in our heart...yes!with pride and love...for everything you have given us through your concerts ,and also for the joy of being simply able to share it all with you Larry...our lovely musical friend...Maybe one day we'll have the chance to see you again...Till then, just know that we are with you always in your land of music...with all our love..
from all your devoted fans and friends ...
and your worst one (ha!ha!)
Carole...xox...

Happy Valentine's Day, Lawrence. I know this day will be filled with giving and receiving lots of love.

Kentucky hugs from my musical heart to yours,
Pattie "Little Face"

Hello Mr. Gowan

I know you're likely very busy criss-crossing the country but I wanted to send a short note on behalf of my 12-year-old son. He's a typical hockey-playing Canadian kid who also plays piano (for the past 3 years). Although we're not familiar with all your songs nor have we seen you in concert, your songs seem to inspire my youngster. Of course, as with all youngsters, it's tough to get him to practice. But we use you as an example of what he can do if he puts his mind to it. We hope you don't mind. Any words of inspiration you might have for him would be a blessing.

In any case, if you're ever in Halifax or Dartmouth for a show, we'd like to be able to go to the sound check and meet you since Jarrett can't get into many of the shows after 9 pm!

Good luck making music,
Cheers,
Jeff Norrie, Dartmouth, NS

The info is on this web site: If you go to this web page: http://www.gowan.org/home.htm
You will see the info there that you need.

Larry, has there been any discussion in the past year between you and the powers that be of a video/DVD release SOMEDAY of any of your solo performances last February? Meant to ask some time ago and keep forgetting. If there's any plan for that be sure and let us know in one of your notes, k?

Thanks and more KY hugs,
Pattie "Little Face"

Hello Lawrence,

I hope you are well and enjoying 2007 so far. I was very disappointed to miss the New Years Eve show in my home state of Kentucky. Used to live in Lexington. But as Sarah posted, I had a bad case of flu. I got over that and my 92 year old Mom went in the hospital. That was followed by me getting a stomach virus. So 2007 has not been great for me so far.

But I digress.....you and I (and I guess many millions of people) have something important in common. Our lives were never to be the same after this night 43 years ago. We sat as children watching the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. You had career dreams after that and I just wanted to be Mrs. Paul McCartney! lol It's a fun thought to think of 7 year old you watching the same thing on TV as 11 year old me. A night that truly changed the world and altered history. It's still changing lives. David Lettermen does his show from the Ed Sullivan Theater now and just marked the evening with a band called The Fab Faux and they performed "I Am The Walrus"!!

Also, 4 years ago yesterday I met you the first time in Louisville (lull-vul), KY. We didn't speak, just got a picture together. I was too paralyzed in awe of you. I'm still in awe of you but have brought myself to converse with you since----a little. I really do have more to offer intellectually than I've demonstrated, I promise, haha. 2006 was a great year for me seeing you 4 times. Not a lot by some standards but a lot for me and the most I've seen you in any one year so far. Still I hope to top that this year but no plans yet. Have to maintain being a "Gowhead" don't I? (I've heard that's what you call us.)

It was an unforgettable year seeing you with the orchestra in your solo Kitchener show (worth the 11 hour drive) and the symphony in Cleveland with Styx. I'm so grateful for those valuable memories and the CD of Cleveland's show is a great keepsake. It's funny because I was in front of the kids in the orchestra the first half of the show and in front of you the second half (thanks to friends). So you can see me on the DVD in front of the director on "Just Be" and in front of you during your piano solo in the middle of "Fooling Yourself".

I'd love to make it to StyxFest in May but I don't think that will happen. Hubby %26 I have our 32nd anniversary on the 24th and for some reason he just doesn't want to spend it in Canada at StyxFest!!! I just don't understand!!! haha

Take care my friend, see you by summer for sure and as always
Kentucky hugs,
Pattie "Little Face"

hi larry, just would like to say hello from ireland here and just to say yes that name goan is the same goan's related to u back home in n.ireland.my dad would be ure 1st cousin. so ill leave it there a say good luck to ya.

I'm just writing to say thanx for the GREAT performance you gave for my workplace (Keating Technologies) some years ago, I still have your CD, signed- after several moves and a bad divorce I made sure I kept a treasure! For anyone who's never had the luxury of his livbe performance This man is an entertainer whos warm genuinness is very present throught the show, - I was lefet feeling so lucky!

Kudos,
Adrian in Canada

Styx perform live here in Miami on Saturday,February 3,2007. I was one of the fortunate concert attendies that Lawrence took a self polarid picture and threw it to ME from the stage and it landed right on my BIG BEAUTIFUL BREAST and to think I want a breast reduction;not any more. This was my first time seeing them perform live but the experince was GREAT! I also liked the way that the whole band hyped the crowd and put their all into performing;I see now its what they do,it's in the HEART of STYX!

Yours,truly
Teri (A new FAN)

I JUST SAW STYX IN CONCERT HERE IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA. LAWRENCE AND THE BAND PUT ON A GREAT SHOW. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY AFTER THE SHOW TO HAVE LAWRENCE AUTOGRAPH MY BIG BANG THEORY CD, AND FOUND HIM TO BE VERY NICE TO ME AND THE FEW OTHERS WHO HUNG OUT AFTER THE SHOW. IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT TO MEET AND CHAT A BIT WITH LAWRENCE.

LORI

I JUST SAW STYX IN CONCERT HERE IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA. LAWRENCE AND THE BAND PUT ON A GREAT SHOW. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY AFTER THE SHOW TO HAVE LAWRENCE AUTOGRAPH MY BIG BANG THEORY CD, AND FOUND HIM TO BE VERY NICE TO ME AND THE FEW OTHERS WHO HUNG OUT AFTER THE SHOW. IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT TO MEET AND CHAT A BIT WITH LAWRENCE.

Dee,

http://kathieland.com/styx/srtc/index.htm
This site is the most comprehensive I've found for up-to-date info on all known appearances, both band and solo projects. I know Kathie who runs it and she works her butt off to keep this accurate and current. From phone numbers to venues, to prices, parking info, it's just unbelievable. I don't know how she does it. Even on European dates. Of course the tour schedule is on this site and Styxworld.com.

just in case anyone reads this and decides to correspond with me, there are no spaces in my email address - there are underscores there :)

i was going through my library finding music for my mp3 player, and i cannot possibly pare down my gowan collection enough to fit much else on there! i too missed the recent visit to michigan :( i hope to be able to make it next time around, or to any future solo engagements in the great white north. i really enjoy reading the lg notes - so very amusing!

Just wanted to stop in and say I've loved you guys from the beginning. I saw you in concert a long time (years) ago. I'm just out of the loop, I guess. Seems like I miss you, every time you're in OK. How do I get event reminders for when you'll be around again?

My goal in life right now is to find out if there's a ringtone for "Moonlight Desire"...I love, LOVE that song and would LOVE to have that ringtone on my cellphone; is there anywhere at all where they possibly exist?


Thanks so much,
Julia in Mississauga!

Larry, thank you so much for taking a self portrait of the two of us with your polaroid camera! I think it turned out great and now I will always have a special memory from that show! P.S. You nailed Suite Madame Blue - it rocked!!

I first saw you with Styx in the Fall of 1999. I thought then what a great addition to my favorite band and I still feel that way. The Styx on stage now is the best Styx ever!!! (No disrespect to previous band members.) Then I ordered Gowan the DVD. OMG!!!!! What energy mixed with great talent.

My only request, please come back to Michigan very, very soon. I'm jealous of the Styx fans who are lucky enough to travel often to see you. My domestic engineering duties don't allow me the flexablity to get away. I'm happy with a once a year fix, even though it's not enough.

Keep rockin' you and the guys are the best.
Travel safe!
Laura

You were incredible. I can't stopping thinking about the concert. I have seen you the last 3 times that you have played in Oklahoma City. Hopefully I will be able to catch you guys again in February in Vegas. It was a moving concert and at 45 I as well didn't think I could ever get this excited. Rock on and God Bless !!!!

lori

What an incredible show! You are certainly a gifted musician and performer. An added "thank you" for taking a few minutes of your time to sign my t-shirt after the concert (back in the alley behind the bus, lol)! I never would have thought that at 46 I could get so overly excited about something so simple. I must confess, my friend and I followed your bus to Sooner Legends Hotel, however, we decided that the extent of our adventure should stop right there. I will never know what it's like to be in the spotlight, have strangers asking for my autograph, or experience the constant barrage of fans. Yet I'm pretty sure that at some point you must relish what ever privacy you can find while on the road. Therefore, we felt obligated to offer some respect. I'll say it again, you guys are awesome! Stay safe and have a great tour...
:)Candy

That just about sums it up my dear. I enjoyed your performance with Styx in Duluth, GA on 1/12/07. You really have quite a presence. I left there having witnessed COOLNESS.

Thanks for a wonderful evening - Rock ON !

Dee

Hi Lawrence,
My "lady" is Karen Dowling aka:(carrotstyx). I don't know if you remember her. She lost 93 pounds after you inspired her at a STYX concert in Watertown NY. You met her again at Turning Stone Casino in NY. She cherishes her before and after pictures with the band and is your biggest fan!!! She is in the fan club and and talks about going to the Lincoln City, Oregon STYXFEST that she attended with her fan club friends and presented you all with lei's on Tommy's birthday. She also flew to the Atlanta show on Halloween when she gave you back your triple chest piece,LOL! Her favorite time with you was in NY City, at your hotel, when you were kind enough to sign her license plates and chat with her about your music. Anyway, she turns 50 on Feb.10th and has immigrated to Canada. I am throwing her a party on her 50th birthday at a local hotel in Carleton Place, Ontario to celebrate her birthday and immigration. I know she would be thrilled beyond belief if you could attend. I know it's a lot to ask but also know it wouldn't be at all possible if I didn't invite you.

Thanks for your consideration and all the happiness you have given her!
John Hjalmarson

Hello Lawrence:
I have seen you in so many different venues over the years and each time, you are the only artist who helps me to feel that Beatle Magic (in particular John Lennon). I am a well seasoned Beatles Fan and yes I know I'm dating myself by saying so, but I have always felt that you also pocess some kind of Musical Geneous. Keep up the good work. When you decide to venture out on your own once again as you did last February in Kitchener, I will for sure be right by your side. I was actually wishing that I had taken my mom to that concert. She is in her 80's and likes clasical music very much. She would have enjoyed your performance.

I had the pleasure of watching you perform once at Jeff Healey's Christmas concert. Standing in line that night, we (my husband and I) met Styx fans who were interested in learning more about you. It was early in your Styx career. Anyway, I described myself as a Lawrence Gowan Fan and of course rose you to a level in their minds to where I knew they would go away never forgetting Lawrence Gowan. You definitely rose to the occasion and thus the x-over of Lawrence Gowan fans and Styx fans had begun. It has been an amazing ride so far.

Your patience with the music industry will pay off for you one day as I can feel it that you are actually just beginning and nowhere even near the end. Hats off to Larry I say. Have a very successful 2007. Styx are great and have become much greater thanx to you. I look forward to being at your next Rama Performance. MG

Hello Mr.Gowan

I just finished watching MTV Cribs where you were featured. I was so happy to see that you are well and haven't lost any of your “spunk ". I immediately went to the basement and uncovered my old Gowan albums. Its unbelievable how great "moonlight desires" and "criminal mind" still sound in 2007. Your music has definitely stood the test of time.

Thank you for the music and the memories,
Peter Teixeira

I was just thinking about Gowan when I was on YouTube. I checked out some of his older performances. I really have to say that Moonlight desires is my favorite song from Gowan, and video. I used to listen to him in late 80's and early 90's. Then times started changing, and music took many turns. Now Gowan is playing with Styx. I feel kind of strange at how he went with this band. I would love to see him on his own again. I would like him to perform like in the moonlight desires video, lucid and free. There is such a powerful presence to him when he does this song. I would really like to see him performing very powerful songs. I feel that this passion and true song writing and composing talent is getting hidden away. I would like to see him start something very light and fresh. Just setting free.

Thanks so much for those beautiful songs Gowan.
You are an Angel.
j.l

Hello from Kingston . . . saw you in Branson (with Styx) a few years back, and after I held up a made in Canada hoodie, you threw this old girl a guitar pick. Made my day! Have followed and loved your music since the early days - my husband met you at CFNY in (then) Brampton way back. I have a question: do you think you would you ever be interested in composing a song to support Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon boat teams (ala "I Run for Life" - Melissa Etheridge)? Dragon boating is pretty big in Canada and worldwide and growing in the US - it would be neat to have the sport and the courageous women involved recognized.

Hello Leapin' Larry,

Or maybe your name should be 'lectric Larry? haha Well I heard that the best part of the show at the Royal Alex on Dec 23 was the duets with John McDee and yourself. You even topped his rather, uh, COLOURFUL new multi tartan jacket (OY!) with your "light show". How I wish I had been there to see that! Sigh The word I got is that you and the tall Scotty Boy need to do a concert together or two. Hmmmm........I wouldn't mind at all! You could be the maxi and mini Scots! Knowing himself, I would bet he would have a multi tartan jacket run up in just your size. It would be a sight to see and I have some dark sunglasses that would suit the occasion AND protect my eyes. : ) Just kidding. But it would be super if you two did some kind of full concert sometime AND recorded it. That Boy seems to be able to rock although he hides it in his "Celtic Perry Como" disguise most of the time.

Happy New Year to you and your's. Make sure you don't drink and light the jacket up at the same time. Could be a rather shocking experience. Hope you got your Wii from Santa.

Safe travels.
With tongue in check and hopefully, not a foot in mouth.
Barbara in NYC

WHen are you heading here for a solo show????

...fabulous shows in Merrillville and Waukegan, Lawrence (even though "Doctor" was so truly missed!) What a wonderful way to end the year! Your head-stand expertise is quite impressive. Teach me, sometime? ; ) I thought of you at breakfast yesterday - when I enjoyed some delicious wholegrain pancakes with genunine maple syrup that Kim O. sent me. I brushed extra long, afterward. Thanks for doing what you do. You're the best! Happy New Year. XO
ps - I (finally) watched the CYO DVD. AMAZING! I had goosebumps watching and reliving that wonderful evening.

Dearest Larry,
I hope you enjoyed your gig last night in Lexington...I had planned to go, but didn't make it after all. I also hope you got your Christmas messages from some of us on the 23rd, and that you have seen the current issue of The Gamut. It was a real labor of love, and I dearly hope that you are pleased with the result, especially since I had never written anything like that before. Would like to hear your comments, hopefully when I see you real soon. I know that 2007 will be full of joy and will be the best year ever..and I'm looking forward to lots more of your wonderful performances!!
Take Care,

Janet, Your Gowan Gamut Girl in the USA

The Rupp show last night was awesome at least during your part cause i am not much of a coutry fan. We actually had row 14 for the concert but my sister andi were able to bribe a couple in the front row to switch us sits during yalls part so we were the two girls at the very end of the front row by Tommy. It was really bad when i saw Chuck before you guys announced him i get really excited and had to pee really bad so i ended up tinkling on myself but that didnt get in my way of enjoying the concert. That was my 6 concert in about 21 months, it just sucks that i wont be able to see you guys again until probably summer. My sister and i are going to make a sign for next one saying that we just need Rickys and Chucks polaroid to finish our collection, cause we have one of everyine else and two of you which i am not complaining but i like to have full collections. It was great ending the year with yall and i wouldnt have it any other way. Also in case the message didnt get to you. Pattie(Little face) is sorry she couldnt make it but she had the flu

LG,

Thanks for another outstanding performance at the Pageant but be careful about standing on your head. My kids and I appreciate the time you took to visit with us. Signing their shirts and mugging for the photo was the highlight of the evening! My daughter is still buzzing about the polaroid you gave her during the show.

Your the greatest......

Lawrence, I went to the show last night in Merrillville, IN and was blown away by your vocals, especially on what would have been Dennis' parts. It was the 1st time in years that I've been able to catch a Styx show so the new line up was a little surprising. I wasn't however disappointed. You have an awesome voice and stage performance and do the band much justice. I thank them for bringing you aboard and look so forward to seeing more shows w/you. I hope you guys come back to the Star Plaza soon.

Dear Lawrence...My name is Lorelei Nelson, and I went to your show in Merriville, Indiana last night. I would just like to thank you so much...It was very special to me, it my first concert, and an amazing one, at that. I was named after the song, "Lorelei", and you sang it so great! Someday I want to become a rock star, and I hope someday I'll get to meet you. You're my inspiration!

Thank you so much for making that night so awesome.
-Lorelei

Larry! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
See ya later,
Brandon

p.s. are you ever coming back to myspace? :)

Hi Larry! Extra tickets are coming out of the woodwork for tonight's show..and I STILL cant go, due to working and deer :(
Someone from my village (Henry IL) is driving up there tonight, and I told her to take special note of you and say hi. Looks like I'm going to miss every show scheduled so far, possibly even Rama- but I'm hopeful. I need to talk to your booking people!
We imported some special 50 degree weather just for you. Take care!

Hello Lawrence...

Have been a huge fan for as long as I can remember. Was just curious to know if you have any more upcoming "solo" performances coming up. I was at your Kitchener performance last Feb and LOVED it and wish you were able to do more of those. I know that with your schedule with Styx you are on busy lad , but was just wondering if you were planning on any more solo tours in the near future...and if so, would any be by chance here int Ottawa Ontario??
Thanks! Merry Christmas and have Super New Year!!!
Lilli

Greetings %26 holidays wishes from a (finally!) snowy Montreal. We miss you (and everyone in Styx for that matter). However, if I have to pack up the mate and haul butt off to Casina Rama to see you that may be our holiday this year. I remember standing in line at the 2nd Cup on Crescent St. (ages ago it seems) when someone said, oh my god it's Gowan, and there you were indeed. We miss seeing you around town. Canada and especially Montreal feel very propriatorial about you and Styx and we'd love to see you here. It would be great to see a real genuine guitars (and of course) piano balls to the wall rock show (none of this Place des Arts orchestral nonsense stuff for me thank you very much). Please come back. Make sure to give Tommy and the boys all the best.

Dearest Larry,
Just wanted to wish you two great shows today--I am with you there in spirit!! You are my oasis of joy. I hope you have the Happiest Christmas ever!!
Love Always,
Janet, Gowan Gamut Girl in America

Hello my name is Ross CAT I'm the music editor for NIGHTLIFE Mag. in Buffalo I recently had the pleasure to interview Lawrence about the new STYX DVD and his solo DVD. It can be found @ www.bestofwny.com/nightlife click on Christmas Rock Report. Hope everyone enjoy's and have a Happy Holiday Season. PEACE and Harmonies, Ross CAT

Hi, I like the song you did...pere noel arrive ce soir.. but I don't know where I can find this tune. Could you help me find it?

Hello Leapin' Larry,

Belated birthday wishes; hey, better late than never : ). Wishing you a good two concerts on the 23rd with the very hairy, fellow Scot, John McDee. Wish I could be there. So will Annie be playing Yoko to your Lennon once again? haha Too funny. You are one fireball. I do hope you will be having some solo concerts soon and that they will be close enough for me to get there. Loved your show last February in Kitchener. You are one dynamic performer.

God bless and have a wonderful holiday! Safe travels.

Barbara in NYC

Dearest Larry,
I hope you are well and enjoyed your gigs in Vegas. It was recently Thanksgiving here in the US, and I was thinking of all the many blessings in my life,and one of those is certainly you, your talents and your music. Don't laugh too hard, but I found myself being grateful to your mother for bringing you into the world! I hope you had the very happiest of birthdays. You do know that 50 is the new 30,right? I still say you don't look a day over 29...
Thank you again for the wonderful shows you gave the weekend before your birthday--at Penn's Peak, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, and you made them extra special for me. It is so much fun being down front with you! You bring me so much joy! And, it was great to get that big hug in Atlanta at Chastain Park in September,and thanks for taking the pic of the two of us together.
I am turning some other deprived Americans on to your solo stuff as well. You are still making a tremendous impact with Strange Animal, and everything you recorded right up through The Good Catches Up. That one is very inspirational to many! Your music really stands the test of time.
I'm glad we have you touring here in the US now (It's OUR turn!) and that I can see you quite often...almost makes up for the years we didn't even know you. The Baltimore show on Nov 18th was my 10th this year (Sorry, I'll try to do better next year!!).
I know that you have been through ups and downs, and changes in
your career, but it has all worked out pretty well, hasn't it? I know it's all you ever wanted to do. Reinventing yourself, you persevered. I admire you so much.
And, I'm grateful for your being such a positive influence on me with all your talents, intelligence, wit, humour, and showmanship. Thank you for being and giving you. You are like fine wine...you just keep getting better and better!!
Take care, dear...have a wonderful holiday season filled with joy.


Love Always,
Janet--Your Gowan Gamut Girl in America

PS, Aren't the Christmas lights beautiful?

Hi Larry,
Just came back from Vegas where I saw you and the boys at the Styx show at Luxor...second row center, my first great tickets in all the times I've seen you! I was amazed at the incredible collection of people there...all ages, all backgrounds, all loving the music. The energy carried over to a fantastic after-party in the Luxor lounge. I was telling some friends about the first time I saw you...opening for Paul Young at the Montreal Forum (God bless its memory) supporting Strange Animal. I remember how the whole crowd (and there were a lot of us) was blown away by your stage presence...not everyone can dance on a piano without breaking their neck. I was 13 years old and it was one of my first rock concerts. I'm a huge concert-goer to this day and still consider that concert as one of the most memorable. Today, my five-year old sings along with you to "I am the Walrus". Anyway, we're all missing you in Montreal and hope a show is planned for the near future...its a city that I like to think has a special connection to you and to all of Styx.
Thanks for the memories and happy belated birthday.
Lea

I got my LIVE Gowan cds, and all his others from EBAY. In his words...So Dig.

To whom it may concern (hopefully Larry himself!)

I am in DESPERATE NEED of your 2 LIVE CDs - SOLOLIVE - No Kilt Tonight %26 LIVE AU QUEBEC!

I've tried the traditionals (HMV, Sunrise, Sam's, Future Shop, even searched EVERY SINGLE USED CD STORE IN THE METRO T.O. AREA!!!) without any luck whatsoever.

I have all of your other releases on both CD and record....
I ABSOLUTELY NEED THESE CDs!!!!!

Please help, Obi-Wan Larry......you be my ONLY HOPE!!!!

Thanks for taking care of your fans! You are the best!

Jo

Styx has been a part of my life for the 15 years I have been alive. Ever since I was born, I have been destined to be a Stygian.
On Nov. 6, 1999, I saw my first Styx concert at the pageant in St. Louis. A couple years later, I saw the band at the Washington, MO fair. This was the first concert I saw you perform at. On Oct. 21st of last year, I saw the greatest Styx concert because we got to stand right at the edge of the stage and watch you play the music we know and love. But, the best part of it all started before the concert began.
My dad, brother, and I arrived at the Pageant in St. Louis 3 hours early just so we could be right in front of the stage. Much to our surprise, we saw the Styx bus drive by while we waited. We ran over to the fence and watched you all unload. As we stood there completely stunned by what we were seeing, you actually talked to us and assured me that you would play I Am the Walrus. I still have the autographed ticket you gave me on my wall, along with the guitar picks that Tommy, JY, and Ricky gave me at that concert, and the confetti from the past concerts. My only wish is that I could meet Tommy, JY, Ricky, and Todd at that fence at the Pageant on December 28th. I'll see you there!!
Rachel (Stygian in training)

I may not be into what you are doing at the moment but I am a fan from way, way back. I first met you in 1986 Kingston, Ontario. I had the greatest night taking pictures of you at the show (and a few more times since)
I am now living in Dundee, Scotland and want to send you best Birthday wishes from your home country from my adopted one!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

hi lawrence,
just got the new styx dvd the other day. the waiting was killing me. had to order it in but it was well worth the wait. it was amazing. those kids must have been so proud. i remember doing something similar for a tv show here in town (in my youth) and it was something i'll never forget. i'm sure you all left the same impression with them. they were fantastic. the music was perfect for the song selections.

also wanted to thank you for the your dvd info. i, like janet, have this problem with mine but didn't really pay any mind to it from just enjoying memory lane. take care. lots of love. norma-lee

Dearest Larry,
Please don't pay attention to posts from those who have only criticism or negative things to say. The Styx CYO dvd is wonderful! Most of us understand that there isn't room to include every single song, especially with the Christmas tunes and the bonus features--loved your interview segment! Besides, I know you didn't want to include everything you're doing in your current live show...that wouldn't make sense. But those who still haven't seen you LIVE with Styx ain't seen nothin' yet!!!
Love You,
Janet--Your Gowan Gamut Girl in America

PS,
Thank you for doing A Criminal Mind that evening, especially since I haven't seen you do it at any of the 10 shows I've been to after the CYO show! Would love to have it back in the set!! Also, thanks for the info regarding the out of sync problem with the Gowan dvd--mine is one of those, but I didn't complain!!

LG,
I want you to know that you have inspired an eleven year old boy to dust off an old toy electronic keyboard and learn the first few lines of "A Criminal Mind". He's covered the vocals too. I expect that at some point he will be leaping off of the thing, ala LG. He'll be at the edge of the stage at The Pageant in St. Louis with his 15 y.o. sister and me on Dec. 28th. Perhaps the Master could work the song into the set for the little Stygians in training?? (Their fourth Styx show) We'll be waiting at "the fence" for the bus just like last year. Can't wait, and thanks for signing their tickets before the show last year!! What a thrill it was to visit with you for a moment!!

Brad Martin

The New DVD was a dissapointment! We were hoping to hear Sail Away and for some reason it wasnt on the DVD??

I just wanted to let you know how awesome you guys were last weekend. I had the privilege of going to both your Atlantic City and Brooklyn shows and they were so much fun. I saw Styx a few years ago in Atlantic City for my birthday and fell in love with the venue because it is much more personal than a place such as PNC Bank Arts Center. As soon as I saw that you would be playing there again I jumped at the chance to skip my Friday classes and travel down to AC with my mom. (I am from NJ but attend Penn State.) When my mom surprised me with an early Christmas present of tickets to the show at the Hook I was more than happy to skip the rest of my classes the following week. Well, after seeing you guys in Brooklyn I can say that that was the ultimate. It was like having a personal concert. I have had the opportunity to attend a few Styx concerts and each time I am blown away by the talent and energy radiating from the stage. After just a few moments of the show it becomes clear that you are all having as great of a time as the audience. Brooklyn was no different. It was like hanging out with a group of close friends. I got my first Styx pick (yay!!) and after being told I was too young to be a Styx fan by one of the crew members he brought me a signed picture of you guys! What an awesome night!! So I’m not sure where else I’m going with this little note other than you guys are incredible and thank you for being part of such an amazing band!!

~Lucy

Belated birthday wishes from an old fan. I used to see you at your performances before you joined Styx. I have been out of touch for some time and unfortunately haven't had the opportunity to see you perform for some years now. I missed some fairly recent shows in London and Kitchener, I know, but my new life makes it difficult for me to get around these days. Life is keeping me busy with two babies; been to the Middle East several times, and many other things which make it difficult, but I hope to have the chance to catch a show when the time comes around. I think about the days when I used to see you and your brothers participating in hockey games for charity, along with my brother, Dean, and my mom, Wanda. (They both send their birthday wishes to you as well. Take care and God bless you.

Crystal

Larry, I'm not sure if you use the voices from the Roland organ module or not, but I had made a similiar gizmo, that uses an infared beam to control my leslie, I use the internal voices in my Yamaha S90 with the added B's Knees program. This would just plug in where your old leslie controller/foot pedal did. This is about the same size as your old pedal/controler. It cost about $50-75 to make. I spoke to you briefly in Vegas. (I work audio with Alice Cooper's crew)

Let's try this again. Birthday Wishes from across the miles to someone that has not only made his own impact into the worlf and of music itself and as I sit here listening to a bit of the old "Great Dirty World" as well as the new,"One With Everything" I know that there will be many more happy and musical years left ahead. Continued success and Best Wishes Always. See You all soon! Shirley

Well, Larry-the best in birthday wishes to you, even if a bit belated!

Love from a Styxchyx family in WI

Cindy

Happy Birthday!! Enojoy it... fatten up on cake.
Love %26 Peace

Happy birthday, Larry... God bless you as you enjoy your special day, and may you have many more where they came from... lol

Been a faithful fan since 1985... long time, eh? And, you are still going strong.. bang-on, ole chap, bang-on.

From

Patty (Bubbles) Hunter

Now we are both 50. I hope that you have a good one, (or had a good one!)

Your friend and fan,

Pierre Millette

Just stopping by to wish you a very Happy Birthday and to thank you for joining STYX.

Janet

Best wishes on this milestone. Hope the coming years of your journey are even better than your past ones.

well it seems all has been said when it comes to your birthday wishes. i guess we cannot thank you enough for what you've given us with your music and your performances. but to add to the lovely wishes, i too would like to wish you all the best and hope you have a great day of celebration for you birthday. i speak for many other fans when i say you will always been in our hearts and you deserve a great day. happy birthday.

Hope you have a good one, young fella! I was looking for an appropriate birthday card, but ones with mounties and bears are rather scarce in Ilinois. Hope to see ya in Rama, as I cant come to the Illinois shows :(

OOOPS! Guess I got the date of your birthday wrong the other day! I was thinking about the day I asked you if you consider yourself a Scorpio or Sagittarious, to which you replied you could be either depending on what your horoscope read that day. Well, my heartfelt Birthday Wishes on this very special day still stand as in my previous e-mail to you. And I sincerely hope you'll be around for many more years to come because I forget how old I am when I'm at your shows! See you in May at Rama! Can't wait!

Luv
Blanca

Hey Larry - I thought of you two nights ago, and it dawned on me that today (Nov 22) is the big 25-25! The other night I was in Loblaws, and as I walked through the toy section, I saw a... Mr Busy Elephant! I couldn't believe it.. I had thought they had discontinued that toy. It made me think of you and little J (and the night you joked about my broken car window with the crinkly plastic cover. lol). I have to go back and buy it for the CHUM Christmas Wish... it's such a great baby toy.
Anyho, back to you... hope you have a great b-day.
Stacey

Happy 50th(!) Birthday, Lawrence!

I hope this is the best yet. I've got a dollar with your name on it. lol ;-)

You rule,

Zan :)

Larry!!!
Happy Birthday man!!
From, Brandon

Happy Birthday Larry!!! I know it's hard to believe you're turning 30 (!) because, as I told you in Baltimore, you still look only 29!! I hope that you have the happiest of days with so many more to come--and I hope you will still be doing those kicks at the end of Come Sail Away when you're 100!! You can always count on me to be right there in the front row for your support! Sometimes there just aren't words to express my feelings, but do enjoy yourself today, and know that I LOVE YOU.
Always,
Janet, Your Gowan Gamut Girl in America

Hey!!!bonjour Larry!! Ouf! çà fait longtemps!yes it's been such a long time...5 years now that I saw you the last time....wow!!!! I really hope I'll see you again ....do you plan a show in Montreal by any chance???...

life has change so much for me in 5 years...and Isabelle is not living here anymore.....well that's life !!!isn't it??

I'm thinking about you ..it's your birthday today(no I didn't forget)and I'm wishing you a very beautifull birthday, full of heart's treasures ...May you be greatly happy....Happy Birthday Larry...!!!
Love
Carole.....xoxox...

Bountiful birthday wishes to my favourite performer, and a super-cool human, too! I just want to thank you again for all of the pleasure and strength you've given me and your other fans over the years. You will probably never know how much your words and music (along with your humour %26 showmanship) mean to many of us, but hopefully it comes back to you in some way. May you be blessed with many more years of birthday bliss!

Jo

Hi Lawrence! I wanted to come by here with warm Birthday wishes and a poem of reflection for you...
To the absolute brilliance behind Moonlight Desires
To the masterful mind of you
To the amazing creator of A Criminal Mind
This day belongs only to you
To the spell-binding memories you've given
To the awe-struck faces we've had
To the Wild Summer Nights unforgotten
To that smile that would drive us all mad
To incredible YOU on this special day
To another year great for us too
To the best-ever reason to celebrate
For this special day gave us YOU!!!

All The Very Best To You, You Deserve It Indeed!! Happy Birthday to you...don't make me sing it now... LOL! Take Good Care...
~Lori~